Aaand we’re back! On March 7, 2024, the Durham Arts Council, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, Orange County Arts Commission & Eno Arts Mill, and Chatham Arts Council will once again partner with WRAL TV to present the much-anticipated Big Night In for the Arts.
This regional fundraising initiative celebrate the arts in our region and boasts a superstar line-up including Grammy-nominated folk musician Tift Merritt, Grammy-nominated hip-hop musician Pierce Freelon, award winning Bluegrass musician, Tray Wellington, artist and designer Gabriel Eng-Goetz, emerging filmmaker, Jordan Wiley, and the dynamic Latin American dance group Takiri Folclor Latino .
The arts are vital to our economy and quality of life in the Triangle. According to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6, an economic and social impact study conducted by Americans for the Arts, the Triangle-wide nonprofit arts and cultural sector generated $894.7 million in economic activity in 2022 and provided 14,577 jobs.
We are grateful to the generous corporate and individual sponsors who have already stepped up to support the arts through this event. The sponsor deadline is Feb. 17. Supporters can make a gift to benefit the four counties collectively or designate which specific county they would like to support.
Now in its fourth year, Big Night In has raised more than $798,000 to ensure that arts and culture will continue to thrive. This year, we hope to reach $1 million for the arts!
To view the full press release, visit here. |
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Season and Durham Arts Catalyst Grant applications open today, February 1, 2024 and will be due by March 21, 2024. These two grant programs provide operating support and use of the Durham Arts Council building for nonprofit arts organizations based in Durham County. Information and application links can be found on the Durham Arts Council website.
Information sessions for each grant program will be offered on zoom: Tuesday, February 6 at 6 PM for Durham Arts Catalyst Grant Monday, February 12 at 6 PM for Season Grant
Email mdemott@durhamarts.org for an information session link or to ask questions.
Both grant programs are funded by the NC Arts Council an office of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Arts Fund. |
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Save the Date! Spring Registration Opens February 16 |
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The digital version of our Spring 2024 catalog is available to view on our website.
Check out our lineup of fabulous classes, camps, and workshops AT THIS LINK.
New classes this Spring include: Print & Pattern Play (Ages 16+) with Theresa Pastoriza-Tan
Weekend Workshop: Weaving Tiny Bird Pockets (Ages 16+) with Jan French Calligraphy: Art of Italic Writing (Ages 16+) with Anne Baugh Landscape Photography (Ages 16+) with Freeman Long
Intro to Photographic Portraiture (Ages 15+) with Alec Himwich Weekend Workshop: Music of the Circle (Ages 16+) with Eric Bannan World Dance for Adults (Ages 13+) with McDaniel Roberts
Impressionist Painting for Teens (Ages 13-18) with Myra Stotesbury
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 16th at 10am for Spring registration’s opening day! Get a jumpstart by creating an account in our registration system 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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