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February 6, 2025

Poet Phillip Shabazz Visits Silk Hope School

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 →

November 15, 2024

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.

April 2, 2024

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 →

March 7, 2024

Poet Phillip Shabazz Supports Fifth Graders at North Chatham Elementary

Photo trio: Seated students raise their hands; Man with twists and sweater vest gives thumbs up; two girls smile over shared poetry

“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 →

November 14, 2023

Poetic Pursuits: Phillip Shabazz at Perry Harrison Elementary

Photo trio; young boy sits at desk with hand raised; Man with twists stands in front of class full of raised hands; young boy stands with paper and look of surprise on his face

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 →

October 18, 2023

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 →

June 28, 2023

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 →

June 6, 2023

Phillip Shabazz Brings Poetry to the Pittsboro Elementary Pandas

Triptych of photos from Phillip Shabazz residency L to R: a black man in a sweater vest sits in front of a group of students sitting on the floor; closer image of black man sitting in front of students; photo of student writing

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 →

April 18, 2022

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 →

August 19, 2021

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 →

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