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The Many Splendors of the Bynum Front Porch

Posted on May 15, 2012 by chathamarts

Spending a Friday night in Bynum means so much more than relaxing in the comfort of good people and friends while listening to the sounds of the Bynum Front Porch, but consider all this while children are enjoying arts and … Continue reading →

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What an awe inspiring year for the arts at Northwood High School!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by chathamarts

Sounds like an energized year for the arts at Northwood High School for 2011-2012. Not only was Northwood High School Senior, Kristen Hutchinson awarded second place for her artwork during the Congressional Art Awards Competition, but will have her work … Continue reading →

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New Perspectives on Chatham County

Posted on April 19, 2012 by chathamarts

by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts So, ChathamArts President, Lesley Landis, is participating in the current session of the regional class of Leadership Triangle. A recent class focused on Pittsboro. A variety of leaders from across county lines spent the day … Continue reading →

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Arts Advocacy Part I: Arts in Education

Posted on April 18, 2012 by chathamarts

by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts This week, Gina Harrison and I presented to our County Board of Commissioner about the vital role of Arts in economic development, public education and in building a healthier, stronger, more connected community … Continue reading →

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Waiting for ClydeFEST is like Waiting for Santa Claus!

Posted on April 7, 2012 by chathamarts

CLYDEFEST ALL DAY KIDS’ FOLK ART FESTIVAL, CELEBRATING LEGENDARY FOLK ARTIST, CLYDE JONES Where: The Bynum Ballpark (aka Earl Thompson Recreation Park, 173 Bynum Hill Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312) When: Saturday, April 14, 11 am – 4 pm. (Rain Date: … Continue reading →

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NC Indie Film, Southland of the Heart Wins Hearts

Posted on March 23, 2012 by chathamarts

by ChathamArts Intern, Lisa Li. Lisa is a freshman business and marketing student at UNC Chapel Hill. After the tragic passing of his parents, Todd Tinkham realized that he could not die without pursuing his dream. He quit his job … Continue reading →

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Place-Based Arts

Posted on March 15, 2012 by chathamarts

by Lesley Landis-Voller, President of ChathamArts How lucky are we here in Chatham County? Two of the Southeast’s finest contemporary writers, Belle Boggs and Marjorie Hudson — both Chatham County residents — were recently awarded the North Carolina Arts Council‘s … Continue reading →

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Do we know what we mean when we say “Partnership?”

Posted on March 13, 2012 by chathamarts

by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts Last night, ChathamArts convened our quarterly Arts-in-Education committee meeting. We learned that about many new arts integration efforts across the county. Of course, the term “partnership” arose repeatedly, as it has with almost … Continue reading →

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Coccoo for Coconauts: Chatham County’s Improv Squad Kicks off Cirlce City Late Night Second Friday

Posted on December 9, 2011 by chathamarts

by Molly Matlock, Executive Director of ChathamArts You’ve seen Second City (Dan Akroyd, Mike Myers, Tina Fey & the like). You’ve spent countless hours watching “Who’s Line Is it Anyway?” (while secretly believing that you too could be that funny … Continue reading →

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Process Wins

Posted on December 1, 2011 by chathamarts

by Lesley Landis-Voller, President of ChathamArts I enjoy ironing. I also really like scrambling eggs. I love to watch things becoming. Similarly, I’ve caught myself completely unable to turn away from Bob “Happy Tree” Ross as he paints landscapes. I know I’m … Continue reading →

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