Did you know the Durham Arts Council building is nearly 120 years old? With so much history, it’s no wonder we’ve heard whispers in the studios, glimpsed mysterious shadows in the PSI Theatre, caught a shimmer in the galleries, and a chill of inspiration in the Pavilion.
Join us this October for Third Friday (October 17), fall flavored art classes and weekend workshops, or a visit to the Our House exhibit (on view October 11) and who knows…you might just meet the DAC ghost! |
Save the Date Third Friday is October 17 |
This Third Friday will be one you won’t want to miss! Come celebrate creativity, community, and inclusion on Friday, October 17 from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Durham Arts Council. Our House Exhibit Opening
Kick off the annual Our House showcase, featuring the diverse talents of DAC School instructors and students. On view October 11 – December 7, 2025 in the Allenton & Semans Galleries, this signature exhibit highlights the vibrancy of our arts education community.
Accessible Arts Gathering
Learn about inclusive and accessible art with Proxemic Media. Enjoy art displays, resources, live performances, food, and networking with artists, advocates, and organizations dedicated to accessibility in the arts.
Meet Our New Executive Director
Our new ED, Katie Wyatt, will be on hand and excited to meet the community—come say hello and welcome her back to Durham! |
Register for Winter School Break Camps |
Registration for Winter School Break Camps (Ages 5-12) opens Friday, October 3rd at 10am! Accommodating year-round and traditional school breaks and teacher workdays on Durham Public Schools calendars, campers participate in both visual and performing arts inspired by an awesome camp theme. Each week has different activities, so campers can participate in multiple sessions!
Architectural Marvels Embark on a global adventure, exploring iconic structures and architectural wonders. From the intricate carvings of the Taj Mahal to the surreal forms of Gaudí’s Sagrada Família, campers will learn how art and architecture blend to tell cultural stories. Young architects and engineers will love learning about the world’s most marvelous structures and creating their own in this STEAM-learning camp.
December 29 – January 2 (No Camp January 1) January 20 February 16 March 3
There’s still space in some of our Fall School Break Camps, running now through December! Photo: It’s all smiles at DAC School Break Camps! Photo by instructor, Felicia Maye |
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Save the Date:
Meet and Greet with Katie Wyatt |
Get to know the new Executive Director of the Durham Arts Council, Katie Wyatt! She would love to see you at one of our meet and greet sessions this October:
CAPS Teaching Artists
-October 14, 5:30 pm, online, for Teaching Artists in the CAPS program. Reach out to Al Strong, astrong@durhamarts.org for additional information. All DAC Community Members
-October 17, 6-7 pm, Third Friday at the Durham Arts Council, Katie will be greeting guests in person at Third Friday and would love to meet you! DAC School Instructors
-October 28, 5:30 pm, online, for Teaching Artists in the DAC School. Reach out to Amanda Miller, amiller@durhamarts.org for additional information. |
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Call for Panelists: DAC is seeking arts experts and educators to serve as grant panelists—practicing professional artists and arts professionals with experience, training, and skills in one or more art forms. Complete this information form if interested.
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Call for Art: High School Students-submit your original poem to the Spoken Word Competition by November 9, 2025, for a chance to win up to $1,000 and be honored at the NC Museum of Art! Learn More.
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Check out a free screening of The Librarians, a powerful documentary on librarians defending First Amendment rights, on Friday, October 10 at 7 PM at the Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough, followed by a panel discussion.
- Catch us this weekend at Move A Bull bike and street festival, Sunday, October 5 from 12-4pm in Downtown Durham.
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The Durham Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and local arts agency dedicated to supporting the arts in Durham and the NC Triangle Region since 1954. Each year DAC serves over 400,000 visitors and participants, over 2,000 artists, and more than 300 arts and cultural organizations through classes, workshops, events, grants, and advocacy.
DAC 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. |
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