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September 3, 2012

OMG meet me @Santigold in #ChathamNC

Thirty-one years ago, my grandfather and I watched MTV together when the station launched a channel dedicated to music videos. I loved seeing my rock heroes visually express the soundtrack… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: County Happenings, Events | Tagged With: Creative Economy, Cultural Events, Economic Development, Media Arts, Music

August 29, 2012

Celebrate the Spirit at the Joyful Jewel

The Joyful Jewel has already become a local landmark and destination in downtown Pittsboro — and soon they’ll celebrate their 2nd year anniversary! Patrons come in often for their own… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: County Happenings, Events | Tagged With: Art Show, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Economy, Economic Development, Pittsboro, Tourism

June 22, 2012

Annual Meeting: The State of ChathamArts

This is the address given by Board President Lesley Landis during the Annual Meeting for 2012: Welcome to the ChathamArts Annual Meeting. Your presence tonight makes you a shareholder of… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: Arts in Education, ChathamArts News, County Happenings | Tagged With: Arts in Education, Bynum Front Porch, Collaboration, Creative Economy, Economic Development, Literary Arts, Media Arts, NCArts Incubator, Siler City

April 18, 2012

Arts Advocacy Part I: Arts in Education

by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts This week, Gina Harrison and I presented to our County Board of Commissioner about the vital role of Arts in economic development, public… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: Arts in Education | Tagged With: Advocacy, Arts in Education, Community, Creative Economy, Economic Development

July 17, 2011

ChathamArts Celebrates 30 Years!

July first marks the beginning of our new fiscal year and the 30th anniversary of ChathamArts, the county’s arts council. As we consider the past year, we want to share… Read More →

By Chatham Arts Council | Filed Under: ChathamArts News | Tagged With: Advocacy, Arts in Education, Creative Economy, Creativity, Cultural Events, Economic Development, Grants, Media Arts, Volunteer

Meet This Artist

Meet This Artist: Fiber artist Sue Szary 

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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