This directory is a growing compendium of the many artists and arts-related supporters within Chatham County, North Carolina. We encourage visitors to ramble the figurative back roads of this directory to discover the jewels and gems who make this corner of the country such a vibrant place for the arts. Click here for an alphabetical list of all artists, or you may search below by community, category, or any keyword. Try it!
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Reptire Designs
By Travis CohnCommunity: Siler City
REPTIRE DESIGNS Reptilian Forms, Furnishings & Accessories, Crafted From ReTired Rubber.
Phone: (919)699-1017
Type(s) of Art: Abstract, Cartoons and Comics, Cement / Concrete, Charcoal, Digital, Digital Art, Drawing/Illustration, Fiber/Textile Arts, Fine Art, Folk Art, Marker, Mixed, Mixed Media, Mixed Media, Mosaic, Mural, Nature, Other, Other, Other, Other, Painting, Pastel, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Photography, Portraits / Potraiture, Public Art, Recycled / Upcycled, Scientific, Sculpture, Sculpture, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wildlife
Diane DeBardelaben
Community: Fearrington VillageInterpretive paintings and drawings of the natural world
Phone: (919) 357-3623
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Charcoal, Collage, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed Media, Oil, Painting, Pastel, Still Life, Visual Arts & Crafts
Shannon Bueker
Community: PittsboroI paint flora and fauna in big gestural acrylics and loosely controlled watercolors of all sizes.
Phone: (919)542-0136
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Ceramic, Charcoal, Drawing/Illustration, Marker, Painting, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Plein Air, Sculpture, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
Blue Gate Farm Studio
By Cindy BainbridgeCommunity: Pittsboro
Type(s) of Art: Nature, Oil, Painting, Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts
Organic Forrestry Studio and Forrest Dweller Sculpture Garden
By Forrest GreensladeCommunity: Pittsboro
"I was that kid you could always find turning over rocks in streams, looking for what wonders nature would disclose to me," says Greenslade.
Phone: (919)545-9743
Type(s) of Art: Cement / Concrete, Metal, Mixed Media, Other, Sculpture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wood
Jillian Dickson
Community: Chapel HillType(s) of Art: Drawing/Illustration, Pencil, Visual Arts & Crafts
GN Designs
By Gretchen NiverCommunity: Pittsboro
Over 30 years in traditional copper foil stained glass and kiln-formed fused and slumped glass, sometimes combining techniques
Phone: (919)542-6418
Type(s) of Art: Fused and Cast Art Glass, Glasswork, Stained Glass, Visual Arts & Crafts
Tara Lynne Groth, Writer
By Tara Lynne GrothCommunity: Pittsboro
Tara Lynne Groth is a full-time freelance writer based in Pittsboro. She writes search engine-optimized web content, features for magazines, and her creative work involves poetry and short stories.
Phone: (919)740-8528
Type(s) of Art: Author, Genres, Journalism, Literary Arts, Poetry, Professions, Short Story, Writer
Circle City Books & Music
By Myles FriedmanCommunity: Pittsboro
Circle City Books & Music buys and sells used, rare and unusual books and recorded music. We special order new books, and search for used books on request.
Phone: (919)548-5954
Type(s) of Art: Bookstores, Literary Arts, Supporters
Elisabeth Lewis Corley
Community: PittsboroWriter, actor, voiceover artist, editor, producer. Poetry, screenwriting, translations, and other works for the theatre. Editor for literary fiction, poetry, screenplays, and books on the law.
Phone: (919)542-5406
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Playwright, Theater
Hart Studios
By CJ HartCommunity: Siler City
Mixed media art using assorted paints, inks, paper, canvas, and embellishments. Works include cards, mini albums, paper crafts, and paintings.
Phone: (919)770-2042
Type(s) of Art: Mixed Media, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Evening Farm Arts
By Lisa Gist WalkerCommunity: Chapel Hill
Finding new life for old things, that's my passion and inspiration. My work includes paper collage, wood sculpture and anything that might grow into a new heart.ything that can be s
Type(s) of Art: Collage, Mixed Media, Recycled / Upcycled, Visual Arts & Crafts
Murry Handler Studio
By Murry HandlerCommunity: Pittsboro
No matter how many paintings I have completed, each is still an experiment to me. I don't want to know how my painting will end, I want the surprise of finding the end, sometimes quite by accident.
Phone: (919)545-0502
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Drawing/Illustration, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
StreetSigns Center for Literature and Performance
By Joseph MegelCommunity: Pittsboro
StreetSigns Center for Literature and Performance and Harland's Creek Productions, known collectively at The Piedmont Performance Factory. Joseph Megel, Artistic Director.
Phone: (919)542-5406
Type(s) of Art: Director, Performing Arts, Theater, Theater Venue
Ruth Moose, Writer
By Ruth MooseCommunity: Fearrington Village
For 40 years I have published poems, short stories, book reviews and columns and recently completed my 2nd novel. I retired from the Creative Writing faculty at UNC-CH in 2010 and continue to teach.
Type(s) of Art: Literary Arts, Novel, Poetry, Short Story
House of Life Prints Studio
By Vidabeth BensenCommunity: Fearrington Village
My prints reflect 27 years living and working in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Phone: (919)542-6087
Type(s) of Art: Printmaking, Screen Printing / Silkscreening, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Annabelle Stein
Community: Pittsboroscreenprinted and handpainted silks and other fibers; wearables and wall hangings
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Visual Arts & Crafts
Cathy Holt
Community: PittsboroI like to paint figurative and narrative work.
Phone: (919)542-4103
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Edwin White Designs
By Edwin WhiteCommunity: Silk Hope
My background in other fields of design usually involved working with clients. I enjoy the interaction with people that want to be a part of the process in creating something beautiful.
Phone: (919)704-6390
Type(s) of Art: Metal, Mixed, Sculpture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Kitchen Table Writers Workshops
By Marjorie HudsonCommunity: Pittsboro
My workshops are both nurturing and rigorous for beginning and practiced writers alike. Craft study, manuscript critique, camaraderie, and publishing support. Available to writing groups statewide.
Type(s) of Art: Author, Essay, Literary Arts, Novella, Other, Short Story, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Writer, Writer’s Groups
Beth Bale, artist
By Beth BaleCommunity: Pittsboro
I work primarily in watercolor, with some acrylics, painting animals and nature. I paint murals on commission.
Phone: (919)323-6146
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Mural, Painting, Plein Air, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
Clyde Jones’ Critter Crossing
By Clyde JonesCommunity: Bynum
Since 1982, Clyde has been making his chainsaw creations. He and his critters have been all over the US and the world. Clyde goes to lots of schools, to show kids how they too, can create art.
Type(s) of Art: Folk Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Derrick Ivey
Community: PittsboroPhone: (919)928-3955
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Choreographer, Costume Design, Dance, Director, Fiber/Textile Arts, Literary Arts, Other (Dance), Other (Design), Performing Arts, Stage/Set Design, Theater, Visual Arts & Crafts
Sisters’ Voices
By Leandra StropeCommunity: Pittsboro
Sisters' Voices is a choral community of girls, drawing 2nd - 8th grade singers from all over Chatham County and Chapel Hill. We rehearse weekly and perform several times each year.
Phone: (919)619-3438
Type(s) of Art: Choral, Classical, Folk, Genres, Music, Performing Arts, Vocal
Carol Owen
Community: PittsboroMy paintings reflect my love of nature, and my travels. I also do altered books and mixed media assemblages using vintage photos and found objects.
Phone: (919)542-0616
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Collage, Fiber/Textile Arts, Mixed Media, Oil, Painting, Quilting, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Beth Goldston Artworks
By Beth GoldstonCommunity: Pittsboro
Award winning representational painter of regional landscapes, coastal scenes, birds and animals, florals, people, and architecture, working in oils, watercolors and pastels. Commissions accepted.
Type(s) of Art: Oil, Painting, Pastel, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
Karen Meredith Art
By Karen MeredithCommunity: Governor's Club/Village
Impressions of Color and Light
Phone: (919)932-7474
Type(s) of Art: Oil, Painting, Plein Air, Still Life, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Lene Alston Casey
Community: Governor's Club/VillageLandscapes: Gardens and Country Scenes. For prints of my work, internet search for 'Lene Alston Casey, Artist'
Type(s) of Art: Oil, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Lesley Landis Designs
By Lesley LandisCommunity: Pittsboro
I concoct a recipe of typography, colors, and positive and negative spaces to make graphic designs that convey the goods or services my clients provide.
Phone: (919)949-5866
Type(s) of Art: Digital, Digital Art, Drawing/Illustration, Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts
Ronni’s Garden
By Ronni TheemanCommunity: Chapel Hill
Type(s) of Art: Functional Pottery, Pottery and Ceramics, Visual Arts & Crafts
Judy Hogan
Community: MoncureI have published 6 books of poetry, 2 mystery novels, 2 non-fiction works, numerous articles, reviews, poems. I teach creative writing classes and edit manuscripts.
Phone: (919)545-9932
Type(s) of Art: Essay, Journalism, Literary Arts, Novel, Poetry
Moonstrike Press
By Shelia Bolt RudesillCommunity: Pittsboro
As a nurse I acquired tremendous empathy for those burdened with hardships. My writing goal is to share these atrocities and celebrate the strength of the human spirit and the joy of survival.
Type(s) of Art: Literary Arts, Novel
Megan Daniels
Community: PittsboroMegan Q. Daniels is a North Carolina editorial lifestyle and portrait photographer that specializes in the unrehearsed moments in life. She is also known for her documentary-style travel photography.
Phone: (919)810-0970
Type(s) of Art: Photography, Portraits / Potraiture, Visual Arts & Crafts
The Outboards
By Michael HayesCommunity: Pittsboro
Type(s) of Art: Music, Performing Arts, Rock
Carolyn Davenport
Community: Fearrington VillageI use expressionistic and abstract images fusing paint and paper to create a unique composition.
Phone: (919)542-2861
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
DCB Jewelry
By Deirdre BrownCommunity: Siler City
original jewelry design, working in silver, 14K Gold and 18K Gold, semi-precious stones and pearls. I work by hand with the metal itself.
Type(s) of Art: Beading, Gemstones, Goldsmithing, Jewelry Making, Jewelry Repair, Other, Silversmithing, Visual Arts & Crafts
Ann M. Lawtey
Community: Chapel HillEach painting or monotype is developed unique to the piece, use of paint media, size and tools. I vary my palette to enhance the subject and mood of my image. I would call my work contemporary realism
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Charcoal, Drawing/Illustration, Oil, Other, Painting, Pastel, Plein Air, Portrait, Printmaking, Still Life, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Trudy Thomson at FernsandFancy
By Trudy ThomsonCommunity: Chapel Hill
I create websites for artists and professionals.My craft work ranges from marbled silk panels, shawls and scarves to shibori and handwoven scarves, and also includes fused glass for display or to wear
Phone: (919)933-2891
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Fused and Cast Art Glass, Glasswork, Jewelry Making, Visual Arts & Crafts, Weaving
Louise Hawes
Community: PittsboroAward-winning novelist, author of short stories, public speaker and poet. Founding faculty member of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing for children and Young Adults program.
Type(s) of Art: Author, Essay, Graphic Novel, Literary Arts, Novel, Novella, Poetry, Short Story, Teaching Artist
Diane Swan Galleries
By Diane SwanCommunity: Pittsboro
Every piece I do is unique. I've been an artist my whole life and a cabinetmaker for 34 years. My pieces evolve from what I see in the wood, or from layers of paint and texture.
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Furniture, Mural, Other, Painting, Portrait, Sculpture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
Billy Mason
By Billy MasonCommunity: Pittsboro
Handcrafted & Custom Jewelry, healing gemstones & crystals, including Custom Wedding Rings, talisman, rings, pendants, brooches, earrings, Gold & Silver
Phone: (919)742-3945
Type(s) of Art: Gemstones, Goldsmithing, Jewelry Making, Jewelry Repair, Lapidary, Mixed, Other, Sculpture, Silversmithing, Stone, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wood
Janet Sammons Art
By Janet SammonsCommunity: Chapel Hill
Celebrating nature in bright, bold colors!
Phone: (919)933-5266
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Liquidambar Gallery and Gifts
By Kitty MechamCommunity: Pittsboro
I often say that I have "Artist ADD", because I work in practically all mediums. We decided to open the gallery because my work is so eclectic. However, we also enjoy showing other artists as well!
Phone: (919)542-1773
Type(s) of Art: Glasswork, Jewelry Making, Painting, Photography, Pottery and Ceramics, Visual Arts & Crafts
Mary Ann Anderson
Community: Chapel HillMy work is inspired by Asian art and philosophy. My work is frequently included in exhibits at Artspace and Visual Art Exchange in Raleigh; and Durham Art Guild.
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Mixed Media, Other, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Shelia Bolt Rudesill
Community: PittsboroAs a nurse I acquired tremendous empathy for those burdened with hardships. My writing goal is to share these atrocities and celebrate the strength of the human spirit and the joy of survival.
Type(s) of Art: Author, Literary Arts, Professions
Emma Skurnick
Community: BynumIllustrations of native wildlife filled with humor, spirit & personality.
Phone: (919)542-4492
Type(s) of Art: Drawing/Illustration, Painting, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Scientific, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
Sweetbriar Studio
By Christie MinchewCommunity: Pittsboro
I make 2- and 3-dimensional objects in mixed fiber including wool, silk and wire.
Phone: (919)942-0297
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Visual Arts & Crafts
Diali Cissokho
Community: PittsboroI'm a musician and cultural arts educator originally from Senegal. I have had the joy of calling music/music education my life, love, and career since the time I could hold a kora or bang a drum.
Phone: (919)548-9214
Type(s) of Art: Drums / Percussion, Music, Performing Arts
Travis Cohn
Community: Siler CityREPTIRE DESIGNS Reptilian Forms, Furnishings & Accessories, Crafted From ReTired Rubber.
Phone: (919)699-1017
Type(s) of Art: Abstract, Cartoons and Comics, Cement / Concrete, Charcoal, Collage, Digital, Digital Art, Drawing/Illustration, Fine Art, Folk Art, Marker, Metal, Mixed, Mixed Media, Mixed Media, Mosaic, Mural, Nature, Other, Other, Other, Pastel, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Photography, Portraits / Potraiture, Public Art, Recycled / Upcycled, Scientific, Sculpture, Sculpture, Stone, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wildlife, Wood
ZamBamBooGee
By Trav BamBooGeeCommunity: Pittsboro
Phone: (919)414-3338
Type(s) of Art: Bass, Upright, Drums / Percussion, Flute, Guitar, Acoustic, Guitar, Electric, Harmonica, Instruments, Keyboard, Music, Performing Arts, Piano, Saxophone, Synthesizer
Worthington Studios
By Nathalie WorthingtonCommunity: Pittsboro
I like to approach the painting as a whole, which results in a quickly developed image, and then the real effort comes into play. Play it is though because the choices are mine and it's creative!
Phone: (727)510-7573
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Mural, Painting, Plein Air, Still Life, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Joany Earle Condoret, Artist
By Joany CondoretCommunity: Fearrington Village
Glass work inspired by the Bible, drawings of senior citizens, trees and figures from life drawing classes, and oils inspired by rural and farm areas, nature, people and marine scenes.
Type(s) of Art: Drawing/Illustration, Oil, Painting, Pastel, Pen & Ink, Visual Arts & Crafts
Joey Howell
Community: Siler CityMy paintings combine intense color and a flowing free style. My guitar playing pushes expressive boundaries with fingerstyle technique and jazz harmony.
Phone: (919)542-1671
Type(s) of Art: Acoustic, Acrylic, Guitar, Acoustic, Guitar, Electric, Jazz, Music, Painting, Performing Arts, Rock, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Rusty Sieck – Chicken Bridge Pottery
By Rusty SieckCommunity: Pittsboro
Functional ash-glazed stones are and porcelain pots for the table and garden.
Phone: (919)360-6885
Type(s) of Art: Functional Pottery, Porcelain, Pottery and Ceramics, Stoneware, Teaching Artist, Tiles, Visual Arts & Crafts
Tammy Walker Art
By Tammy WalkerCommunity: Bear Creek
Over 20 years of doing free hand sketches and paintings inspired from nature and the stories of my life. Most of my work is self taught.
Phone: (336)964-2521
Type(s) of Art: Drawing/Illustration, Painting, Pencil, Portrait, Still Life, Visual Arts & Crafts
Pittsboro Youth Theater
By Craig WitterCommunity: Pittsboro
Our mission is to preserve and continue Pittsboro's arts heritage by restoring the Community House and teaching theater arts to local children
Phone: (919) 949-7181 or (919) 410-2841
Type(s) of Art: Children's Theater, Performing Arts, Teaching Artist, Theater, Theater Venue
Jon Spoon
Community: MoncureType(s) of Art: Functional Pottery, Pottery and Ceramics, Sculpture, Vessels, Visual Arts & Crafts
Barry Udis
Community: Chapel HillMy photography has no restrictions, since all of the world is full of beautiful and interesting subjects to study.
Phone: (919)537-8662
Type(s) of Art: Abstract, Fine Art, Giclee printing, Nature, Photography, Portraits / Potraiture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wildlife
Jane Eckenrode
Community: PittsboroLand, sky, water, rocks, life. Paintings, wall-hung sculptures, and journal drawings from observations of the natural world.
Phone: (919)542-4878
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Drawing/Illustration, Mixed, Oil, Painting, Pencil, Sculpture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Caribbean Voices
By Ken CorsbieCommunity: Chapel Hill
Teller of Caribbean (English) folk tales, personal story, performer of poetry
Phone: (919)240-7413
Type(s) of Art: Ghost Stories, Other, Performing Arts, Storytelling/Spoken Word
Tommy Edwards
Community: PittsboroPhone: (919)542-5649
Type(s) of Art: Bluegrass, Genres, Music, Performing Arts
Ellen Bland
Community: PittsboroTheatre educator/grassroots community director/playwright
Type(s) of Art: Director, Performing Arts, Theater
TinPorchPaper Studio
By Ann Corley SilvermanCommunity: Pittsboro
I make handmade paper from plant fibers, recycled textiles, and recycled paper. The final objects range from individual sheets of paper to thematic installations.
Phone: (919)542-2411
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Visual Arts & Crafts
JR Butler
Community: Siler CityJR Butler's passion for art started as a child and continues to grow, consisting mainly of organic, abstract works in many different mediums. JR is inspired by his family, nature and ancient cultures.
Phone: (919)259-5622
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Carving, Cement / Concrete, Ceramic, Charcoal, Digital, Drawing/Illustration, Functional Pottery, Glasswork, Jewelry Making, Metal, Mixed, Mixed Media, Mural, Mural, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other, Painting, Pastel, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Polymer Clay, Porcelain, Portrait, Pottery and Ceramics, Public Art, Recycled / Upcycled, Sculpture, Sculpture, Sculpture, Sculpture, Still Life, Stone, Stoneware, Vessels, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wood, Woodworking
EbzB Productions, Inc.
By David and Serena Ebhardt Zum BrunnenCommunity: Chapel Hill
Professional Touring Theater and Teaching Artists developing works to promote integrity, self-discovery, and positive transformation of artists, audiences, individuals and communities.
Phone: (919)387-4616
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Director, Performing Arts, Playwright, Teaching Artist, Theater
Greiner Studio – Photography by Craig Greiner
By Craig GreinerCommunity: Bynum
Simple, intimate expressions of nature embody the abstract beauty of the world that surrounds us. A new perspective is offered by unique angles, dramatic lines and high contrast unbalanced composition
Type(s) of Art: Abstract, Fine Art, Nature, Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wildlife
Easy Writes, LLC
By Jessica BillingsCommunity: Moncure
Writing and Editing/Tutoring Services. Press Releases, Resume Writing, Event Reporting, Feature Writing, English/Grammar Tutoring, Proofreading, Revising and Re-writes! I do it all!
Phone: (407) 687-0785
Type(s) of Art: Author, Essay, Genres, Journalism, Literary Arts, Novel, Poetry, Professions, Screenplay, Teaching Artist, Writer
Alicia Ravetto Architect
By Alicia Ravetto FAIACommunity: Pittsboro
Architect, residential designer, contemporary green building.
Phone: (919) 933-0999
Paget Fink
Community: Chapel HillAs a creative reuse artist, I am inspired by new combinations of old things. Through vintage imagery, textile scraps, & found objects, I create mixed media that use old image languages to see anew.
Type(s) of Art: Collage, Fiber/Textile Arts, Folk Art, Mixed Media, Mixed Media, Painting, Recycled / Upcycled, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Makani McKenzie
Community: Siler CityProfessional singer, actress, and voiceover artist. Makani performs as Elsa from Frozen for parties and will be adding Cinderella to her repertoire soon. She sings for weddings and other events.
Phone: (919) 214-0354
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Children's Theater, Children’s, Country, Music, Performing Arts, Pop, Theater, Vocal
Nomad Travel Gear
By Meredith BridgesCommunity: Pittsboro
Handmade Leather goods. Leather and Shoemaking classes available.
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Visual Arts & Crafts
Meredith Bridges
Community: PittsboroFiber Artist and Leather worker. Leather and Shoemaking classes available
Phone: (404) 944-9398
Type(s) of Art: Basket Making / Weaving, Fiber/Textile Arts, Mixed, Sculpture, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
WildesArt
By Barbara HengstenbergCommunity: Fearrington Village
Pen/ink/pencil drawings digitized and printed on high quality photo paper. Art from the HeArt...proceeds to specified charitable organizations.
Type(s) of Art: Digital, Drawing/Illustration, Folk Art, Marker, Other, Visual Arts & Crafts
Kim Werfel Portraits and Fine Art
By Kim WerfelCommunity: Pittsboro
I want to capture the essence of a person or animal with light, color and composition. More than just a likeness, I strive to capture the soul, spirit and personality. My work has impressionistic
Phone: (919) 240-4552
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Painting, Pastel, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Cynthia Raxter
By Cynthia RaxterCommunity: Bynum
I tell true, original stories to adults & children. My sisters, brother & I grew up rambunctious on a dairy farm in the mountains of NC. I teach storytelling & do standup comedy, acting & writing.
Phone: (919) 444-9535
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Ghost Stories, Oral History, Other, Performing Arts, Storytelling/Spoken Word, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Theater
Julia Kennedy Art
By Julia KennedyCommunity: Pittsboro
Vibrant Abstracts in Oil
Phone: (919) 533-6228
Type(s) of Art: Oil, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Rich Scherubel
Community: Chapel Hillmodernist abstracts
Phone: (919) 448-4560
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Carol Kroll
Community: Siler CityNature inspired works in home-grown gourd and mixed media create sculpted, carved and painted environments that draw the eye in for further study.
Phone: (919) 742-4440
Type(s) of Art: Mixed, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Seasons of Life Photography
By Rachel FannCommunity: Pittsboro
Specializing in family documentaries including family-owned small businesses.
Phone: (828) 606-9762
Type(s) of Art: Digital Art, Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts
Love Me Simply Photography
By Lea CiceraroCommunity: Pittsboro
My happy place for 20+ years has been behind my camera. My favorite form of expression is 35mm film and wax-infused photography by incorporating encaustics into my body of work.
Type(s) of Art: Abstract, Digital Art, Festival, Fine Art, Mixed Media, Nature, Other, Painting, Photography, Portraits / Potraiture, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Rachel Fann
By Rachel FannCommunity: Pittsboro
Specializing in family photo-documentaries including family-owned small businesses.
Phone: (828) 606-9762
Type(s) of Art: Digital Art, Photography, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Becket Royce
Community: PittsboroVoice artist with 30 years of experience in narration of audio books, documentaries, corporate videos, TV and radio ads and video games
Type(s) of Art: Performing Arts
Gina Harrison
Community: PittsboroGina Harrison is a digital artist, graphic designer & Arts Ed advocate. BFA, Studio Art (Printmaking), UNC. Abstracts, floral studies, landscapes, seascapes.
Phone: (919) 593-7541
Type(s) of Art: Abstract, Digital, Digital Art, Fine Art, Giclee printing, Nature, Photography, Printmaking, Still Life, Visual Arts & Crafts
The Phoenix Theatre Company
By Jessica NunnCommunity: Silk Hope
We are a theatre company that aims to bring interesting theatrical events to any space! We do plays, murder mysteries, cabarets, and everything in between!
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Children's Theater, Director, Performing Arts, Playwright, Teaching Artist, Theater
Blue Heron Studio
By Kate LaddCommunity: Pittsboro
Abstract and impressionist floral and landscape paintings. Custom floorcloths up to 8 x 10 feet for any room in your home.
Phone: (919) 542-3866
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Collage, Floor Cloth, Folk Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Shana Style
By Shana MarshburnCommunity: Moncure
Type(s) of Art: Beading, Drawing/Illustration, Embroidery, Fiber/Textile Arts, Gemstones, Jewelry Making, Pencil, Quilting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Music In Me
By Shelley BuissonCommunity: Moncure
Music In Me features Kindermusik for children aged 0–7 and private music lessons for all ages and levels.
Phone: (919) 449-8586
Type(s) of Art: Acoustic, Children's Theater, Children’s, Classical, Dance, Flute, Folk, Guitar, Acoustic, Guitar, Electric, Keyboard, Music, Oral History, Other (Dance), Performing Arts, Piano, Rock, Singer / Songwriter, Storytelling/Spoken Word, Theater, Vocal
Vistas/Perspectives
By Diane DeBardelebenCommunity: Fearrington Village
I paint what I think about. I discover with color. My work interprets the world around me.
Phone: (919) 704-8417
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
Kara Brown
By Kara BrownCommunity: Siler City
My art is focused on wildlife, nature, portrait and abstract photography. Photography is a huge passion of mine. For me photography is much more than an art. It is a way of viewing life.
Phone: (919) 742-1070
Type(s) of Art: Abstract, Nature, Photography, Portraits / Potraiture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wildlife
Liz Bliss
Community: PittsboroLiz Bliss is a cirque artist and instructor specializing in aerial acrobatics, stilt dance, stilt acrobatics and fire performance. She is available for family friendly and upscale adult events.
Phone: (732) 221-9347
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Children's Theater, Choreographer, Clowning, Dance, Director, Other (Dance), Performing Arts, Playwright, Stiltwalking, Teaching Artist, Theater
Tanja Lipinski Cole, Visual Artist
By Tanja ColeCommunity: Silk Hope
I enjoy creating black & white pencil drawings, color paint on canvas, and sewing utilitarian art as well as traditional & modern quilts in the studio. I also teach both adults & kids to sew & quilt.
Phone: (919) 619-7659
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Art Teacher, Drawing/Illustration, Festival, Fiber/Textile Arts, Gallery, Painting, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Portrait, Quilting, Still Life, Teaching Artist, Venue, Visual Arts & Crafts
Reclaimed ARTifacts
By Lisa HitmarCommunity: Pittsboro
I take old items and repurpose them into industrial farmhouse art or furniture. I was a teacher for 15 years.
Phone: (919) 999-7879
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Floor Cloth, Folk Art, Furniture, Mural, Painting, Painting, Portrait, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
Debb Hepp Brand Strategist
By Debb HeppCommunity: Pittsboro
I help companies identify brand strategies, develop online presence and create content. This work includes marketing plans, writing or editing, web development and graphic design.
Phone: (919) 260-4495
Type(s) of Art: Literary Arts, Professions, Visual Arts & Crafts, Writer
mstano photography
By Michael StanoCommunity: Pittsboro
I shoot 35mm and Medium Format Film, and Digital (including some infrared). My main photographic interest is architecture.
Phone: (919) 542-3897
Type(s) of Art: Digital Art, Fine Art, Nature, Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts
Ken Corsbie
By Ken CorsbieCommunity: Chapel Hill
Teller of Caribbean (English) folk tales, personal story, performer of poetry, stand up.
Phone: (919) 240-7413
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Director, Ghost Stories, Oral History, Performing Arts, Storytelling/Spoken Word, Theater
Steve Shafer Photography
By Steve ShaferCommunity: Fearrington Village
I love photography and most visual art. I enjoy capturing images that we don’t usually pay attention to in our daily lives. My favorite subjects are people, architecture, nature and historic sites.
Phone: (919) 616-5360
Type(s) of Art: Abstract, Fine Art, Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts
Twin Birch Products @against his will studio
By Sue SzaryCommunity: Siler City
Twin Birch Products makes handcrafted fiber art tools: single and double point knitting needles, hooks (crochet, afghan, knook,Entrelac)
Phone: (919) 742-1122
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Other, Spinning, Visual Arts & Crafts, Weaving, Woodworking
Stephen Elder
Community: Fearrington VillageI write to entertain, not to reform the world. It is beyond that. My works range from a trilogy about Saint Francis in the modern world to detective novels to short stories about everything
Type(s) of Art: Essay, Genres, Literary Arts, Novel, Poetry, Short Story
State of Nature Metal Designs
By Christopher JohnsonCommunity: Bear Creek
Art and Architectural Metalwork
Phone: (919) 533-7494
Type(s) of Art: Metal, Sculpture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Breadfoot
By Stephan MeyersCommunity: Pittsboro
Breadfoot likes his eggs sunny up and his whiskey neat. London Time Out describes him as "...gritty guitar picking and homespun wisdom..a raconteur par excellenac
Type(s) of Art: Acoustic, Blues, Folk, Jazz, Music, Performing Arts, Singer / Songwriter
Allison Tierney
Community: PittsboroTierney’s paintings employ found materials and non-traditional applications of paint to question structure, material integrity, consumerism, D-I-Y, and the throw away culture.
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Mixed Media, Painting, Recycled / Upcycled, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Serene Arts
By Victoria ChallCommunity: Fearrington Village
Mixed Media, Thangka Quilts, Photography
Phone: (919) 240-5882
Aimee’s Music Studio
By Aimee HendersonCommunity: Pittsboro
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Musical Theater Performance from Brigham Young University. I have been teaching piano and voice lessons for 13 years and love it. I have studio in my home.
Phone: (919) 728-4299
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Children's Theater, Children’s, Choral, Classical, Jazz, Music, Opera, Performing Arts, Piano, Pop, Teaching Artist, Theater, Vocal
Steve Shafer
By Steve ShaferCommunity: Fearrington Village
I love photography and most visual art. I enjoy capturing images that we don’t usually pay attention to in our daily lives. My favorite subjects are people, architecture, nature and historic sites.
Phone: (919) 616-5360
Type(s) of Art: Abstract, Digital Art, Fine Art, Nature, Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts
Vidabeth Bensen
Community: Fearrington VillageMany of my prints reflect images of 27 years living and working in Asia, Europe and the Middle East. My recent prints have evolved into colorful abstract compositions.
Phone: (919) 542-6087
Type(s) of Art: Printmaking, Screen Printing / Silkscreening, Visual Arts & Crafts
Rachel Thomas-Levy
Community: PittsboroTheatre artist committed to experimenting with the ways in which we tell stories on stage in order to expand the horizons of audience engagement with live theatre.
Type(s) of Art: Actor, Director, Performing Arts, Teaching Artist, Theater
Nina Artsy Gallery
By Nileena DashCommunity: Governor's Club/Village
As an artist, I am growing everyday and learning from everything I see. The entire universe influences me when I make my artwork. My art is representation of my soul. I inherited my artistic talent fr
Phone: (919) 260-7409
Type(s) of Art: Art Teacher, Beading, Festival, Folk Art, Folk Art, Gallery, Glasswork, Jewelry Making, Mixed Media, Other, Other, Other, Painting, Pottery and Ceramics, Tiles, Visual Arts & Crafts
Diane Swan
By Diane SwanCommunity: Pittsboro
I've loved creating since I was a child. I've worked in wood for 36 years. My style evolved from my love of curves and soft edges. I use textured overlays of wood and paper to create movement.
Phone: (919) 548-3011
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Furniture, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
O’Keefe Pottery
By Lara O'KeefeCommunity: Moncure
Phone: (919) 704-6204
Autumn Renae Designs
By Autumn NorrisCommunity: Siler City
Autumn Renae Design Studios is a small business located in the heart of North Carolina. We offer handmade gifts, custom homeware design, alterations, professional photography services and lessons.
Phone: (919) 200-3301
Type(s) of Art: Art Teacher, Drawing/Illustration, Nature, Painting, Pastel, Photography, Portraits / Potraiture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Onicas Art
By Onicas GaddisCommunity: Bear Creek
Heart and Soul on canvas.
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
Christopher Johnson
By Christopher JohnsonCommunity: Bear Creek
Art and Architectural Metalwork
Phone: (919) 533-7494
Type(s) of Art: Visual Arts & Crafts
Andrea Luke
By Andrea LukeCommunity: Fearrington Village
Freelance musician, teacher, and arts reviewer/critic based in Pittsboro, NC
Phone: (919) 492-5489
Type(s) of Art: Flute, Music, Performing Arts
Sheila Fleming, Performing Songwriter
By Sheila FlemingCommunity: Pittsboro
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Percussionist/Educator: A dynamic teacher, a superlative singer, an accomplished guitarist, and an extraordinary songwriter.
Type(s) of Art: Acoustic, Children’s, Folk, Jazz, Music, New Age, Performing Arts, Singer / Songwriter, Vocal
Bud Rudesill
Community: PittsboroI paint with watercolors and acrylics, figurative work and landscapes. And I write fiction.
Phone: (919) 883-6058
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Painting, Portrait, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
Collura Art
By Linda ColluraCommunity: Pittsboro
Paintings and drawings based on whimsical creatures and landscapes
Phone: (919) 548-6870
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Digital, Drawing/Illustration, Painting, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
Haw River Films
By Michael O'ConnellCommunity: Pittsboro
Our namesake is the Haw River. Rivers are the roots of exploration, communication and commerce.
Phone: (919) 218-5792
Type(s) of Art: Cinematography, Documentary, Editing, Filmmaking, Visual Arts & Crafts
Michael O’Connell
By Michael O'ConnellCommunity: Pittsboro
We believe in the magic of cinema. Rivers are one of the the most ancient forms of communication. They are the roots of travel, exploration and commerce.
Phone: (919) 218-5792
Type(s) of Art: Filmmaking, Visual Arts & Crafts
Siler City Dance & Gymnastics Academy
By Allison GaitherCommunity: Siler City
Phone: (919) 742-7232
Type(s) of Art: Ballet, Choreographer, Dance, Hip-Hop, Modern, Music, Other (Dance), Performing Arts
Sparkwork Studio
By Mara StrayerCommunity: Chapel Hill
I like to combine nature's beauty and steel. I try to join the two with hard work, determination, sweat and welding.
Phone: (760) 807-9713
Type(s) of Art: Metal, Sculpture, Visual Arts & Crafts
Sierra Terra Cotta
By Stan CherenCommunity: Pittsboro
handcrafted terra cotta using a combination of wheel throwing, press moulding, slip casting and hand building. We work with unique double, triple and four-time fired glaze combinations.
Phone: (919) 942-9493
Type(s) of Art: Functional Pottery, Pottery and Ceramics, Visual Arts & Crafts
NC Arts Incubator
Community: Siler CityThis non-profit organization offers studio space rental, shared resources, courses in the arts, & gallery space. New exhibits in the PAF Gallery. Purchase handcrafted art in the retail gallery.
Phone: (919) 663-1335
Type(s) of Art: Drawing/Illustration, Fiber/Textile Arts, Folk Art, Glasswork, Jewelry Making, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Pottery and Ceramics, Printmaking, Public Art, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
Jacquelyn Lowry
Community: PittsboroMy sculpture is mostly of women, children, and birds, and I like to create surfaces with texture and patterns. I would say my work resonates 18th Century Impressionist painting in mood and subject.
Phone: (919) 530-9155
Type(s) of Art: Ceramic, Pottery and Ceramics, Sculpture, Sculpture, Tiles, Visual Arts & Crafts
Woodsmith | Greg Smith
By Greg SmithCommunity: Chapel Hill
Phone: (770) 862-7478
Type(s) of Art: Furniture, Other, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
Greg Smith
By Greg SmithCommunity: Chapel Hill
My passion is making beautiful wooden products that are unique.
Phone: (770) 862-7478
Type(s) of Art: Furniture, Other, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
Square Impressions
By Steven FerlautoCommunity: Pittsboro
I have two different disciplines. I work with vintage wooden rowing shells and I build new rowing and sail boats.
Phone: (919) 628-8666
Type(s) of Art: Digital, Drawing/Illustration, Other, Pencil, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
Heather Gerni
Community: PittsboroPaintings of dreamscapes and fantastical creatures created through the process of intuitive painting.
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Mixed Media, Painting, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Leslie Palmer
Community: Fearrington VillageGraphite drawings play with shades of gray. Representational watercolor paintings explore imagery, colors, and mood. Non-objective, abstract paintings delight in the color, texture and movement.
Phone: (919) 929-9268
Type(s) of Art: Drawing/Illustration, Painting, Pencil, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor
Roadhouse Storytellers®
By Sam PearsallCommunity: Pittsboro
Roadhouse Storytellers® tell stories for mature children and grown-ups. We tell true tales and tall tales based on life experiences, and we tell legends and fables that have current relevance.
Phone: (919) 817-9326
Type(s) of Art: Other, Performing Arts, Storytelling/Spoken Word
Chatham Rabbits
By Sarah McCombieCommunity: Bynum
With palpable chemistry and warmth, Chatham Rabbits—Sarah Osborne McCombie (vocals, banjo) and Austin McCombie (vocals, guitar, fiddle)—fill each space they enter with brightness and sincerity.
Phone: (336) 264-3260
Type(s) of Art: Acoustic, Bluegrass, Folk, Music, Performing Arts, Traditional / Old-Time
Craig Witter
By Craig WitterCommunity: Pittsboro
Our mission is to preserve and continue Pittsboro's arts heritage by restoring the Community House and teaching theater arts to local children
Phone: (919) 949-7181
Type(s) of Art: Children's Theater, Performing Arts, Theater, Theater Venue
Phillip Ashe
Community: PittsboroPhone: (336) 601-2958
Type(s) of Art: Ceramic, Charcoal, Drawing/Illustration, Metal, Mixed, Other, Other, Painting, Pastel, Pencil, Pottery and Ceramics, Printmaking, Sculpture, Sculpture, Stone, Stoneware, Vessels, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wood, Woodcut / Linocut
radiantEarth Art
By Andrew WilsonCommunity: Pittsboro
I create unique hand-made wooden jewelry designed to catalyze compliments. I also make wall art by using high-voltage electricity to burn designs in wood, brought to life with bright acrylic paints.
Phone: (919) 548-4343
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Digital Art, Jewelry Making, Nature, Other, Painting, Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
Allison Gaither
By Allison GaitherCommunity: Siler City
Phone: (919) 742-7232
Type(s) of Art: Ballet, Choreographer, Dance, Hip-Hop, Modern, Music, Other (Dance), Performing Arts
Andrew Wilson
By Andrew WilsonCommunity: Pittsboro
I create unique hand-made wooden jewelry designed to catalyze compliments. I also make wall art by using high-voltage electricity to burn designs in wood, brought to life with bright acrylic paints.
Phone: (919) 548-4343
Type(s) of Art: Jewelry Making, Painting, Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
Kickapoo Creek
By Tom HallmanCommunity: Pittsboro
Imaginative original acrylic paintings . Custom wood work creations, pottery and clay works.
Phone: (910) 773-0785
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Drawing/Illustration, Functional Pottery, Furniture, Mixed, Painting, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Pottery and Ceramics, Sculpture, Sculpture, Sculpture, Visual Arts & Crafts, Woodworking
Julie Uhler Fine Art
By Julie UhlerCommunity: Fearrington Village
My works include Portraits, Still Life and Landscape, always trying to capture the fall of light And emotion of the subject. I studied at the Florence Academy, Italy, and Studi of the time and place
Type(s) of Art: Charcoal, Drawing/Illustration, Oil, Painting, Pastel, Plein Air, Portrait, Still Life, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
Tom Hallman
By Tom HallmanCommunity: Pittsboro
Imaginative original acrylic paintings. Custom wood work creations.
Phone: (910) 773-0785
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Charcoal, Drawing/Illustration, Furniture, Mixed, Other, Painting, Pastel, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Sculpture, Sculpture, Stone, Visual Arts & Crafts, Wood, Woodworking
Megan Clark
By Megan ClarkCommunity: Siler City
Piano and chorus teacher at Chatham central high school.
Type(s) of Art: Music, Performing Arts
Agony Aunt Studios
By Emmett DavenportCommunity: Pittsboro
We create podcasts.
Type(s) of Art: Acoustic, Alternative, Big Band, Blues, Celtic, Folk, Jazz, Music, Performing Arts, Rock, Traditional / Old-Time, Vocal
ODDCO
By Tim LeeCommunity: Pittsboro
mixture of pop culture, folk noir, urban art, outsider art, illustration, sculpture, jewelry, printmaking
Phone: (919) 225-9188
Type(s) of Art: Acrylic, Cartoons and Comics, Collage, Digital, Digital Art, Drawing/Illustration, Embroidery, Fiber/Textile Arts, Folk Art, Furniture, Gemstones, Giclee printing, Jewelry Making, Marker, Mixed, Mixed Media, Mixed Media, Mural, Oil, Painting, Painting, Papermaking, Pastel, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Photography, Pottery and Ceramics, Printmaking, Public Art, Quilting, Recycled / Upcycled, Screen Printing / Silkscreening, Sculpture, Sculpture, Sculpture, Silversmithing, Still Life, Tapestry, Teaching Artist, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts, Watercolor, Weaving, Woodcut / Linocut, Woodworking
R.W. Brand Studio
By Rhonda Weaver-BrandCommunity: Pittsboro
The original pieces are made of needle felted wool. Needle felting is a process that involves poking loose wool fibers with a special barbed needle thousands of times until the desired shape or image
Phone: (919) 285-9978
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Visual Arts & Crafts
Rhonda Weaver-Brand
By Rhonda Weaver-BrandCommunity: Pittsboro
I became intrigued with the intimacy of fiber/textiles; their textural, tactile richness. I love painting the local landscapes with wool and other natural fibers.
Phone: (919) 285-9978
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Visual Arts & Crafts
Beaquilter
By Bea LeeCommunity: Pittsboro
Published quilter, long arm quilter, designer, teacher. Ambassador for Island batik, Accuquilt and Electric Quilt.
Phone: (919) 342-8272
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Quilting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Craig Witter
By Craig WitterCommunity: Pittsboro
Our mission is to: "Improve Pittsboro's future by enriching local children's lives and continue Pittsboro's rich arts heritage."
Phone: (919) 533-6997
Type(s) of Art: Children's Theater, Performing Arts, Theater, Theater Venue
The Travel Mug
By Brenna FerrellCommunity: Fearrington Village
My collection offers 16 x 20 canvas prints of photos I have taken from around the world. Each canvas is unique and represents a personal adventure and story of mine I would love to share with others.
Phone: (336) 302-2029
Type(s) of Art: Photography, Visual Arts & Crafts
Marcelle Harwell Pachnowski
Community: Fearrington VillagePainting is my passion. I create large non-objective expressionistic oil paintings for private collections in addition to mixed media paintings on paper painted in "live" musical performances.
Phone: (919) 542-1550
Type(s) of Art: Mixed Media, Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Lauren deSerres
By Lauren deSerresCommunity: Pittsboro
I create narrative images of plants and animals with themes like music, gardening and conservation using mixed media.
Phone: (919) 612-2573
Type(s) of Art: Painting, Visual Arts & Crafts
Trudy Thomson
By Trudy ThomsonCommunity: Chapel Hill
I create websites for artists and professionals.My craft work ranges from marbled silk panels, shawls and scarves to shibori and handwoven scarves, and also includes fused glass for display or to wear
Phone: (919) 923-5022
Type(s) of Art: Fiber/Textile Arts, Glasswork, Jewelry Making, Visual Arts & Crafts
Barbara Hengstenberg
By Barbara HengstenbergCommunity: Fearrington Village
Illustration, collage, writing
Type(s) of Art: Collage, Drawing/Illustration, Folk Art, Literary Arts, Marker, Mixed Media, Pen & Ink, Pencil, Teaching Artist, Visual Arts & Crafts
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