When the pandemic swept through the world in 2020, it hit us like a ton of bricks. Halfway through an amazing line-up of teaching artists for our Artists-in-Schools Initiative, we did not want to halt the program. We were determined to continue reaching students with a creative outlet that has been proven to provide unique… Read More →
ClydeFEST in the Wild 2021: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way!
With COVID still a concern, we were not sure how we could possibly bring the glittery, messy fun that is ClydeFEST to this community. But the solace and hope that comes with kids making art outside together felt more important than ever, and a whole lot of generous people came together to make it happen!… Read More →
ArtAssist for Kids Round 2: Smiling All the Way
After a year of doom and gloom, we could all use some good news, right? Well, settle in Chatham. We have just the thing. Late last year, we heard from arts teachers that many of their students were in dire need of art supplies. They didn’t have paper, pencils, erasers, markers, colored pencils, or glue… Read More →
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 implementing strategies to promote and strengthen the economic well-being of Chatham County. This puts her in a unique position to appreciate Chatham from a variety of… Read More →
ClydeFest-to-Go Brought Out the Inner Artist Throughout Chatham County
COVID-19 may have prevented us from gathering to celebrate ClydeFEST this year, but it did not prevent the spirit of ClydeFEST from spreading far and wide in Chatham County. Thank you to all you creative folk artists – yes, you! – who helped make ClydeFEST-to-Go a successful virtual event. We were thrilled to see so… Read More →
Taking Artists-in-Schools to Students Across Chatham with Online Arts Videos
Many members of the Chatham Arts Council’s staff now find themselves with children schooling at home. You too? If so, we have some exciting new arts curricula to share with you (and all of Chatham County!), and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it! With COVID-19 stay at home orders in place, executing our amazing… Read More →
#ClydeFestToGo: A Virtual Event to Carry on the Spirit of ClydeFEST
We’re all working hard to practice social distancing, following the guidelines that we’ve been given and adjusting to our new daily routines. We realize this means missing out on many of your favorite activities – but for a good reason! We all want to be safe. At the Chatham Arts Council, we think we have… Read More →
Go See This: #ClydeFestToGo!
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 in inviting you to Go See This . . . As Chatham County residents continue to spend time tucked away at home to comply with… Read More →
ClydeFEST 2020: Save the Date!
UPDATE: Like all of you, we are actively monitoring developments related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on our beloved ClydeFEST. Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent recommendations to limit gatherings of more than 50 people, we will unfortunately not be holding ClydeFEST on April 25, 2020. With the recommendations… Read More →
Artists-in-Schools: Pittsboro Elementary School Embraces Every Beat with West African Musician Diali Cissokho
Diali (pronounced “Jelly”) Cissokho arrives at Pittsboro Elementary School bright and early. He has 25 drums to unload and set up so that he’s ready to teach 3rd grade classes how to do what comes so naturally for him – play the drums. What these students may not know is that Diali, a well-known West… Read More →