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July 16, 2020

Who Values Arts: Alyssa Byrd

Alyssa Byrd is an arts appreciator, a mother of two, and a Chatham enthusiast. She also serves as President of the Chatham Economic Development Corporation, where she is responsible for implementing strategies to promote and strengthen the economic well-being of Chatham County.

By April Starling | Filed Under: ChathamArts News, County Happenings, Slideshow Featured, Who Values Arts | Tagged With: Arts in Education, Chatham County, Collaboration, Community, Creative Culture, Creative Process, Pittsboro, Siler City

May 2, 2019

Who Values Arts: Barbara Hengstenberg

When you meet artists like Barbara Hengstenberg, it’s easy to understand that they value arts. But Barbara, founder of WildesArt, Board Member & Volunteer Coordinator at the NC Arts Incubator… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Artist Close-Up, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: artists, Arts in Education, Chatham County, Creative Culture, Visual Arts & Crafts

December 14, 2018

Who Values Arts: Beverly Browne

Beverly Browne, a newly retired elementary school principal for nearly 20 years, comes from a long line of teachers. She, herself, started out as a classroom teacher before moving on… Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Arts in Education, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Chatham County

November 8, 2018

Who Values Arts: Gina Harrison

When Gina Harrison speaks about the value of arts in education, her eyes light up. She has a glow about her that is unmistakable. You see, Gina is an artist…. Read More →

By April Starling | Filed Under: Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: #ArtsEd, Arts education, Arts in Education, Chatham County, Community

October 24, 2018

Who Values Arts: Nina Lloyd of Opus Financial Advisors

Nina Lloyd of Opus Financial Advisors is a serious arts appreciator here in Chatham County. For six years, she’s served as Vice President of the family-owned company her dad started when… Read More →

By Chris Liu-Beers | Filed Under: Uncategorized |

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