While you are here you can visit nearly three dozen museums, historic sites and art galleries (some representing well known contemporary and early artists), attend world-class concerts and plays at the beautiful Memorial Hall and the PlayMakers Repertory Company theatre, both on the University campus, see local and improvisational theatre and comedy performances and participate in a wide range of other cultural events and activities.
246 S Nash Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 358-3932 or (919) 522-7993
Call for information
This 3500-square-foot flexible art gallery, with a schedule of rotating artists, sets up perfect for a wide array of events. 14-foot ceilings boast the original tin work in much of the space and an accent wall of original brick adds character to the elegant space. Plenty of free parking helps make the area perfect for meetings, wedding receptions, corporate parties and gallery openings. The 900-square-foot oak dance floor provides the perfect setup for a great time. Alcohol is permitted.
200 North Greensboro St (Carr Mill Mall)
Carrboro, NC 27510
phone (919) 338-8150
Call for show times.
DSI Comedy Theater entertains audiences with its energetic and extremely committed take on improvisational theater. DSI offers two critically acclaimed touring shows, a growing college improv network (‘Implosion’) and a national improv festival. It’s more than just another comedy theater; it’s recognized for its development, promotion and performance of the art of improvisation.
1728 Fordham Blvd (119 Rams Plaza)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 929-7137
109 E. Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 636-4135
Open Tue-Sat, 11 am - 6 pm; Thur till 8 pm for a TGI Thursday Salon night with the artist; Sun, 1 - 5 pm
A non-profit group of 24 artists have formed this 501c3 non-profit artists collective. The gallery is 3,400 square feet of space that is operated by these member artists and include another 50 regional and national artists. Gallery includes clay, glass, jewelry, mixed media, paintings, pastel, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textile, wood and more.
205 W. Main St., Suite 104
Carrboro, NC 27510
phone (919) 933-9700
Open Tue-Fri, 10am-5:30pm; Sat, 11 am-5pm; Sun and Mon by appointment. Summer hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Sun by appointment.

A paint-it-yourself ceramic place, a studio for clay sculpture classes and a gallery. Teaches summer camp, after school, winter camp and adult sculpture classes.
201 South Estes Dr (University Mall)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
phone (919) 932-1771
Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm.
Specializing in their own original jewelry design, working in gold, platinum and mokume-gane (an ancient Japanese metal-layering technique, meaning “wood grain metal”).
1515 Twisted Oak Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
phone (919) 918-3848
Call for class sessions, hours and fees.

Since 1993. Choose from more than 20 dipping glazes, 25 underglazes and five different cone-6 clays to unleash your creative potential and maximize your fun. Other services include classes, open teaching studio, workshops and summer camps. Owners have more than 20 years experience in pottery and sculpture. including public school teaching and grants from national and local arts commissions. Serene woodland setting. Perennial gardens with native plants and some from Asia surrounding the studio are usually in bloom throughout the year.
906 Old Lystra Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
phone (919) 967-8696
Open by appointment.
Paintings, antique prints and jewelry.
115 South Columbia St (just south of East Franklin St)
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3405
phone (919) 962-2015
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
220 South Churton St. (Downtown)
Hillsborough, NC 27278
phone (919) 643-2500
Tue-Fri 1pm-5pm; Sat 11am-4pm
The Hillsborough, NC Arts Council is located in historic downtown Hillsborough between the fire house and Weaver Street Market. Gallery offers a venue for local artists to show and sell their work, with exhibitions changing monthly. Many show openings coincide with Last Friday festivites during the summer (Apr - Sept).