HILLSBOROUGH ARTS COUNCIL

Solstice Lantern
Walk

2022 event photography courtesy of Drone Data and Film.

The Who Is You

Art & community are easily the best parts about life in Hillsborough, and the limit of your Arts Council is up to you. Our work requires your energy, enthusiasm, and financial support.

Every dollar donated makes a difference in supporting local artists and ensuring the FREE arts events & programs that color life in Hillsborough can continue.

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HAC Gallery & Gift Shop
OPEN JAN 20

The HAC Gallery & Gift Shop returns from a short winter break on Friday, January 20, 2023 with a fresh restock and exciting new Gallery exhibition lineup.

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HAC Bulletin

Events & Programs

HAC GALLERY & GIFT SHOP

Ongoing HAC's retail shop & exhibition space featuring local artists and craftspeople.

LAST FRIDAYS & THE ART WALK

March - November 2023 Last Fridays & the Art Walk occur on the last Friday of each month, March-October, Hillsborough-wide and feature live music, dance, poetry, gallery exhibitions, Makers Markets, and much more!

LAST FRIDAYS MARKETS MARKETS

May - October 2023 Find artist vendors on the Old Courthouse lawn during Last Fridays & the Art Walk!

ARTCYCLE

Ongoing Art supplies collection for Orange County Schools and community arts programming.

SOLSTICE LANTERN WALK

December 21, 2023 A peaceful community event and lantern procession along Hillsborough's Riverwalk in celebration of Winter Solstice. Lantern kits go on sale mid-November in the HAC Gallery & Gift Shop.

SOLSTICE MARKET

December 21, 2023 A select number of local artists, live music, hot drinks, warm food, and more to be enjoyed before and after Solstice Lantern Walk