Orange County Artists Guild
@ocagnc.org
An inclusive, non-profit organization of “artists supporting artists” in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough, NC. Our Open Studio Tour is held each year, the first two weekends in November. www.ocagnc.org
Lifelong Chapel Hill resident and photographer Barbara Tyroler explores the intersections of civil rights history, community and storytelling in “Looking Back: Where Memory Takes Roots,” Aug. 29 through Oct. 3 at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. Info: 919-968-2070
“5 Women, 5 Voices” is now on display at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC. It includes work by OCAG members Theresa Arico and Susan Brubaker Knapp. 400 Roberson Street, Carrboro, NC Aug. 3 through Sept. 30 Receptions: Friday, Aug. 14 and Fri. Sept. 11 from 6-8:30 p.m. #ocagnc
Theresa Arico's sculpture “Fire Spirit” is a finalist in a sculpture competition at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Appalachian State University. At 10 a.m. July 11, Juror Sam Spiczka will lead a guided tour of the sculptures, and award winners will be announced.
A new exhibition opens this weekend at Thomas Stevens Gallery in Hillsborough, NC. “The Big Show” features large paintings from nine artists. The opening reception is this Saturday, June 6, from 3-5 pm. The show runs through July 11. 126 W. King Street Hillsborough, NC thomasstevens.com
Chapel Hill-based metalsmith and enamellist Barbara McFadyen’s work is featured in a trunk show at the shop in GreenHill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, NC, on Wed., May 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. www.greenhillnc.org
Meet Julie Wolk – a new OCAG member who works in acrylic and mixed media. A full profile of Julie is on OCAG’s blog at www.ocagnc.org/julie-wolk-o... Julie will be participating in OCAG’s Studio Tour the first two weekends in November. Mark your calendar now for Nov. 7-8 and 14-15, 2026.
OCAG member Nadine Zenobi's jewelry and paintings are currently exhibited at Carol Woods, a retirement community in Chapel Hill, through June 3. @zenobinadine skyriversjewelry.com DETAILS: Carol Woods 750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC www.carolwoods.org #ocagnc #chapelhillnc #ncarts
There's still time to catch Katherine Armacost and Natalie Boorman's exhibition, “Abstract Dialogues in Canvas & Clay,“ March 27-May 2 at The Centerpiece in Raleigh. www.thecenterpiece.com
OCAG member Dawn Hummer contributed two artifacts to the “United We Stand, Divided We Fall” project at the Orange County (NC) Historical Museum: a silver-handled broom from the 19th century that inspired her work, and a contemporary sweet grass basket. www.orangehistorync.org
Two large ceramic vessels by OCAG member Judith Ernst, carved with poems by Jeffery Beam, have entered the permanent collections of The Mint Museum (Charlotte) Contemporary North Carolina ceramics collection, and BRAHM (Blowing Rock Art and History Museum) North Carolina pottery collection.
Meet new OCAG member Hollis Chatelain – an award-winning textile artist. Hollis creates award-winning fiber art in a dynamic and characteristic style marked by dreamlike imagery, elaborate use of color, and intricate thread detail. www.ocagnc.org/hollis-chate...
There's still time to see OCAG member Nancy Smith's exhibition, "Seasons Upon the Wind" at the Community Church of Chapel Hill - Unitarian Universalist. It runs through April 26. You can contact the church at to arrange a visit. DETAILS: www.c3huu.org/art-in-the-s... and www.nancysmithfineart.com
OCAG members Amy Deystone, Jane Filer and Susan Paulson have work in a new exhibit at Frank Gallery in Carrboro! The opening reception is tonight – Friday, April 10 – from 6–9 PM. Details: www.frankisart.com #ocagnc #carrboronc #ncarts #ocncarts
Katie Hayes of New South Pattern House will be at the Studio Maypop plant swap in Durham on Sat. 4/11 from 11-4! She'll be selling her block prints – such as this one, featuring native Bloodroot. Details: www.studiomaypop.com/events See Katie's work here: newsouthpatternhouse.com
Eleven OCAG artists are participating in the Carrboro Day Market Show! Sun., April 19, 12-4 p.m. at the Carrboro Pavilion. Come meet these artists and see their work! Details: www.carrboronc.gov/745/Carrboro... #ocagnc #carrboronc #ncarts #ocncarts
OCAG member Kathleen Macfie has created a spectacular floral display at her studio, and invites people to “come take a photo of yourself in this most magical of spots,” 139 W. King St., Hillsborough, NC. Through April 24. See a video of the whole display here: www.instagram.com/macfiekat_st...
The 31st Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture exhibition in Hillsborough features work by regional and nationally recognized sculptors. Mark your calendar! 1902 Borland Rd., Hillsborough, NC Sat. May 2, 10 am - 5 pm Sun. May 3, noon - 5 pm Sat. May 9, 10 am - 5 pm garden-art-gallery.com
Mike Roig just installed two sculptures at Aura Booth Park in Chapel Hill! Mike creates large kinetic sculptures that are in many private and public collections. See his work at “Art in the Garden” in May, or on the OCAG tour this November. Learn more here: www.mikeroig.com
OCAG member Nadine Zenobi was just featured on Voyage Raleigh! You can read it here: voyageraleigh.com/interview/ri... See more of Nadine's work here: www.skyriversjewelry.com
OCAG member Joe Sink @joesinkpottery is building a new wood-fired kiln at his studio in Hillsborough, NC! Joe specializes in functional tableware, providing people with a truly handmade option for stocking their kitchen. www.joesinkpottery.com
Hollis Chatelain, a new OCAG member, is lecturing at the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, Mass., on Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. Three current exhibitions at the museum highlight the color blue, and Hollis has three pieces in the “Blue on Blue: Quilts from 1825 to 2025” exhibit.
We are thrilled to welcome 10 new members into the Orange County Artist Guild this month! Our guild generally accepts applications for membership in late January, and conducts jurying in February. Visit www.ocagnc.org/join to learn more.
Along the Haw #art #photography by @ocagnc.org member Dennis Szerszen. #Haw #HawRiver #River #NorthCarolina #NC #FineArt #artphotography #ArtGuild #blackandwhite
#art by @ocagnc.org member Rebecca A. McLaughlin Neigher #Triangle #NorthCarolina #painting #flowers
A painting by @ocagnc.org member Lila Bacon. #StillLife #Art #FineArt #Painting #flowers #bouquet #OC
'Inside Out' painting by @ocagnc.org member Kaidy Lewis 30' x 40' #Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas #art #painting #contemporaryart #northcarolina #abstract
