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Arts & Culture

Chatham Arts Council Awards Grassroots Arts Grants

from Chatham Arts Council Pittsboro, NC – Throughout Chatham County, organizations are using the arts to make goodthings happen in this community. Organizations that make that arts possible are vital, and theycan have a difficult time finding funding, especially in ...
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Meet This Artist: Leather Designer Julia Greenwood

by Rachel Flanagan, Chatham Arts Council Discovering and following your artistic passion isn’t always a linear path. Sometimes inspiration can strike out of the blue, at an unexpected time. For leather designer and owner of Milestone Bags Julia Greenwood, discovering ...
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Beloved Local Arts Tradition hosts Multiple Events Across Chatham

19th Annual ClydeFEST Goes Wild If you know Chatham County, you know Clyde-FEST, the Chatham Arts Council’s annual family-friendly, old-school kids’ carnival celebrating folk artist Clyde Jones, known locally as the “critter artist.” With a pandemic still looming, this year’s festival will look ...
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Meet This Artist: Singer Erica Berry

by Rachel Flanagan, Chatham Arts Council When you meet Erica Berry, singer and owner of Jammin Baby, you are immediately struck by her energy and melodic voice. Her work extends beyond her business and into volunteer work, to help the next ...
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Chatham Arts Council: Two New Grant Opportunities for Artists

In the midst of an economy turned upside down by a pandemic, supporting artists is more important than ever. That’s why the Chatham Arts Council is excited to announce the availability of applications for two separate grants to support artists ...