Arts & Entertainment

A Remix Art Gallery

105 E. Main Street
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

(919) 698-8280

Open Wed - Fri, 11 am - 6 pm; Sat 10 am - 5 pm; Sun Noon - 5 pm

Gallery features a vast variety of “upcycled” and repurposed artworks. Gallery uses Earth friendly and repurposed materials in the making of one of a kind bags, abstract art, furniture and clothing designs. Susan Frosch: jewelry, pottery and stained glass, Karen Casey: fused glass jewelery, bowls, tables, clocks and more, Beth Palmer: hand painted scarfs and bags, Heidi Berkovitz: photography, and hand painted cards, Charissa Vallejo: grocery bags out of repurposed clothing, jeanmarie griffin: reuse artist using fabric to furniture to create bags to wall art.

A Stone’s Throw Gallery

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600 Market Street (Southern Village)
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

(919) 542-1055

Tue-Sat, 10am - 5:30 pm, Closed Sun and Mon.

Specializing in natural, gem quality stone, A Stone’s Throw Jewelers features unusual ceramic and colored stone jewelry, handcrafted stone carvings, natural gemstones, and collector fossils and mineral specimens.  You’ll find an exciting representation of jewelry and stone art objects from around the world, personally selected by owner, Beverly Iber, Graduate Gemologist. Shop shares location with The Cottage Shop,

Ackland Art Museum

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South Columbia St (off East Franklin St)
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3400

Directions

phone (919) 966-5736

Open Wed.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Thurs. until 8pm; Sun., 1-5pm.

The permanent collection of over 15,000 objects includes the art of Asia, Africa, Europe and America, with works ranging from ancient times to the 21st century. The Museum holds the most significant collection of Asian art in the state and one of the largest collections of works on paper in the Southeast. Long known for its strength in European painting and sculpture, the Ackland has recently added additional emphasis to the building of its collection of 20th-century and contemporary art. Admission is free.

Ackland Museum Store

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100 E. Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

(919) 962-0126

Mon-Sat, 10 am - 5 :30 pm; Thur, 10 am - 8:30 pm; Sun Noon - 5 pm

The Ackland Museum Store has a focused emphasis on merchandise that supports and reflects the Museum’s core mission to animate, inspire, and transform people’s lives with works of art.  The Store’s inventory includes home décor items such as pottery, glass, and metalwork; kitchen and tabletop items; jewelry and accessories; children’s toys and books; and stationery.  Books about art history and criticism, contemporary art and design, and culture and lifestyles are also available, as well as books by UNC and regional authors and artists’ monographs. 

A dedicated gallery space at the Ackland Museum Store features rotating exhibitions of original artworks in a variety of media by local and regional artists and artisans.  The premier exhibition features works by seven North Carolina artists who have a connection to Penland School of Crafts, whether as a teacher, student, or resident.  The show, entitled "Nothing is Impossible," features work by Margaret Couch Cogswell (book arts, multi-media), Celia Gray (encaustic paintings), Bryant Holsenbeck (environmental art), Ann Marie Kennedy (paper art, installation), Evan Lightner (furniture), Gretchen McLaren (metal), and Sylvie Rosenthal (woodwork, sculpture).

Animation & Fine Art Galleries

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201 South Estes Dr (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

phone (919) 968-8008

Open Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm.

Features only original artwork in all media by some of the world’s finest artists. From canvases by Pissarro and Warhol to works on paper by Dali and Miro, plus original cels and drawings from Disney and other animation studios.

Artery (The)

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201 S. Estes Drive (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Directions

for information please email thestudentartery@gmail.com

Open Wed 1pm -6 pm; Thur-Sat, 5 pm-10 pm

The Artery is Chapel Hill’s student-run art gallery, primarily funded by Kappa Pi, the university’s art and art history honors society. Coming to the Old Hungate’s space in the Mall on a temporary basis. 

ArtsCenter (The)

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300-G East Main St Downtown
Carrboro, NC 27510

Directions

phone (919) 929-2787

Open Mon.-Fri., 10am-9pm; Sat., 10am-10pm; Sun., noon-4pm; plus evening and weekend special events.

Presents jazz, folk-traditional and world music, plus theater and children’s programs. Light fare, wine and coffee available during performances. Cost varies by performance. The ArtSchool offers classes in the visual, literary and performing arts for all ages and levels of experience, and the two galleries present exhibits on a rotating basis. Parking.

C’est si Bon! Cooking School

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1002 Brace Ln
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Directions

phone (919) 942-6550

Call for lesson and event schedules.

Since 1997, C’est si Bon! Cooking School has been devoted to teaching the techniques of excellent cooking, and the result—cozy, feel-good gatherings in the kitchen. C’est si Bon!’s old-world approach to the culinary arts is not about the "show". We’re about getting your hands in the dough! We offer all hands-on classes for adult-chefs (both one-on-one and group-style), corporate team-buildings, teen-chef programs in North Carolina—and France—and our signature kid-chef programs year round. At C’est si Bon!, you’re the star, not us.

Callaway Jewelry & Spiral Studios

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115 North Churton St (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Directions

phone (919) 732-2013

Open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-4pm.

Every piece of original handmade jewelry begins with the finest quality sterling silver and gold, embellished with semi-precious stones, glass, and pearls.

Carolina Union

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Graham Student Union: South Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5210

Directions

phone (919) 962-2285

Box office hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm (during academic session); Mon-Fri, noon-4pm (summer).

As the center of community life, the Carolina Union provides cultural, social, educational and entertainment programs that enhance and complement the academic experience of the University. It supports opportunities for campus members to engage in debate, conversation and interaction, and provides services and amenities they need in their daily life on campus.