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NC Arts Council awards grants to eight Orange County arts programs

By Makenzie Mills | September 5

In an effort to increase investment in smaller and mid-sized organizations, the NC Arts Council gave $219,780 in grants to programs in Orange County.

'She's fearless': Nine-year-old Chapel Hill dancer inspired by moment with Taylor Swift

By Lucy Marques and Kathryn DeHart | August 21

Lucia's dream of dancing professionally means being the star of the show, not backup. Her dance teacher Summer Disher said it’s crucial for young girls ...

Local arts and craft spaces promote creativity and community

By Amie Cooke | May 29

'A catalyst for something bigger': UNC senior presents film empowering Awakatek creativity

By Kathryn Bragg | May 15

Local bookstores offer special events for Independent Bookstore Day

By Marion Rambler | April 30

Annual festival to shine spotlight on student filmmakers

By Carly Breland | April 22

On Saturday and Sunday, the Carolina Film Association will roll out the red carpet for student filmmakers to display two dozen films that were written, ...

Eighth Arts Everywhere Day serves as catalyst for yearlong creativity

By Eliza Benbow | April 16

Students, staff and faculty celebrated creativity on Friday at the eighth annual Arts Everywhere Day, which connected students with artistic groups and ...

Rooftop market encourages community diversity of artistic expression

By Mila Mascenik | April 15

On Saturday, the Attic 506 Rooftop Market brought together art and music through the collaboration of local vendors and musicians.

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Qué Rico hosts first collegiate Latin dance competition in North Carolina

By Delphine Liu | April 10

On Sunday, UNC's Qué Rico hosted La Compentencia, a three-round dance competition for Latin dance groups across North Carolina, attended by Duke's Sabrosura ...

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Students string together jewelry-making businesses on campus

By Madison Gagnon | April 1

At UNC, some students balance school, extracurricular activities and running a small business, like jewelry makers who sell their products on social media ...

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'All my own': Studio art seniors display year of work in exhibitions

By Charlene Wu | March 26

Studio arts majors utilized a variety of mediums, from linocut prints to ceramic sculptures, in their senior honors thesis exhibitions this year. They ...

'Past Forward: Native American Art': Ackland exhibit displays centuries of Indigenous art

By Laney Currin | March 26

"Past Forward: Native American Art from Gilcrease Museum" will be at the Ackland Art Museum from Feb. 16 to April 28, along with collaborative discussions, ...

Franklin Street Rubbish the Raccoon sculpture shares Earth Day message

By Marisa Rosa | March 25

Rubbish the Raccoon, made of nearly 200 pounds of trash collected from college campuses and the Haw River, made its debut at 140 W. Franklin St. Plaza ...

Tyamica Mabry selected as BIPOC Artist-in-Residence at Eno Arts Mill

By Marion Rambler | March 19

The self-taught artist has been honing her artistic style, which includes painting flowers and bold faces, from her house for years. In 2024, she ...

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New anthology keeps the songs and traditions of American roots music alive

By Adele Harris | March 4

Released on Feb. 16, "Song Keepers: A 30 Year Anthology," tells the stories of over 75 blues, roots, folk and gospel musicians who have worked with Music ...

Interdisciplinary project brings lesser-known Greek play to life

By Alexis Clifton | March 3

A stage reading of the lesser-known "Alcestis" by Euripides led by Kari Lindquist will be held on April 8 in the hopes of bringing together the community, ...

UNC Hip Hop Ensemble encourages collaboration, creative freedom

By Marisa Rosa | March 3

The UNC Hip Hop Ensemble — UNC’s first performance ensemble dedicated to hip-hop’s cultural traditions and global impact — is a class offered ...

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Former Chapel Hill student bands remember a lifetime of music

By Hamsini Sivakumar | February 27

Countless bands are started in Chapel Hill by college students whose love of music outlasted the groups themselves. Not every band formed at UNC ...

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Preview: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes to Chapel Hill, celebrates 65 years

By Preethika Ratnam | February 26

For 65 years, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has carried out the legacy and vision of its late founder, American dancer and choreographer Alvin ...

Kenan Theatre Company makes "The Seagull" its own

By Delphine Liu | February 25

The cast of "The Seagull" experienced emotionally charged moments while discussing the script that inspired them to reframe the ending of the narrative ...