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Downtown Hillsborough, Hillsborough, NC

Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop

Heads up: Open to artists 18+ in Hillsborough and Orange County (occasionally neighboring counties). Customers typically spend $15-65. The page currently says to check back for updates.

Nonprofit arts council gallery and gift shop in downtown Hillsborough, where sales help fund the council's community programs.

Location
Downtown Hillsborough, Hillsborough, NC
Address
102 N Churton St, Hillsborough NC 27278
Pitch method
Email
Terms
Consignment of original, handmade work by local artists, with no entry fee. If you're accepted, you meet the shop manager, bring your first selection and sign a consignment agreement covering barcoding, restocking and the payment schedule. The commission split isn't stated on the page.
Buying model
Consignment
Fees
No fees
Local only
Yes: Hillsborough and Orange County artists
Maker preferences
original handmade work, local
Replies
Only if interested
Buying windows
bi-monthly review
Carries
Art, Ceramics, Jewelry, Gifts
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-26

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