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Third Friday at the Durham Arts Council |
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The Durham Arts Council is packed full of exciting exhibitions for the festive month of December! Come by to experience our two new exhibits on display and enjoy live music by singer-songwriter Caroline Larke!
"You & Me" by local artist Bethany Bash will be featured in Allenton Gallery on the main floor until January 12th, 2023. Bethany Bash grew up in Connecticut, and earned her BFA from the University of Connecticut. In 2008, she moved to Durham, NC where she currently lives with her spouse, their two kids, and their large hound dog. She has exhibited at VAE in Raleigh, The Carrack Modern Art formerly in Durham, the Carborro Arts Center and the Rubenstein Arts Center at Duke University. Along with her studio art practice, Bethany is an active muralist in Durham. Among her work is one of the satellite dish murals at the Duke Arts Annex, and the Corcoran Poetry Wall mural.
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Check out The Watercolor Society of North Carolina's Traveling Show on the second level in the Semans Gallery! The Watercolor Society of North Carolina (WSNC) sends thirty (30) paintings chosen by the Judge from the current year’s annual exhibition to the venue where next year’s exhibition will be held. This Traveling Exhibition introduces outstanding, award-winning, WSNC paintings to Durham and surrounding areas. The viewer will experience varied, fun and eclectic creations of each artist while gaining a greater appreciation for watercolor and for the exceptional talent in our State. It is a privilege to be able to view this fine art so close to home. Open until January 13th, 2023.
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| The Durham Art Guild has also extended their 68th Annual Juried Exhibition until January 3rd, 2023! Come check it out before it's over! |
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This will also be our first Third Friday (12/16) featuring Downtown Durham's new Social District! Drinks are welcome in designated Bullpen cups, just no red wine! Masks are not required, but are recommended. This event is free and open to the public. For questions, please email info@durhamarts.org or give us a call at (919) 560-2787.
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Choral Society of Durham Celebrate the Choral Society of Durham by coming to
their holiday concert, Sounds of the Season, on December 18th. Purchase tickets here. |
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| Creative Arts in Public and Private Schools (CAPS) Highlights |
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Sparks Creative, has started building a library of free instructional videos on youtube including ones on music theory and instrumental instruction. Everything can be found here on their Youtube page
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Pure Life Theatre Company presents The Motown Sounds of Christmas. With all the best Motown songs that celebrate the holidays and Motown! Enjoy a unique holiday experience full of soul and joy, wrapped up with a message of love. A perfect holiday event for the entire family. Get your tickets here.
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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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Please note the following update to the DAC Mask Policy:
As of November 1, 2022 - Masks are Welcome in the DAC Building but not required. We encourage you to wear a mask if you will be in close proximity (less than 6 feet) to other visitors, students, or employees. Clay Students: Students and instructors in the DAC Clay Studio are strongly encouraged to wear a mask due to clay materials and clay dust. |
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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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