Thursday, November 7, 2024 |
Don’t Miss The Durham Art Walk November 16 & 17 |
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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. LOCATION: The Durham Arts Council and 10 sites around Downtown Durham WHEN: November 16 & 17
PARKING: Parking is available at the Durham Centre Parking Garage and on the street The Holiday Market is the perfect transition from the harvest to the holidays! Join us for this free, family-friendly event where you can shop local and support Durham’s talented artists. Find unique gifts, handmade treasures, and festive inspiration while celebrating and uplifting our vibrant arts community.
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Please email Laura Montgomery, lmontgomery@durhamarts.org to become an Art Walk Sponsor! |
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I started making art when I was very little, drawing eyes and faces in different objects which translated into my current style of art. The aesthetic and symbolism of eyes, botanicals, geometrics, and detailed patterns resonates with me most when I’m working in a dimension of my creative flow state. I work in mostly black and white, building movement through negative space and fine detail to strike a balance between intensity and minimalism. To me, everything revolves around balance, as it is how I create art in my life and myself in my art.
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Dorian Marie began her crochet journey over two decades ago, mostly self-taught and initially crafting to pass time. Encouraged by the positive reactions to her designs and creations, she ventured into the marketplace fueled by a desire to share her passion and unique take on crochet with others.
dMarie Designs is a custom, handmade crochet shop specializing in modern crochet pieces. My constant mission is to infuse contemporary flair into the time-honored craft of crochet and create distinct and high-quality creations that bring joy and happiness to everyone it reaches |
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All who donate to support The Durham Art Walk will be entered to win incredible prize packages! DURHAM STACATION: A stay at the Unscripted Hotel, gift card to Loaf Bakery, and gift card for drinks at Bar Virgile
THEATRE LOVER’S DREAM: Tickets to see shows at DPAC, the Carolina Theatre, Duke Arts & The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle CREATIVE DATE NIGHT: DAC Friday Night Makes voucher for two and drinks at Alley 26 KIDS ART CAMP: DAC Kids Camp voucher and 2 Coca-Cola gift bags All who would like to participate can give in-person at Art Walk or donate online. |
Celebrate the Holidays @ DAC |
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| Oh, there’s no place like DAC for the holidays…and your holiday party! Host your holiday event immersed in art. Whether it is a cozy affair or an exciting extravaganza, DAC has many booking options to bring your visions life. |
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SAVE THE DATE: Giving Tuesday is December 3! We invite you to join the Durham Arts Council in supporting our mission to uplift local artists, provide transformative arts education, and enrich Durham’s vibrant cultural community. There are many ways you can participate in this global day of giving: sign up to volunteer, share your story on social media, or make your year-end tax deductible gift. |
APPLY NOW- Emerging Artists Grant |
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 to join the virtual info session on November 21 at 6pm.
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. |
In addition to DAC’s ARPA opportunity, Hayti Heritage launched their ARPA Arts, Culture, and Sustainability (AC&S) Stipend Program on November 4th. The ARPA AC&S Stipend Program is a two-year initiative at Hayti dedicated to award each recipient with a $5,000 grant beginning in the Winter 2024. Lean More about Hayti’s Program.
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Our House is 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. It 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. |
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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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