Events & Programs

Click on the images below to learn more about the exciting events & programs, hosted by the Hillsborough Arts Council!

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

April - October 2026 Last Fridays & the Art Walk occur on the last Friday of each month, April-October, Hillsborough-wide and feature live music, dance, poetry, gallery exhibitions, Makers Markets, and much more!

LAST FRIDAYS MAKERS MARKETS

May - October 2026 Find artist vendors on the Old Courthouse lawn during May-October Last Fridays & the Art Walk!

HOUSE CONCERT SERIES

May 3, 2026 Join us in a Hillsborough home for world-renowned music! Intimate setting. Limited seating. Hors d'oeuvres & refreshments provided.

WORKSHOPS

Ongoing Learn from local artists and get hands-on experience with a variety of mediums in our guided workshop series!

HANDMADE PARADE

April 17, 2027 A walking theatrical performance. A spectacle of art, creativity, and public theater.

SOLSTICE LANTERN WALK

December 19, 2026 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 19, 2026 A select number of local artists, live music, hot drinks, warm food, and more to be enjoyed before and after Solstice Lantern Walk

ARTCYCLE

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

HAC needs $15,000 in donations by June 30th to round out this Fiscal Year.

SUPPORT ART • CULTURE • COMMUNITY IN HILLSBOROUGH, NC TODAY:

Ways to Give >

Your donations will be put to immediate use, ensuring your community's ongoing access to arts programming and opportunities for local artists!

Events & Programs

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORS:

HAC needs $15,000 in donations by June 30th to round out this Fiscal Year. SUPPORT ART • CULTURE • COMMUNITY IN HILLSBOROUGH, NC TODAY:

Ways to Give > Your donations will be put to immediate use, ensuring your community's ongoing access to arts programming and opportunities for local artists!

Events & Programs

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR ORGANIZATIONAL SPONSORS:

HAC needs $15,000 in donations by June 30th to round out this Fiscal Year.

SUPPORT ART • CULTURE • COMMUNITY IN HILLSBOROUGH, NC TODAY:

Ways to Give >

Your donations will be put to immediate use, ensuring your community's ongoing access to arts programming and opportunities for local artists!