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Creating a Vibrant Community Through the Arts
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Help the Arts Come Back Bull City Strong! Last Hours to Support Arts Programs, Arts Organizations & Artists This Fiscal Year
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Art by DAC Arts Camper Alex – age 11
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You can be the Bull City Arts Champion to Help the Arts Come Back Strong as we emerge from the pandemic and move ahead in 2022! Right now is a critical time for the arts in Durham.
Thank you so much for all the donations that have been streaming in to support the arts! Today and Tomorrow are the last days of our Fiscal Year-end Challenge and YOU still have time to Be a Champion for the Arts!! Just make your donation - if you haven't already - by 11:59 p.m. EST today, June 30.
As a reminder, your gift will help provide programs and services such as:
- Arts education in Title 1 schools through our CAPS program.
- Expanded grant funding and arts jobs for artists and arts organizations. DAC will support this year more than 78 arts organizations and over 500 artists with jobs, art sales support, and grants.
- Exhibits on our gallery walls. Highlighting amazing talent from local and regional artists!
- Life-long learning in arts camps and classes for all ages.
- Scholarships for Youth to attend summer arts camps.
- Facility support services to help us welcome arts lovers of all ages back into our building.
Click here to see out some highlights from DAC's work this year.
Please make your contribution today!
P.S. Any donation of $100 or more today will receive a packet of greeting cards featuring Alex’s artwork!
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Applications for Artist Support Grants are now open!
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Links to applications and grant guidelines can be found on the DAC website. Zoom information sessions will be offered at 6 pm on June 23, July 13 and August 2.
Eligible applicants have lived in Durham, Orange, Alamance or Person Counties, NC, for at least one year. See application for additional eligibility requirements. Applications are due August 19, 2022.
This grant program is funded by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. The administration of the program is supported by Durham Arts Council and Partner Counties.
For more information or for an information session link, email Margaret DeMott at mdemott@durhamarts.org.
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CenterFest Food Vendor Application!
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.
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Other CenterFest opportunities:
Several applications to participate in CenterFest 2022 are currently open:
Nonprofit Booth - deadline to apply is July 8, 2022
Government Services Booth - deadline to apply is July 8, 2022
Political Booth - deadline to apply is July 8, 2022
Food Vendor - deadline to apply is July 15, 2022
Apply today for the chance to be a part of Durham’s signature arts festival, happening this year September 17-18!
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Applications for DAC Season and Catalysts Grants are open!
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Durham Arts Council’s 2023 Season Grants and Durham Arts Catalyst Grants will support general operations and arts activities of Durham arts and cultural 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, Margaret DeMott mdemott@durhamarts.org, 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 open May 9 and are due July 8, 2022. Links to the online application and to the information session recordings can be found on the DAC website.
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Book a CAPS Program for Summer Fun!
Liven up the summer with a CAPS program! CAPS Artists are available to provide arts integration and arts education residencies, performances, and workshops for summer camps and summer learning programs for children K-12 and adult seniors. CAPS Artists range from musicians, puppeteers, dancers, and actors to visual artists of all kinds bring excitement to all settings.
Visit durhamarts.org/dac-caps to learn more and contact CAPS Director Aubrey Wellfare at awellfare@durhamarts.org or call 919-560-2718.
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DAC Summer Arts Camps
Cultural Camp
Your camper will take a journey across the globe during Cultural Camp. Each one or two-week session is a fun and in depth exploration of the arts and culture of a country. Each session culminates in a camp exhibition and performance on the last Friday.
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Mini Camp
These camps are designed for students’ ages 5 to 13 years old and offer flexible schedule to accommodate year-round and traditional school breaks. Students will be divided into age-appropriate groups and participate in both visual and performing arts activities that are inspired by a theme. Each week of camp will have different activities so campers can participate in one or more weeks.
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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.
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DAC Partner + Grantee News
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Check out these upcoming events by DAC grant recipients!
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.
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Arts Opportunities + Artist Calls
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Click! Plein Air Exhibition Call For Entries
Deadline for Entries: August 21, 2022
Artists are encouraged to submit up to 5 images. The selected works will be exhibited in an outdoor exhibition in the NCMA sculpture park for all of October during the Click! Photography Festival and at various projection events throughout the festival. The Exhibition will run from October 1 through October 31 with an opening event at NCMA on October 9th to coincide with their Monster Drawing event. Enter here.
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Nasher Museum of Art Seeking Part-Time Gallery Guides
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Applicants can learn more about the position and apply through Duke Careers by clicking here. Deadline to apply is July 15, 2022.
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Durham County Open Call for Artists
The Durham County Public Art Program has issued a RFQ inviting artists or artist teams to submit Qualifications for the design and installation of public artwork in, on, or around several Durham County Buildings. This is a rolling call for multiple projects at various locations, and multiple artists and artist teams will be commissioned.
Artists of all types and levels of experience are encouraged to apply, and community references will be accepted.
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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.
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Check out the most recent blog post by our 2022 Piedmont Laureate, Heather Bell Adams!
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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!
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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.
Durham Arts Council, Inc. is a catalyst in the cultural development of Durham - it leads, inspires, and promotes excellence in and access to the creation, experience, and active support of the arts for all the people of our community. For more information call 919.560.ARTS(2787) or visit our website at www.durhamarts.org.
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You Shop. They Give.
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "Durham Arts Council Inc" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works: 1. Open the Amazon app on your phone 2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features 3. Select "Durham Arts Council Inc" as your charity 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
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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.
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COVID testing now available at DPAC located at 123 Vivian St. Durham, NC 27701. Go to curative.com to book an appointment.
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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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