What artists are saying
“Being part of Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture’s Public Spaces series with my exhibition Dreamland : Creatures and Curiosities was a genuinely meaningful experience. Having my paintings, rooted in folklore, dreams, and personal mythology, on displayed in Chapel Hill Town Hall allowed them to reach a broad and diverse audience in a way that felt both accessible and special. The program gave me the opportunity to share my world with people who might not have otherwise encountered my work, and the community’s response was very encouraging. I’m grateful for the thoughtful support from the Public Spaces team throughout the entire process, and I would wholeheartedly encourage any artist to apply.”
— Adam Cooley, 2025 Public Spaces artist
“Exhibiting at Chapel Hill Town Hall’s Public Spaces was an exceptional experience. Artist Ummah had the honor of curating a show that gave Muslim-American artists a meaningful platform to showcase their work. Seeing traditional Muslim art embraced so openly by the broader community was powerful. Collaborating on a video with Darien was a highlight; her graciousness made the process easy and comfortable. We wholeheartedly recommend artists apply, it’s a beautiful, accessible venue with outstanding visibility and support.”
— Kulsum Tasnif, 2026 Public Spaces artist and curator
“My Public Spaces exhibition was my second ever solo show, and it was a great opportunity to try something new with both my exhibition theme and display methods. I loved having total creative freedom, while also receiving lots of support from the Chapel Hill Arts team and learning from their professional installer. Presenting my work to the public and being interviewed about it pushed me to think more deeply about what I’m trying to communicate and what motivates my artistic decisions.”
— Adrianne Huang, 2025 Public Spaces artist
“What are you waiting for??? Being a part of the Chapel Hill Public Spaces exhibition was a wonderful opportunity for me as an artist. It allowed my work “Curbside Prayers,” to be seen publicly for the first time and launched other future opportunities. I enjoyed the whole experience and would recommend that other artists apply. The Community Arts & Culture staff were very helpful with promotions and installation; they made the process easy and seamless. It was a rewarding and humbling moment for me, and I considered it an honor to participate.”
— Wendy Spears, 2025 Public Spaces artist
“My experience with Public Spaces was amazing. It was a great way to display my artwork!”
— Gina Savage, 2025 Public Spaces artist
