Past Art Exhibits 2011

in Hillsborough, North Carolina...

November


"Carolina Landscapes" by Michael Brown
"Frangile and Strong" by Vicki Essig


ENO Gallery  at 100 South Churton Street features "Carolina Landscapes" a collection of all new work by Michael Brown. Browns new work successfully expresses his perceptions of nature, rather than creating exacting representations. Brown states "It’s no surprise that painters still turn to the natural world to explore their visual understanding and express their artistry. There is no richer interplay of shape and color than that found in nature."

"Frangile and Strong" features Vicki Essig’s new work is comprised of fine hand-woven fiber, silk, horsehair, and other natural materials. Small found objects find a home in her subtle pieces. Essig says: "I am fascinated with light and translucency, the contrast between the fragile, and the strong. My work is comprised of fine handwoven fiber. I incorporate into these weavings, small found objects that find a home in the subtle piece."

The shows run from October 28 through November 20.  Opening Reception with the artists Friday, October 28 from
6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 833-1415 or visit their facebook page.

"Baghdad Burning: The War Paintings" by Tom Willis

The Skylight Gallery at 102 West King Street features “Baghdad Burning: The War Paintings” by Tom Willis.  This group of paintings is now shown for the first time together in one exhibition.
The War Paintings were initiated about ten years ago in response to our wars in the Middle East.  However these works are not specific to any one conflict but address the overall theme: War.  The works on exhibit are unlike any war paintings you have seen before. Willis, a North Carolina native, has been painting for over forty years and is excited to invite you to meet him and share your views on a topic that concerns us all.

The show runs from October 21 through November 18.  Artist reception on October 28 from 6 – 10 pm.  Open to the public Fridays, October 21 and 28, 6 – 9 pm or by appointment.  For more information call 336-266-5173.


Orange County Artists Guild

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features the Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour preview show.  The show will run October 28 through November 13.  Opening reception on October 28 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-5001.

October

"Organics" by Melissa York

The Gallery at the Hillsborough Arts Council at 220-B South Churton Street features “Organics” hand-built clay sculptures for the home and garden by Melissa York.  The show runs from September 30 through October 22.  Opening reception on September 30 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 643-2500.


"Crossing Paths" by Lisa Creed

ENO Gallery  at 100 South Churton Street features a solo exhibition titled 'Crossing Paths' new paintings by Lisa Creed.  The show runs from September 30 through October 25.  Opening reception on September 30 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 833-1415 or visit their facebook page.

"Into Cedar Grove - Ceramic Sculptures" by Susan Wells

The Skylight Gallery at 102 West King Street features “Into Cedar Grove – Ceramic Sculptures” by Susan Wells.  The show runs from September 30 through October 16.  Artist reception on September 30 from 6 – 10 pm.  For more information call (919) 933-6559.

"House and Home" by Angela Di Filippo

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston at 114 West King Street features "House and Home" by Angela Di Filippo, an exhibit of photographs of the interiors and exteriors of houses, exploring the different ways people live.   The show runs from September 25 through October 28.  Opening reception on September 30 from 6 – 9 pm.   For more information call (919) 732-6101.


"Explorations" by Chris Graebner, Lolette Guthrie, and Pringle Teetor

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features "Explorations" featuring paintings by Chris Graebner and Lolette Guthrie and blown glass by Pringle Teetor.  The show will run September 26 through October 23.  Opening reception on September 30 from 6 – 9 pm. For more information call (919) 732-5001.

September

"Wax & Wood" by Judith Kuegler and Will Wallace

The Gallery at the Hillsborough Arts Council at 220-B South Churton Street features "Wax & Wood" an exhibit that show color, movement and beauty in encaustics paintings by Judith Kuegler and turned and carved wood by Bill Wallace.  The show runs from August 26 through September 24.  Opening reception on August 26 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 643-2500.


"Regardless of what you think..." by Morag Charlton

ENO Gallery  at 100 South Churton Street features “Regardless of what you think…” new paintings by Morag Charlton.  The show runs from August 26 through September 25.  Opening reception on August 26 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 833-1415 or visit their facebook page.

"Trophies, Specimens, Souvenirs" by Laura Farrow

Cup A Joe at 120 West King Street features “Trophies, Specimens, Souvenirs” by Laura Farrow.  The show runs from September 1 through September 30.  Reception on September 30 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-8056.


"Harmonies" by Eric Saunders, O'Neal Jones, and Edurardo Lapetina

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features “Harmonies” featuring photography by Eric Saunders, furniture by O’Neal Jones, and paintings by Eduardo Lapetina.  The show will run August 21 through September 25th.  Opening reception on August 26 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-5001.

"Mystical Creations" by H. "Kat" Caulberg

The Depot at Hillsborough Station at 246 South Nash Street features “Mystical Creations” acrylic on wood by H. "Kat" Caulberg.  The show will run August 20 through September 20.  Reception on August 26 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 619-0073.

August

Anne Gregory

The Gallery at the Hillsborough Arts Council at 220-B South Churton Street features abstract acrylic paintings by Anne Gregory.   The show runs from July 29 through August 20.  Opening reception on July 29 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 643-2500.


"Thirty five years of Inspiration" by Nancy Tuttle May
Best in the West Contemporary Clay Invitational Series: Akira Satake


ENO Gallery  at 100 South Churton Street features a solo show of paintings by Nancy Tuttle May "Thirty five years of Inspiration”.  The solo show runs from June 24 through August 21.  In the lower gallery, Akira Satake is the featured artist for the Eno Gallery’s Best in the West Contemporary Clay Invitational Series.  The clay invitational will feature one of the finest clay artists from western North Carolina at each of these bi-monthly exhibitions.  Opening reception on June 24 from 6 – 9 pm.

'VISION & VOICE'
The marriage of pen and palette
"If they could only speak... and they do"

A poetic journey through Nancy Tuttle May's vibrant solo exhibition at Eno Gallery with published author/Poet Sheridan Bushnell and artist Nancy Tuttle May.  Nancy Tuttle May will speak about selected paintings and poet Sheridan Bushnell will read poems inspired by the paintings.

There will be two readings, one at 7:00 pm and one at 8:00 pm.  Each reading will be approximately 15 minutes.

For more information call (919) 833-1415 or visit their facebook page.

"being making" by Kathleen K. Batson and Khristian Weeks

The Skylight Gallery at 102 West King Street features “being making” a site-specific installation and real time exploration of the nature of creativity by Kathleen K. Batson and Khristian Weeks.  In this piece, the artists, inspired by the similarities between human artistic process and the mysterious behavior of the Australian bowerbird, explore the nature of creativity and the inescapable position humans hold bound within the interconnected and constantly changing natural, mundane world.  Artist reception on August 26 from 6 – 10 pm.  For more information call (919) 933-6559.

Katharine Whalen and Judy Woodall

Cup A Joe at 120 West King Street features paintings by Katharine Whalen and photography by Judy Woodall.  The show runs from August 1 through August 31.  Reception on August 26 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-8056.


"Fruits of Summer" by Lynn Wartski, Marcy Lansman, and Katherine Nelson

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features “Fruits of Summer” featuring metal sculpture by Lynn Wartski, paintings by Marcy Lansman, and fiber art by Katherine Nelson.  The show will run July 25 through August 21.   Opening reception on July 29 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-5001.

"Viewpoints" by Dorothy Whitmore

The Depot at Hillsborough Station at 246 South Nash Street features "Viewpoints" oils acrylics and pastels by Dorothy Whitmore.  The show runs from July 14 through August 10.  Opening reception on July 29 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 619-0073.

July

"Italian Influences" by Gail Schaefe and Marcia McDader

The Gallery at the Hillsborough Arts Council at 220-B South Churton Street features “Italian Influences” majolica pottery by Gail Schaefer and oil pastel drawings by Marcia McDade.  The show runs from June 24 through July 23.   Opening reception on June 24 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 643-2500.

Jon Paul Stonehuemer

Cup A Joe at 120 West King Street features oil paintings and limited edition prints by Jon Paul Stonehuemer.   The show runs from July 1 through July 31. Reception on July 29 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-8056.


"Motif" by Garry Childs, Pat Merriman, and Linda Carmel
 
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features “Motif” featuring pottery by Garry Childs and paintings by Pat Merriman and Linda Carmel.  The show runs June 20 through July 24.   Opening reception on June 24 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-5001.

Furniture by Casey Burgess

The Depot at Hillsborough Station at 246 South Nash Street features mixed media and salvaged wood furniture by Casey Burgess.  The show runs from June 24 through July 28.  Opening reception on June 24 from 6 – 9 pm.   For more information call (919) 619-0073.

June

"Life in the Slow Lane" by Phyllis Andrews

The Gallery at the Hillsborough Arts Council at 220-B South Churton Street features “Life in the Slow Lane” acrylics landscapes and illustrations by Phyllis Andrews.  The mood is serene, the story is often humorous, and the style is crisp and detailed.  The show runs from May 27 through June 18.  Opening reception on May 27 from 6 – 9 pm.   For more information call (919) 643-2500.


"Dreamscapes" by Vicki Grant

ENO Gallery  at 100 South Churton Street features “Dreamscapes” new work with porcelain and natural objects Vicki Grant.  The show runs from May 27 through June 21.  Opening reception on May 27 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 833-1415 or visit their facebook page.

"Two True Views" by Eleanor Mill and Jim Kellough

The Skylight Gallery at 102 West King Street features "Two True Views” color photographs by Eleanor Mills and Crisis 07-08 paintings by Jim Kellough.   Artist reception on June 24 from 6 – 10 pm.   For more information call (919) 933-6559.

Orange High School Art Students

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston at 114 West King Street features mixed media works by Orange High School Art Students.  The show runs from May 26 through June 20.  Opening reception on May 27 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-6101.


"Reflections" by Renee Leverty, Ali Givens, and Jude Lobe
 
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features "Reflections" metal sculpture by Renee Leverty, fiber art by Ali Givens, paintings and enamels by Jude Lobe.  The show runs May 23 through June 19.  Opening reception on May 27 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-5001.

"Art for the Soul" by Stephanie E. Robinson

The Depot at Hillsborough Station at 246 South Nash Street features “Art for the Soul” featuring mixed media by Stephanie E. Robinson.  The show runs from May 19 through June 23.   Opening reception on May 27 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 619-0073.

May

"Gardens and the Natural World"

The Gallery at the Hillsborough Arts Council at 220-B South Churton Street features the “Gardens and the Natural World”, a juried group exhibition featuring fourteen regional artists. A variety of media including jewelry, photography, wood sculpture, pastels, oils, encaustics, pottery, and blown glass create a lively springtime show. The show runs from April 22 through May 21. Opening reception on April 29 from 6 – 9 pm. Special hours on Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15 to coincide with Hillsborough's Spring Garden Tour. For more information call (919) 643-2500.


"Places We Come From" by Melissa Miller

ENO Gallery  at 100 South Churton Street features "Places We Come From” featuring new acrylic paintings by Melissa Miller.  The show runs from April 28 through May 21.  Opening reception on April 29 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 833-1415 or visit their facebook page.

"The Language of Landscapes" by T.W. Johnson

The Skylight Gallery at 102 West King Street features "The Language of Landscapes” by T.W. Johnson including 12 new original oil paintings inspired by the beauty of Orange County and the Italian countryside.  Artist reception on May 27 from 6 – 10 pm.  For more information call (919) 933-6559.

Dorothy Whitmore

Cup A Joe at 120 West King Street features paintings by Dorothy Whitmore.   The show runs from May 1 through May 31.  Reception on May 27 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-8056.

Patricia Cook

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston at 114 West King Street features watercolors by Patricia Cook.  The show runs from April 29 through May 24.  Opening reception on April 29 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-6101.


"Elemental: Metal, Woods and Water" by Kim Wheaton, Ellie Reinhold, and Mirinda Kossoff
 
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features "Elemental: Metal, Woods and Water" featuring paintings by Kim Wheaton and Ellie Reinhold, and jewelry by Mirinda Kossoff. The show runs April 25 through May 22.  Opening reception on April 29 from 6 – 9 pm. 
For more information call (919) 732-5001.

April

Hillsborough Downtown Arts & Crafts Show Preview

The Gallery at the Hillsborough Arts Council at 220-B South Churton Street features the Hillsborough Downtown Arts & Crafts Show Preview with mixed media including pottery, jewelry, decorative gourds, bookbinding, stained glass, fiber, mosaics and fused glass. The show runs from March 18 through April 16. Opening reception on March 25 from 6 – 9 pm. For more information call (919) 643-2500.


"Shared Spaces" by Shannon Bueker

ENO Gallery  at 100 South Churton Street features 'SHARED SPACES'  a solo exhibition of new acrylic on canvas paintings by Shannon Bueker.   "Depictions of man's interactions with the natural world."  The show runs from March 25 through April 25.  Opening reception Friday March 25 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 833-1415 or visit their facebook page.

"Rogues of Bogue"

The Skylight Gallery at 102 West King Street features "Rogues of Bogue", an exhibition of fine arts and crafts by "Sound Sisters" Cindy, Deede and Jennifer Miller, and Frances Bishop. Inspired by the group's isolated, imaginative childhood on NC's Bogue Sound, this mixed-media show includes paintings, felted items, found-materials sculpture, jewelry and much more!  Artist reception on April 29 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 929-2691 or (919) 644-8637.

Chance Murray

Cup A Joe at 120 West King Street features paintings and mixed media by Chance Murray.  The show runs from April 1 through April 30. Reception on April 29 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 732-8056.


Walkable Hillsborough
 
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features “Walkable Hillsborough” featuring locally themed work by the gallery’s member artists; including painting, metal sculpture, photography, blown glass, stained and fused glass, jewelry, turned wood, furniture, pottery, quilts and fiber arts. The show runs March 22 through April 24. Opening reception on March 25 from 6 – 9 pm. For more information call (919) 732-5001.

"Living Legends of Jazz, A Portrait of Hunger in North Carolina, Hurricane Katrina" by Donn Young

The Depot at Hillsborough Station at 246 South Nash Street features“Living Legends of Jazz, A Portrait of Hunger in North Carolina, Hurricane Katrina” featuring black and white photography by Donn Young.  The show runs from April 18 through May 18.  Opening reception on April 29 from 6 – 9 pm.  For more information call (919) 619-0073.

March

Free Spirit / Freedom Exhibit

The Gallery at the Hillsborough Arts Council at 220-B South Churton Street features the “Free Spirit / Freedom Exhibit”, an inaugural exhibition including photographs of people, places and documents that illuminate the history and culture of peoples of color of Hillsborough and Orange County. Focusing on the church, schools, politics and the arts, the exhibition will document the accomplishments of minority leadership in a collection of images recording the march forward of all minorities, including Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics and all peoples of color. The inaugural exhibition was open to the public as part of the celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, January 17. The show runs from January 15 through March 12. The opening reception was on January 22 with a second reception on February 25 from 6 – 9 pm. For more information call (919) 643-2500.


Animals We Keep

ENO Gallery  at 100 South Churton Street features“Animals We Keep” featuring: Michael Brown, Shannon Bueker, Morag Charlton, Paul Hill, Mike Hoyt, Tinka Jordy, Jennifer Miller, and Sally Sutton. The show runs from February 25 through March 19. Opening reception on February 25 from 6 – p pm. For more information call (919) 833-1415 or visit their facebook page.

Aaron Ambroso

The Skylight Gallery at 102 West King Street features “Artwork” paintings and drawings by Aaron Ambroso. Artist reception on March 25 from 6 – 9 pm. For more information call (919) 929-2691 or (919) 644-8637.


All Together Now
 
The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features “All Together Now” featuring a show of collaborative works by the gallery’s member artists; including painting, metal sculpture, photography, blown glass, stained and fused glass, jewelry, turned wood, furniture, pottery, quilts and fiber arts. The show runs February 21 through March 21. Opening reception on February 25 from 6 – p pm. For more information call (919) 732-5001.

January and February

"OUTSIDE IN"

ENO Gallery  at 100 South Churton Street features "OUTSIDE IN" .  Show runs from January 29 through February 22. Opening reception on January 29 from 6 – 9 pm. For more information call (919) 833-1415 or visit their facebook page.

Media Arts Exchange

The Skylight Gallery at 102 West King Street will be hosting the Media Arts Exchange which is opening in downtown Hillsborough. The Media Arts Exchange produces media projects and presents classes as well as individual instruction. Come check out this exciting addition to our local art scene by attending their Open House on February 25 from 6 – 9 pm. Light snacks and drinks will be provided! Contact: andreadegette@earthlink.net for further information. For more information call (919) 929-2691 or (919) 644-8637.


"12 x 12 by 21"

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts at 121 North Churton Street features “12x12 by 21” featuring a show of small works by the gallery’s member artists; including painting, metal sculpture, photography, blown glass, stained and fused glass, jewelry, turned wood, furniture, pottery, quilts and fiber arts, enamels and encaustics. The show will run January 1 through February 21.  Opening reception on January 29 from 6 – 9 pm. For more information call (919) 732-5001.