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Creating a Vibrant Community Through the Arts Arts News + Exhibits 
Tomorrow is Third Friday at the DAC!
In the first-floor Truist Gallery, the Durham Art Guild presents bear it/bare it/bear witness, a multimedia project that explores reproductive trauma. Through visual, audio and performance art, this body of work speaks to the artists’ lived experiences and healing from abortion, miscarriage, gender-affirming surgery, hormonal pain, illness and violence. There will be a dance performance by Alyssa Noble at 6:30 and 7:30!
The student and instructor Our House show opening has been delayed due to staffing shortage as a result of COVID. The reception will be postponed until June Third Friday, June 17. We will announce the new show opening date as soon as the information is available.
See you at the DAC this Third Friday, May 20 from 6-8pm!
Applications for DAC Season and Catalysts Grants open May 9! Durham Arts Council’s 2023 Season Grants and Durham Arts Catalyst Grants support arts activities produced by Durham nonprofits between July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023. Applicants may request cash and/or use of space in the DAC Building. New applicants to both programs must communicate with the Director of Artist Services before submitting their application.
These grant programs are supported by contributions to the Durham Arts Council Annual Arts Fund and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. For FY23 and FY24 the programs will include additional support from ARPA funds designated by the State of North Carolina. Durham nonprofit arts organizations are encouraged to apply for support that will allow them to increase or rebuild capacity and infrastructure.
Applications will open by May 9 are due July 8, 2022. Links to the online application can be found on the DAC website. Zoom information sessions will be held on May 12 (Season Grants) and May 19 (Durham Arts Catalyst) at 6 pm. To get an information session link email Margaret DeMott at mdemott@durhamarts.org.
SunTrust Gallery is Now the Truist Gallery! 
Durham Arts Council and Durham Art Guild are pleased to share that the SunTrust Gallery has been renamed to Truist Gallery. The gallery was originally named CCB Gallery in 1988, reflecting Central Carolina Bank’s leadership role in making a lead capital campaign gift of $100,000 to the Durham Arts Council's $5.3 million campaign to renovate the former City Hall building at 120 Morris St. into the beautiful, professional quality arts center showcase that it is today. The renovated Durham Arts Council building and its CCB Gallery were opened in 1988. The gallery was renamed SunTrust Gallery in 2009 when CCB was acquired. SunTrust Bank and BB&T Bank have now merged to become Truist Bank. Truist is the sixth largest U.S. commercial bank, serving approximately 10 million consumer households and a full range of business clients, with leading market share in many of the most attractive, high-growth markets in the country. Truist is committed to building and sustaining its communities and has goals for lending to LMI borrowers and small businesses, as well as affordable housing development and community revitalization; support of nonprofits; and participation in a variety of service and outreach programs.
The performer application for CenterFest 2022 is NOW OPEN! Singers, dance troupes, choirs, bands, jugglers, magicians, performers of every stripe – we want you to be a part of CenterFest 2022! We are currently accepting applications from performers interested in taking the stage at Durham’s signature arts festival, happening this year September 17 & 18. Submissions will be accepted through Friday June 10; applicants will be notified of status by July 22. There is no fee to apply.
CenterFest Food Vendor Application NOW OPEN!
From food trucks to Temporary Food Establishments (TFEs) to smoothie carts, we are looking for vendors to feed our festival-goers! The Food Vendor application for CenterFest 2022 is now open! Apply here to participate in Durham’s signature arts festival, happening this year September 17-18. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2022.
Registration is open for the ARTS Day 2022 Online Conference, May 23- 24, 2022. Full Scholarship opportunities are available to all independent artists of all arts disciplines thanks to Artists Thrive, and available to all teachers and students of all arts disciplines thanks to Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Center and Cherokee Central Schools. Durham Arts Council sponsors Arts Day and will be coordinating the advocacy meeting with Durham County Legislators. For more information on the advocacy meeting contact Margaret DeMott. DAC Education News New Adult Classes this Summer
The Art of the Essay (Ages 16 + up)
Beginning Pastel Drawing (Ages 16 + up)
Beginner Adult Guitar (Ages 13 + up)
Please note: All registration will now be on a first-come-first-served basis, which means that online registration will be the quickest method to reserve your space.
Register for Summer Teen Intensives!
Teen intensives are designed for middle/high school teens (ages 13-17) unless otherwise noted that have some experience with art and want to learn more about a specific media in depth. Each intensive focuses on a particular artistic area, allowing for teens to develop work that can be included in their portfolio. Intensives are 1 week long and run for 3.5 hours each day.
Reading and Writing Short Stories
Summer Camp Volunteers Needed Each summer DAC provides teen volunteers, ages 14-17, the opportunity to assist camp instructors and help kids with drawing, painting, dance, theater, chorus, clay, mixed media and more!
Apply to be a CAPS Artist! Info Session May 20th
If you or an artist you know enjoys presenting their art in a school and community setting, apply to be a CAPS Artist! Our passionate CAPS Artists serve schools and community organizations throughout Durham, Granville, Person, Orange, and Catham counties through residencies, workshops, and performances.
Learn more about being a CAPS Artist and register for info session here! Contact CAPS Director Aubrey Wellfare with questions at daccapsmanager@gmail.com. What's on at PSI Theatre Saturday May 21st, 2022: Laasya School of Dance and Music
Please note that DAC does not provide box office services. If you are interested in attending any of these events please contact the organizers. If a website is not included with show listing none was provided. DAC Partner + Grantee News 
Check out these upcoming events by DAC grant recipients!
DurhamArts Council/Durham Art Guild – Third Friday Exhibit: DAG bear it/bare it/bear witness – May 20, 6-8 PM, FREE
ShaLeigh Dance Works – enVISION sensory beyond sight – June 3, 4, & 5. The Fruit, 305 S. Dillard Street, Ticketed
DurhamArts Council/Durham Art Guild – Third Friday – OUR HOUSE Exhibit: DAC Instructors and Students; DAG TBA – June 17, 6-8 PM, FREE
Durham Community Concert Band – Triangle Concert Band Festival – June 18, 3 PM, Durham Central Park, FREE
Hayti The Jambalaya Soul Poetry Slam Team under the leadership of educator, community activist and author Dasan Ahanu performs every third Saturday each month at Hayti.
Durham City/County is seeking input on its draft policies for Durham’s new Comprehensive Plan! The Comprehensive Planning team worked with groups of residents and staff, called Policy Working Groups, to develop draft policy recommendations for the plan over the last several months and have prepared those drafts for community engagement. The engagement period has just started and runs until the end of June.
Please check out the draft policies and share your ideas to make them better through a survey on the website:
SPECIAL ARTS ALERT: If you love the arts, be sure to comment on what you would like to see in our community for arts experiences, venues, support, and arts events. Let’s be sure the Arts remain a vital part of our shared community in years ahead!
Arts Opportunities + Artist Calls A space is available at Cecy's Gallery and Studios that can be used for a pop up for 1-3 months at $700 a month. It's about 9' by 15' so a couple of people could share. A longer term arrangement is also an option. The previous tenant used the space as both a studio and a gallery. Cecy's is also looking for artists who may want to be considered for their quarterly exhibits. Interested? email cecysdurham@gmail.com.
Models Needed DAC is looking for experienced models for figure drawing classes. Please contact Janet Bell, jbell@durhamarts.org, if interested.
Liberty Arts is looking for craft vendors for Saturday, May 21!
Craft vendor spaces 10x 10 ($40) and 6ft ($25) table options. 
Artsplosure is hiring for a new Executive Director!
Click here to learn more about the opportunity and how to apply!
The North Carolina Botanical Garden seeks entries for the 34th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit!
Since its inception in 1988, Sculpture in the Garden has united the work of local artists with the curated landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Together, they invite visitors to experience art, the natural world, and the relationship between the two in a new way. Entries due June 24. Piedmont Laureate Building a Powerful Story 5/23 at 6pm virtual Join Piedmont Laureate Heather Bell Adams and author Amy Willoughby-Burle for a virtual workshop on how to craft a page-turner, including tips on character development and story structure. You can sign up here: https://piedmontlaureate.org/contact/ Check out the most recent blog post by our 2022 Piedmont Laureate, Heather Bell Adams! 
DAC Facility + Rental
Masks Required at Durham Arts Council
Although Durham has lifted the indoor mask requirement, masks are still required at Durham Arts Council facilities. COVID cases are on the rise again in our community – please stay safe and healthy! 
Our Contact Information About the Durham Arts Council The Durham Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and local arts agency dedicated to supporting the arts in Durham and the entire Triangle Region in North Carolina and has served the community since 1954. Each year DAC serves over 400,000 visitors and program participants, over 2,000 artists, and more than 300 arts and cultural organizations through classes, artist residencies, exhibits, festivals, grants programs, technical support, creative economy initiatives, arts advocacy, and information services.
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COVID-19 Resources Stay up-to-date with the latest opening information and resources related to COVID-19. The Arts are involved COVID-19 research. Read more HERE. COVID testing now available at DPAC located at 123 Vivian St. Durham, NC 27701. Go to curative.com to book an appointment. Free Rapid COVID-19 Home Test Kits Beginning Wednesday January 19th, you can order FREE rapid COVID-19 home test kits. A total of four test kits can be ordered per household. Go to www.covidtests.gov or click the button below. 
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