August 22, 2018

Save the Date! Pickin’: A Music Celebration, November 11, 2018!

Get your pencils, pens, or smart phones out. That’s right – we have important news. SAVE THE DATE for Pickin’: A Music Celebration, Chatham Arts Council’s Annual Benefit for Artists-in-Schools, featuring The Bluegrass Experience on their 47^th anniversary. This shindig, sponsored by Opus Financial Advisors, will take place on Sunday, November 11, where you’ll be treated to music played by The Bluegrass Experience band members past and present.

Photo Credit: Bett Foley

Photo Credit: Bett Foley

Photo Credit: Bett Foley

What Do You Need to Know?

We’re pleased to hold this foot stomping event at a new location this year – the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro. (A huge “thank you” to Fearrington for their many years of hosting the event previously.) Doors will open at 4:00 pm; concert begins at 5:00 pm. You can expect delicious food, beer, wine, and some seriously impressive bluegrass music-making.

We’ll reach out again when more details and tickets are available. Until then, mark your calendars! We hope to see you there.

Photo Credit: Bett Foley

Photo Credit: Bett Foley

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Don’t take it from us! See what Chatham County students, teachers and administrators are saying about their Artists-in-Schools experiences.

“Children were so excited to write and to share. They all came away talking about writing and wanting to talk about poetry. They looked forward to his [Phillip Shabazz] visits each day.” –Classroom Teacher
“It felt relieving and comforting to express myself during the workshop.” –6th grade student
“I really liked showing my feelings in my work.” –4th grade student
“This is my 4th time in this school division participating with an artist residency. They have all been wonderful. It is a great opportunity for students to learn in different ways. My hope is for this to be available to us every year.” –Classroom teacher
“It made me feel happy because I got to use my imagination.” –5th grade student
“It felt good for me to release all my emotions.” –5th grade student
“The students talked about the experience for a week after.” –Classroom teacher
“Watching the kids put their plan into action for the performance and actually dance, all while doing so in front of their peers is the reason we do this…The experience was amazing!” –Elementary Assistant Principal
“I have a student that is a newcomer to our school, as well as to our country. She found great comfort in being able to communicate with instructors in her native language and showed such enthusiasm in her willingness to participate. It was beautiful. We would welcome the opportunity again in the future!” –K-8 Principal
“It felt good to be myself in school.” –6th grade student
“I personally saw students who, in my experience, have never been willing to speak in a group, let alone dance, do both without fear or hesitation. Students who participated have asked to join band – they want to have more opportunities to participate in music. Students in subsequent meetings have asked to learn more about Senegalese cultures.” –K-8 Music teacher
“It felt like the best days ever.” –5th grade student