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November 17, 2016

Meet This Artist: Ash and clay become art in the hands of Lara O’Keefe

Oak tree ash from her wood stove, red clay from the earth – there is a bit of Chatham County in nearly every piece of pottery Lara O-Keefe creates.* As someone who grew up here before heading out into the world, this represents a literal return to her native roots and soil.  “I spent my… Read More →

By Bett Wilson Foley | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Uncategorized | Tagged With: Artist, ceramics, Chatham Artists Guild, Chatham County, kiln opening, moncure, Pittsboro, potter, pottery

March 15, 2016

Go See This: New Era Gospel in Historic Haywood

As he extends a hand of welcome, a church member offers, “We’re a noisy church.” The drum kit and electric and bass guitars on the altar at Rosehill American Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in the Haywood community of Moncure are the first clues that he’s right. When the service starts, the band is joined by four singers who make heartfelt… Read More →

By Lesley Landis | Filed Under: Events, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Community, Go See This, Gospel, moncure, Music, performance

December 16, 2014

Go See This: Moncure’s Sprott Youth Center Mural Celebrates Community and Kids

Mural of children playing and hanging out.

This is the Chatham Arts Council’s second in a monthly series focusing on arts events in Chatham County that are not to be missed. During this time of year, people’s thoughts and deeds are especially focused on family, community, and children. In Southeast Chatham County, a painted mural serves as the centerpiece for a gathering place that… Read More →

By Lesley Landis | Filed Under: Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Children, moncure, mural, painting, sprott, sprott youth center, youth

Meet This Artist

Meet This Artist: Painter Tiana Brooks

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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