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January 6, 2020

Meet This Artist: Josh Taylor, Our Next Folk Art Hero?

The fine folks at Hobbs Architects in downtown Pittsboro are powering our Meet This Artist series this year. Architecture is art, and the Hobbs crew values art in our community…. Read More →

By David Jester | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Art Show, author, book illustration, books, Chatham County, Children, Josh Taylor, literature, natural world, Visual Arts & Crafts

November 4, 2019

Path to the Woods

Jordan-Matthews artists present a juried exhibition inspired by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s classic musical, Into the Woods, which takes the JM stage from November 14 to 16. Cash awards… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: art, Art Show

October 21, 2019

The Chatham Experience 2019: Exceptional Talent, Unique Collaborations, HOT Fun!

True. Chatham. Experience. If you were lucky enough to attend The Chatham Experience: Benefit Concert for Chatham Arts Council’s Artists-in-Schools Initiative in late September, you know what we’re talking about. Only… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Artists-in-Schools, Arts in Education, ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Events, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Art Show, Arts education, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Cultural Events, Music, performance

October 12, 2019

NEW WORKS by Nathaniel Quinn

Smelt Art Gallery presents: NEW WORKS by Nathaniel Quinn Exhibition dates: October 3 – November 1, 2019 Opening Reception Saturday October 12th 5pm–8pm includes LIVE PAINTING!!! 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro,… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: Art Show, painting, Smelt

September 25, 2019

Go See This: The Chatham Experience

As new members of our Chatham County community, Chatham Park is powering our Go See This series this year because art is an integral part of Chatham County’s identity. They join us… Read More →

By Selbe Bartlett | Filed Under: Artists-in-Schools, Events, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Art Show, artists, Arts education, Arts in Education, Bluegrass Experience, Chatham Beverage District, Chatham County, Chatham Rabbits, Children, Craft cocktails, Creative Culture, Cultural Events, Diali Cissokho, live music, performance, Smelt, spirits, tommy edwards

July 27, 2019

Smelt Art Gallery presents: Marcela Slade / Old Work & Work in Progress

closing finissage: Saturday July 27th 6–9pm with DJ MoneyPenny* from 7–8pm *Katherine Whalen from Squirrel Nut Zippers spins her records Cash Bar provided by Fair Game Beverage Company Cash Kitchen… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: Art Show, Artist, painting, Smelt

May 25, 2019

radiantSpring Art Opening

Three diverse artists in one lovely location. Enjoy the beauty that Chatham County has to offer: rocky forests, mossy gardens, and of course, amazing local art! ​Emma Skurnick – Illustration… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: Art Show, crafts, earrings, electricity, Emma Skurnick, nature, painter, painting, potter, pottery, Visual Arts, wall art, wood burning, woodburning, woodworker

March 23, 2019

Spring Art Show at 123 Art Studios

Spring Art Show at 123 Art Studios Featuring Local Artist, Emma Skurnick Also featuring the Open Studio Group And 10 more local artists Date: March 23 & 24, 2019 Time:… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, #EncourageCreativity, 123 Studos, abstract, Acrylic, art, Art Show, artists, Creative Process, Emma Skurnick, metal, painting, Sarah Graham, sculpture, woodlands

February 2, 2019

FolkArt February & NC Artshop Grand Opening

NC Arts Incubator presents our annual FolkArt February Exhibit with a variety of art media in the PAF Gallery. ALSO our brand new NC Artshop, featuring NC artists, opening celebration!!!… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: Art Show, live music, NCArts Incubator

February 1, 2019

Go See This: NCAI Artshop opens with Folk Art Show

It’s the beginning of the new year. Another opportunity to go out and see more beauty. Thankfully, January’s cold in North Carolina isn’t too bad. Right now, for instance, as… Read More →

By Luis Melodelgado | Filed Under: County Happenings, Events, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Art Show, Cultural Events, Downtown Revitalization, Folk Art, Go See This, Grassroots Arts Grants, Incubator, live music, nc arts incubator, NCAI, Recipients - Grassroots Arts Grants, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

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Meet This Artist

Meet This Artist: Alexander Percy and Jenn Von Egidy of Cataleya Jewelry Studio 

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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