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The Hillsborough Arts Council (HAC) is a community-building nonprofit arts organization that has been serving neighbors, artists, and visitors of Hillsborough, North Carolina for over 30 years. HAC is committed to providing access to the arts for educational enrichment, community development, and economic prosperity. Located in historic downtown Hillsborough, HAC’s headquarters known as the Gallery & Gift Shop provides a creative environment for local artists to market and share their work.
In addition to operating the Gallery & Gift shop year-round, the Hillsborough Arts Council is well-known for presenting signature events such as Hillsborough’s Last Fridays & the Art Walk, the Solstice Lantern Walk, the Handmade Parade, and various art markets and concerts. HAC programs are designed to enhance the lives of residents in the Triangle by offering accessible, meaningful, and diverse connections with art for all demographics. With more than 100 volunteers donating thousands of hours annually, the Hillsborough Arts Council is truly a community of artists, staff, board members, and friends working to ensure the creative future of Hillsborough and Northern Orange County.