Durham Arts Council celebrates the unique creativity and spirit of every person and believes in creating a vibrant, diverse, equitable and inclusive community through the arts.
This month, DAC staff are participating in DEIA training and are providing free community courses designed for arts nonprofits, small businesses, and individual artists in Durham, with more sessions planned for 2024 and 2025.
These trainings aim to enhance diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging within DAC and among other arts and cultural organizations in our community. DEIA courses are funded by North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots/ARPA funds and City of Durham ARPA Funds. These training programs are part of DAC’s “Culture & Arts: Invest to Restart” ARPA initiative.
As a cultural leader in Durham, DAC is committed at every level to developing, supporting, and celebrating diversity, equity, access, inclusion and belonging in our programming, services, audience, workforce, vendor relationships, board and governance as a reflection of the diverse communities we serve. |
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Third Friday Artist Talk June 21 |
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Swing by on Third Friday (June 21) for the closing of two fantastic shows and a walking artist talk with Jalen Jackson!
Jackson’s large and moving portraits show snapshots of the Black experience, in “Searching for Liberation.”
“(Re) Clamation” by The Beautiful Project, features photographic and mixed media works from four young artists, Avery Foster, Le’Isys Diaz, Vivian Njoroge, and Naomi Nelms. Their work focuses on the healing and representation of Black girls, nonbinary youth, and women.
The Galleries at DAC are FREE and open to the public Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. |
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Friday Night Makes June 21 & June 28 |
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Grab a friend and join us for this fun and laidback artmaking experience, every Friday night this summer! June Friday Makes: June 21
Ceramic Insects | Japanese Stab Bookbinding | Sashiko Embroidery June 28 Photographing Art | Embroidery Sampler Register online and see the full class catalogue here!
Photo Credit: Claire Hambrick |
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| NOW OPEN! ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS |
Are you an artist living in Durham, Orange, Alamance, or Person County? Artist Support Grant applications ARE NOW AVAILABLE for artists seeking to create work or bring their work to new audiences.
View 2023-2024 Artist Support Grantees. |
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GRANTEE SPOTLIGHT – AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL |
A summer of dance in Durham is underway with 49 performances by 24 acclaimed dance companies and choreographers from around the globe! The American Dance Festival is a vibrant celebration of modern dance, drawing dancers, choreographers, and enthusiasts worldwide to enjoy performances and workshops. Established in 1934, ADF remains a pivotal hub for the global dance community, fostering dynamic exchanges of ideas and techniques.
The festival takes place in Downtown Durham, and inspires audiences, nurtures emerging talent, and promotes connection through the universal language of movement. |
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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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