PEOPLE & PLACES
A Reception to Remember
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BY CAITLYN YAEDE
It’s never too late to throw a party. Nearly two years after the Pittsboro Gallery of Arts opened its doors, artists and supporters of the arts community celebrated with a grand reception on June 17. The transformed space at 44-A Hillsboro St. is now an artist-owned and -operated cooperative featuring art forms in various mediums, including painting, photography, fiber art, mosaics and more. “We were able to bring in art lovers from far and near,” says Pittsboro Gallery of Arts President Beth Bale. “It was truly a spectacular evening. The crowd was amazing; the old acquaintances renewed were touching. And all of the new acquaintances we made will continue to enhance our lives and our community.” Member artist Trudy Thomson describes the gallery as a destination showcase of regional fine arts and crafts for visitors curious about life and culture in a small town like Pittsboro. She says member artists have even traveled across state lines since November 2020 to regularly attend meetings and activities on-site. CM
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1 Artists Cliff Haac and Dawn Hummer. 2 Ellie Fishbein with her mother, artist Sarah Fishbein. 3 Rob Hill, Theresa Arico, Alina Cochran and Andy Cochran.
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022
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