The ArtsCenter

The ArtsCenter The ArtsCenter exists in order to educate and inspire artistic creativity and to enrich the lives of people of all ages.

Wow our Carrboro community has really come out in full force to support our 6 Women artists show!! All the red dots repr...
09/05/2025

Wow our Carrboro community has really come out in full force to support our 6 Women artists show!! All the red dots represent someone supporting these women in the form of a sold piece! It’s so lovely to see these talented women getting the recognition they deserve!

Come out and see 6 women- 6 Expressions now until September 22nd. Stop by on Sept 12th for 2nd Friday Art Walk 6-8:30.

Interested in an afternoon of painting with renowned local artist Jane Filer? We have a couple of final spots still avai...
09/05/2025

Interested in an afternoon of painting with renowned local artist Jane Filer? We have a couple of final spots still available for Jane's one-of-a-kind workshop happening this Saturday, September 6th!

Jane will be talking about a few techniques such as canvas prep, under painting and color. Bring a current piece you're working on or start something new!

Click here to register: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/theartscenter/shop/activities/6127443

Did you know we started as a one room arts school in 1974? Today our ArtSchool program offers hundreds of classes that a...
09/04/2025

Did you know we started as a one room arts school in 1974? Today our ArtSchool program offers hundreds of classes that allow students to both develop their art skills as well as build community, make friends, and feel more connected. We are always creating art and cultivating community!

Here’s what some of our students have had to say:
“Loved the class and it more than surpassed my expectations. Since coming to the ArtsCenter I feel much more connected to the community.” – A student in Wild Mind Improv with Anoo Tree Brod’s improv class

“A truly delightful experience! I love that the purpose of [Bad Art Club] is more about having a great experience and being in community with others.” A student in Shady Kimzey’s Bad Art Club.

“I’ve been taking watercolor with [Luna Lee Ray] for years. She’s a wonderful teacher. Her class is fun and the folks I’ve met there have become friends.”

What better way to connect with our neighbors than through creating together. 😊
🎨 Donating to The ArtsCenter or registering for a class helps us keep these inspiring spaces alive. Give a Little, Create a Lot at the link in bio! 💛

Photo by Shady Kimzey depicting Kathy Burnside as a guest teaching artist in Bad Art Club.

✨ Fall Internships at The ArtsCenter! ✨📍400 Roberson St, Carrboro, NCAre you passionate about the arts and looking for h...
08/25/2025

✨ Fall Internships at The ArtsCenter! ✨
📍400 Roberson St, Carrboro, NC

Are you passionate about the arts and looking for hands-on experience in a vibrant, creative environment? The ArtsCenter is now accepting applications for two exciting internship opportunities this fall! 🌟

💼 Marketing Intern
Join our team to help create dynamic content, assist with marketing campaigns, plan classes, and contribute to community outreach! Perfect for creatives with a passion for storytelling and strategy, and interest in social media (instagram, Tik tok, Facebook).

🖼️ Gallery Intern
Get behind the scenes of our exhibitions—support installations, photograph artwork, help with event prep for 2nd Friday ArtWalks, and more! Ideal for students interested in curation, events, and gallery management.

At The ArtsCenter, we believe in art for all. Our internships are designed to inspire and empower students from all backgrounds to grow, learn, and contribute to our diverse arts community.

⏰ Interns commit ~10 hours/week.
📚 Internships are unpaid, but for credit option can be arranged.
📩 To apply: Send a resume + cover letter to Caroline Haller at [email protected]

Tag a friend who needs to see this! 👀

Our gallery spaces are more than just walls and frames! They are a vibrant creative hub that uplift our teachers, studen...
08/22/2025

Our gallery spaces are more than just walls and frames! They are a vibrant creative hub that uplift our teachers, students, and community members.

We’re proud to offer two primary gallery spaces that host rotating exhibitions featuring local, regional, and even international artists. The galleries allow us to highlight community members, teachers and students who are learning in our Artschool programs! These thoughtfully curated shows bring a diverse range of voices. mediums and visions to our visitors, connecting our local art scene to the broader community.

But that’s just the beginning.

We also utilize our hallway gallery spaces to showcase smaller exhibitions, pop-up shows, and feature consignment pieces from artists.

Also, right next to our professional Sweet Bay Gallery sits one of our most inspiring spaces: the Youth Gallery. By positioning youth-created work directly beside professional exhibitions, we send a powerful message to our youngest artists. Your work belongs here!! We believe that by showing children and teens what’s possible, we help ignite long-term dreams of creative careers, lifelong appreciation for the arts, and a sense of belonging in the artistic community.

✨Help us keep these inspiring spaces alive! Support community, creativity, and connection, by donating at the link in bio today!

📢Calling All Artists and Crafters!Elf Market 2025 is Saturday, December 6 from 11am-5pm! ❄The ELF MARKET is back! All of...
08/21/2025

📢Calling All Artists and Crafters!

Elf Market 2025 is Saturday, December 6 from 11am-5pm! ❄

The ELF MARKET is back! All of the ArtsCenter elves are preparing for the most exciting Arts & Crafts Festival of the YEAR! Will you join us? The ELF market will be held at our beautiful new building at 400 Roberson St. in downtown Carrboro. We are accepting over 60 vendors and we plan on having delicious food (have y’all met the Churro Boys yet!?) activities for the whole family, music, holiday drinks, and a whole lot of good cheer!

Last year with over 1,000 shoppers, the market was a huge success for our vendors. This year we are excited to have the founder of the ELF market, Amanda Barr, back with us, adding even more ELF magic to the day. Applying is easy! Just fill out the Google form linked below. We can’t wait to see what you are making!

Any questions or concerns? email the ELF at [email protected]

Application link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhnRwTpnqDq_APyZV0-AuG0mj-ZYnI1dnCSLJa0vdp6eb99w/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaepEBWzfx_RYuY5TDxymTO-4xvxPhDD_sBFQPwQG6LmHWIKsgYvfMVqy0-DrA_aem_t3gxPctAZFiHEMr9dDiPqw

Please join us for free talks!The History of the Folding Fan Talks: August 23rd from 1-4 pm1:00 Presentation by Caroline...
08/18/2025

Please join us for free talks!

The History of the Folding Fan Talks: August 23rd from 1-4 pm

1:00 Presentation by Caroline Haller on “Late 19th Century Autograph Folding Fans”.

2:30 Presentation by Kathryn Hanna on “Contemporary Fan Makers.”

The Theatre, 400 Roberson St Carrboro, NC 27510

Learn about Folding Fans throughout history! More information at https://artscenterlive.org/the-folding-fan-club-centuries-of-collecting/

“I feel my inner child is liberated.”“Great supplies, clear guidelines and presentation!”"It is so fun to spend an after...
08/11/2025

“I feel my inner child is liberated.”

“Great supplies, clear guidelines and presentation!”

"It is so fun to spend an afternoon learning a new skill, making time for art,
creating things that are just for fun and personal edification, without having
to worry about producing something beautiful."

Here are just a few things that participants have had to say about Shady Kimzey's - there are still spots left for this Saturday, August 16 at 2pm! Swipe to see some past students in creative mode... 🎨🖌✨🌠

Register at bit.ly/bac-aug or by calling 919-929-2787

Join us Friday for the opening of a new exhibition! We’re so excited to host the The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC...
08/11/2025

Join us Friday for the opening of a new exhibition!

We’re so excited to host the The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) exhibition Common Good Mutual Aid Auction. This show will benefit artists in Orange County. On July 7, Tropical Storm Chantal flooded Orange County, causing destruction throughout our towns of Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro. Artists have suffered loss of studios, supplies, cars, and in some cases, housing. The Eno Arts Mill, home to the Orange County Arts Commission, was destroyed in the flood and is closed indefinitely.

Funds raised from Common Good will support artists who live or work in Orange County to help them in their recovery efforts. 20% of the funds raised will help the ArtsCenter in Carrboro, to continue to provide funding and scholarships.

Visual artists of all types in Orange and surrounding counties are asked to donate up to three works for the auction which will be on exhibit Friday, August 15 through Monday, September 22 and online. Bids will be accepted through Zeffy, our online auction portal, through Monday, September 22. We hope to include all submitted works, but due to space availability, we may be limited depending on response.

Artists are invited to join the exhibit opening Friday, August 15, 2025, 6-9pm at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro.

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400 Roberson Street
Carrboro, NC
27510

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