We all know that art can be displayed in a variety of mediums and styles.

But in Hillsborough, they can take place in a variety of different locations as well.

Let's join Rob Holiday on a Last Fridays Art Walk, an event that really shines a light on the town's creativity.

[upbeat music] - People are surprised.

When they come to a small town like this, they don't realize that the art is such a big part of the town and that the art is so good.

- [Rob] But that perception is changing in the town of Hillsborough one Friday evening at a time.

- We do a lot of big community events, and one of these is the Last Fridays & the Art Walk.

During the Art Walk, we've got about 29 venues around town that you can kind of choose your own adventure and go see gallery openings, you can go see live music being performed, other popup art markets as well around town.

- [Rob] During the peak Last Fridays & the Art Walk celebrations, which are hosted by the Hillsborough Arts Council and run from April through October, the lawn of the Old Orange County Courthouse is the center of activity.

Everyone from dancers to musicians and fashion designers to comedians is here to showcase their talent.

- There are art events like this, but what I think is really unique about this one is that it's been going on for a long time, 26 years.

And the other thing that I think is really unique about it is the way everyone rolls in together to do this event.

- [Rob] And that gives Last Fridays & the Art Walk a fun vibe that spreads all through town with law firms, restaurants, everyday residents and other non-traditional arts venues getting in on the act.

Chelsea Hignite and her friends knew they were in for a good time before they even parked their car.

- Having never come to Last Fridays in Hillsborough before, I wasn't sure how big of an event it would be or how many people it would draw.

So when we pulled in and had to go to the top level of the parking deck, I was like, "Oh, boy, this is the place to be tonight."

- [Rob] Because of the breadth of activities, you can start the evening with a live performance at the Old Courthouse, then grab dinner before checking out a few art galleries and maybe even an artsy dessert.

There are also lots of experiential art installations, things like this 3D word puzzle and a loom.

- It's kind of a good atmosphere.

It's family-friendly.

It reminded me of like the refrigerator magnets where like you move around the words, I suppose.

My daughter can't read yet, but she was really enjoying stacking the boxes as high as she could.

- [Rob] While they were stacking boxes, other folks were climbing stairs to see some of the works on display.

- You know, it's not all about selling art, it's about, you know, making community and sharing what we love with others and finding out what they think about art.

It's just really a wonderful way to connect with people.

- [Rob] Just as wide ranging as the number of places art is available is the variety of the art itself.

- We have everything from folk art to watercolor, sculpture, traditional North Carolina pottery as well, photography, everything you can think of.

- We've got very experienced artists, we've got self-taught artists, we've got people from all levels.

You know, many museums and art galleries are more formal.

We try and make it a conversation, an experience of informality.

- [Rob] That laid back atmosphere and variety of activities helps make Last Fridays & the Art Walk something you savor for the evening instead of just stopping by.

If you want to experience all there is to offer here, you'll probably need to make a couple of visits.

- There is too much to see in one night, honestly.

So we encourage people to come back month over month and try out different things.

- It's just a place to be social, a place to be together, and I think that's what a lot of families are looking for.

So when that opportunity is presented, it's popular.

Lots of families are here because there aren't many things like it right now.

- This was our Friday night plan.

We have been here for a couple of hours now and, honestly, still have not run out of a single thing to do.

I'm sure that we will be back for another Last Fridays and see new things.

But 100%, there's something for everybody to definitely enjoy and see.

- The Hillsborough Art Walk is hosted by rotating venues around Hillsborough on the Last Fridays of every month from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. To learn more, call the Hillsborough Arts Council at 919-643-2500 or visit their website at hillsboroughartscouncil.org.