As a kid in rural New York, JR Butler wasn’t interested in becoming a fireman or a cowboy when he grew up. His dream was to become an artist. And this dream never faded. A few years ago, when he was at a crossroad in his life, he decided to take a leap and pursue… Read More →
Go See This: The Day of the Book Festival / Vaya Ver Esto: El Día de los Libros Festival
Este es un artículo en inglés y español. Por favor busque abajo para la versión en español. This is a dual-language article. For the Spanish version, please scroll down. “Kids learn better with hands-on arts activities,” said Erin Suwattana, Executive Director of Child Care Networks. (We couldn’t agree more.) Erin and the good folks… Read More →
Go See This: Pop on over to Pop! Siler City
Like Alice’s visit to Wonderland, Siler City residents of a hundred years ago would find quite a different place were they to show up downtown today. But for three spring months starting on March 21, one thing they wouldn’t be surprised to see is a multitude of rabbits. The Chatham Rabbit, to be exact. That’s right. Chicago… Read More →
11 Bright and Shining Bits for You
As if a photo of a pig in a Santa suit isn’t enough! (Photo credit: bobistraveling.) To add a little twinkle to the end of December, we bring you these 11 tidings of joy, fun, and festivity: 1: The fabulous vocalists of Pitch Please, Northwood High School’s a cappella singing ensemble, won $5,000 in a Triangle-wide… Read More →
Old and New Merge at the Arts Incubator
There are many new faces moving into Siler City that are motivated by what the NC Arts Incubator has to offer. These creative people are buying houses and renovating them, and they are renting studio spaces and bringing with them the skills, knowledge and experiences that are transferable to every day life. Take, for example,… Read More →
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 sorts in ChathamArts as some of our operational money comes from the admission you pay at the door. Thank you for supporting local! This year… Read More →
Expect the Unexpected along North Chatham Avenue
In a shady flat, perched above the Sidewalk Cafe on W. Raleigh in Historic Downtown Siler City, resides a most peculiar workshop, betrayed only by the jungle of plants seen peering out of the second story window, and an occasional donation of a pair of retired tires waiting sheepishly at the foot the metal staircase… Read More →
Visiting the Open Studios and the Many Busy Artists of the NC Arts Incubator
Treasures abound and surprises await as you walk along North Chatham Avenue in Siler City. Amazing things are happening as artists reveal their studios and their work within. Be prepared to be enthralled at the depth of creativity that will surround you! To begin with, the PAF Gallery in the NC Arts Incubator plays hosts… Read More →
This week’s ChathamArts “What If?”
by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts On Saturday, I was at a friend’s brunch. As I sampled some “Maple & Bacon” flavored ice cream for Locopops (thank you, Paul Mihas), I grew transfixed by some prints on my friend’s turquoise wall. He told me that the pieces were by Seth Patrick, who somewhat recently… Read More →
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