LEVEL-UP YOUR SKILLS @ DAC |
Are you looking to take your creative practice to the next level? While many of our classes cater to beginners, we also offer a variety of opportunities for artists ready to take their next step:
June 28, 6-8pm – Friday Night Makes: Photographing Art with Freeman Long is the perfect workshop for artists working on beefing up their website and social media content, getting high-quality images of their work for professional portfolios, and capturing the best of their art for applications to festivals, grants, and residencies.
July 19, 6-8pm – Friday Night Makes: Pitching Literary Agents with Patricia Patterson will help you learn the ins and outs of bringing your book idea to published reality! Whether you have a manuscript ready or simply a dream of becoming a published author, this workshop will get you started.
Saturdays, June 29 – August 17, 10am-1pm & 1-4pm – Saturday Studio Sessions offer the perfect opportunity for artists to get focused creative time in a community studio space with fellow working artists at a low cost and low commitment schedule. Bring your work in progress!
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Ongoing Classes and Weekend Workshops for Deeper Exploration: |
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More than 400 arts lovers visited DAC on Third Friday for the closing of two fantastic shows, a walking artist talk with Jalen Jackson, and the Durham Arts Guild members show opening! 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. We are looking forward to seeing our community again for Third Friday in July – more details to come! 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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| LAST CALL CENTERFEST VENDORS |
All nonprofits, government organizations, and food vendors must submit their Centerfest applications by July 10. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with over 30,000 festival visitors! |
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ARTIST SUPPORT GRANTS |
Artist Support Grant applications are now available for artists seeking to create work or bring their work to new audiences. Applicants are encouraged to attend the Virtual Information Session on Tuesday, July 9 at 6pm
Please email Margaret DeMott, mdemott@durhamarts.org to receive the Zoom link and register. The deadline to apply for a grant is August 30. |
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MAKE MUSIC DAY AT THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION |
On June 21st, DAC’s Executive Director, Sherry DeVries, along with community leaders, attended the Make Music Day celebration at the Governor’s Mansion in Raleigh. The event marked Governor Cooper’s launch of the new North Carolina Office of Music, aimed at promoting and celebrating the state’s music, musicians, and the music industry. This office will oversee a variety of music-based programs statewide, foster economic development through creative industries, attract investments in the music sector, and raise awareness of North Carolina’s rich musical heritage, culture, and educational opportunities. READ THE PRESS RELEASE HERE.
The new NC Office of Music will also help drive forward the new North Carolina Music Friendly Cities program which includes Durham, Shelby, and Elizabeth City in the pilot program. The project focuses on bolstering it’s local music industry to enhance job creation, boost tourism, and stimulate economic growth. These cities will be working toward certification to join a global network of cities dedicated to supporting their music industries as integral components of their distinctive cultural landscapes.
Photo: Nancy Trovillion, former Deputy Director of the NC Arts Council; Charles Phaneuf, VP of Strategy for South Arts; North Carolina First Lady, Kristin Cooper; Sherry DeVries, Executive Director, Durham Arts Council; Marjorie Hodges, Board Member of NC Arts Council. |
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Photo: Sherry DeVries, project lead of Durham Music Friendly City project; Tess Mangum, Founder & CEO, Sonic Pie Productions and team lead of Durham Music Friendly City project; Atiba Berkley, President at Piedmont Blues Preservation Society. |
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Photo: Sherry DeVries with Mayor Stan Anthony and Chip Nurah, Public Information Officer of Shelby, NC, another Music Friendly pilot city. |
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DURHAM MAGAZINE – BEST OF AWARD |
The Durham Arts Council is thrilled to be recognized in Durham Magazine’s Best Of Awards for both best art gallery and best festival with Centerfest. The Best of Durham embodies our community’s collective voice—a resounding chorus of recommendations and testimonials that highlight the exceptional establishments and individuals shaping our city. |
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The Durham Arts Council will be closed next week on Thursday, July 4 and will resume regular hours on Friday. Summer Camp will resume on Monday, July 8. |
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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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