Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
DAC Accepts National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation |
In accepting the National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation from Mayor Leonardo Williams on October 21, Geraud Staton, Vice President of the Durham Arts Council Board of Trustees, emphasized the vital role arts and culture play in Durham’s growth and well-being. Emerging from the pandemic, Durham’s vibrant arts sector is not only recovering, but has also demonstrated significant economic impact. A recent Arts & Economic Prosperity Study revealed that the nonprofit arts and culture industry in Durham generates over $233 million annually, supports 3,246 jobs, and contributes $27.1 million to local, state, and federal government revenues. Staton highlighted the importance of this sector in enriching the community, boosting tourism, and fostering a sense of cultural pride.
Staton also praised the creative contributions of local artists, writers, filmmakers, and cultural organizations, whose programs in music, dance, theatre, and the visual arts strengthen the community’s shared experiences. In FY24, Durham Arts Council is proud to have provided arts experiences to 627,562 people, and awarded $883,256 in cash grants and facility grants to 136 arts and cultural organizations and artists. Across our community, these artists and arts and culture organizations are vital to strengthening community engagement, our well-being, our shared humanity and joy.
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The Durham Art Walk Holiday Market is a festive fine arts and crafts event that kicks off the holiday season in downtown Durham! We invite you to join us and experience a weekend featuring local artists, live music, food, and great shopping, at easily strollable venues in the Durham city center.
The Holiday Market is the perfect transition from the harvest to the holidays! Free and family friendly! |
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Please email Laura Montgomery, lmontgomery@durhamarts.org to become an Art Walk Sponsor! |
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“In my basement studio, I love the way a lump of clay can be transformed into any number of things. Lately, I have been inspired by animals. I cut the animals out of paper and after several processes they emerge as galloping horses, running deer, smiling cats and a number of other animals. I also make my own stamps that are inspired by nature and ethnic designs which I use to decorate my hand built mugs, bowls, vases and more.” |
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“I’m a decorative and functional potter. My outdoor ceramic art includes tree faces, birdhouses, flowers and more. I also create mugs, platters, bowls and other functional items. I love to texture my work with a variety of handmade and commercial stamps which I impress into the clay.” |
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This annual exhibit is open to all artists of all ages, who have taken or taught at a Durham Arts Council class/camp in the last year. Our House will be on view from November 11th, 2024- January 5th, 2025, in the Allenton and Semans Galleries of the Durham Arts Council. The opening will be held on Friday, November 22nd from 6-8pm. If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form linked below. You may submit up to 3 works. Your work should be ready to hang, strung with wire on the back and displayed in a professional manner.
Please submit the inventory form by November 1st. Once you fill out this form you will be contacted to sign an artist agreement for the exhibition. |
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APPLY NOW- Emerging Artists Grant
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The Emerging Artists Program is a project grant program that provides financial support to developing or established professionals by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists. Pivotal projects may happen at different stages of a career, therefore Emerging Artists Grants are not restricted to unestablished artists. Applications accepted online now through December 19. Please email Margaret DeMott, mdemott@durhamarts.org with questions.
The Emerging Artists program is funded by The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, the Kelley Katzenmeyer Fund, the Anika James Foundation, the DAC Annual Arts Fund, and it is supported by our Partner Counties (Chatham, Orange, and Person).
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APPLY NOW- ARPA Training Program |
Get Paid to Participate in FREE Training!
Applications are now open for individual artists and arts & cultural non-profit organizations and small businesses to learn about everything from Strategic Planning for Artists to Non-profit Management through Culture and Arts: Invest to Restart, DAC’s new ARPA-funded Training Program.
All training courses will offer participation payments of at least $1,000 to be paid to the organization, business, or artist upon approval of the application, successful completion of the course, and completion of the final report.
Please email Denise Stroud, dstroud@durhamarts.org with any questions. The deadline to apply for the 2nd cycle is November 24. |
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Where Are We? features Jennifer Cantwell’s immersive and personal portraits that “represents time and the emotions and moments that shaped me and made me question the foundation of everything. Before we can ask, who are we, we have to ask, who am I?” Mark Anthony Brown Jr.’s “sentimental riffs”, is a mixed media exhibition grounded in photography that explores the artists emotional and sentimental mindset.
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Also see The Durham Art Guild’s latest show The Art of Resilience featuring photographer and documentarian, Susu Hauser, and over 50 international artisan pieces. Susu Hauser is a professional photographer and documentary filmmaker specializing in weaving poignant narratives with stunning imagery.
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Our hearts go out to the communities across the country, and especially our western communities here in North Carolina, affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. In this challenging time, we invite you to support fellow North Carolinians in meaningful ways.
Donate to the NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund
The North Carolina Arts Foundation is providing critical assistance to artists and arts organizations impacted by the hurricane. Your donations can make a real difference. Please also share this resource with those in the arts community who may need support. More emergency support resources for artists and arts organizations.
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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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