Congratulations to the 2026 Ella Fountain Pratt
Emerging Artists Grant Recipients! |
Durham Arts Council is proud to invest $18,500 in grants to these artists!
Maitri Acharya, Dance (Sponsored by The Anika James Foundation)
Kaisen Barnes, Sculpture/Installation
G.R. Amayabarön, Sculpture/Installation
Maria Britton, 2D
Meg Day, Literature
Hillary Ensminger, Film/Video
Rebekah Fleming, Craft
Michael Todd McPhail, Film/Video
Kwaku Osei, Photography
Charlie Probus, Theatre
Aelya Salman, Literature
Matthew Sandbank, Multi-Discipline/Performing
Shyheim Stephens, Music Thank you to the Emerging Artists Grant review panelists:
Geraud Staton – Chair, Durham Arts Council
Freddie Bell- Visual Art 2D & 3D, Craft
William Curry- Music
Bree Davis-Photography & Film
Dalton Hughes-Visual Art 2D & 3D, Craft
stacey kirby- Theatre, Multi-Discipline/Performing & Dance
Allison Kirkland- Literature
C.Bay Milin- Photography, Film/Video
Nicole Miles- Theatre, Multi-Discipline/Performing & Dance
Ashely Nissler- Literature
ciara stewart- Visual Art 2D & 3D, Craft
Shana Tucker- Music
This program is funded by The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Arts Fund, the Kelley Katzenmeyer Fund, the Anika James Foundation and Partner Counties. Next application cycle will open October 2026. |
Creative Residency Applications Close April 15 |
Durham Arts Council Creative Residency Grants provide annual use of the DAC building (over 40 hours per fiscal year). Eligible activities include rehearsals, planning meetings, work sessions, office space, and presentations.
Eligible applicants include Durham County–based 501(c)(3) arts nonprofits, individual artists (up to 80 hours annually), arts administrators applying on behalf of such nonprofits, and unincorporated artist groups represented by one applicant. See full grant guidelines here.
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Summer Camp Scholarships Still Available! |
Scholarships are still available for spots in some of our summer camp programs for ages 5-18! For families with creative kids in need of support, this is the perfect opportunity to make the most of their summer vacation. Apply to receive up to 75% off the tuition of up to two weeks of camp!
Spots are filling fast!
Camp scholarships are generously provided by support from the Durham Merchants Association Charitable Trust, Sheetz, and individual donors. Support scholarships for kids and adults at the DAC with a contribution to the .
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Landscape Painting at Duke Homestead (Ages 16+) with Gerry O’Neill Tuesday, 9AM – 2:30PM April 14 |
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Playdate Create: Scent Storytelling (Ages 5+ & Adult 18+) with Bright Black Select Fridays, 4PM – 6PM April 10 |
| Dancefulness for the Soul (Ages 16+) with Angela Duran Mondays, 6:30PM – 7:30PM
April 6 – May 11 |
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Looking for more classes? Check out the full class list here! | |
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Sitch Experience V Concert Friday, April 10, 2026, at 8:00 PM. SE5 will feature R&B/Pop-Soul entertainer Sitch, emerging independent music artists, eclectic vendors, an electric crowd, and this year’s theme is PEAK NOSTALGIA. Get Tickets.
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NCMA is looking for a new class of volunteer docents/gallery guides. Applications close on Friday, April 24. See details.
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ARTS Day Registration Open! ARTS Day is an annual gathering of art and action that draws hundreds of North Carolinians to learn, network, celebrate, and speak with one voice on behalf of the arts. ARTS Day is May 12 and 13, Register Now!
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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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