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Exhibits

The Durham Arts Council’s historic building is home to four exhibit spaces: the Allenton Gallery (on the first floor), the Semans Gallery (on the second floor), the Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy Gallery (on the second floor) and the Truist Gallery occupied by the Durham Art Guild (also on the first floor).

Current Exhibit

The Durham Arts Council facilitates visual artists by providing unique and visible exhibition spaces. The shows at the Durham Arts Council are always changing and reflecting the community, whether it be teacher inspired works, a group show or a new artist’s first solo exhibition. 

Past Exhibits 

Call for Artists

Exhibits
Interested in exhibiting work at the Durham Arts Council? We have an opening in our exhibition schedule for a show in July 2024!
 
For more information and to apply click here. Please note there is a $5 application fee.
 
 The deadline to apply for this opportunity is March 15th, 2024.
We can’t wait to see what you create!
 

Exhibit FAQs

What galleries do the Durham Arts Council exhibit in?

We exhibit out of the Allenton and Semans Galleries. The Allenton gallery is on the first level of  DAC, while the Semans is on the second level, adjacent to the balcony.

 

What are the floorplans of each gallery?

Use the links below to see the floorplans, which include wall measurements.

Allenton Floorplan
Semans Floorplan

 
Does the DAC take commission from artist sales?

Yes, the DAC takes a 30% commission of the artist sales (before tax), so the artist will receive 40% of the commission. Please keep this in mind when pricing your work.

Allenton Gallery
Allenton Gallery
Semans Gallery

Semans Gallery

DAC Exhibits Calender

Questions about exhibits?