Looking for a job? We're hiring an Executive Director
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Qualified candidates must have an undergraduate degree, preferably in a field related to the arts and at least three years of directly related experience, preferably serving as Executive Director of a non-profit agency or equivalent. Previous grant writing experience and demonstrated success in working collaboratively with volunteers is required. Certification in non-profit management is helpful as is a familiarity with Hillsborough and Orange County. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of the Search Committee to
[email protected]
. For a detailed job description, please go to
HERE
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Hillsborough Art Walk Last Fridays: 8/31
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Hillsborough Art Walk Last Fridays showcases the talents of local artists in walkable historic Hillsborough. Park once and enjoy art galleries, artist studios, boutiques and award-winning restaurants.
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts
at 121 North Churton Street presents
“ColorFull”
featuring paintings by Chris Graebner and Lolette Guthrie and blown glass by Pringle Teetor.
Thomas Stevens Gallery
at 126 West King Street
presents a colorful selection of local landscapes plus 25-year retrospective figures, portraits, drawings, and sculpture by Thomas Stevens.
ENO Gallery
at 100 South Churton Street
presents “Summertime”, a group exhibition of gallery artists.
Margaret Lane Gallery
at 121 West Margaret Lane presents
"Wings, Wheels and Rails". The gallery will be filled with transportation images from local and visiting artists, including Kevin Flynn Bell, R. Chamberlin, William Hill, David Knox, Ray LaMantia, Nancy Ellen Walker, and Barbara Younger, working in an array of media.
K’s Closet
at 200 North Churton Street presents “Farewell Hillsborough”. This is K's Closet's final Art Walk event before the store closes.
The Paynter Law Firm
at 106 South Churton Street,
S
uite 200, presents several artists including Cindy Redman, Ariana Stokes, and jewelry designer Tiffany Cole.
Brochures with a map of the Art Walk are available at participating venues. More info
here
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Last Fridays Concert with Second Set: 8/31
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Join us for some Soul, Beach, Motown, Top Forty and Dance music at the Historic Orange County Courthouse with
Second Set
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The four band members hailing from Burlington will play from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Artists, food vendors, craftspeople, nonprofit groups and politicians will set up their wares on the sidewalks around the courthouse.
Please be sure to visit downtown and West End restaurants & retail shops
and the
Art Walk
while you are in town! Learn more about Last Fridays
here
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River Park Concert Awesome Beans Fundraiser: 9/3
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Making plans for Labor Day weekend? Take a staycation and support an awesome cause. Head to
Nash Street Tavern
for a $10 bottomless bowl of award-winning red beans & rice made by David Hays, tasty beverages served by Nash Street Tavern and good time music from the
Couldn't Be Happiers.
All proceeds help to make the River Park Concert on October 27 FREE to attend! Learn more about the River Park Concert with headliners
The Wood Brothers
here
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Calling all Painters! Register for Paint it Orange 2018
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The Hillsborough Arts Council (HAC) and the
Orange County Arts Commission
(OCAC) will host the 2nd Annual Paint it Orange Plein Air Paint-out Fundraiser October 19-21. For three days, local and visiting artists will experience the beauty, charm, and rich history of Orange County by painting en plein air, capturing the landscapes and landmarks signature to our region. Last year’s event drew 50 artists from seven states and showcased 115 works of art. To allow for additional growth, HAC and OCAC have partnered with
C3 Hillsborough
, a beautiful new co-working space in Downtown Hillsborough, to co-host the exhibit and events. Registration is $25 on or before October 1, $30 after October 1. Register
here
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Register for a Puppet-Making Workshop on 8/8 & 8/9 and/or Sign Up
to be in the H
andmade Parade: 10/14
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The
Parade
is October 14 and YOU can be in it!
Check out this web page to register for a
hands-on puppet-making workshop and to sign up to be in the Parade. Please, review carefully the workshop descriptions and register for the one most appropriate for your availability and the age of participants. If you prefer working behind the scenes sign up to volunteer at the workshops or on the day of the parade by completing
this volunteer interest form
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Booth Design for Fairs, Festival and Shows: 10/6
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In partnership with
Margaret Lane Gallery
, we are offering this Hillsborough Artist Workshop facilitated by
Suzan Scribner-Reed
and designed for artists who are new to displaying their work and those who wish to refine their skills and learn new tips and techniques for more successful displays. Participants will leave with key considerations and steps in setting up and displaying their artwork. The workshop, limited to 8 people, will be held on Saturday, October 6, 10 am to 12 pm at
Margaret Lane Gallery.
Register
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Do you Speak Spanish? Serve on our Outreach Team
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The
Hillsborough Arts Council
is committed to making all members of our community feel welcome at and aware of our programs and events. As part of our continued efforts to connect with Hillsborough and northern Orange County, we are seeking a Spanish-speaking volunteer to serve on our Outreach Committee, our Board of Directors or both! If you are outgoing, enjoy meeting new people, and want to promote our work, we would love to meet with you. Please
email us
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Sponsors help HAC to bring you an average of 60 events per year. Thank you to:
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Hillsborough Arts Council | 919.643.2500| www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org
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