Proud partner of the NC State Employees Combined Campaign - Charity #1593 |
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| Creating a Vibrant Community Through the Arts |
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Grant Opportunities at DAC |
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Applications for the DAC FY24 Season Grant and Durham Arts Catalyst Grant are now OPEN! Links to the applications can be found on the Durham Arts Council website.
Recordings of the Information sessions for both grants are posted on the DAC Website. |
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African American Dance Ensemble |
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Job Opportunity at the Durham Arts Council!
Arts Education Assistant Manager
Qualified applicants should send via email resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to Durham Arts Council, Attn: School Director, Amanda Miller, amiller@durhamarts.org. Please include in subject line: Arts Education Asst. Manager position. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. |
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Current Exhibit:
Durham Public Schools Instructor Show |
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The second annual DPS Instructors show is now on display at the DAC! Come and view this diverse show featuring work from 16 art educators in the Durham Public School system, now at the DAC until May 5th, 2023!
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"Foxgloves and Allium Flowers" Ellen Tumavicus
Teacher at Y.E. Smith Elementary School |
| "Ward Street" Alicia Butler Teacher at Club Boulevard Elementary School |
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"Cultural Cycle 6" Jose Manuel Cruz
Teacher at Shepard Middle School |
Did you miss Big Night In for the Arts? |
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Curriculum Workshop: Arts + Literacy |
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Do you want to add social justice or culturally relevant pedagogy to your lesson planning? Are you interested in learning about we are's anti-racist summer camp curriculum for young children? If you answered yes to either questions, please join us for our Curriculum Workshop, K-5 Literacy + Arts Focus! Use this link to register.
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Register Now for School Break Camps: Only a few more spots available! |
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School Break Camp Highlights |
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Makala Muhammed, one of our School Break Camp Guest Artists, told the young artists about her own artistic path and what has shaped her creative practice. Everybody was so excited to see Makala's beautiful art as well as watch a video of how she creates her Linocut prints. Learn more about Makala here.
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Deanna (Dee) Rovetta came to visit our young artists and showed her amazing abstract paintings. Campers were able to interact with each of these paintings, reflecting on how the works of art made them feel and talk about the images they saw within each creation. Learn more about Deanna Rovetta here. Check out her work and learn how to support her upcoming residency!
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Creative Art in Public and Private Schools (CAPS) Highlights |
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CAPS Artists Album Release Show |
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CAPS Artists, Larry & Joe, have been working hard for the release of their debut album, Nuevo South Train. They are thrilled to announce the date is finally here and hope the community joins in celebrating at The Fruit in Durham this coming Friday.
Charlie Hunter, DaShawn Hickman, and Brevan Hampden all make appearances on the album and join the bill for the evening. It's a star-studded lineup that you won't want to miss.
WHAT: Larry & Joe's Nuevo South Train album release party
WHEN: Fri March 24th | 7pm doors / 7:30 show
WHERE: Durham Fruit - 305 S Dillard St Durham NC 27701
TICKETS: All ages; by donation https://www.eventbrite.com/e/larry-joes-nuevo-south-train-album-release-party-tickets-521401725597
If you haven't been to a Larry & Joe show, get ready for the time of your life! Their bilingual program (eng/esp) features virtuosic folk fusion music, storytelling, humor, dancing, and singalongs. It's a family-friendly event... and all ages! Música para todos!
They will have arepas, full bar beverages, and coffee available for purchase.
As always, Larry & Joe is committed to inclusive programming. Tickets are BY DONATION and nobody is turned away due to lack of funds. If you can afford it, please consider donating more than the suggested amount to subsidize the ticket of someone less fortunate.
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North Carolina Poetry Festival |
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Celebrate National Poetry Month with the North Carolina Poetry Festival! Where: Rofhiwa Book Café When: Saturday, April 1st at 6:00 PM |
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Upcoming at the Carolina Theatre |
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Check out the Durham Savoyards show, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Yeomen of The Guard, at the Carolina Theatre running from Mar 31st - Apr 2nd. Find out more information here. |
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NC JazzGirls Day
NCCU Jazz Studies is co-presenting its second annual JazzGirls Day, including programming at PSI Theatre When: March 31st, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Learn more here. |
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FAMILY CONCERT: Life of a Bee |
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WHEN: April 2nd at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Celebrate NC’s very own Jeffery Beam with music composed using his poetry as lyric and inspiration! The program is being curated by soprano Andrea Edith Moore; a passionate advocate for contemporary vocal chamber music. Learn more 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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Have you checked out the... Arts & Cultural Directory for Durham and the Triangle Region:
Artists, Creatives & Cultural Workers?
Check it out here! |
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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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