Hillsborough Arts Council December News

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Hillsborough Arts Council     December News

Happy Holidays to all our friends! In this Newsletter: HAC Gallery 'Wearable Art' Show continues thru Jan 4th HAC Gallery: 2011 artists call for submissions Jim Watson Christmas Concert 2011 Sculpture Tour call for artists Other events include 'A Christmas Carol'       Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery 'Wearable Art Show' The show will continue through Jan 4th... stop by and find the perfect handmade gift! The Wearable Art Show features emerging and established artists in a group show featuring 7 accomplished artists.  Jean Cerasani Susan Hope Mary Jo Milne Katherine Nelson Barb Rich Marie Smith Trudy Thomson Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 1:00 - 4:00pm HAC Gallery call for artist submissions The Hillsborough Arts Council seeks submissions for exhibitions in the HAC Gallery during 2011. Four shows each lasting four weeks are available as part of the Art Walk during Last Fridays in Hillsborough. These are solo and/or two person exhibitions. The selection committee will pair artists or grant a solo exhibition. Application deadline Feb 15 HAC Gallery seeks submissions for a themed exhibition “Gardens and the Natural World,” to be held in the HAC Gallery from April 22 to May 21, 2011. The show is envisioned to include a broad range of plant and animal life from florals to botanicals to landscapes and beyond. 2-dimensional wall art and 3-dimensional items such as vases, bowls, plates, jewelry and garden or yard decor (bird baths, stepping stones, stakes, etc.) are all examples of acceptable items. Application deadline Feb 15 2011 HAC Gallery seeks submissions for a themed exhibition “Traditional Crafts - Past and Present Perspectives: Quilts, Woodcraft and Basketry,” to be held in the HAC Gallery from October 28, 2011, to January 7, 2012. The show is envisioned to include quilts of varied sizes including standard and smaller-scale quilts. Examples of woodcraft items include furniture, bowls, pens and desk items. Application Deadline Feb 15 2011 Please got the Gallery website for deadlines and submital procedures Jim Watson Christmas Concert Sponsored by the Hillsborough Arts Council Sunday December 19 at 4 pm Masonic Lodge (142 West King Street) Jim Watson will perform his annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 19th at 4:00pm at the Masonic Lodge in Hillsborough. The concert, that has become a tradition for Hillsborough, includes some special Watson holiday favorites and a sing- along set complete with lyrics so the audience won’t falter on those second and third Christmas Carol verses. This concert is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit! Tickets will be $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets will be available Art Council office or online here Hillsborough Sculpture Tour call for submissions Deadline for submissions extended to January 17, 2010 The Hillsborough Arts Council will present Hillsborough Sculpture Tour 2011 on April 16, 2011 through September 30, 2011. This will be the first time outdoor sculpture will be exhibited in the Historic District of Hillsborough, North Carolina. Guidelines for Art Sculpture must be suitable for outdoor public display. It should be stable and free-standing. Artists will be expected to install their own sculptures the week before the tour begins and remove them the week after the tour ends leaving the site in its original condition. Sites for Artwork All locations will be within walking distance of downtown Historic Hillsborough. Selected pieces will be carefully sited to enhance the appearance and accessibility of the art and the site on which the art is located. Eligibility: Open to all artists.  Here is a link to more information about submitting work in the exhibition. If you have questions or need any additional information, phone 919-643-2500, or contact Gail Cooley, at ghco...@msn.com, 919-969-8478.    Other Art Related Events Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' with Michael Malone and Allan Gurganus    A Hillsborough Holiday tradition! Monday, December 20 2010 -  8:00am Tuesday, December 21 2010 - 5:00pm Where: St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 210 St. Mary's Rd., Hillsborough. Website: http://www.burwellschool.org/ Cost: Tickets are $15 _______________________ This Newsletter is brought to you by the Hillsborough Arts Council, a volunteer non-profit organization enriching the community through the arts! The Hillsborough Arts Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Hillsborough Arts Council 220 South Churton Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 Telephone: 919-643-2500 Email: in...@hillsboroughartscouncil.org If you would like to unsubscribe to this newsletter please send an email to in...@hillsboroughartscouncil.org with "unsubscribe" in the subject line.