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May 5, 2022

Marjorie Hudson in Conversation with Author Valerie Nieman

Ominous grey sky with a single sailboat on a calm lake with the title at the top.

Marjorie Hudson will be in conversation with award-winning author Valerie Nieman, whose new novel, In the Lonely Backwater, tracks misfit teenager Maggie as she navigates the police investigation of the… Read More →

November 15, 2021

Chatham Experience 2021

  Chatham Experience 2021 was one of those “somedays” we were dreaming of this time last year–and it was glorious, friends. In 2020, when the pandemic hit, life as we… Read More →

August 17, 2021

Craig Johnson talks about his latest book, Daughter of the Morning Star

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We are over the moon to welcome back to the Fearrington Barn one of our favorite authors, Craig Johnson. Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the… Read More →

January 16, 2020

Go See This: Crime Scene – Mystery Bookfest

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… Read More →

March 4, 2019

Go See This: Whirlikids Book Festival

We’ve had rain and some bone-cold days lately. And it’s been beautiful. As seen through any window, the dreadful days outside could very well be another painting on the wall:… Read More →

May 14, 2018

Go See This: David Sedaris Reads from “Calypso”

Written by guest blogger, Gilda McDaniel. McIntyre’s Books in Fearrington Village will host world-renowned author and Raleigh native David Sedaris when he makes a rare live appearance at the Fearrington… Read More →

2021-22 Season Artists-in-Schools

  • Phillip Shabazz at JS Waters and Woods Charter
  • Mike Wiley and Howard Craft  at North Chatham and Moncure
  • Black Box Dance Theatre at Siler City Elementary and Silk Hope
  • John Brown Band at Willow Oak and Bonlee
  • Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana at Perry Harrison, Pittsboro Elementary, and Virginia Cross
  • EbzB at Bennett School
  • Diali Cissokho at Chatham Grove and Chatham Charter

Meet This Artist

Meet This Artist: Caleb McLaurin, Bending Sound Waves and Imagery to Create Audio/Visual Collages

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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