Art exhibit will allow residents to share dreams   [2005/02/25] Dreams are the theme of the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission’s 2005 Community Art Project.

Hey, kids! You ought to be in movies   [2004/11/26] Melissa Lozoff is the founder and director of Movie Makers, based just north of Chapel Hill.

Bringing people and works of art together to learn about everything else   [2004/10/24] The mission statement for the Ackland Art Museum is delightfully simple and ambitious: "The Ackland Art Museum exists to bring people and works of art together."

Artists and art lovers thrive at Carol Woods   [2004/09/19] Carol Woods provides an ideal setting for the arts, both physically and intellectually.

We can live and work within the beauty of the past   [2004/06/26] Jeffrey Beam writes: "When as a young poet I read William Blake’s great law, 'Nations are destroyed or flourish in proportion as their poetry, painting, and music are destroyed or flourish,' I took my job seriously."

The real secret of magic is in the moment   [2004/05/23] Are you ready for the true secret of magic? Are you sure? If you don't want to know, you can look away right now.

ArtsCenter Celebrates 30th Anniversary   [2004/04/18] The ArtsCenter of Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Orange County is celebrating its 30th anniversary of pursuing its mission to "nourish the arts, creativity and community through education, performance and exhibition."

Town museum marches into spring   [2004/03/28] The Chapel Hill Museum has a colorful array of programs to help its visitors appreciate the rich heritage of this unique community.

New images can fit comfortably into old places   [2004/02/20] The Horace Williams house is the only historic house open to the public in Chapel Hill and is a history book of architectural styles and tastes. The house is also a working gallery.

Community Dinner a window on diversity   [2004/01/18] On Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m., with the sound of klezmer folk music in the background, Mildred Council (a.k.a Mama Dip) will give an army of volunteers the order to begin serving the seventh annual Community Dinner.

Humanities Center has provided a forum for artists   [2003/11/16] North Carolina took the lead in a national campaign to revitalize the humanities more than three decades ago.

Artistic growth accompanies study of Chinese painting   [2003/10/19] The extraordinary experience of studying traditional Chinese painting in the tiny apartment of Dai Xue Yan.

Women find power and direction through clothing   [2003/07/30] "What do women wear that makes them feel powerful?"

Science illustration can be demanding as well as rewarding   [2003/06/22] Nature, in all of its variety, complexity and beauty, has been an inspiration for artists throughout history.

Community church brings art to its congregation   [2003/05/18] The sanctuary of the Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist has gained recognition among artists as an exhibition venue.

Quilting is a powerful personal and social vehicle   [2003/04/20] While modern technology and a resurgence of interest in quilting has changed the picture of the modern quilter, that image of the old-fashioned quilting bee as a friendly place of community and fellowship remains important.

Art projects highlight county's 250th anniversary   [2003/02/16] An art exhibit sponsored by the Orange County Arts Commission will commemorate the hanging of the Regulators, the greatest revolt in the colonies before the American Revolution.

Community Dinner is showcase of local cultural diversity   [2003/01/19] This is no ordinary dinner; it is a happening, a unique showcase of our community's cultural mix through food and the arts.

The art of getting things right despite life's collisions   [2002/12/22] Art matters.

Art quilts create a treat for eyes and ears   [2002/11/17] Area quilters have donated art quilts which are being used to improve acoustics in the ArtsCenter.

Work by local artists on display in state senator's office   [2002/10/20] For several years now, local artists have been exhibiting their work in state Sen. Ellie Kinnaird's office at the Legislative Building in Raleigh.

Preserving the Eccentricity and Beauty of a Place   [2002/09/15] The Preservation Society of Chapel Hill is looking for more ways to "protect the irreplaceable" and to cultivate an appreciation for the built and natural environment of Chapel Hill.

Orange County arts panel has new director   [2002/07/21] The Orange County Arts Commission has recently hired its first full-time director, Martha Shannon.

County prepares to celebrate 250 years of cultural diversity   [2002/06/16] The anniversary of the county's founding provides an opportunity and need to celebrate its 250 rich years.

Global vision fosters festival   [2002/05/19] The ArtsCenter in Carrboro has joined up with the University Center for International Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill to produce a World Arts Festival in the fall.

Public group makes art a part of everyday life   [2002/04/21] If you have found yourself looking at art in public places in Chapel Hill, chances are you have experienced some of the programs of the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission.

The 2002 Community Dinner was a Success!   [2002/03/24] If you missed the fifth annual Community Dinner, you missed a lot.

Digital Art is Coming   [2002/03/17] The Carrboro Library's spring arts exhibition "Digital Generations," which opened on April 7 2002, highlights the role of computers in image making and artistic expression.

Loom art show will happen again in 2002   [2002/02/17] The "Loom" art show was such a success, they're doing it again.

How non-profits are different   [2001/12/16] Fred Good, former chairman of the ArtsCenter board of directors, discusses how non-profit organizations are different from other organizations.

Artist contemplates changing cultures   [2001/11/18] Jan Ru Wan tries to answer the question, "How does the experience in the United States influence your work?"

Two Singers, Two Stories   [2001/10/21] Although Florence Peacock and Ann Marie Thomas are a generation apart and received very different styles of training, both are fascinated by singing as a form of expression and the role of the arts in society.

Year of the Volunteer   [2001/09/16] Some thoughts on volunteers from an expert - Catherine Frank of the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill.