FIND THE MUSIC 7/31
6-8 PM The Colonial Inn
Tea Cup Gin
6-8 PM Margaret Lane Gallery
The Travelin' Mercies
6-9 PM Hillsborough Gallery of Arts
Reishi Riot
6:30-8:30 PM Thomas Stevens Gallery
Les Trois Chats
7-10 PM The Rookery
Elderwolf Band
8-11 PM Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew
Orange County Lockdown
PARTICIPATING VENUES
Host rotating Artist Receptions, Live Music, Pop-Up Markets, Family-Friendly Activities, and countless opportunities to connect with community, history, and the arts every Last Friday of the year, from 6-9 PM.
Read on to learn about this month's happenings at:
TRADITIONAL GALLERIES
Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Artist Reception: Group show Art is for Everyone: Self-Portrait, 6-9 PM. Featuring art submitted by all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels!
Demo in the Window: Painting Mandalas with Lisa Copeland, 6-9 PM
Learn more about the HAC Gallery here!
ABOUT THE VENUE: Shop high-quality work by 60+ local artists in nearly every medium. Check out rotating gallery exhibitions, showcasing the talent of our community; and glean helpful tourism tips and information about HAC events and programs (like Last Fridays & the Art Walk, Solstice Lantern Walk, and Handmade Parade, hosted by HAC)!
Hillsborough Artists Coop & The Skylight Gallery
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
On Display: Confluence with Mixed Media & Encaustic Art by Jenn Adams, 6-9 PM
ABOUT THE VENUE: Est. 1992, the co-op began as a group of individual artists creating art at 102 W King Street. We are currently eight artists who use a wide range of media and share a quest to expand the presence of art on the planet. We open our studios monthly sharing our latest work. Recently, we began creating Coop Special Events where we, in collaboration with guest artists, create interactive art experiences for the public.
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Opening Reception: Group show Intertwined, featuring Chris Graebner, Nancy Smith, and Lynn Wartski, 6-9 PM
Live Music Reishi Riot
ABOUT THE VENUE: Owned and operated by 21 local artists, HGA represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery's offerings include oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, metal and figurative sculpture, mixed media, encaustics, enamels, pottery, fiber art, jewelry, mouth-blown and fused glass, painted gourd art and hand-crafted furniture as well as artist prints and cards.
Little House: Expressive Arts Therapy and Studio
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Make a button pin and cool off with a popsicle at Little House!
Donations to PORCH
or the Diaper Bank of NC are always welcome at any event!
ABOUT THE VENUE: Little House: Expressive Arts Therapy & Studio is a welcoming creative space where art, healing, and community come together. In addition to offering expressive arts therapy for children, teens, and families, Little House offers creative workshops, community art-making, and a community gallery that celebrates artists of all ages.
Macfie Kat Studio
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Art Reception: Come and see a selection of paintings celebrating summer--blooms, dreams, and summer wanderings, 6-9 PM.
ABOUT THE VENUE: Visit local artist Kathleen Macfie in her studio to see works in gouache and oil, whimsical prints, and wooden bracelets featuring beads hand turned in Estonia. We like to say we have the loveliest perch for people watching in all of Hillsborough and often have installations of nature-inspired paper art happening on the studio porch. Come and enjoy a world of imagination!
Fri-Sat 12-6 PM
Weekdays by Appointment
+ OPEN 6-9 PM on Last Fridays!
Margaret Lane Gallery
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Opening Reception: Group show Unexpected: Toward the Abstract in Photography by Anne C. Gardner, David Knox, Steve Murray, and Bernard Thomas, 6-9 PM.
Live Music The Travelin' Mercies, Mary Rocap and Megan Whitted, 6-8 PM
Creation Station: Lots of supplies for you to create your own art!
+ Light refreshments
ABOUT THE VENUE: A family-owned Gallery with work from over 35 local artists working in a wide variety of mediums and styles. Monthly themed shows, special exhibits, and events that support the local community, along with art workshops for adults and youth. Family-friendly!
(919) 296-8938
Wed-Thu 11 AM-6 PM,
Fri 11 AM-8 PM
Sat 10 AM-7 PM
Sun 1-6 PM
+ OPEN to 9 PM on Last Fridays!
Thomas Stevens Gallery/Suite 42
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Artist Reception: What Am I Doing? New Artwork Directions by Michael Brown, 6-9 PM
Upstairs in Suite 42:
Live Music Les Trois Chats, 6:30–8:30 PM
Always on view: Rotating selection of distinctly local landscapes, evocative figures, and other artworks by Thomas Stevens.
ABOUT THE VENUE: The gallery features distinctly local landscapes, evocative figures, drawings, sculpture, and artworks by Thomas Stevens, plus inspiring exhibits showcasing remarkable guest artists throughout the year. Upstairs is Suite 42, the working art studio of Thomas Stevens and a unique Last Fridays venue for music and spoken word performances.
LAST FRIDAYS WEST
Eno River Brewing
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ABOUT THE VENUE: Nestled along the banks of our namesake, Eno River Brewing offers our guests the option to enjoy a fresh and flavorful beverage either in our welcoming taproom or on our expansive patio. We are dedicated to making sustainable beer that uplifts our community, choosing local first whenever possible. We look forward to sharing our craft and partnering with local artists at each Last Friday Art Walk.
Whit's Frozen Custard
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Whittie of the Month (July):
American RWB
Whitser of the Month (July):
Red, White & Berry
Flavor of the Week (July 27-31):
Strawberry Cheesecake
Flavor of the Day (July 31):
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
ABOUT THE VENUE: Whit’s Frozen Custard of Hillsborough offers our community a taste of happiness! We proudly make our frozen custard fresh all day, every day. Whether you create your own flavor with a sundae, milkshake, float, or our famous Whitser, or enjoy a scoop of vanilla, chocolate, or our weekly or daily flavor, we promise you the freshest, supreme frozen treat experience that we simply call a "smile in a cup.
DOWNTOWN VENUES
C3 Hillsborough
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
On Display: Cascading Joy with abstract paintings by Eduardo Lapetina, 6-9 PM.
ABOUT THE VENUE: A co-working space for local small businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and artists. C3 Hillsborough hosts a satellite gallery in partnership with Hillsborough Arts Council.
Mon-Fri 9 AM-6 PM
Open 24/7 for members
+ OPEN 6-9 PM on Last Fridays!
El Restaurante Ixtapa
ABOUT THE VENUE: The Muñoz Family welcomes you! Authentic fresh Mexican food and the best burgers in town. Food is made hot & fresh from scratch every day! We arrange live Mexican music and piñata parties!
Hillsborough Real Estate Group
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Little Market: Make-your-own ritual boxes and home gifts by De Alma y Corazon, limited edition 27278 tote bags, 27278 merch and gifts by Blossom Collective, juniper bead jewelry and Hillsborough art prints by Kathleen Macfie, mini succulents, How To Build Community prints, and select artwork by local artists, 6-9 PM.
ABOUT THE VENUE: We are the premier local real estate firm in Hillsborough. We utilize our deep local market knowledge
and industry expertise to deliver top-notch, personalized service that sets us apart and impacts our clients and our community.
Hillsborough Wills & Trusts
ABOUT THE VENUE: Come enjoy the view from our friendly front porch across from the Orange County Library. For most of the months between March and November, our estate planning firm hosts a variety of local artists and expressive forms from pottery and visual arts to puppetry and magic. We often include live music, beverages, pop-up vendors and a Door Prize after 7:00. Keep an eye out for details!
Paynter Law Firm
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Art Market: To be announced, 6-9 PM.
Explore our upstairs balcony overlooking downtown Hillsborough! Plus meet a furry friend from Paws4Ever and learn about adoption opportunities.
+ Free refreshments
ABOUT THE VENUE: Paynter Law is a personal injury law firm dedicated to helping our clients earn back what they deserve. We host multiple local artists every Last Friday, from March through September, as well as free refreshments and a view of downtown Hillsborough from our rooftop deck. Come by and visit our artists - we look forward to seeing you!
The Colonial Inn
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Live Music Tea Cup Gin, 6-8 PM
ABOUT THE VENUE: The Colonial Inn is proud to provide artists and concertgoers a unique setting to experience and be part of the Last Friday music scene in Hillsborough!
The Rookery
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Live Music Elderwolf Band, 7-10 PM
ABOUT THE VENUE: The Rookery is a space that supports local artists. We want to display and offer a space where artist can come share their creativity.
Vintage Dental Arts
ABOUT THE VENUE: We are a small locally owned Dental office. We will feature different local artists throughout the year.
Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
On Display: Artwork by Barbara Younger, 4 PM-12 AM
Live Music Orange County Lockdown, 8-11 PM. A collaboration of long-time local semi-pros and the naturally talented Sara Lafone doing a rock/folk/blues fusion thing. Mixing old favorites and original compositions played in unique ways. Acoustic/electric instrumentation and vocal harmony.
ABOUT THE VENUE: Hillsborough's living room & cocktail lounge, Yonder will be featuring monthlong showcases of local artists on the wall, while offering handcrafted southern cocktails, local brews, and dynamic local musicians!
Burwell School Historic Site
ABOUT THE VENUE: First, built in 1821, the Burwell School Historic Site is a gem of historic Hillsborough, NC, located at the northern edge of the town's famed Historic District. Restored and open to the public, the early 19th century house and outbuildings bring history alive for visitors of ALL ages! Visit this site to explore the complex, multi-layered stories of freedom seeking and oppression through the lives of Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly, Mary-Ann, Anna Burwell, and more.
ALLIANCE PARTNERS
Hillsborough Visitors Center
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ABOUT THE VENUE: The Visitors Center is a resource for information on local attractions. There is also a gift shop, a folk art gallery, and a video on historic Hillsborough for public viewing. In addition, the Visitors Center is located in the Historic Alexander Dickson House, one of the most historically significant buildings in town.
Public restrooms are available on-site.
Orange County Historical Museum
MONTHLY HAPPENING:
Current Exhibition: United We Stand, Divided We Fall, about unity and division in Orange County history.
ABOUT THE VENUE: At the Orange County Historical Museum you can discover how local people lived -- the politics, food, technology, and fashion -- from prehistoric times through the 20th century.
For more information about the Art Walk, contact us at marketing@hillsboroughartscouncil.org or (919) 643-2500.