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Fatwood

a collaborative campus in chapel hill - carrbo

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FATWOOD


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UPCOMING EVENT!

MSHR / GOVERNANCE
Live cinema / audio-visual noise performance projects
Brenna Murphy & Birch Cooper / Quran Karriem & Rebbca Uliasz

May 17, 8PM

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FATWOOD is a collaborative workspace for independent media, art and design. It’s a peaceful landscape – part forest, part meadow – and only minutes from downtown Carrboro, NC.

Here, we plan to bring together a dynamic and diverse community for learning about, making, and sharing inventive projects, creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines.



Five large, private workspaces.

Ideal for artists, designers, independent media makers, as well as small shares and start-up cooperatives, the studios are 100-250 sq. ft with high ceilings, split between two recently renovated buildings. We seek members who have ideas to activate and events to make happen.

Beyond space for work, membership.

Super high speed internet

1 Gigabit /second up and down over wifi and a dedicated ethernet connection in each studio, a rarity in this rural setting.

Lots of amenities

Membership includes 24/7 access, parking, electric utilities, access to a common kitchen and two large bathrooms with showers, discounted booking at the on-site residency, as well as access to a multi-purpose workshop / exhibition / meeting space and lots of outdoor space.

& more coming!

Solar power, a community garden, a mobile recording studio, an onsite residency for six to twelve guests, and a screening room with 7.1 surround sound are in the works.


In the country, but so close to town, FATWOOD is at the end of Ivey Road, just off Old Greensboro.



PAST

FIELD STUDIES
Artist Sessions with Cosmic Rays Film Festival
A.S.M Kobayashi & Rebecca Barten / David Sherman

March 22nd, 2PM

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PAST

FILMS for ONE to EIGHT PROJECTORS
with Roger Beebe

March 4th, 6:30 PM

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FATWOOD

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✨Studio Space Available at Fatwood!✨ We’ve ✨Studio Space Available at Fatwood!✨

We’ve got a rare opening in THE ANNEX — our sweet, sun-powered private studio building at Fatwood. It’s a dreamy setup for artists, designers, and anyone looking for a space to make things happen.

What’s inside:
 — Two large private studios (~250 sqft each)
 — A walk-through common space or reception area
 — Private bathroom with a shower!
 — Storage closet with built-in shelving
 — Gorgeous reclaimed heart of pine floors from a local tobacco factory
 — Fast WiFi + hardwired ethernet
 — Central air, tons of outlets, covered porch, parking, 24/7 access
 — ALL utilities included
 — And yep — we’re now SOLAR POWERED ☀️⚡

We’ve been building this collaborative space for the past 3 years and are excited to welcome a new creative addition to the community. 

DM us to schedule a tour or for more info! Or click through the link in bio to schedule on our site. 

 #artstudio #mediamakerspace #officespaceforrent #artiststudio #ncartists #creativeworkspace #fatwoodstudios #chapelhill #carrboro #durhamnc
Next Thursday at 6:30pm @goodfolksonly will be bac Next Thursday at 6:30pm @goodfolksonly will be back at FATWOOD for our second iteration of
LANDMARKS, a live music series in partnership with @wxyc893 

Our second guest of the series is Joseph O’Connell of Elephant Micah, a folklorist and songwriter based here in the Triangle. Joe will be in conversation with @spencerggeorge of Good Folk for a live podcast taping where we will dig deeper into contemporary folklore and the folk music community here in North Carolina!

Tickets are donation-based (though no one will be turned away for lack of funds !).
Correction! *Sat 22! Excited to be co-presenting Correction! *Sat 22!

Excited to be co-presenting our first ever 🌾🌌 FIELD STUDIES 🌌🌾 in partnership with @cosmicraysfilmfest 

Passholders, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike, join us for an afternoon in between festival programs here at FATWOOD Studios— it’s a chance for in-depth presentation from two of the artists featured at this year’s Cosmic Rays Film Festival on Saturday March 22nd*** 

From 2-5pm, we’ll host two sessions on artist practice and the world of experimental film: one with A.S.M Kobayashi [ @asmkobayashi ] and another with Rebecca Barten / David Sherman [  @david.sherman.560 ]from the legendary Total Mobile Home Microcinema, offering a chance to get to know the artist’s work in greater depth, explore the context, intentions and methodologies a bit more and have a conversation about making.

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First up at 2PM, A.S.M Kobayashi, an award-winning interdisciplinary artist whose hybrid, interactive work mixes documentary and fiction through video, performance, installation and illustration will share a bit about her extensive research process and experience working with found material and bringing hidden narratives to life. She will discuss her film FILE NO. 2304 featured in Festival Program 1, and also will share her earlier video work alongside a short excerpt of her critically acclaimed performance, Say Something Bunny!, which is based on found audio recordings, and was heralded as “The best new theater experience in town” by Vogue in 2017.

Then at 3:45PM, Rebecca Barten, whose film is featured in Program 5, will be joined by her longtime partner and collaborator David Sherman to share how the microcinema as we know it today began (and was named by them in 1994!), when these filmmakers and “accidental neologists,” started operating the legendary Total Mobile Home microCINEMA illegally out of the basement of their rented San Francisco apartment. 

Come through for an afternoon that hopes to take that possibility and intention to heart, and learn a bit more about this legacy that has allowed the kinds of films that Cosmic Rays’ celebrates to continue to thrive, transform and activate audiences big and small

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✨ 🛸 Cosmic Rays Film Festival is back next we ✨ 🛸 Cosmic Rays Film Festival is back next week @chelseatheaternc | March 21-23! 🛸✨

We couldn’t be happier to be back again to support this remarkable festival that has carved out a special platform for personal, experimental and essayistic films from around the world that celebrate and expand our ideas of what a film is and what it can be. 

Join us for 5 dynamic programs organized by the extraordinary founders and directors Sabine Gruffat [ @mi55hi55 ] and Bill Brown [ @billbrown4666 ] 

They offer a plethora of engagement and inspiration with more than 30 formally inventive short films to dazzle us all with many filmmakers joining in person. 

We’ll be hosting Friday night’s late night after party for all passholders  with the infamous @rogerwarrenbeebe karaoke 🎤 @ FATWOOD

And then, Saturday afternoon a last minute experimental addition to complement the program, an afternoon workshop hosted with @uniondocs called 🌌🌾 FIELD STUDIES with three of the guest artists of the festival sharing a bit on their practice, ideas and history from 2- 5pm.
Happy New Year! We are delighted to be entering 2 Happy New Year!

We are delighted to be entering 2025 with some sweet memories, sunny accomplishments and a lot of energy to bring into the New Year. A little recap of some of our favorite moments here and a shoutout that we have two studios available for 2025. Check ‘em out and give us a shout if you’re interested.

We planted seeds for a greener future in 2025 by building our new solar structure and bringing in 70 solar panels to power the whole property. We made some improvements to the common spaces and welcomed new community members too. Some exciting partnerships with @goodfolksonly, @wxyc893 and @cosmicraysfilmfest on events, and we hosted both local talented artists and from across the country too.

Thanks everyone for being a part of things here. It is still early days and the progress is a bit slow but steady.  In 2025, we will open the renovated back house, and keep things rolling, continue the partnerships we’ve started and kick off new collaborations locally too. 

Cheers to a bright new year and to all the memories made together so far!

Your Friends at Fatwood

🌱🌱☀️🌱🌱
@billbrown4666 
@mi55hi55 
@cosmicraysfilmfest 
@lydiagreer_studio 
@madbrookshire 
@piganklestrut 
@thesmythbrothers 
@bsmittles 
@cosmicraysfilmfest 
@wxyc893 
@goodfolksonly
@spencerggeorge
@brennan_ok 
@victoria__landers 
@johngarlandwinn 
@uniondocs 
@jenny_c_miller 
@seewhatness
A little moment to shout-out and introduce our ama A little moment to shout-out and introduce our amazing studio-mate Brandon Hampton [ @lil___ugly ] painter and street artist extraordinaire, whose work can be found in many businesses and on walls across Durham and Chapel Hill. It's amazing to see canvases come in blank and then emerge from his studio with his fantastic compositions. We've seen him work on small objects or hyper-detailed work like his infamous painted sneakers and while also seen him approach much larger works, like a 8 x 64ft!! mural painted on pieces of plywood. We’ve been so excited to see him making use of the outdoor space at Fatwood to support this large scale work and also have some time to hang. 

Brandon also just finished his first year as a middle school art instructor turning young hearts and minds toward creative possibilities. After our first year with him in the STUDIO BUILDING, he's moving from his current spot to the new studios we set up across the way, where he can share with his brother, who is making space for his own practice. 

So happy to have the Hampton bros hanging out for another year! 🎨🌳

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#ncarts #chapelhill #carrboro #carrboronc #carolinafilm #carolinafilmcommunity #ncfilm #ncfilmmakers #uniondocs #documentary #microcinema #studios #ncstudios #ncartists #fatwoodnc #fatwoodstudio #ncartscouncil #sparktheartsnc #durhamarts #supportartists #chapelhill #chapelhill #artscenterlive #carrborofilm #workspacesnc #ncworkspace #studiosinnc #southernstudios #southerndocumentaryfund #streerart #streetartnorthcarolina #paintedsneakers
We’ve got a couple studios available after some We’ve got a couple studios available after some studio swaps, shuffling and turnover! 

Find a place to support your work in an open spot in the Studio Building or in the newly open, and super affordable manufactured building. We are looking forward to inviting some new folks into the community here. Please spread the word and apply if you or a friend might be interested. And remember we are very open to shares and cooperative projects!

Check out more details at our link in bio.
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#ncarts #chapelhill #carrboro #carrboronc #carolinafilm #carolinafilmcommunity #ncfilm #ncfilmmakers #uniondocs #documentary #microcinema #studios #ncstudios #ncartists #fatwoodnc #fatwoodstudio #ncartscouncil #sparktheartsnc #durhamarts #supportartists #chapelhill #chapelhill #artscenterlive #carrborofilm #workspacesnc #ncworkspace #studiosinnc #southernstudios #southerndocumentaryfund
ANNEX transitions for the solstice ☀️ BIG HUG ANNEX transitions for the solstice ☀️

BIG HUGS to our friends at Carolina Microgreens 🌱who were growing their delicious sprouts in the Annex for the past year. After so much tireless work,  keeping the tiny crops watered and making friends and dedicated customers at the farmers market, they were able to sell the business! While we miss them over here, we are excited for their next steps and wish them the best. 

Taking over the Annex, FATWOOD welcomes @sourwood.projects ! We are excited to have Heather setting up shoots both in the controlled space of the studios and in the picturesque nooks and crannies on the property.

We know it’s been a minute ⏳ since we’ve given an update but excited to share more soon 👀
Birthday times with family friends. Birthday times with family friends.
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Local roots, international connects.

FATWOOD springs from local roots, but is established with a strong connection to UnionDocs Center For Documentary Art. The celebrated Brooklyn-based nonprofit is dreaming up possibilities for programming in early 2022, and in the design phased for the building out of a workshop space, a small cinema and multipurpose venue, and a mobile recording booth.

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