HILLSBOROUGH ARTS COUNCIL

Solstice walkers along the Riverwalk bridge at night, their lanterns leaving colorful light trails.

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, 5-8 PM

Ticket registration is now LIVE! Whether walking in the procession or enjoying Solstice Market and performances, registering for a ticket is required to attend this event.

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Solstice Lantern
Walk

Photography courtesy of Hillsborough Photographer, Green Rabbit Photography, Ryan Dwyer, and Durham_Cool.

The Who Is You

Art and community are easily the best parts about life in Hillsborough, NC, and the limit of your Arts Council is up to you! Our work thrives on your energy, enthusiasm, and support.

Every dollar you donate to HAC directly impacts our ability to sustain the FREE community arts events & programs that color life in Hillsborough and provide ongoing opportunities for local artists.

MAKE A ONE TIME GIFT

SUSTAIN THE ARTS

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Solstice Market
APPLICATIONS
OPEN

Apply to participate in Solstice Market, December 20, 2025!

Calling all artists who offer original, handmade, high-quality and gift-able work!

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HAC Bulletin

Events & Programs

HAC Gallery & Gift Shop

Ongoing HAC's retail shop & exhibition space featuring local artists and craftspeople.

Last Fridays & the Art Walk

March - November 2025 Last Fridays & the Art Walk occur on the last Friday of each month, March-October, Hillsborough-wide and feature live music, dance, poetry, gallery exhibitions, Makers Markets, and much more!

Last Fridays Makers Market

Returning May - October 2026 Find artist vendors on the Old Courthouse lawn during May - October Last Fridays & the Art Walk!

Workshops

November 16, 2025 Learn from local artists and get hands-on experience with a variety of mediums in our guided workshop series!

House Concert Series

Sunday, September 14, 2025 Join us in a Hillsborough home for world-renowned music! Intimate setting. Limited seating. Refreshments provided.

Solstice Lantern Walk

Saturday, December 20, 2025 A peaceful community event and lantern procession along Hillsborough's Riverwalk in celebration of Winter Solstice. Lantern kits go on sale mid-November in the HAC Gallery & Gift Shop.