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WSNC Show 2023

EXHIBITS
At The Durham Art Council

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). 

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. The call for artists to exhibit in 2026 is open, apply here.

CURRENT

Exhibits change over every 8 weeks, with some shows being in one or both galleries.

PAST

Call for Artists

Durham Arts Council (Spring '24)

Photo Credit: Claire Hambrick

The Durham Arts Council Call for Artists is now open! We have multiple exhibit slots we are looking to fill in December 2025 and throughout 2026. This call is for artists interested in exhibiting in the DAC galleries, or in the Durham Convention Center (DCC) pre-function corridor. Local artists working in 2D mediums are encouraged to apply. There is a $5 application fee. The deadline to apply is April 21st. Apply here.
 
For more information about the call and exhibits please reach out to Artist Services Manager, Colleen Scott at cscott@durhamarts.org.

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 70% of the commission. Please keep this in mind when pricing your work.

Allenton Gallery
Allenton Gallery
Semans Gallery

Semans Gallery

Calendar

Questions?

Email Artist Services Manager, Colleen Scott at cscott@durhamarts.org