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06/18/2026

Our performance line-up is LIVE!

Join us on June 21 for Make Music Day, a global celebration of music and watch acoustic artists perform LIVE on the DAC Garden Patio. Our artists performing from 2PM to 5PM are:

2:00PM-2:30PM: Courtney Ariel, Singer/songwriter
2:45PM-3:15PM: Antoine Gremaud, Improv. Classical Guitar
3:30PM-4:00PM: Vito Dito & Living Earth, Folk-Rock-n-Soul-Jazz
4:15PM-4:45PM: String Break, Americana

This free event is open for all to enjoy and celebrate the magic of music! Visit us at 120 Morris St, Durham NC.

06/16/2026

Applications for the Artist Support Grant is now open!

Calling all artists in Durham, Orange, Alamance, and Person Counties: the Durham Arts Council Artist Support Grant program is now accepting applications. Grants of up to $1,500 are available to support professional and artistic development for artists working in all disciplines, including visual, literary, performing, and media arts.

Funding can help with creating new work, professional development, career promotion, travel, equipment, materials, and more. Whether you're building your practice, expanding your audience, or investing in your creative growth, this grant can help move your work forward.

Applications are open through August 31, 2026. Learn more and apply at durhamarts.org/artist-support

06/14/2026

Join Durham Arts Council for a special early edition of our monthly Third Friday Gallery Reception!

In observance of Juneteenth, Durham Arts Council will be closed on Friday, June 19. To continue this longstanding community tradition, we'll gather one day early on Thursday, June 18, for an evening of art, conversation, and community.

Save the date and join us for two NEW exhibitions at the DAC:

Da Da Da: Trios by Jennifer Clifton
Through sculpture, drawing, and installation, Jennifer Clifton explores repetition, pattern, and connection, inviting viewers to consider the relationships formed through groupings of three.

Rewoven: What We Leave Behind by Jen Stone
This mixed-media textile exhibition examines memory, loss, and resilience through fiber-based works that reflect on the marks we leave behind and the stories that continue to shape us.

And don't miss your last chance to see Natural/Unnatural, presented by the Durham Art Guild, this exhibition features works by Emily Clare and Kelsey Merreck Wagner that explore the intersections and tensions between the natural and constructed worlds.

Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham, NC

Please note: There will be no Third Friday reception on June 19 due to the Durham Arts Council's Juneteenth closure.

06/12/2026

Experience the energy and tradition of Capoeira at Durham Arts Council.

Join us on Saturday, June 27 for CAPS @ DAC: Global Arts Series featuring Sina De Capoeira. This family-friendly event celebrates Afro-Brazilian culture through music, movement, drumming, and interactive workshops. Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to learn Capoeira movements, explore Brazilian rhythms, and experience this vibrant cultural tradition firsthand.

One ticket includes both the performance and workshop sessions.

Save the date now for Saturday, June 27 from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM in our PSI Theatre!

Learn more and reserve your spot at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/capsapplication/event/capsatdacglobalarts/

06/11/2026

Durham Arts Council is joining Make Music Day for the first time on June 21, and we're inviting local musicians to help us celebrate!

Want to join in on the fun? You can:
• Perform live on the DAC patio during our afternoon of acoustic music.
• Submit a short performance video to be featured in our Make Music Day social media campaign.
• Share your own music content on June 21 and tag with so we can celebrate and reshare the creativity happening throughout our community.

Make Music Day is a free worldwide celebration of music that takes place in more than 1,000 cities across 120 countries. Whether you're a solo performer, band, choir member, student, educator, or music enthusiast, there's a place for you to be part of this global event.

Learn more and sign up to participate at https://makemusicday.org/durham/. For questions, email [email protected].

06/10/2026

Summer is here, and Durham Arts Council is excited to welcome back campers for another season of creativity, discovery, and fun!

Starting tomorrow until the end of August, our studios, classrooms, and performance spaces will be filled with young artists exploring visual art, theatre, dance, music, and more. From first-time campers to returning favorites, we're looking forward to a summer full of imagination, learning, and community.

Help us welcome our 2026 Summer Arts Camp campers and stay tuned for a season of inspiring artwork, performances, and creative moments!

06/09/2026

Up Next in DAC Galleries:

"Da, Da, Da: Trios" a solo exhibition by Jennifer Clifton, featured in the Semans Gallery and "REWOVEN: WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND" a mixed media textile exhibition by Jen Stone in the Allenton Gallery.

In observance of Juneteenth, the Durham Arts Council will be closed on Friday, June 19. Our June Third Friday Gallery Reception will instead take place on Thursday, June 18, from 6PM to 8PM.

Join us one day early to celebrate new exhibitions, connect with artists, and kick off the Juneteenth holiday weekend through art and community!

See more exhibition info at https://durhamarts.org/exhibits/

06/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Durham Arts Council team!

Lulu Clark (she/her) joins us as our contracted Rentals Coordinator, bringing years of event planning experience and a passion for connecting artists, businesses, and the community through meaningful creative experiences.

Cam Saverino (all pronouns) joins DAC as an APPLES Service-Learning Intern from UNC Chapel Hill. As a writer, actor, and art historian, Cam is excited to support local artists and learn more about the work that powers Durham's creative community.

Rakai Whittaker (she/her) joins us as a Seasonal Summer Camp Assistant. A visual arts teacher in Durham, Rakai is passionate about helping young people explore their creativity, build confidence, and grow through the arts.

We are so excited to have Lulu, Cam, and Rakai on board this summer and look forward to the contributions they will make to Durham's creative community!

06/03/2026

Let's give a warm welcome to Lulu Clark, our new Rentals Coordinator!

Lulu Clark is a creative professional, community connector, and advocate for “living life in color.” With a background in fashion design, merchandising, marketing, and art life coaching, she began her entrepreneurial journey at 16 by launching her first event coordinating business and has since supported events across the fashion, music, film, and sports industries. After relocating from New York to North Carolina, she reconnected with her passion for the arts through the Durham Arts Council, where she now serves as Rentals Coordinator, building partnerships and creating meaningful experiences that strengthen Durham’s creative community.

Looking to rent space at the DAC? Lulu will be your guy! We've got spaces for weddings, conferences, meeting rooms, and even dance studios! Email Lulu at [email protected] or visit https://durhamarts.org/facility/ for more information.

06/01/2026

Scholarships are available for art classes and camps at the DAC!

Partial scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need for adult and youth students interested in classes and camps, as funds are available. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. To request a scholarship application, please email Arts Education Assistant Manager, Wendy Leigh, at [email protected]. Please allow 2-3 weeks for application processing.

Scholarships for youth camps are generously provided by support from the Fox Family Foundation, the Durham Merchants Association Charitable Foundation, Sheetz, and individual donors.

Scholarships for visual arts classes for adults and youth are generously provided by the Arlene Hyman Visual Arts Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 following her passing. The fund is intended to help others — whether children or adults — discover or advance their love of the visual arts. Arlene Hyman, always a lover of the arts, was a member of the Pastel Societies of New Jersey and North Carolina and her work had been juried into numerous exhibitions. After relocating to Chapel Hill in 2011, Arlene continued her studies at the Durham Arts Council and elsewhere in the region. Additional support provided by individual donors.

Looking to support arts education? Donate to the Janet Bell Scholarship fund at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/janetbellscholarshipfund/ to become an individual donor!

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120 Morris Street
Durham, NC
27701

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	1pm - 6pm

Telephone

+19195602787

Website

http://www.durhamarts.org/

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