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Orange County Artist Guild Studio Tour Preview Show – Opening Reception at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts

Date: Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Venue: Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, Hillsborough

Price: Free

Category: Arts

Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., Hillsborough, is owned and operated by local artists. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts represents established artists exhibiting modern and contemporary fine art and fine craft. Artworks include painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber art, jewelry, blown glass, fused glass, stained glass, metals, encaustics, enamels, watercolors and wood. The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts hosts the Orange County Artist Guild Preview Exhibit from October 27 to November 15, 2026. During the first two full weekends in November, 105 artists located throughout Orange County will be participating in OCAG Open Studio Tour. This juried event and opening their studios to visitors. OCAG's Open Studio Tour is a rare opportunity for art lovers from Orange County and beyond to meet artists in their places of work, to view and purchase art directly from the artists, and in many instances to watch as artists demonstrate how they create their pieces. Many of these artists will have their work on display at Hillsborough Gallery of Art. The opening reception will take place Friday, October 30, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. During the reception, live music on the patio will be provided by the Lars Barbary Trio. This is a free event that takes place during Hillsborough's Last Friday event. Visit Hillsborough Gallery of Arts on Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. Special hours during Hillsborough's Last Friday events: 10 a.m. to 9 p.

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Orange County Artist Guild Studio Tour Preview Show – Opening Reception at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts

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Fri, Oct 30, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, owned and operated by local artists, presents Embracing Tranquility, a fine art and fine craft exhibition running June 23 to July 26, 2026. The show includes kiln-formed and fused glass by Mark Kinsella, Native American-inspired totems and wall hangings by Jude Lobe, and abstract metal sculpture by Jason Smith. Join the opening reception during Hillsborough's Last Friday Art Walk, where the Jackson Street Band will play live American roots rock on the front patio, adding a festive note to a lovely evening of art. The gallery represents established local artists working in painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber art, jewelry, glass, and more, making it a wonderful destination for art lovers. There will also be an artist talk by Mark Kinsella and Jason Smith on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 4 p.m. What to Know: The opening reception takes place Friday, June 26, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St., in Hillsborough. The reception is free to attend. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.

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Orange County Artist Guild Studio Tour Preview Show – Opening Reception at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts runs Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

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Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is at 121 North Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278, Hillsborough, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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