Do you remember the first time something a teacher said to you “clicked?” That moment when you finally understood the difference between a metaphor and a simile? That’s what the CAC’s Artists-in-Schools Initiative is all about. By bringing professional artists into Chatham County schools, artists leverage the arts through interactive workshops that support teachers’ learning… 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 to put the arts in the public sphere as we reconnect with one another in our public spaces. 2021 JumpstART was deeply impactful, so we’re… Read More →
Apply Today for Grassroots Arts Grants: Cash Money to Do Amazing Work through the Arts!
Did someone say cash money grants? Yep! The Chatham Arts Council is thrilled to announce that online applications for our annual Grassroots Arts Grants are now available. Every single granting opportunity is critical, so read on and see how you can take advantage of this one. Since 2000, the Chatham Arts Council (CAC) has awarded… Read More →
Chatham Experience 2021
Chatham Experience 2021 was one of those “somedays” we were dreaming of this time last year–and it was glorious, friends. In 2020, when the pandemic hit, life as we know it changed for everyone–including artists. Galleries closed. Music venues canceled all performances. Artists were left to figure out where and how they were going… Read More →
Chatham Experience 2021 Schedule
Chatham Experience, featuring JumpstART Artists Sponsored by MOSAIC and Chatham Park Sunday, November 7 Noon-4 p.m. Downtown Pittsboro Performance Schedule (at The Welcome Center downtown) 12 p.m.: Chatham Rabbits (music) 12:45 p.m.: Dolly Sickles (literature) 1:15 p.m.: Breadfoot (music) 2 p.m.: Edith McCaskill (music) 2:45 p.m.: Brenda Linton (literature) 3:15 p.m.: Grand Shores (music) Visual… 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 the NC Arts Council, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, and other local arts councils to bring the Artist Support Grant to Chatham County… Read More →
Oh, What a Year! Virtual Artists-OUTSIDE-Schools Residencies Reach Nearly 2,000 Kids!
When the pandemic swept through the world in 2020, it hit us like a ton of bricks. Halfway through an amazing line-up of teaching artists for our Artists-in-Schools Initiative, we did not want to halt the program. We were determined to continue reaching students with a creative outlet that has been proven to provide unique… Read More →
ClydeFEST in the Wild 2021: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way!
With COVID still a concern, we were not sure how we could possibly bring the glittery, messy fun that is ClydeFEST to this community. But the solace and hope that comes with kids making art outside together felt more important than ever, and a whole lot of generous people came together to make it happen!… Read More →
Apply Today for Grassroots Arts Grants: Cash Money to Do Amazing Work through the Arts!
Did someone say cash money grants? Yep! The Chatham Arts Council is thrilled to announce that online applications for our annual Grassroots Arts Grants are now available. Every single granting opportunity is critical, so read on and see how you can take advantage of this one. Since 2000, the Chatham Arts Council (CAC) has awarded… Read More →
New Jumpstart Grant Opp Designed by Artists for Artists
Last year, the pandemic shut down the arts economy in Chatham County. No one really thought that one year later, we’d still be wading through the pandemic, waiting for life to go back to “normal.” Because artists and arts-workers have been hugely impacted by the pandemic, we launched the Chatham Artists and Arts-workers Relief Effort… Read More →
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