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SUMMARY:Polymer Clay Mosaics\, 3-Day Art Intensive with Debi Drew
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-day Art Intensive a variety of polymer clay techniques\, decorative methods and applications will be demonstrated and practiced. \nStudents will create their own polymer clay sheets that will be cut and used in the creation of their unique mosaic. \nEach student should bring at least four 2 oz packages of PREMO! brand polymer clay to class in the desired color choices for their art.  All other supplies will be provided. \nLearn: \n\nhow to manipulate polymer clay to become pliable.\nseveral decorative and textural polymer techniques.\nhow to create and cut various tile pieces.\n\nCreate: \nA colorful and textural 8 x 8 inch square mosaic full of your own hand crafted polymer clay tiles.  You may also include some of my (Debi’s!) PC tiles into your creation\, if you desire.  I’m happy to share! \nThursdays\, January 30\, February 6 and 13 \n10 am to 1 pm (total of 9 hours) \nFor adults and mature teens \nLocation: Margaret Lane Gallery Annex\, 302 W Corbin Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278 \n$ 140
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/polymer-clay-mosaics-3-day-art-intensive-with-debi-drew/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean
DESCRIPTION:“Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean” on view in Hillsborough\, NC\, 1/3/25 through 4/3/25\nHillsborough\, NC – The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are excited to present “Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean.” This selection of Dean’s popular “CAT-themed” paintings will be on display from January 3 through April 3\, 2025\, at the Alexander Dickson House\, the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nArtist James Dean\, self-taught creator of that iconic blue feline\, Pete the Cat\, graciously shares a unique collection of his original paintings in this exhibition. The show is expected to confirm once again that “Everybody Loves Pete.” Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough\, NC. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit http://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/pete-the-cat-original-art-by-james-dean/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free
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SUMMARY:Hearts and Roses\, and All Things Romantic
DESCRIPTION:Art for Valentine’s Day from local artists. Opening reception during the Last Friday Art Walk\, Friday\, January 31\, 6-9 pm. \nParticipating artists include: Margery Chandler\, Adam Cooley\, Heather Hall\, Deborah Hoch\, Marsha Hoffman\, Ray LaMantia\, Ellen Pratt\, Jacqueline Rimmler\, and Bill Schaefer \n 
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/hearts-and-roses-and-all-things-romantic/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery\, 121 West Margaret Lane\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Moving Heaven and Earth - Gallery Reception
DESCRIPTION:An invitational show of work by North Carolina artists Jane Filer\, Sarah Graham\, Katie Hayes\, Ian Herdell\, Alexis Joyner\, Ley Killeya\, Oami Powers\, Suzan Scribner-Reed\, Darcy Szeremi\, and Nadine Zenobi. In the gallery January 7th through February 9th. Reception January 31\, 6-9pm. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned by 21 local artists featuring painting\, metal sculpture\, fiber arts\, gourd art\, figurative sculpture\, blown and kiln-formed glass\, jewelry\, handcrafted furniture\, pottery\, and mixed media. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough NC. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10-6\, Sunday 12-4. For more information about the show visit www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/moving-heaven-and-earth-gallery-reception/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:The Passion of Red (Gouache Painting Journal series)
DESCRIPTION:The Fauvists (wild beasts of art”) explored the expressive\, emotional qualities of red\, and we will too\, primarily focusing on the human form. \nWhat: A themed\, evening art program for enthusiastic beginner to diehard intermediate artists. \nFor: Adults and mature teens. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 5 6:00-8:30pm \nLocation: Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin Street\, Hillsborough\, NC \nCost: $45/session.  (Sign up for the full series and get a 10% discount.) \nInstructor: Wendy Aldwyn\, Likeness Ink \nRegistration Deadline: February 3 \nRecommended supplies are available through Anne & Arthur Fine Art Supply in Hillsborough\, NC\, and other sources; alternatively\, supplies will be available to use during the session\, $8 payable to the Gallery
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/the-passion-of-red-gouache-painting-journal-series/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean
DESCRIPTION:“Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean” on view in Hillsborough\, NC\, 1/3/25 through 4/3/25\nHillsborough\, NC – The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are excited to present “Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean.” This selection of Dean’s popular “CAT-themed” paintings will be on display from January 3 through April 3\, 2025\, at the Alexander Dickson House\, the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nArtist James Dean\, self-taught creator of that iconic blue feline\, Pete the Cat\, graciously shares a unique collection of his original paintings in this exhibition. The show is expected to confirm once again that “Everybody Loves Pete.” Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough\, NC. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit http://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/pete-the-cat-original-art-by-james-dean/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Card Making Drop-in Session
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a fun and relaxing Valentine’s Day card making session! \nWhile there is no instruction\, we will have lots of examples you can follow\, and lots of supplies you can use\, including paints (watercolor\, acrylic)\, alcohol inks\, colored pencils\, micro line pens\, watercolor pencils and crayons\, markers including chalk markers\, specialty papers (patterned collage papers and cardstock\, glitter and metallic cardstock\, pearl papers)\, paper lace\, rubber stamps and ink\, spray inks\, cutting dies and die cutter\, paper punches\, different adhesives. \nYou can also bring and use your own supplies. \nThis session is suitable for adults and mature teens\, and younger school age students with a supervising adult. \nPay as you please\, $15 suggested — we recognize that everyone’s supply and time usage is different\, so we just ask that you pay what you think is fair and you can afford. We will have a jar set out for cash and checks\, and a link you can access to pay online by credit card. There is no registration required. \nLocation: Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin Street\, Hillsborough\, NC (co-located with Yesterday and Today Frame Shop).
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/valentines-day-card-making-drop-in-session/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Love Art: Pop-up Show @ The Eno House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable weekend of creative exploration at Love Art\, a dynamic pop-up art show that brings together six diverse artists\, each pushing the boundaries of their respective mediums. Hosted at the intimate and inspiring Eno House Artist’s Den in Hillsborough\, this special event offers a chance to experience a range of works spanning painting\, drawing\, photography\, sculpture\, woodworking\, and mixed media installations.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to discover\, engage\, and be moved by the works of six talented artists in a setting that encourages dialogue and connection.\n\n\nFeaturing Artists:• Dorrie Casey – www.dorriecasey.com• Vic Cocowitch – www.instagram.com/viccocowitch• Jessi Galloway – www.jessigalloway.com• Todd McPhail – www.instagram.com/toddmcphailphoto• Holly North – www.hollynorthgallery.com• Bren West – www.brenwest.com\n\nOn Saturday at 5 PM\, join us for an Artist Meet & Greet followed by a Q&A session.\n\nDates: February 8th & 9th\, 2025Time: Saturday and Sunday\, 11 AM – 6 PMLocation: Eno House Artist’s Den\, Hillsborough\n\nFeel free to bring a friend or many along.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/love-art-pop-up-show-the-eno-house/2025-02-08/
LOCATION:The Eno House\, 903 Eno St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bren West":MAILTO:art@brenwest.com
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SUMMARY:Love Art: Pop-up Show @ The Eno House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable weekend of creative exploration at Love Art\, a dynamic pop-up art show that brings together six diverse artists\, each pushing the boundaries of their respective mediums. Hosted at the intimate and inspiring Eno House Artist’s Den in Hillsborough\, this special event offers a chance to experience a range of works spanning painting\, drawing\, photography\, sculpture\, woodworking\, and mixed media installations.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to discover\, engage\, and be moved by the works of six talented artists in a setting that encourages dialogue and connection.\n\n\nFeaturing Artists:• Dorrie Casey – www.dorriecasey.com• Vic Cocowitch – www.instagram.com/viccocowitch• Jessi Galloway – www.jessigalloway.com• Todd McPhail – www.instagram.com/toddmcphailphoto• Holly North – www.hollynorthgallery.com• Bren West – www.brenwest.com\n\nOn Saturday at 5 PM\, join us for an Artist Meet & Greet followed by a Q&A session.\n\nDates: February 8th & 9th\, 2025Time: Saturday and Sunday\, 11 AM – 6 PMLocation: Eno House Artist’s Den\, Hillsborough\n\nFeel free to bring a friend or many along.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/love-art-pop-up-show-the-eno-house/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:The Eno House\, 903 Eno St\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Life Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Life Drawing sessions facilitated by Tom Stevens. Each session offers multiple rounds of gesture and pose drawings with a live nude model. Artists provide their own materials. We must have 5 pre-registrations to run the studio\, so please pre-register if possible. Absolutely no photography or video allowed in the sessions. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/drop-in-life-drawing-with-tom-stevens
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/drop-in-life-studio/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Eno Arts Mill\, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road\, Suite 17\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T203000
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SUMMARY:Free Style Color! (Gouache Painting Journal series with Wendy Aldwyn)
DESCRIPTION:Time to splash down and mix your own palette as we explore our feelings of love (and rejection!). Bring a photo of your loved one (person or pet). There will be plenty of chocolate to go around. \nWhat: A themed\, evening art program for enthusiastic beginner to diehard intermediate artists. \nFor: Adults and mature teens. \nWhen: Wednesday\, February 12 6:00-8:30pm \nLocation: Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin Street\, Hillsborough\, NC \nCost: $45/session.  (Sign up for the full series and get a 10% discount.) \nInstructor: Wendy Aldwyn\, Likeness Ink \nRegistration Deadline: February 10 \nRecommended supplies are available through Anne & Arthur Fine Art Supply in Hillsborough\, NC\, and other sources; alternatively\, supplies will be available to use during the session\, $8 payable to the Gallery
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/free-style-color-gouache-painting-journal-series-with-wendy-aldwyn/
LOCATION:Margaret Lane Gallery Annex/ F-Stop 2\, 302 W Corbin\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean
DESCRIPTION:“Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean” on view in Hillsborough\, NC\, 1/3/25 through 4/3/25\nHillsborough\, NC – The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are excited to present “Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean.” This selection of Dean’s popular “CAT-themed” paintings will be on display from January 3 through April 3\, 2025\, at the Alexander Dickson House\, the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nArtist James Dean\, self-taught creator of that iconic blue feline\, Pete the Cat\, graciously shares a unique collection of his original paintings in this exhibition. The show is expected to confirm once again that “Everybody Loves Pete.” Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough\, NC. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit http://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/pete-the-cat-original-art-by-james-dean/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean
DESCRIPTION:“Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean” on view in Hillsborough\, NC\, 1/3/25 through 4/3/25\nHillsborough\, NC – The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are excited to present “Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean.” This selection of Dean’s popular “CAT-themed” paintings will be on display from January 3 through April 3\, 2025\, at the Alexander Dickson House\, the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nArtist James Dean\, self-taught creator of that iconic blue feline\, Pete the Cat\, graciously shares a unique collection of his original paintings in this exhibition. The show is expected to confirm once again that “Everybody Loves Pete.” Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough\, NC. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit http://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/pete-the-cat-original-art-by-james-dean/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free
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SUMMARY:Bad Art Club
DESCRIPTION:$40\nDrop-ins welcome if space allows\nAll Ages \nAre you intimidated by art? Don’t consider yourself an artist? Never taken an art class? This is the class for you. We are not making good art\, we are making BAD art. Art that is not about how it looks in the end\, but rather about exploring the process of making art itself.\nThe goal is to make something and explore the process of making art\, even if your only skill is a willingness to try. To register\, click this link: https://events.humanitix.com/bad-art-club
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/bad-art-club-6/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Eno Arts Mill\, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road\, Suite 17\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Life Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Life Drawing sessions facilitated by Tom Stevens. Each session offers multiple rounds of gesture and pose drawings with a live nude model. Artists provide their own materials. We must have 5 pre-registrations to run the studio\, so please pre-register if possible. Absolutely no photography or video allowed in the sessions. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/drop-in-life-drawing-with-tom-stevens
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/drop-in-life-studio/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Eno Arts Mill\, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road\, Suite 17\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean
DESCRIPTION:“Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean” on view in Hillsborough\, NC\, 1/3/25 through 4/3/25\nHillsborough\, NC – The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are excited to present “Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean.” This selection of Dean’s popular “CAT-themed” paintings will be on display from January 3 through April 3\, 2025\, at the Alexander Dickson House\, the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nArtist James Dean\, self-taught creator of that iconic blue feline\, Pete the Cat\, graciously shares a unique collection of his original paintings in this exhibition. The show is expected to confirm once again that “Everybody Loves Pete.” Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough\, NC. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit http://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/pete-the-cat-original-art-by-james-dean/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean
DESCRIPTION:“Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean” on view in Hillsborough\, NC\, 1/3/25 through 4/3/25\nHillsborough\, NC – The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are excited to present “Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean.” This selection of Dean’s popular “CAT-themed” paintings will be on display from January 3 through April 3\, 2025\, at the Alexander Dickson House\, the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nArtist James Dean\, self-taught creator of that iconic blue feline\, Pete the Cat\, graciously shares a unique collection of his original paintings in this exhibition. The show is expected to confirm once again that “Everybody Loves Pete.” Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough\, NC. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit http://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/pete-the-cat-original-art-by-james-dean/2025-03-07/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free
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SUMMARY:First Fridays at the Mill: March 2025
DESCRIPTION:TO BE HERE NOW IS TO BE.\nMakala Aayana\nwith\nTori Celeste\nLauren Crawford\nRakia Jackson\nJett Pavlica\nShayla Thornton \n  \nAn exploration of the present moment through the lens of personal growth and introspection\, captured by diverse artistic voices. \n‘To Be Here Now Is To Be_’ invites both artists and viewers to reflect on their well-being —mental\, emotional\, or physical— as well as their personal experiences and connections. This group show embraces the notion that this present moment shapes who we are and how we choose to express ourselves. To be immersed in the present\, in all of our complexity and depth\, feet planted firmly to whatever ground graces the souls of our feet\, is to fully embrace and honor our current experiences\, allowing them to shape and define our collective narrative. Each curated piece serves as a snapshot of the artist’s journey through various moments of their life\, whether those moments are categorized by growth\, introspection\, or transformation. These pieces collectively remind us of the beauty and the significance of being present. \nDrawing inspiration from ‘A Concept: You’\, this show explores how personal narratives and experiences translate into creative expressions. Join us in this immersive space\, where each work of art invites you to reflect on your own responses to the question: ‘To Be Here Now Is To Be___’? \n  \nFIRST FRIDAYS AT THE MILL\nFRIDAY\, MARCH 7 | 7-9PM \nOpen artist studios with the Eno Arts Mill Studio Artists\nLocal food truck Blue Lotus Thai\nBeer from Ponysaurus Brewing\, wine\, and NA beer selections\nFree Art-making Activities for all ages with Mer Haggerty
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/first-fridays-at-the-mill/
LOCATION:Eno Arts Mill\, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road\, Suite 17\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Food/Drink
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Life Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Life Drawing sessions facilitated by Tom Stevens. Each session offers multiple rounds of gesture and pose drawings with a live nude model. Artists provide their own materials. We must have 5 pre-registrations to run the studio\, so please pre-register if possible. Absolutely no photography or video allowed in the sessions. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/drop-in-life-drawing-with-tom-stevens
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/drop-in-life-studio/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Eno Arts Mill\, 437 Dimmocks Mill Road\, Suite 17\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
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SUMMARY:IT’S ALL ABOUT THE STORY\, Vol. Xl: Jeffery Beam
DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts began an annual show highlighting the work of a local writer by responding visually to his or her work. In the past\, this show has been inspired by the work of writers with local ties: Michael Malone\, Lee Smith\, Allan Gurganus\, Jill McCorkle\, Nancy Peacock\, John Bemis\, Elizabeth Keckly\, composer Billy Strayhorn\, poet Jaki Shelton Green\, and singer/songwriter Mary Rocap.  The work of North Carolina poet\, Jeffery Beam\, will be the focus of this year’s show. The gallery’s 20 artists have each chosen a poem from Mr. Beam’s body of work as inspiration for a piece of art in their chosen medium. \nSculptor Lynn Wartski has based her piece\, “Dryad Slumber\,” on Beam’s poem\, “The Green Man’s Man\,” published in 2010 in the collection “From Gospel Earth.” Most of her recent sculptural work has dealt with animal forms\, so this was a welcome opportunity to create a figurative piece; in “Dryad Slumber\,” Wartski represents a figure who blurs the lines between plant and animal\, giving the viewer a peek at the inner life of a forest nymph. Wartski writes\, “For me\, it is usually a turn of phrase that catches my attention.” She found inspiration in the poem “The Green Man’s Man.” \nScratchboard artist\, Sally Terrell\, was inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Credo.” Terrell was especially drawn to Beam’s idea of communicating through unspoken words rather than the ones that are said. The truth of this message\, as well as the addition of a chickadee in the last stanza\, confirmed Terrell’s choice of this poem for her beautiful piece\, “The Periwinkle and the Chickadee.” \nGlass artist\, Pringle Teeter\, chose the poem\, “Paracelsus: Concerning the Iris in the Vase\,” which includes a line about “The glass-blower’s tincture.” Teeter focused on the lines of the poem that include inspiring colors to create her two glass pieces. The sparkling green of her vessel\, “Luna Moth\,” and the undulating purple sides of her piece\, “Purple Petals\,” are both nods to the poem. \n              Nancy Smith created a portrait inspired by Jeffery Beam’s poem\, “Ars Poetica: the Queen.” Her portrait\, “Following the Goddess\, Jewel of the Hive\,” was created using a variety of media\, including bees wax. In describing her inspiration from the poem\, Smith writes\, “I was reminded that\, like the queen bee\, we exist in a world of our own creation. And like her\, our creation is built not by us alone\, but always in collaboration with others. I think her message is that there is a great responsibility in discerning guidance from other beings in our lives.” \nThe images in Jeffery Beam’s poetry provided fertile inspiration for the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts’ 20 visual artists. Their work will be on display from February 11th through March 23rd with a reception in the gallery on February 28th from 6-9pm during Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk. In addition\, HGA will host a reading by Mr. Beam in the gallery on Sunday\, February 23rd from 4-6pm. Both events are free and open to the public. \n  \nAbout the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts: \nThe Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 20 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery’s offerings include painting\, sculpture\, scratchboard\, ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, metals\, encaustic\, enamel\, fiber art\, weaving\, gourd sculptures\, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday – Saturday\, and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/its-all-about-the-story-vol-xl-jeffery-beam/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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SUMMARY:Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean
DESCRIPTION:“Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean” on view in Hillsborough\, NC\, 1/3/25 through 4/3/25\nHillsborough\, NC – The Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and Mike’s Art Truck are excited to present “Pete the Cat: Original Art by James Dean.” This selection of Dean’s popular “CAT-themed” paintings will be on display from January 3 through April 3\, 2025\, at the Alexander Dickson House\, the historic building which houses the Hillsborough Visitors Center. \nArtist James Dean\, self-taught creator of that iconic blue feline\, Pete the Cat\, graciously shares a unique collection of his original paintings in this exhibition. The show is expected to confirm once again that “Everybody Loves Pete.” Exhibition artwork is available for purchase directly through Mike’s Art Truck. For information email mikesarttruck@centurylink.net\, or visit their website at www.mikesarttruck.com. All of the exhibition artwork can be viewed on the same website. \nThe Alexander Dickson House and Hillsborough Visitors Center is located at 150 E. King St.\, in downtown Hillsborough\, NC. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public during regular visitor hours. Free parking is available. For more information about Historic Hillsborough\, including the Visitors Center\, please visit http://www.visithillsboroughnc.com.
URL:https://visithillsboroughnc.com/event/pete-the-cat-original-art-by-james-dean/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Visitors Center\, 150 E King Street\, Hillsborough\, NC\, 27278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free
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