News/Events

Save the date! Our first spring art festival will be held on Sunday, May 17th, from 11 am – 5 pm at The Plant. This free, family-friendly event will feature Guild artists displaying and selling original artwork in a vibrant outdoor setting. Guests will enjoy live music throughout the day along with food and beverage […]

Twice a month, Chatham Artists Guild member Ruth Parks volunteers at the Pittsboro Center for Active Living located at365 Highway 87 North, Pittsboro, NC. There she teaches two back-to-back acrylic painting classes every other Wednesday. What begins as a class gently transforms into a working studio. Soft music plays in the background, brushes move with […]

After a 5-year hiatus, the Fat Cat Artfest is back! Located at 758 Ravens Lane, Pittsboro, this 2-day arts festival will take place May 2nd and 3rd, Saturday from10 am – 5 pm and Sunday from noon – 5 pm. Fifteen local artists will participate, including seven Chatham Artists Guild artists. Enjoy a weekend of […]

Five member artists will be joining over 170 North Carolina artists exhibiting at the annual Cary event held on Saturday, April 25th, from 9 am – 5 pm at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, NC. Find Greg Wandless, Amy Wandless, Janet Place, Scott Meyer and Barb Case at this celebration of spring with […]

Member Patricia Martin‘s solo exhibition, “Grace and State”, is being held at the NC Arts Incubator located at 223 N Chatham Avenue in historic downtown Siler City through April. The reception will be held on Friday, April 17th, from 6 – 9 pm during Siler City’s Third Friday Event that coincides with their Downtown Music […]

Ceramic sculptors Irena Cepulyte and Alina Cochran are the featured artists at an upcoming Show of Hands Gallery exhibition to be held at the gallery located at 80 Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC. The opening reception will be on Sunday, April 5th from 1 – 3 pm. Their art will featured through May. Irena Cepulyte creates […]

‘Healing Power of Color’ features 66 extraordinary contemporary artists from around the world. The exhibit, on view thru March, presents positive, healing artwork using color to inspire hope, soothe frazzled nerves, restore energy, and much more. See the exhibit here. The exhibit is hosted by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS (HPAA), established in […]

Twelve member artists are exhibiting their work at the Show of Hands Gallery exhibition entitled A Celebration! Located at 80 Hillsboro St Pittsboro, 27312, the gallery has established itself as a source for local original art, handmade crafts, and unusual gift items, offering the works of more than 60 North Carolina artists, including several members […]

Member Adrienne Wiggins‘ Southern Classics in Chinoiserie collection will be available for purchase at the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) Museum Store located at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Her unique works of art are debuting for Art in Bloom, the museum’s celebrated five-day held March 18-22, 2026. Art in Bloom is NCMA’s five-day […]

Member Leigh Babcock will be teaching 3 new classes at the Chatham County Arts Center located at 964 East St, Suite 105, Pittsboro. Classes include: All supplies are included. Learn more and register here.

Enjoy the works of Chatham Artists Guild’s six new Emerging Artists at their special 2026 Exhibit hosted by the Pittsboro Gallery of Arts, 44-A Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312. The show runs April 7-12, with a reception on Sunday, April 12, from 2:00-4:00 PM and all are invited. This year, the Guild’s talented Emerging Artists […]

Kristin Bergsten loves weaving and is an expert at her craft. In this presentation, she demonstrates how to make textiles on her portable floor loom in both plain weave and twill patterns. She’ll provide samples of her work for you to examine and discuss, resourceful handouts, and share great tips beginners should know before investing […]

Learn about the versatile art of gelatin printing! Techniques incorporated will include paint layering, stencil use, eco printing, photo transfer and plate drawing. Participants will leave with a variety of prints that they create and knowledge to do gelatin printing on their own. Prints can be used as stand alone art, or incorporated into a […]

We are excited to introduce you to our Class of 2026 and their CAG artist mentors in our juried Emerging Artists Program. This amazing group represents three different Chatham County high schools and includes young artists in grades 10 to 12, all of whom bring to the program a treasure trove of talent as well […]

Chatham Artists Guild has been awarded a 2025-2026 Grassroots Grant from the Chatham Arts Council, funded by the North Carolina Arts Council. It will be used to develop and provide free visual arts workshops for all visual artists, teachers and high school students in Chatham County, including all CAG members. Two workshops are planned per […]