Join the Chatham Artists Guild for this Show of Hands Gallery Second Anniversary Opening Reception on Fri, Feb 13, 5:30pm-8pm. A special exhibit celebrating this local gallery’s second “birthday” will run from Fri, Feb 13-Tue, Mar 31, 2026, featuring 2-D and 3-D small artworks newly created by many of Chatham County’s local artists, along with a photograph of their hands creating their piece. The evening will also feature live music and a champagne toast. Plus – it wouldn’t be a birthday party without cake!

Show of Hands Gallery has established itself as a source for local original art, handmade crafts, and unusual gift items, featuring works by more than 60 North Carolina artists, including several members of the Chatham Artists Guild.

Participating Guild artists include Leslie Palmer, Lee Kazanas, Cally Curtis, Diane Swan, Mirinda Kossoff, Bridgette Comellas, Minnie C. Gallman, Colleen Black Semelka, Michael Thompson, Emily Anderson, Steevie Parks, Hamidou Sissoko, Ellison Goodwin, Annabelle Stein, Jane Eckenrode, and Lara O’Keefe.