Creative words warmed up a chilly week at Silk Hope School as Phillip Shabazz conducted his Powers of Poetry residency with fifth- and seventh-graders. “Art is an opportunity to express… Read More →
Music Production and Poetry at Bonlee School
“The assembly, as a whole, created a moment of unity and positivity for everyone, and students’ musical creations were the spark for that experience,” shared AIG Teacher, Mark Spring.
Kids Art Class
For kids ages 9 to 14 who love creating and learning about art. We will be using colored pencils, markers and watercolors to explore and learn new techniques for creating… Read More →
Poet Phillip Shabazz Supports Fifth Graders at North Chatham Elementary
“Repeat after me, “ poet Phillip Shabazz began. “Happy Monday! Good to see you! Welcome to our grumpy fifth-grade class!” “We’re gonna have some fun this week! Let’s go! Make… Read More →
Poetic Pursuits: Phillip Shabazz at Perry Harrison Elementary
As the second week of October rolled in, the weather began to cool, but the fifth-grade classrooms at Perry Harrison were warm and snug. Visiting artist-in-residence Poet Phillip Shabazz strolled… Read More →
Phillip Shabazz Brings Poetry to North Chatham Elementary
ARTISTS-IN-SCHOOLS NC poet Phillip Shabazz returns to Chatham, bringing the art of poetry to Perry Harrison. Through poetry, students will be encouraged to connect with their core beliefs to develop… Read More →
Tandem: Art & Poetry in Motion Open House
Pittsboro Gallery of Arts is pleased to announce it is extending its exhibit, “Tandem: Art & Poetry in Motion” through August 10th, due to the overwhelming response to this recent… Read More →
Phillip Shabazz Brings Poetry to the Pittsboro Elementary Pandas
North Carolina poet Phillip Shabazz brought the joy of the written word to Pittsboro Elementary this season, and a good time was had by all–even some administrators! Fourth-grade students were… Read More →
Apply Today for the JumpstART Grant: Designed by Artists for Artists
The CAC’s JumpstART grant was born out of the pandemic as a way to help get Chatham County artists and arts-workers back to work. JumpstART pays artists to make art–and… Read More →
Calling all Artists! Apply Now for the Artist Support Grant
Artists – listen up. This is for you! We have an exciting grant opportunity you won’t want to miss. Like last year, we are partnering with the fine folks at… Read More →