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May 1, 2024

Who Values the Arts

These local organizations value the arts. You can can join them by becoming a sponsor today. Aromatic Roasters • Cafe Root Cellar • Carolina Home Mortgage •Chatham Outfitters • CHR… Read More →

By Andrea Akin | Filed Under: Uncategorized, Who Values Arts |

September 20, 2021

Who Values Arts: The Jester Group

The Jester Group at Baird is a wealth management group that vows to partner with its clients to build an enduring relationship based on trust and integrity. The company fosters… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Artists-in-Schools, ClydeFEST, Resources for Artists, Slideshow Featured, Who Values Arts | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events

June 9, 2021

Who Values Arts: Dorrie Casey and Archie Purcell

Dorrie Casey and Archie Purcell have lived in Chatham County for 40 years. Dorrie, a visual artist who makes incredible pieces from found objects, lives and breathes the arts. It… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Artist Close-Up, Artists-in-Schools, Arts in Education, Slideshow Featured, Who Values Arts | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events

November 27, 2020

Who Values Arts: Betty Wilson

Betty Wilson exudes creativity. She was a Kindergarten teacher at Pittsboro Elementary for 10 years at a time when there was only a list of general skills her pupils needed… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Artist Close-Up, Artists-in-Schools, Arts in Education, Slideshow Featured, Who Values Arts | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events, Pittsboro, Siler City

August 17, 2020

Who Values Arts: Edwin White and Gwen Overturf

Edwin White has been steeped in art his whole life – from painting and paper cutting to product and house design to large-scale sculpting. It’s safe to say that he… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Artist Close-Up, Arts in Education, Slideshow Featured, Who Values Arts | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

July 17, 2020

Who Values Arts: Alyssa Byrd

Alyssa Byrd is an arts appreciator, a mother of two, and a Chatham enthusiast. She also serves as President of the Chatham Economic Development Corporation, where she is responsible for… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Slideshow Featured, Who Values Arts | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Chatham County, Children, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

February 13, 2020

Who Values Arts: Kris and Dwayne Howard

For the dynamic duo, Kris and Dwayne Howard, a love of the arts grew from Dwayne’s children’s inspiration and commitment to theater and performance art. The Howards, who have been… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Slideshow Featured, Who Values Arts | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Chatham County, Community, Pittsboro

May 2, 2019

Who Values Arts: Barbara Hengstenberg

When you meet artists like Barbara Hengstenberg, it’s easy to understand that they value arts. But Barbara, founder of WildesArt, Board Member & Volunteer Coordinator at the NC Arts Incubator… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Who Values Arts |

December 14, 2018

Who Values Arts: Beverly Browne

Beverly Browne, a newly retired elementary school principal for nearly 20 years, comes from a long line of teachers. She, herself, started out as a classroom teacher before moving on… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Who Values Arts | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Chatham County

November 8, 2018

Who Values Arts: Gina Harrison

When Gina Harrison speaks about the value of arts in education, her eyes light up. She has a glow about her that is unmistakable. You see, Gina is an artist…. Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Who Values Arts |

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