Since the beginning, art has been an important element of the atmosphere at Crook’s Corner.
The dining room is a gallery that features local artists — upcoming and well-known alike. “We began by having two month shows when we took over from Cam in 1982, but because of the large number of requests for exhibits, we now change the art every month,” Gene Hamer said. “We’re fortunate to have a very talented community of local artists and artisans to choose from. With every exhibit the dining room and bar take on a new look and feel.”
Price lists for each art exhibit can be found at the bar, and Crook’s does not charge a commission.
2019
January ~ UNC MFA Students
February ~ Louis St. Lewis
March ~ Scott Meyers
April ~ Jake Brower
May ~ Vicki Rees
June ~ Maria Frati
July ~ Lauren deSerres – Proud Chicken Studio
August ~ Michael Quackenbush
September ~ Jason Wozniak
October ~ John B. Bare
November ~ Mark Elliot
December ~ Elaine O’Neil
2020
January ~
February ~ Louis St. Lewis
March ~
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May ~ Jake Brower
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December ~ Elaine O’Neil
About the pig and other sculptures
Bob Gaston’s life size Pink Pig hovers over the entrance and marks your entry or exit to Chapel Hill on Franklin Street depending on which direction you’re driving. Fortunately, no one has stolen the Pig in some time.
On the patio, the water fountain sculpted by Bob Gaston drowns away the sounds of a bustling Franklin Street. Originally, a herd of wooden critters by local folk artist Clyde Jones convened upon the rooftop, but with the years they decomposed and are gone. A few of Clyde’s critters still hide among the bamboo, as well as a multicolored dog near the front door. One critter, Pink Elephant, is a permanent resident at the end of the bar and was given to Gene by Clyde’s Mother.
