Uproar Festival of Public Art is a new arts festival coming to Orange County July 14 - August 12, 2023. Largescale, bold works of art will be showcased throughout Orange County, in the downtown communities of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough. Sixty works will be selected for display and $27,500 in cash prizes awarded.
1. To celebrate artists. We want to celebrate, support, and welcome participating artists, whose fantastic, awe-inspiring works of art will engage audiences near and far.
2. To engage art lovers of all types. We believe ALL people should be able to participate in the arts. Uproar will provide a completely free and accessible arts experience for visitors of all abilities.
3. To support our community through the arts. Uproar will turn our community into a month-long, interactive arts experience, generating tourism and visitor spending that will support our local economy.
The Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) is the primary coordinator of the festival. Uproar is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts with support from the towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough; Orange County Government; the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro; the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership; UNC-Chapel Hill; and, the Orange County Arts Alliance.
This is a BIG undertaking and many volunteers are needed! No matter your skill set, abilities, or availability, we can use your help and will work around your needs. We appreciate your interest in helping us making this first year a huge success.
NOTE: The categories and timelines below are very broad and will help us gauge interest and availability. Once the event is closer, we will reach out with specific questions and details about each job.
