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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

December 2, 2019

Who Values Arts: Nancy Hardin

l to r Carol Brainbard, Nancy, and Nancy's sister, Louise Bray, in 2018

People give to the Chatham Arts Council for lots of different reasons. And we’re grateful for them all! We sat down with Nancy Hardin to learn more about her connection… 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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Meet This Artist

Photo triptych of the Chatham Rabbits, Sarah and Austin McCombie.

Meet This Artist: Chatham Rabbits – Pioneering New Music from Traditional Roots

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to 12 Chatham County artists each year in a big way. The fine folks at Hobbs Architects in downtown Pittsboro are powering our Meet This Artist … Read More →


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