Celebrate The Holidays By Supporting DAC!
As this amazing year of arts and culture in Durham draws to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your past support for Durham Arts Council. Your commitment to our local arts community has been a driving force, helping artists and arts organizations share their incredible artistry and voices. Your support makes it possible for everyone to celebrate, heal, and connect through the arts. As we look ahead to the coming year, we are asking for continued support of DAC!
Why should you support DAC? - We tripled our grantmaking since 2020 to provide $1.7 million in Covid-relief funds to Durham artists and arts organizations.
- Our grantmaking reflects the diverse community we serve with over 50% of funds granted to BIPOC organizations and artists.
- We Served 27,000 children in schools through the DAC CAPS program!
- DAC offered over 700 arts classes and camps for 4,000 students of all ages!
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DAC was the most visited arts center in the region with 284,933 attendance!
- DAC provided $1.15 million in arts jobs to over 1,300 artists and arts workers.
DAC served 364,978 people of all ages last year in our community through arts programming, festivals, exhibits, grants, arts facilities, training, advocacy, arts research and arts jobs.
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This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts |
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Emerging Artists Grant application closes December 30th!
This grant supports professional career development projects for individual artists living in Durham, Orange, Chatham, Granville and Person Counties, NC (see the website for additional information on eligibility). Selected grantees have the opportunity to be granted $1,500, plus we anticipate granting a total of $20,000 to Emerging Artists in this grant cycle. For more information and to apply click here.
This program is funded by The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, The Anika James Foundation, The Kelley Katzenmeyer Fund for Emerging Artists, the Durham Arts Council and arts councils in partner counties. |
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Give the gift of creativity at the DAC School!
Give the gift of creativity! Gift certificates are available for your nearest and dearest this holiday season. Give us a call at (919) 560-2726 to get your loved one their sure-to-be favorite gift!
And, if you’re looking to kickstart your own artistic resolutions this New Year, sign up for a Winter Class today! From drawing and art journaling, crochet, digital arts, music, mindfulness and more – pickup your next hobby at the DAC. Register here. |
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DAC Summer Arts Camp Volunteer Application 2024
Summer Arts Camp provides volunteers the opportunity to assist camp instructors, work with DAC admin staff, and get creative with kids while painting, sculpting, crafting, performing, and more!
This opportunity also provides you with valuable resume building experience and can count towards volunteer requirements that your school or membership organization may have. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete this application as soon as possible.
You must be at least 14 years old by August 30, 2024. When your application is received, you may be emailed to set up a virtual interview time.
If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Leigh, Arts Education Assistant Manager at wleigh@durhamarts.org.
Application Deadline: May 6, 2024, Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and do not guarantee that every applicant will receive a volunteer position. |
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Hayti Heritage Center and The Magic of African Rhythm host the annual Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa celebration- December 26th
Over a decade ago, a winter storm threatened to cancel the Kwanzaa event at the Hayti Heritage Center. A handful of adherents braved the snow and ice in order to celebrate the cultural holiday. Elements of Percussion led by Baba Bradley Simmons blessed the small audience with interweaving melodies from conga and djembe drums, shakeres, and an intergenerational ensemble of vocalists. Aya and Teli Shabu were so moved by the intimate performance, they made a commitment to ensure the first day of Kwanzaa would always happen. Three years later the couple became the official stewards of the Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa. Every year over the past eight years the Hayti Legacy Kwanzaa has focused on a new different aspect of unity in the community. The theme for 2023 is “We are the fence”. Aya Shabu says, “Accountability and care are necessities for humanity in our current world.” Podcaster Marc Lee will moderate a panel discussion with members of HEART (Holistic Empathetic Assistance Response Team) to explore the multiple ways in which the Black community is linked together in a network of safety, security, and love. More information 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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