This week at DAC: Big Night In is NEXT Thursday! Be sure to tune into WRAL, March 7th at 7pm or attend the watch party, here at DAC! Last day to vote for DAC in Durham Magazine’s Best Of! Book a CAPS artist for Women’s History Month, DAC has a call for photographers and videographers, apply here. The DAC School is also seeking applicants for a teaching fellowship for this summer, more here. DAC also has an open call for an exhibit slot in July, apply here. The deadline to apply for ARPA Grants round two is March 15th!
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BIG NIGHT IN FOR THE ARTS
Join Us on March 7, 2024
Watch on WRAL or come to the watch party! |
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The Premiere Sponsor of Big Night In for the Arts, The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation is carrying on the legacy of its namesake.
Established in 1956, the foundation believes artists and artists are an essential part of our community. We are so grateful for The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation’s generous donation.
To find out more about how this organization impacts our local art communities visit mbdf.org and be sure to tune in NEXT THURSDAY, March 7th, @wral or WRAL.com to at 7pm for an exciting night for the Arts!
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We are so grateful to have received a combined donation of $5000 from Duke Arts and Duke University’s Office of Durham and Community Affairs.
Be sure to tune in NEXT THURSDAY, March 7th, @wral or WRAL.com to at 7pm for an exciting night for the Arts!
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Please vote TODAY for Durham Arts Council! We are nominated in the following categories:
Best Festival – CenterFest, Best Art Gallery, Best Small Theatre and Music venue, Best Event venue. VOTING CLOSES TODAY, FEB 29TH AT MIDNIGHT |
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Book A CAPS Artist for Women’s History Month!
CAPS is thrilled to offer an opportunity to elevate your students’ learning through arts integration for Women’s History Month. Here’s how our CAPS Teaching Artists can enhance your Women’s History Month celebrations:
1. Interactive Workshops: Engage students in hands-on activities that blend various art forms, allowing them to express themselves while learning about influential women in history.
2. Educational Performances: Captivate students with dynamic performances that highlight the stories and achievements of notable women, fostering curiosity and sparking meaningful discussions.
3. Customized Programs: Tailor the experience to align with your school’s curriculum goals and objectives. Our Teaching Artists are flexible and can adapt their sessions to complement existing lessons.
To book our CAPS Teaching Artists or learn more about our programs, please browse our artist listings here, complete a CAPS request form here, or contact us at astrong@durhamarts.org for more information. |
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Photographer/ Videographer Call! |
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The Durham Arts Council is looking for photographers and videographers to document DAC programs, including festivals, special events, classes and camps. Photographers and videographers who wish to be considered for future DAC contracts should apply. DAC will keep this information on file and contact photographers and videographers regarding specific contracts based on their skills and experience, availability, fees and location. Priority will be given to those from Durham and the Triangle. Deadline is March 3rd!
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Seeking Applicants for Teaching Fellowship for Summer Arts Camp 2024 |
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The Summer Arts Camp Teaching Fellowship is a paid position for early-career art educators and college students who are studying in an arts related teaching field. The program places fellows in Assistant Teacher positions in the DAC Summer Arts Camps under the guidance of experienced teaching artists and arts administrators to offer professional experience teaching children ages 5-13 in visual and performing arts areas.
The 2024 Summer Arts Camp Teaching Fellowship will run from June 10 through August 23.
Fellows must be available to start with required trainings as early as May 1, 2024, for full job description visit here. |
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Open call for Artists to show at DAC! |
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| Interested in exhibiting work at the Durham Arts Council? We have an opening in our exhibition schedule for a show in July 2024!
For more information and to apply click here. Please note there is a $5 application fee.
The deadline to apply for this opportunity is March 15th, 2024.
We can’t wait to see what you create!
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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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