Chatham Arts Council

We nurture creative thinkers

  • Arts Calendar
  • About
    • Our Who, What, Why, and How
    • Our Past
    • Our Friends
    • Our Press
    • Our Contact Info
    • Employment
  • Resilient Kids
    • Artists-in-Schools Initiative
      • Announcing the 2026-2027 Artists-in-Schools Season
      • Artists-in-Schools 2026-27 Schedule
    • ClydeFEST
      • Celebrating Clyde Jones
      • ClydeFEST 2025 was a Joy!
      • ClydeFEST Sponsor Benefits
  • Vibrant Communities
    • Creative Placemaking
      • Farm to Story
      • The Community Indigo Quilting Project
      • Robeson Creek Greenway
    • Grantmaking and Commissions
      • Grassroots Arts Grants (Closed for 2026-27)
      • Artist Support Grants (Closed for 2026-27)
      • Emerging Artist Grants (Will open Oct 2026)
      • Arts + Equity Initiative Artists :: 2024-25 Season
    • Meet This Artist
    • Arts Directory
  • GIVE
    • Individuals & Families
    • Businesses & Groups
    • Who Values Arts

Search Chatham Arts Council

April 18, 2022

Go See This: ClydeFEST 2022

As Chatham Park continues to develop its community, they remain dedicated to supporting local art in Chatham County. As part of that commitment, Chatham Park is powering our Go See This series. They join us in inviting you to Go See This . . . The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and people… Read More →

By Rachel Flanagan | Filed Under: Go See This | Tagged With: Bynum, Chatham County, Clyde Jones, clydeFEST, Go See This

April 4, 2022

Meet These Artists: Actors Huck Boone and Kinsey McCubbin

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 series this year. Architecture is art, and the Hobbs crew values art in… Read More →

By Rachel Flanagan | Filed Under: Artist Close-Up, ClydeFEST, County Happenings, Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: acting, actor, Chatham County, clydeFEST, Meet This Artist, pittsboro youth theater

May 27, 2021

A Tribute to Tommy Edwards

When we received the news about Tommy Edwards’ passing, our hearts were full and sore. Like so many of you, we were enamored of Tommy’s kindness, charm, musical talent, and generosity. Tommy was the President of Chatham Arts Council some years back, and he never stopped being an integral part of the Chatham Arts Council… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Artist Close-Up, ChathamArts News, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Arts education, Chatham County, clydeFEST, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Cultural Events, live music, Siler City

May 14, 2021

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 →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Artists-in-Schools, Arts in Education, ChathamArts News, ClydeFEST, County Happenings, Events, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, artists, Arts education, Chatham County, Children, clydeFEST, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Cultural Events, Music, performance, Pittsboro, Siler City, Visual Arts & Crafts

April 20, 2021

Go See This: ClydeFEST in the Wild

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 . . . With COVID still very much a reality, we’ve decided to switch things up yet… Read More →

By Rachel Flanagan | Filed Under: Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, artists, Arts education, Arts in Education, Chatham County, Clyde Jones, clydeFEST, Diali Cissokho, Go See This

April 23, 2020

Meet This Artist: Jan Burger

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 series this year. Architecture is art, and the Hobbs crew values art in… Read More →

By Rachel Flanagan | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Bynum, Bynum Bridge, Chatham County, clydeFEST, ClydeFestToGo, paper cut, Paperhand, Paperhand Puppet Intervention

April 15, 2020

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 →

By Rachel Flanagan | Filed Under: Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Bynum, Chatham County, Children, clydeFEST, ClydeFestToGo, Community, Creative Culture, Go See This, Visual Arts & Crafts

April 2, 2019

Meet This Artist: Storyteller Louise Omoto Kessel

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. They join us in inviting you to take a look. Meet your very inspiring neighbors. Meet This Artist . . . “Art is the basic process of… Read More →

By David Jester | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: clapping hands farm, clydeFEST, louise omoto kessel, Storyteller, ukelele

March 22, 2019

Go See This: ClydeFEST, My Favorite Time of Year

ClydeFEST has been a part of my childhood for as long as I can remember.   According to my mom, I first met Clyde Jones—and started going to ClydeFEST—when I was around three years old. My family has been volunteering as part of ClydeFEST for just as long . You could say it is in… Read More →

By Virginia Johnson | Filed Under: ClydeFEST, Events, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Bynum, Children, clydeFEST, Community, Creative Process, Creativity, Go See This, Volunteer

May 2, 2018

A Local Hero and His Chainsaw: A Quick Look Back at ClydeFEST 2018

ClydeFEST 2018 was full of laughter, creative art, cool critters, fun games, and a welcoming community spirit! Even while we’re still smiling and excited about all of that, we’re looking forward to what next year will bring! Whether you came out to witness local folk artist Clyde Jones carve a critter for auction, watch performances… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: ClydeFEST, County Happenings, Events, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Bynum, Clyde Jones, clydeFEST, Folk Art

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • Next Page »

Become a Member

Help us invest in artists and educate kids through the arts in Chatham County. Will you renew your membership or join us for the first time today?

Join Now →


PO Box 418
Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-542-0394
Email Us

 

Subscribe to Our E-News

Proud member of Arts NC and Designated County Partner to the NC Arts Council
Copyright © 2026 Chatham Arts Council • Website by Tomatillo Design