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ArtsOrange Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina for over 40 years.

The Orange County Arts Commission, located in Hillsborough, is an agency of Orange County government. Our mission is to promote and strengthen the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina, which includes the townships of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. The Arts Commission awards state-funded and county-funded grants, sponsors programs, serves as an arts information clearinghouse and operates the Eno Arts Mill Gallery and Studios in the historic Eno Mill in Hillsborough, NC.

We are happy to announce the award winners for the 10th Annual Paint it Orange Plein Air Paint-Out! Thank you to all of ...
10/13/2026

We are happy to announce the award winners for the 10th Annual Paint it Orange Plein Air Paint-Out!

Thank you to all of our nearly 200 participating artists for filling our space with the beauty of Orange County. It was a night to remember! This year's juror Lori Putnam chose 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, in addition to honorable mentions for the Adult and Youth divisions.

Awards are as follows!🏆

First Place Winner: Carol Strickland -
"Beside the River Walk"

Second Place Winner: Madalyn Baldwin -
"Field after Field after Field"

Third Place Winner: Jacquelin Rimmler - "Morning Light"

Honorable mentions:
R. Scott Horner - "Battle Park"
Sue Marchman - "New Hope Creek"

Youth Division (High School):
First place Winner: "Path to the Fallen Tree" by Nora Nicely
Second Place winner: "Vivid Dreams" by CJ Smith
Third Place Winner: "Golden Pools" by Austin Gray

Honorable mention:
"Peaceful Pathway" by Willow Hutchison

Youth Division (Middle School):
First place Winner: "Arcade" by Jett Staton
Second Place winner: "Painting of a Painting" by Amalia King
Third Place Winner: "Art Center of Carrboro" by August Woolman

Honorable mention:
"Orange" by Zilan Wang

Thanks again to our juror for her expertise and reflections! Stop by to see the winning pieces in person at the Eno Arts Mill, Tuesday - Saturday 12-5PM and read all about them on our webpage and through our E-news. Follow the "link . Bio" button on our main page to sign up!
-AO🟠
Hillsborough Real Estate Group
Mayor Mark Bell for Hillsborough
Putnam Fine Art Studio

This weekend, we will be hosting a special film screening and artist talk with Francesca Talenti, director, multi-media ...
10/12/2026

This weekend, we will be hosting a special film screening and artist talk with Francesca Talenti, director, multi-media artist, and ..

The film, "In the Clouds" is celebration of over 10 years of experimental photography conducted by Francesca. Catch the debut this weekend - Saturday October 17th and Sunday October 18th - 7PM at the Eno Arts Mill!

You can read all about the details, and a personal interview with the artist in this month's "Waking up to the Arts: Personal interviews with storytellers of Orange County" by Nic Cameron Johnson. Click the "Link . bio" button on our main page and see our guest blogs, Waking up to the Arts by Nic Cameron Johnson and Down on Copperline by David Menconi!

Until next time!
-AO🟠

Perfect timing for a cozy weekend, Intro to Junk Journaling with Kathy Burnside has room for a few more!📖This workshop i...
10/09/2026

Perfect timing for a cozy weekend, Intro to Junk Journaling with Kathy Burnside has room for a few more!📖

This workshop invites you to consider every ticket stub, vintage postcard, and leftover paint swatch as a memory waiting for a home. Join in, and make a book like no other! ✨
Materials provided!

Sign up using the "link . bio" button on our page!
- AO🟠



Are you ready to dive deeper into watercolor? Here's your chance! Ryann Carey is hosting a Watercolor Open Studio, star...
10/09/2026

Are you ready to dive deeper into watercolor? Here's your chance! Ryann Carey is hosting a Watercolor Open Studio, starting this Tuesday and running 5 weeks, 1-4pm. You'll enjoy a relaxed, self-directed watercolor session designed for artists of all skill levels. Bring your own project or start something new while working in a supportive environment. The instructor will be available to offer individual guidance, answer questions, demonstrate techniques, and provide feedback as needed. $150 for five weeks, financial assistance available!

Sign up at the link in the comments!

First Friday and the 10th Annual Paint it Orange Wet Paint Sale! We so enjoyed seeing painters throughout Orange County ...
10/08/2026

First Friday and the 10th Annual Paint it Orange Wet Paint Sale! We so enjoyed seeing painters throughout Orange County do their thing — en plein air— and what an incredible turnout! Thank you to all of our participating artists. Award winners will be celebrated in another dedicated post, so for now please enjoy these pictures from that celebratory night!

Couldn't make the opening? No worries. The show will be on view through November 21st - with the addition of new 3-D works coming next First Friday, November 6th!

See you at the mill soon,
-AO🟠
Photos by: Steve Murray

This weekend we are hosting the NC Clayworks Guild Potters Guild Sale at the Eno Arts Mill! Come check out some exceptio...
10/07/2026

This weekend we are hosting the NC Clayworks Guild Potters Guild Sale at the Eno Arts Mill! Come check out some exceptional functional and sculptural pieces in the Eno Arts Mill Gallery (and catch a second look at the 10th annual Paint it Orange show) Saturday, October 10th 11 AM-5 PM and Sunday, October 11th 11 AM - 4 PM.

We hope to see you there!

Image above: ClayWorks Member Dede Richardson - Pickle Pie Pottery
-AO🟠

Friends! Turns out October 17 is BUSYYYY... there's so many events going on that day, including for other arts organiza...
10/07/2026

Friends! Turns out October 17 is BUSYYYY... there's so many events going on that day, including for other arts organizations (FRANK, Franklin Street Arts Collective, WHUP). We want to make sure our friends have successful fundraisers, so we've decided to move The Athenaeum to the spring.

Mark your calendars now for Saturday, May 8th, 2:30-6:30, Spring Forest Farm, and start planning your outfit!🥂🌷🌱👑

Tickets are on sale! Link in the comments.

Address

437 Dimmocks Mill Road Suite 17
Hillsborough, NC
27278

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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+19192452129

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