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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. 

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CURRENT

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

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Artist Calls

Durham Art Council Annual Call for Art for 2027-2028 Exhibits
Opens March 13
Closes May 4

Info Session slides here
Transcription & Q&A here

Brief Overview:

The Durham Arts Council showcases up to 12 solo and/or group exhibitions each year in 2 onsite galleries and at the Durham Convention Center. Typically, over 125 artists are exhibited annually. Only 2-dimensional works that can be hung on the gallery walls will be considered because our galleries also serve as main entries to the building and special event and reception spaces. 3-dimensional works will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*Please use the form linked below to propose a solo or group exhibit for consideration to exhibit at the Durham Arts Council (DAC) galleries in 2027-2028. Exhibits are generally up for 8 weeks, and majority of the shows receive two openings that coordinate with Third Friday Durham. There are two public-facing galleries that the DAC operates, here is the Allenton Gallery floorplan and the Semans Gallery floorplan.
*You can also use this form to propose a solo exhibit for consideration to exhibit at the Durham Convention Center (DCC) in their pre-function corridor. DCC requires work to be no smaller than 30″ x 30″ and exhibits rotate every 6-months, with an opportunity to program a reception with DCC staff. For reference, please find an image of the entrance to the pre-function corridor, where accepted artist’s work will hang.
Please note that the Durham Arts Council can only provide the exhibit space and marketing for the exhibiting artists at either Durham Arts Council or at the Durham Convention Center. We do not fund transportation, framing, installation, or any additional costs.
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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

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Questions?

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