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4/9 April Events in Chapel Hill – Today We’re…

…Doing a 2nd Friday Artwalk!

It’s no secret that we’ve got art in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. But did you know about the 2nd Friday Artwalk? Each month – on the second Friday if you hadn’t already guessed – galleries, stores and restaurants in Chapel Hill and Carrboro put on a wonderful display of art, live music and other art related entertainment.

2nd Friday showcases the kind of independent local places we have in our community. You run into all sorts of people you know, you meet new people. It’s a great social time, where you can visit with local artists. With this amiable glorious weather we’ve been having, Artwalk is the perfect time to amble around in the evening, stop and get something to eat.

Oh – and there’s really interesting art, too! For example, this Friday’s walk will take you to the NC Crafts Gallery, where you can see the pottery of Ron Philbeck, including his delightful clothesline designs like the one on the plate above. His art will actually be at the gallery all month, and they’re having the opening reception the night of the walk – so you can meet the artist himself!

You can also meet children’s book illustrator Bob Palmatier. Bob is a local author who has written and illustrated two books for children. You’ll have a chance to see and purchase the original illustrations from Stormy’s Return and Neddy Mittens The Polydactyl Cat. Both of these books have delighted kids at book fairs in Durham schools. Talk to Bob about setting up a visit in your school library.

2nd Friday Artwalk draws residents and visitor from all over. It’s really grown over the past ten years. It started with just a few places, and has expanded. It’s just a fun thing to do with friends for a relaxing evening.

Happy April!

Crazy Viv

2nd Friday Artwalk includes
NC Arts Gallery
212 W. Main St.,
Carrboro, NC 27510-2082

Visit the 2nd Friday Artwalk website for all the locations.