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For more than thirty years, the Hillsborough Arts Council (HAC) has been developing and providing arts events, programs, and educational opportunities for the people of Hillsborough and surrounding communities. HAC is committed to providing access to the arts for educational enrichment, community development, and economic prosperity.

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HAC is proud to partner with the Town of Hillsborough, The Hillsborough Tourism Board, The Hillsborough Tourism Development Authority, The Orange County Arts Commission, the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough, and many others to create a rich arts community in Hillsborough, NC.

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MISSION

The mission of the Hillsborough Arts Council (HAC), a volunteer-driven organization, is to enrich the community through the arts. HAC achieves this by:
 

  • fostering appreciation of the arts

  • engaging diverse audiences in events and programs

  • connecting artists, organizations, and audiences. 

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VISION 

To create a Hillsborough experience where the arts are fully integrated into the lives of its residents by:
 

  • Becoming a voice and advocate for the creative community in Hillsborough

  • Creating enriching, diverse, and accessible arts programming for all ages and across all disciplines

  • Providing a state-of-the-art facility for the performing and visual arts in Hillsborough

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VALUES

The Hillsborough Arts Council’s core beliefs and priorities include:
 

  • Embracing diversity and inclusion in all programs and events created.

  • Providing support for the creative community in Hillsborough and surrounding communities.

  • A commitment to providing leadership that assures an efficient, consistent system of delivering our programming.

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It is with the help of our supporters that we are able to continue to create a rich, artistic community in Hillsborough, NC. If you would like to learn more about how to become an HAC supporter and make a contribution to the arts in Hillsborough please visit our Donate page to find ways to give, and determine which giving method is the best fit for you. 

FINDING HAC

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The HAC Gallery and Gift Shop is located in historic downtown Hillsborough at 102 North Churton Street.

For more information click here.

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HAC PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

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HAC offers thirteen arts programs and events annually. Learn about all HAC programs here.