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February 19, 2020

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 →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Arts in Education, ClydeFEST, County Happenings, Events, Slideshow Featured, Uncategorized | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Art Show, artists, Bynum, Chatham County, Children, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, live music, painting, performance, Visual Arts & Crafts

December 6, 2019

Go See This: Chatham Artists Guild 2019 Studio Tour

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 . . . For Cat Mahin, co-president of the Chatham Artists Guild, calling herself an artist was not… Read More →

By Rachel Flanagan | Filed Under: Go See This | Tagged With: artists, Bynum, Cat Mahin, Chatham Artists Guild, Chatham County, Chatham Studio Tour, Creative Culture, Cultural Events, Fearrington Village, Go See This, painting, Pittsboro, Siler City

October 12, 2019

NEW WORKS by Nathaniel Quinn

Smelt Art Gallery presents: NEW WORKS by Nathaniel Quinn Exhibition dates: October 3 – November 1, 2019 Opening Reception Saturday October 12th 5pm–8pm includes LIVE PAINTING!!! 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC 27312 … as always open CASH BAR provided by Fair Game and CASH KITCHEN by Copeland Springs Farm & Kitchen. —————————— Nathaniel Quinn’s paintings… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: Art Show, painting, Smelt

September 5, 2019

Meet This Artist: Miki Adams

Meet This Artist: Miki Adams

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 . . . Miki Adams is a quilter, a… Read More →

By Scott Lucas | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Carol Kroll, Chatham County, Colleen Black-Semelka, Cy Twombly, Dorrie Casey, Improvisational, Joan Mitchell, Miki Adams, nature, painting, quilting, Richard Diebenkorn, stitchery, textiles, Wolf Kahn

July 27, 2019

Smelt Art Gallery presents: Marcela Slade / Old Work & Work in Progress

closing finissage: Saturday July 27th 6–9pm with DJ MoneyPenny* from 7–8pm *Katherine Whalen from Squirrel Nut Zippers spins her records Cash Bar provided by Fair Game Beverage Company Cash Kitchen provided by Copeland Spring Farms & Kitchen* *recently open to the public at The Plant Show up from July 11-28th during Fair Game Hours: Wed… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: Art Show, Artist, painting, Smelt

June 30, 2019

Meet This Artist: Lani Chaves–A Delightful Flow

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 . . . “It’ll show itself if it’s supposed… Read More →

By David Jester | Filed Under: Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Chatham Artists Guild, comedy, lani chaves, painting, Watercolor

May 25, 2019

radiantSpring Art Opening

Three diverse artists in one lovely location. Enjoy the beauty that Chatham County has to offer: rocky forests, mossy gardens, and of course, amazing local art! ​Emma Skurnick – Illustration www.EmmaSkurnick.com Doug Dotson – Soda fired functional pottery www.DougDotsonPottery.com Andrew Wilson – High-voltage woodburning, wooden jewelry www.radiantEarthArt.com

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: Art Show, crafts, earrings, electricity, Emma Skurnick, nature, painter, painting, potter, pottery, Visual Arts, wall art, wood burning, woodburning, woodworker

May 15, 2019

Meet This Artist: Syd of Siler City

Portrait of Syd Ginsberg

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 . . . Syd Ginsberg is a 90-pound, 90-year-old,… Read More →

By Scott Lucas | Filed Under: Events, Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: bronze, nc arts incubator, painting, sculpture, Siler City, Syd Ginsberg

March 23, 2019

Spring Art Show at 123 Art Studios

Spring Art Show at 123 Art Studios Featuring Local Artist, Emma Skurnick Also featuring the Open Studio Group And 10 more local artists Date: March 23 & 24, 2019 Time: 11am – 5 pm Location: 123 Beech Forest Way, Pittsboro, NC 27312 123 Art Studios proudly features the original paintings and drawings of North Carolina… Read More →

By Aimee Henderson | | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, #EncourageCreativity, 123 Studos, abstract, Acrylic, art, Art Show, artists, Creative Process, Emma Skurnick, metal, painting, Sarah Graham, sculpture, woodlands

January 21, 2019

Meet This Artist: Emma Skurnick Stumbles, Waits, Creates, and Shares

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 . . . I got to sit down with… Read More →

By Heather Jester | Filed Under: ClydeFEST, Meet this Artist, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Bynum, Chatham, Emma Skurnick, painting, Paperhand Puppet Intervention, Writing

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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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