HILLSBOROUGH ARTS COUNCIL

At The Rookery

Cocktails & Crafts

April 16, 4:30-6:30 PM
Grab a drink and join us in crafting Collage Couture with an HAC Art Kit!

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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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Makers Markets
Applications
NOW OPEN

Local artists, community groups, and experience vendors are invited to apply to become Approved Vendors for all 2025 Last Fridays Makers Markets.

Great for emerging and established artists!

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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

April - October 2026 Last Fridays & the Art Walk occur on the last Friday of each month, April-October, Hillsborough-wide and feature live music, dance, poetry, gallery exhibitions, Makers Markets, and much more!

Last Fridays Makers Market

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

House Concert Series

May 3, 2026 Join us in a Hillsborough home for world-renowned music! Intimate setting. Limited seating. Refreshments provided.

Workshops

Returning May 2026 Learn from local artists and get hands-on experience with a variety of mediums in our guided workshop series!

Handmade Parade

April 17, 2027 A walking theatrical performance. A spectacle of art, creativity, and public theater.