Welcome to Shakori Hills Community Arts Center

Building Community in the Heart of Chatham County...

At Shakori Hills, we are working to bridge the differences in the community by offering programming which presents music from every genre  and provides a gathering space and common ground for neighbors of different ethnicities to interact and get to know one another as individuals. We are committed to exposing audiences to a variety of artistic styles, cultures and traditions they may not otherwise encounter.

We invite everyone to come and stroll the grounds, take a self-guided nature tour, dig in the dirt, and partake of our garden. Follow the road as it circles through the property and flows through the hills and the woods. Relax under any number of old oaks on the grounds that have been nominated as Grand Trees of Chatham County. Enjoy the wildlife around the pond, and creek, and experience the peace of the rock garden with its Native American medicine wheel and walking labyrinth.

Every year thousands of people are touched in some way by being at Shakori Hills. It is not just a place to go and listen to music, to camp out among the oaks, and to play games and take classes. We remember here that we are part of the earth and the world around us; we take time away from our everyday lives to come and just be … our feet on the ground under ancient trees breathing clear country air.

We at SHCAC work together for the common good, emphasizing a shared cause as our community’s contribution to a peaceful and unified world. SHCAC provides a space for people to interact with each other and the world around us in a positive, community-spirited way where we all learn and grow

Please browse the site and see what all SHCAC has to offer. The site is still under construction, so check back frequently for added information! Below are some highlights:Please browse the site and see what all SHCAC has to offer. The site is still under construction, so check back frequently for added information! Below are some highlights:

• Hopes and Dreams - Music in the Schools Program - Schools in Chatham and surounding counties have undergone a series of budget cuts to art and music departments, in many cases eliminating these classes altogether. We offer free supplemental programs, featuring world music, traditional dancing from different cultures, and hands-on visual arts creation.
• Sustainability Fair - Shakori Hills Community Arts Center offers a nature preserve complete with guided flora and fauna tours, conservation and alternative energy education including solar energy, biodiesel manufacturing and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Shakori Hills Community Garden - Come lend a hand in the community garden and take home some healthy produce. Everyone is also welcome to visit and check out our three-garden experimental rotation system.
• SHCAC Summer Camps - The SHCAC Summer Camps, in fulfilling the SHCAC mission of strengthening the community through art, education, and nature is offering Art and Nature focused week-long summer camps for children ages 6 to 11 (or rising 1st to 6th graders).

*Some photos on this page by Todd E. Gaul and Mike O'Connell