EXHIBITS & EVENTS

Artist Portrait Session #2
Apr
27

Artist Portrait Session #2

Let us help you get your perfect portrait to use on your website, artist statements, socials, portfolios etc.

Sign up for a 15 minute slot in our Golden Belt Gallery and leave with digital copies of your photos. Bring 1-3 pieces of your artwork as a backdrop. We'll have wall hooks, pedestals and easels to help display your work. Photographer Freeman Long with work with you and your artwork for the perfect picture.

$50 for our DAG Members and $75 for non-members. Two days with multiple timeslots available, April 17 and April 27.

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DPAC Rising Stars Visual Art Gallery
May
9

DPAC Rising Stars Visual Art Gallery

DPAC Rising Stars Visual Art Gallery

A one-night only pop-up exhibition featuring over 20 works by select High School artists during the Rising Stars Awards Show!

May 9, 2024 | 7:30pm

The DPAC Rising Star Awards will take place at DPAC on May 9, 2024. The event will celebrate high school musical theater achievements made throughout Central, North Carolina this school year, and will feature twenty student finalists as they compete live for their chance to advance to the national level at the Jimmy Awards in New York City. In addition to these Top 20 Student Finalists, student representatives from each participating high school will perform on DPAC's stage in an unforgettable Opening Number. Throughout the course of the evening, 11 awards will be presented recognizing excellence in a broad range of categories. You can look forward to special appearances from last year's Best Actor Noah Colvin, and Best Actress Lilly Pritchard who will return to perform and to help announce the two students who will go on to compete nationally this year. Hosted by Clay Aiken, and adjudicated live by a panel of esteemed judges, this event will not be one to miss. 

Visual Arts in partnership with Durham Art Guild

NEW THIS YEAR! The DPAC Rising Star Awards, in collaboration with the Durham Art Guild, is celebrating achievements made by high school visual art students. 

Students from participating high schools submitted works that were juried by José Cruz, Kelly Oakes, and Ina Liu. Selected works will be featured in a pop-up gallery in DPAC's lobby at The DPAC Rising Star Awards on May 9, 2024. 

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Future of Water Opening Reception
May
11

Future of Water Opening Reception

Future of Water: a speculative art show

May 11 - May 28 | DAG Golden Belt Gallery

Featuring artists: Lucas Brown, Patrizia Ferreira, James Keul 

Opening Reception Saturday, May 11, 6-9pm 

STATEMENT:

The Future of Water: a speculative art show, commissioned by The School for Living Futures in partnership with the Durham Art Guild, will feature works by artists Lucas Brown, James Keul, and Patrizia Ferreira, offering their visions and creative answers to the complex and urgent challenges facing our waterways. Speculative art helps us imagine and explore alternative futures that shift our thinking beyond the constraints of the present and allow us to consider new possibilities and approaches.

This exhibition is on display at the Durham Art Guild's Golden Belt Gallery, 800 Taylor St.

This space is open to the public 10am - 8pm, and there will be a guided artist walkthrough on Third Friday (4/17) at 7pm. You can also schedule an appointment with DAG to visit the space after hours - email director@durhamartguild.org.

This show is supported by the Durham Arts Council and NC Arts Council.

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Creative Futures: Navigating Retirement Planning for Artists
May
14

Creative Futures: Navigating Retirement Planning for Artists

Learn how to grow your money and secure your future as artists and 1099 contractors at our workshop on May 14 with Drew Oberg Jr.

About Drew Oberg Jr.

As a financial advisor with Edward Jones, my goal is to help alleviate the uncertainty that investing and money can often bring to families. I work to understand what is important to you in order to help you organize, grow, make sense of and protect your wealth. Everyone's situation is different, my goal is to make sure we create an action plan to simplify your specific financial picture.

Originally from Spartanburg, SC, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2013 and currently reside in Durham with my wife - Alexis, daughter – Hayden and our two puppies – Izzy & Franklin.

I am actively engaged in my community, currently serving as a volunteer youth swim coach. I am a longtime member and board member of the YMCA of the Triangle Area, and a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Raleigh as well.

This is a free workshop for DAG Members. $20 for non-members.

Limited to a small group to better get your personal questions answered!

This workshop will take place in the Durham Bottling Co. unless more space is needed. then we will move the workshop into the DAG Golden Belt Gallery. (Free parking in both spaces!)

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It Ain't All Black and White Artist Walkthrough
May
17

It Ain't All Black and White Artist Walkthrough

Stop by our Truist Gallery at 6:30pm to join some of the artists and the curator, Leticia Clementina, for a tour of the gallery to learn more about the photographs on exhibition. This is also your opportunity to ask questions about each piece and artist.

Part of Third Friday Artwalk. Free to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

It Ain't All Black and White

On Exhibition in the DAG Truist Gallery April 19 - June 2

Curatorial Statement

Black people are often asked to shrink their complex emotions into two categories, joy and pain; sitting high on joy as a reaction against the impact of colonization or burdened by pain that is exploited as the focal element in galleries, news, and social media. It Ain’t All Black and White is a photography exhibition that encourages us to consider emotions such as serenity, apprehension, yearning, and more. Captured by 11 dynamic photographers dedicated to documenting the fullness and complexity of Black life, this exhibition offers each of us an opportunity to see ourselves with renewed attention. 

Black people need to unapologetically center their stories, free of the white gaze, in order to examine our emotions and their relationship to our ancestors, community, and environment. These emotions have roots. They are living and breathing, steering our experiences and how we show up in the world. Examining the life source of our emotions provides an opportunity for us to welcome the liberation of introspection.

The images in this exhibition are black and white to demand that we focus on the subject, challenging the viewer to explore how the abundance of sophisticated emotions manifest in our physical, mental, and spiritual being. This abundance ultimately influences how we show up for ourselves, our families, our community, and beyond. What are they expressing in their face and/or body? How are they loving, living, and healing?  ~ Leticia Clementina

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Counterpoints Exhibition Reception
May
17

Counterpoints Exhibition Reception

Counterpoints

Featuring Artists: Isabel Lu, Chieko Murasugi, Darany Samountry, Mayanthi Jayawardena, Keith Amboya, Ina Liu

Durham Bottling Co. | May 1 - June 16, 2024

Counterpoints is a curated showcase of local AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) artists, delving into the convergence of AAPI identity and mental health. Inspired by the intricate layers of musical counterpoint, its purpose is to weave together diverse narratives and confront the stigma surrounding mental health within our communities.

This exhibition will be woven throughout the walls of the Durham Bottling Company co-working space. This space is open to the public on Third Fridays and during the week from 10-4. You can also schedule an appointment with DAG to visit the space after hours - email director@durhamartguild.org.

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Integrating Accessibility into your Artistic Practice
May
23

Integrating Accessibility into your Artistic Practice

This introductory online workshop is designed to provide artists with fundamental knowledge and skills essential for integrating accessibility into their artistic endeavors. Tailored for artists across various disciplines, participants will explore the principles of universal design and how they can be applied to artistic processes, from conception to exhibition.

Attendees will take away valuable resources and actionable strategies to enrich their work and connect with a broader audience.

About the Presenter:

Molly Hull is the Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator at the North Carolina Museum of Art. She is a Raleigh native with a BA from Meredith College and a MA from Syracuse University. In her current role at the museum she works to ensure that programming and outreach initiatives are accessible to a vast range of audiences. She also works as an independent consultant for educational institutions and art organizations to train stakeholders how to implement best practices in accessibility, thereby lowering barriers for persons with disabilities.

If you require accessibility assistance for the online meeting, please don't hesitate to reach out for support.

If you face financial constraints in purchasing event tickets, please reach out to director@durhamartguild.org.

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Doodle Jam Durham
May
25

Doodle Jam Durham

Go head-to-head - marker-to-marker - with some of Durham's best artists!

"I’m not a super, fancy-pants, art guy." - HP Fangs, artist, educator, doodlist

What's a Doodle Jam?

Doodle Jam is a night to remember that art is fun, art is weird, and art is for everyone.

Grab a marker and get ready for ridiculous prompts from the wild and brilliant mind of Host HP Fangs...scribble next to your neighbors - the best doodles win prizes!

He'll be backed by DJ tunes, and joined by some of the Triangle's best artists in head-to-head cross-town challenges.

Get ready to doodle your ♥️ out.

$15 ticket gets you a Sharpie, paper, and a bag full of goodies

Get your tickets now!

Want to purchase ticket(s) through check or cash? Let us know via email director@durhamartguild.org

ABOUT HP FANGS

I'm a North Carolina based Doodlist who’s heavily influenced by 80s/90s pop culture and comic books. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to illustrate children's books, teach drawing as a therapeutic practice and have my work featured on various large and small platforms - but mostly I’m just known for drawing big teeth on things. It’s my jam!

Currently, I teach middle and highschool art for Glow Academy. My background has always been in youth advocacy and development, so I revel in opportunities to integrate the skills. Additionally, I teach private lessons and do caricature art for special events (contact me for more details). Oh, also and most importantly to know… I use the word “dope” – a lot. I’m not a super, fancy-pants, art guy. Most of the work on this site is done with Copic markers and XPress-It blending card.

From Star News Online

He's a man of many names, not to mention games. 

As a visual artist, he goes by HP Fangs, which is short for Happy Fangs. His rapper name, if you will, for his past and future life as a hip-hop musician, is Haji P, short for Haji Pajamas. 

His students call him Mr. Greyson, kind of like his personal Facebook page, which is "Regular Greyson." 

"Middle-schoolers are still down to be weird," Davis said, which is why he prefers teaching students of that age. 

When deciding which work he wanted to submit [to CAM's "State of the Art/Art of the State" exhibit"] — each artist got just one — he thought, "This might be the only opportunity I ever have to have my work in a museum. What if I just draw a butt?"

And so, Davis submitted a painting of a cartoonish derriere passing a big green cloud of gas. It made him laugh, so he drew it. 

[Dr. Maia Nuku of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, one of three curators of the show] loved it...She said "the illest thing that anyone's ever said about my work. She goes, '22 lines.' She had counted my strokes. 'You did more with those 22 lines than most people could.' I was so hyped up."

Davis said he's often asked, "'What's your end goal?' I dunno, draw more pictures of dumb things."

But as a kid who grew up reading the funny papers and admiring the work he saw, "I feel like I want to give 8-year-old me a high five," Davis said. "'We did it!'"

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It Ain't All Black and White Artist Talk moderated by Leticia Clementina
Jun
5

It Ain't All Black and White Artist Talk moderated by Leticia Clementina

Jump into an artist talk with Curator Leticia Clementina around the current exhibition in the Truist Gallery “It Ain’t All Black and White”.

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

It Ain't All Black and White

On Exhibition in the DAG Truist Gallery April 19 - June 2

Curatorial Statement

Black people are often asked to shrink their complex emotions into two categories, joy and pain; sitting high on joy as a reaction against the impact of colonization or burdened by pain that is exploited as the focal element in galleries, news, and social media. It Ain’t All Black and White is a photography exhibition that encourages us to consider emotions such as serenity, apprehension, yearning, and more. Captured by 11 dynamic photographers dedicated to documenting the fullness and complexity of Black life, this exhibition offers each of us an opportunity to see ourselves with renewed attention. 

Black people need to unapologetically center their stories, free of the white gaze, in order to examine our emotions and their relationship to our ancestors, community, and environment. These emotions have roots. They are living and breathing, steering our experiences and how we show up in the world. Examining the life source of our emotions provides an opportunity for us to welcome the liberation of introspection.

The images in this exhibition are black and white to demand that we focus on the subject, challenging the viewer to explore how the abundance of sophisticated emotions manifest in our physical, mental, and spiritual being. This abundance ultimately influences how we show up for ourselves, our families, our community, and beyond. What are they expressing in their face and/or body? How are they loving, living, and healing?  ~ Leticia Clementina

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IT AIN’T ALL BLACK AND WHITE Opening Reception
Apr
19

IT AIN’T ALL BLACK AND WHITE Opening Reception

IT AIN’T ALL BLACK AND WHITE 

Featuring works by Artists

Denise Allen, Derrick Beasley, Mark Anthony Brown Jr., Leticia Clementina, Chris Facey, Titus Brooks Heagins, Gadisse Lee, Phillip “King Phill” Loken, Kwaku Osei, Jaylan Rhea, Cornell Watson

On Exhibition in the DAG Truist Gallery April 19 - June 2

Curatorial Statement

Black people are often asked to shrink their complex emotions into two categories, joy and pain; sitting high on joy as a reaction against the impact of colonization or burdened by pain that is exploited as the focal element in galleries, news, and social media. It Ain’t All Black and White is a photography exhibition that encourages us to consider emotions such as serenity, apprehension, yearning, and more. Captured by 11 dynamic photographers dedicated to documenting the fullness and complexity of Black life, this exhibition offers each of us an opportunity to see ourselves with renewed attention. 

Black people need to unapologetically center their stories, free of the white gaze, in order to examine our emotions and their relationship to our ancestors, community, and environment. These emotions have roots. They are living and breathing, steering our experiences and how we show up in the world. Examining the life source of our emotions provides an opportunity for us to welcome the liberation of introspection.

The images in this exhibition are black and white to demand that we focus on the subject, challenging the viewer to explore how the abundance of sophisticated emotions manifest in our physical, mental, and spiritual being. This abundance ultimately influences how we show up for ourselves, our families, our community, and beyond. What are they expressing in their face and/or body? How are they loving, living, and healing?  ~ Leticia Clementina

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Resurface Artist Meet and Greet
Apr
19

Resurface Artist Meet and Greet

"Resurface" featuring works by Bradley Carter. 

Meet Bradley in person on April 19th at Durham Bottling Co. during the Third Friday Artwalk from 6-8pm.

This exciting exhibition is a cross-pollinating artist swap with Art in Bloom Gallery in Wilmington. You can view Durham Art Guild member Clarence Mayo at Art in Bloom during your next beach trip and we're proud to be exhibiting Bradley Carter here in Durham! 

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Artist Portrait Sessions
Apr
17

Artist Portrait Sessions

Let us help you get your perfect portrait to use on your website, artist statements, socials, portfolios etc.

Sign up for a 15 minute slot in our Golden Belt Gallery and leave with digital copies of your photos. Bring 1-3 pieces of your artwork as a backdrop. We'll have wall hooks, pedestals and easels to help display your work. Photographer Freeman Long with work with you and your artwork for the perfect picture.

$50 for our DAG Members and $75 for non-members. Two days with multiple timeslots available, April 17 and April 27.

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Member Artist Critique
Apr
13

Member Artist Critique

Join other DAG artist members in our DAG Truist Gallery with one piece of your artwork in any medium/style that you're currently working on to gather feedback, support and suggestions.

Each artist will have an equal amount of time to receive feedback.

April Moderator Paris Alexander

Paris Alexander’s work has been exhibited widely including galleries, universities, and museums, with numerous public and private commissions. His work is included in the collection of Wake Med, Duke University, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC at Wilmington, Saks Fifth Avenue, the R.C. Kessler Collection, SAS Institute, former president Bill Clinton, Senator Bob Dole, former Govenor/ Senator Bob Kerrey of Nebraska, and many others. Paris’s works can be found across the U.S, Canada, and England.

In 2019 Paris opened “City Market Artist Collective” aka CMAC. In Historic Downtown City Market Raleigh,

Paris is also a well-known instructor in sculpture, drawing, and anatomy. Besides teaching privately, he has been an instructor for several NC Arts councils, The Lucy Daniels Center, the Artspace Arts and Outreach Programs, and the NC Museum of Art Outreach Program.

"Paris uses the human form as his subject, frequently in carved stone, but also in clay and hard plaster. He expresses himself equally well in all these materials. In fact these varied elements contribute to the power of his art."

-Dr. Lawrence J. Wheeler, Former Director of the North Carolina Museum or Art


Past Moderators: Clarence Heyward - Professional Artist, Jonh Blanco - Museum Manager of 21c Hotel and Art Museum, and Stacy Bloom Rexrode - Curator of Exhibitions and Collections with the City of Raleigh and Artist Gayle Stott Lowry.

Limited to 10 artists. DAG Members only. Not a member? Join today: https://durhamartguild.org/membership/

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Swing into Spring
Apr
5

Swing into Spring

Join the Durham Art Guild for their annual fundraising event! An evening of art auctions, live art experiences, local bites and drinks and an opportunity to give back to the creative community.

Tickets on sale here! We sold out last year so don’t wait - get them now!

Sponsors and donors for the event are currently being accepted! Email liz@durhamartguild.org for more information.

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What's Your Art Hustle
Apr
2

What's Your Art Hustle

What's Your Art Hustle? 
First Tuesday of Every Month at 5:30pm
Truist Gallery, 120 Morris Street (inside the Council building)

Join other artists once a month to chat about all things art.

What are you struggling with?

What are you working on?

Where could you use some support? 


We're all in this creative journey together, so come out and meet new artists to grow your practice and your confidence! 

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Afternoon Tea and Reading with Frances O'Roark Dowell
Mar
23

Afternoon Tea and Reading with Frances O'Roark Dowell

Let’s get cozy in the Golden Belt Gallery! Join artist Michelle Wilkie in her exhibition Creating Connections with selected readings by author Frances O'Roark Dowell. Immerse yourself among Michelle’s fiber and quilted works while enjoying a variety of teas.

This is a free event but you must RSVP prior to the event. 30 spots available.

About Frances O'Roark Dowell

Frances O’Roark Dowell is the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of Dovey Coe, which won the Edgar Award and the William Allen White Award; Where I’d Like to Be; The Secret Language of Girls and its sequels The Kind of Friends We Used to Be and The Sound of Your Voice, Only Really Far Away; Chicken Boy; Shooting the Moon, which was awarded the Christopher Medal; the Phineas L. MacGuire series; Falling In; the critically acclaimed The Second Life of Abigail Walker; Anybody Shining; Ten Miles Past Normal; Trouble the Water; the Sam the Man series; The Class; and the non-fiction guide for young writers titled How to Build a Story… Or, The Big What If.

While Frances is best known for her “beloved books for tweens and teenagers” (New York Times Sunday Book Review), since 2010 she has hosted a popular podcast about her life as a quilter, and in 2016 established a small publishing company to bring out a line of stories and novels especially for quiltmakers and quilt lovers. The quilting novel Birds in the Air was followed by the short story collection Margaret Goes Modern in 2017. Stars Upon Stars — a sequel to Birds in the Air — is in the works. She lives in Durham, North Carolina, with her husband, two sons, and a dog named Travis.

More about Frances O'Roark Dowell https://francesdowell.com/

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DRINK, DINE, DONATE
Mar
21

DRINK, DINE, DONATE

The Adam Dickinson Realty Group is joining DAG and more than a half-dozen other non-profits to present DRINK, DINE, DONATE at Lakewood Social on Thursday 3/21. We will be there from 4:30pm to 7pm to spread the word about our efforts and take donations.  

Lakewood Social will be donating a total of 10% of the receipts all day long, which Adam Dickinson Realty Group will be matching, dollar for dollar.   Onsite donations while we're there will earn entry in a raffle for fun local prizes. 

If you're looking for a place to "work" while watching the first round of March Madness College Basketball, please head to Lakewood Social to see the games on their dozen tvs + a big screen, and order food and drink knowing a total of 20% of your tab all day long will benefit some great non-profits

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Creating Connections Opening
Mar
15

Creating Connections Opening

Creating Connections

Idea. Design. Create. Quilt.

Creating connections is about getting away from the daily routines and experiencing the world

around me. It may mean taking a trip away, or it may just be a walk or grabbing a coffee in my

local area, or it may be allowing myself to feel and process what is going on around me.

When I experience that “something”, I use photography to capture a reference image. These

experiences tend to percolate in my mind until an idea forms into a design. I get to a point

where I need to get that design on paper and bring the design to fruition in fabric. I love this

process of creating – the color, the exploration, the problem solving – driving the deepening

connection to the idea (inspiration) until a quilt is made.

About the Artist

Michelle Wilkie is a self-taught textile artist and designer of modern quilts. Quilting is a passion,

driving her creativity. She works to have her quilts seen not just as quilts but as art. She

experiments with a variety of modern techniques and aesthetics, though embraces

Improvisation and Minimalist styles. 

This year Michelle is currently participating and exhibiting as a community artist at the North

Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA). Michelle has completed an artist in residence at Durham Art

Guild and Penland School of Craft. She exhibited at Page-Walker Center in a solo exhibition

“Eyes Wide Open”, and exhibited at CAM Raleigh, Truist Gallery, 311 Gallery and ArtSpace NC

and curated international shows in France and Italy. She regularly has work juried into

International Quilt Exhibitions and has been featured in several magazines and has work

published in the book Modern Quilts: Design of the New Century.

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Endlesswill Pop-Up Poetry in the Gallery
Mar
15

Endlesswill Pop-Up Poetry in the Gallery

Pop-up with Poet Endlesswill featuring artwork by Aiden Dale

We’re prepping the gallery for Swing into Spring, so come see our “mini-gallery” featuring the metal sculptures of Aiden Dale and request a poem from the one and only Endless Will.

About Poet Endlesswill

William Davis Jr, @endlesswill, is a Nationally Ranked Poet Laureate, spoken word poet, typewriter poet, educator, and artist who has the mission to cultivate the magic of deep, spontaneous, thought - provoking poetry on demand. Ambitious in his craft and performance, he offers audiences unforgettable performances that evoke thought, introspection, and connection as a community. With one of his many vintage typewriters, he travels around the word typing poetry for all that is interested, just give him a word, and the literary art of poetry creation begins. He has been featured at events in Miami, Washington D.C., Oakland, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Hawaii, Virginia, and more. At Weddings, graduations, art shows, concerts, business meetings, sports events, on the beach.....Endlesswill will continue to bring poetry everywhere!

Endlesswill Website

About Artist Aiden Dal

As a boy, I could often be found in the woods behind my house playing in the creek. I would get lost in miniature worlds my imagination created in mossy banks, catching crayfish and marveling at how their seemingly rigid armored bodies could move so gracefully through their environment. And I was always making things. I built forts, carved sticks, made presents for all the people I loved. I attended the Emerson Waldorf School for 12 years where I learned the value of creating new things and became intimately linked to colors and their relationships to one another. I developed a deep connection to wood, learning its grain patterns and how to form it with hand tools. I learned drawing, copper smithing, clay sculpture and much more. 

This led me to pursue a higher education in art at Hampshire College where I focused on metal sculpture, woodworking, bookbinding, printmaking, portrait art and jewelry. I created a thesis show distilling down the beauty of the world around me; it also wove in human connection and the stories/visuals inherent in both. I incorporated all of these concepts into physical pieces you could sit in, hold and behold.  Now I am working full time as an artist in Durham, N.C., making a living doing what I love.  

Aiden Dale Website

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Ukrainian Pysanky Workshop
Mar
9

Ukrainian Pysanky Workshop

Join us for the Ukrainian Pysanky Workshop!

Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of Ukrainian egg decorating at this exciting in-person event. Hosted at the Durham Bottling Co on Ramseur Street in Durham, NC, USA, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in learning this traditional art form.

During the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to learn the ancient technique of pysanky, which involves using a wax-resist method to create intricate designs on eggs. Our expert instructor, Leen el Naccash, will guide you through the process, teaching you the various symbols and meanings behind the patterns.

Lunch and snacks will be provided!

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is open to all skill levels. It's a great chance to meet fellow art enthusiasts, immerse yourself in Ukrainian culture, and create your own unique pysanky masterpiece.

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event! Mark your calendars and join us for the Ukrainian Pysanky Workshop at Durham Bottling Co. We can't wait to see you there!

$65 per person | limited to 15

Tickets now on sale here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ukrainian-pysanky-workshop-tickets-779415431537?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Text Me When You Get Home Closing
Mar
8

Text Me When You Get Home Closing

Help artist Sanjé James close out their exhibition, Text Me When You Get Home

Artist Statement

Text Me When You Get Home is a project centered around Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) individuals who struggle with their mental health and who have found a safe space they call their own. As I get older I have noticed the discourse around mental health and BIPOC has been on a rise but is still underlooked. I’ve heard and seen BIPOC be shut down when starting to open up about their mental health, either from scrolling online or comments from past friends. As a Black woman, I find it important that BIPOC are open and included in the conversation more often and frequently. Many of us struggle behind closed doors, can’t afford resources, or don’t have someone to reach out to. So where do they, you and me go?

For this project, I posted an open call online and each interested participant was sent a personal form to fill out. Participants told me more about themselves, how they are doing mentally, and why their safe space gives them comfort. Once being invited into their safe space, I used film photography, natural lighting and color gels to highlight each individual in their space–a place that they each go to get away from the claustrophobic world, to clear their mind and be unapologetically themselves. With this work the viewer is not only taken to the space of the subject where they feel the most comfort and ease, but are also transported into mine.

You’ve been invited into my safe space–my favorite corner in my bedroom–which takes the shape of a fort. When you enter, you will be welcomed by a zine featuring all of the people who were photographed, personal poems written by me, quotes from the participants and resources on mental health. Here is your time to show up and listen to the voices that are often muted. Proceed with ease and an open mind.

Website: https://sanjejames.format.com/

In partnership with The Black on Black Project

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What's Your Art Hustle
Mar
5

What's Your Art Hustle

What's Your Art Hustle? 
First Tuesday of Every Month at 5:30pm
Truist Gallery, 120 Morris Street (inside the Council building)

Join other artists once a month to chat about all things art.

What are you struggling with?

What are you working on?

Where could you use some support? 


We're all in this creative journey together, so come out and meet new artists to grow your practice and your confidence! 

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Text Me When You Get Home Opening Reception
Feb
16

Text Me When You Get Home Opening Reception

Join artist Sanjé James in their opening reception of Text Me When You Get Home

Artist Statement

Text Me When You Get Home is a project centered around Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) individuals who struggle with their mental health and who have found a safe space they call their own. As I get older I have noticed the discourse around mental health and BIPOC has been on a rise but is still underlooked. I’ve heard and seen BIPOC be shut down when starting to open up about their mental health, either from scrolling online or comments from past friends. As a Black woman, I find it important that BIPOC are open and included in the conversation more often and frequently. Many of us struggle behind closed doors, can’t afford resources, or don’t have someone to reach out to. So where do they, you and me go?

For this project, I posted an open call online and each interested participant was sent a personal form to fill out. Participants told me more about themselves, how they are doing mentally, and why their safe space gives them comfort. Once being invited into their safe space, I used film photography, natural lighting and color gels to highlight each individual in their space–a place that they each go to get away from the claustrophobic world, to clear their mind and be unapologetically themselves. With this work the viewer is not only taken to the space of the subject where they feel the most comfort and ease, but are also transported into mine.

You’ve been invited into my safe space–my favorite corner in my bedroom–which takes the shape of a fort. When you enter, you will be welcomed by a zine featuring all of the people who were photographed, personal poems written by me, quotes from the participants and resources on mental health. Here is your time to show up and listen to the voices that are often muted. Proceed with ease and an open mind.

Website: https://sanjejames.format.com/

In partnership with The Black on Black Project

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Material Differences: Fragments, Forms, Realities Artist Walkthrough
Feb
16

Material Differences: Fragments, Forms, Realities Artist Walkthrough

Meet and Greet with featured artists Jordan Grace Owens, Allison Coleman, and Tina Marcus in our Truist Gallery from 6-8pm and dive deeper into the exhibition at 7pm during an artist walkthrough sharing more about their work and process.

You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to interact with Material Differences before it’s gone!

Join the community on Third Friday for all the galleries and exhibitions downtown Durham!

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5 ELEMENTS OF ROMANCE
Feb
14

5 ELEMENTS OF ROMANCE

An Evening of Art + Wine + Romance

Valentine's Day with the Durham Art Guild

Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of Art, Wine, and Romance this Valentine's Day with the Durham Art Guild in our Truist Gallery. In collaboration with Silvia Gallo, owner of Durham's Killer Queen Wine Bar, we invite you to experience an enchanting evening of fine art paired with fine wine.

Step into the Truist Gallery and embark on a curated tour featuring five captivating pieces representing five elements of romance: music, poetry, chocolate, flowers, and jewelry. Artists Yana Slutskaya, Kai Hill, Jordan Grace Owens, and Holly Fischer will adorn the gallery with their extraordinary creations. We'll set the mood with the melodic tunes of guitarist Robert Finch and the soul-stirring poetry of Endlesswill.

Bring a lover, a date, a friend, and get ready for a night of love and sweet surprises.

Tickets now on sale!

Cost: $75 single ticket / $125 couple's ticket

Ticket link: https://dag.app.neoncrm.com/forms/valentine-event

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A Tour of the Art in RTP
Feb
8

A Tour of the Art in RTP

Please join us for an evening reception with snacks, beverages, conversation with local artist Maria Frati, and an opportunity to purchase her original work. Additionally, immerse yourself further in the local art scene in this multi-site reception showcasing three additional artists (more information below) from Art@Work, made possible from a collaboration with Research Triangle Foundation and the Durham Art Guild.
 

When: Thursday, February 8th, 2024 from 5:30-7:30pm

Where: Beginning at Triangle Community Foundation, 800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 201, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

RSVP: This event is open to the public, but we encourage you to register
HERE.

Program:

  • 5:30-5:45pm: Open house/refreshments

  • 5:45-6:00pm: Meet Maria Frati and Triangle Community Artists Gallery partners

  • 6:00-6:30pm: Open house/refreshments

  • 6:30-6:50pm: Transition to Research Triangle Foundation office (across the street from Triangle Community Foundation)

  • 6:50-7:00pm: Meet artists Bryan “BC” Crabtree, Steevie Jane Parks, and Robyn Scott

  • 7:00-7:30pm: Open house/refreshments

 
Exhibit Description: Triangle Community Foundation, Research Triangle Foundation, and the Durham Art Guild have collaborated to host this immersive, multi-site reception showcasing Art@Work across the Frontier RTP Campus.
 
The event will start at the Triangle Community Artists Gallery at the offices of Triangle Community Foundation (800 Park Offices Drive, Suite 201, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) at 5:30pm, featuring "Shape Language" by artist Maria Frati.
 
At 6:30pm, the event will transition across the street (an easy and short walk) to the offices of Research Triangle Foundation (700 Park Offices Drive, Suite 007, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709). "Beneath the Surface" features the work of artists Bryan “BC” Crabtree, Steevie Jane Parks, and Robyn Scott.
 
Appetizers and a selection of beverages will be provided at both locations.

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What's Your Art Hustle
Feb
6

What's Your Art Hustle

What's Your Art Hustle? 
First Tuesday of Every Month at 5:30pm
Truist Gallery, 120 Morris Street (inside the Council building)

Join other artists once a month to chat about all things art.

What are you struggling with?

What are you working on?

Where could you use some support? 


We're all in this creative journey together, so come out and meet new artists to grow your practice and your confidence! 

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HiiiC x DAG AIRS: A Healing Kickback
Feb
3

HiiiC x DAG AIRS: A Healing Kickback

HiiiC x DAG AIRS: A Healing Kickback

Saturday, February 3rd from 9pm-midnight

A free collaborative community event by Sanjé James, Delayna Robbins and Mona Abraham
Featuring healing sounds by Monaveee @monaveeeee and Mercurious @khrystoph.zed
Art activities by Sanjé James and Delayna Robbins
Food + drinks will be provided

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Member Artist Critique
Feb
3

Member Artist Critique

Join other DAG artist members in our DAG Truist Gallery with one piece of your artwork in any medium/style that you're currently working on to gather feedback, support and suggestions.

Each artist will have an equal amount of time to receive feedback.

Our February Moderator is

Gayle Stott Lowry.
Gayle Stott Lowry, painter, is drawn to things that are worn or scarred, living with uncertainty and places where life is adverse, and survival is difficult.  Her paintings chronicle an emotional journey as much as the landscapes and architectural renderings she explores which become embodiments of the human condition. Gayle studied at East Carolina University and studied under internationally known artists, Wolf Kahn and Sidney Goodman. Gayles work is included in the Permanent Collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art and in corporate collections, including the City of Raleigh, Rex Hospital, North Carolina Heart and Vascular Center, Glaxo Smith Kline, SAS Institute, Progress Energy and IBM.  She has been awarded a residency at the Vermont Studio Center and a United Arts Council Project Grant.

Past Moderators: Clarence Heyward, Jonh Blanco, Stacy Bloom Rexrode

Limited to 10 artists. DAG Members only. Not a member? Join today: https://durhamartguild.org/membership/

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Collecting & Dealing Art
Jan
25

Collecting & Dealing Art

Come join David Mann, Art Researcher, Specialist, Collector and Dealer for a special lecture series. Discover the fascinating world of art collecting and dealing. Whether you're an artist, seasoned collector or just starting out at either, this event is for you. Learn from an industry expert, explore different art styles, and get insider tips on how to navigate the art market. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere where creativity and passion collide. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with fellow art enthusiasts and expand your art knowledge. See you there!

Location: Durham Art Guild, Morris Street, Durham, NC, USA

RSVP Here

Free for members. $5 for non-members

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Photographing your artwork: A Durham Art Guild workshop
Jan
20

Photographing your artwork: A Durham Art Guild workshop

Photographing your artwork: A Durham Art Guild workshop

Join us for an exciting workshop where you'll learn how to capture stunning photographs of your artwork! Think images for applications, portfolio, website, socials… Led by experienced professional photographer Freeman Long, this in-person event is perfect for artists of all levels.

Bring a piece of artwork to photograph, a camera if you have it or your phone, and all your questions.

Limited to 15 - secure your ticket today. Free for DAG members. $10 for non-members.

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Material Differences: Fragments, Forms, Realities Opening
Jan
19

Material Differences: Fragments, Forms, Realities Opening

Fragments, shapes, and figures are woven into narratives that are graphic and playful, socially and politically charged in the dynamic work of Jordan Grace Owens, Allison Coleman, and Tina Marcus in Durham Art Guilds January Exhibition in the Truist Gallery titled Material Differences: Fragments, Forms, Realities.

The work of these artists brings together three artists who, despite their distinct approaches to materials, converge in their dedication to the figurative form. Through their individual practices, they delve into the essence of humanity, each employing unique materials and techniques to capture the essence of the human experience. 

Jordan Grace Owens uses paint, sewn canvas, and wooden constructions to explore a fluidity of physical form and a complexity of maternal autonomy.

Allison Coleman creates dreamlike worlds with oil paint, exploring the narrative through pigment and texture.  Thin washes of paint signify the deterioration of human memory and the passage of time and bold strokes explore ideas of permanence and urgency.

And in Tina Marcus’ work she incorporates the ordinary material of cardboard paper in her figurative sculptures to express soul-stirring narratives of ambiguity, and relationships between resilience and vulnerability. 

Material Differences: Fragments, Forms, Realities opens in the Truist gallery Friday, January 19, 2024. 

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A Colorful Family ARTchives Opening
Jan
13

A Colorful Family ARTchives Opening

Delayna Robbins

Delayna Robbins, also known as A Colorful Chaos, is a visual artist who explores her take on Contemporary Afro Surrealism. A genre which seeks to highlight the complexities and unique experiences and struggles faced by People of Color, while also celebrating their resilience and beauty. 

Working primarily with acrylic paints, she draws inspiration from her experiences as a woman of color and her ongoing journey towards understanding the interconnectedness of spirituality and mental health. Through her use of bold colors and surrealistic elements, she invites viewers to consider their own experiences and perspectives, fostering empathy, understanding, and connection.

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Art Market @ Atlas Durham Apartments
Dec
15

Art Market @ Atlas Durham Apartments

It’s the last Third Friday of the year! As a special holiday treat - Atlas Durham is opening their doors to the public and hosting 10 artists for a festive art market in their clubhouse lounge. Come see the art and the beautiful apartment downtown!

Atlas Website

While you’re downtown join us in all three of our gallery locations for your last chance to view the 69th Annual Juried Exhibition in the Truist Gallery, Fallen Stars by Jenny Eggleston in the Golden Belt Gallery, and Durham Bottling Company’s exhibition before everything changes in January.

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Closing Day with the Curator: The Curiosity of Jim Lee
Dec
8

Closing Day with the Curator: The Curiosity of Jim Lee

  • 210 Princess Street Wilmington, NC, 28401 United States (map)
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Extended Closing Day with Curator Michael S. Williams

Friday, December 8, 2023 join us between 4-7pm during regular gallery hours with special guest Michael S. Williams to learn more about the curation of this exhibition. Executive Director of the Durham Art Guild, Liz Gage, will also be in the gallery for a meet and greet!

The curious nature of multidimensional artist Jim Lee has been illuminated through his creations since the late 1990s when he began, in earnest, his exploration of found materials and photography. The Durham, North Carolina native admits this curiosity presented itself during his childhood and continues today with the solitary practice of examining uninhibited construction sites and nature with a fierce fervor. With journalist, professor, farmer, and community organizer on his resume, Lee's career path is as long and has as many twists and turns as the Nile River. And like the Nile, this experience has been a vital transport of lived observations, visible in his 3D and 2D work and, most personally, his photography.

Lee continues to dissect the intricacies of his life through the objects and photographs he creates. His inquisitive nature allows viewers to see things as he's discovering them, positing along with him. In The Curiosity of Jim Lee, the artist's vast interests are on full display through selected works that examine, among other things, the ideas behind abundance, assimilation, and freedom.

More information about the exhibition here.

About Jim Lee

Jim Lee is a multi-dimensional, self-taught artist whose work is heavily influenced by his love of nature, science, psychology, technology, and his sense of social justice. Working with cameras, scanners, lighting and collections of found and fabricated objects, Lee creates photographic images that range from the darkly mysterious and figurative to the elegantly simple and abstract.

They can be personal or political. He often ventures outside of his photographic practice into three-dimensional creations. The work can be beautiful, disturbing, or even whimsical. One rarely leaves one of Lee's pieces without some questions and that is exactly what he wants. His work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions and can be found in collections at American Tobacco Campus, Andrew Young Enterprises, Cassilhaus, Duke University Medical Center, and in numerous other private venues.

Curated by Michael S. Williams

Presented by the Black On Black Project and the Durham Art Guild

Why Wilmington?

The Durham Art Guild is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization. In our efforts to support artists throughout North Carolina, we have proudly partnered with Michael S. Williams to assist with cross-pollination efforts to expand the reach of artists throughout the state. Pop-up exhibitions in various cities help artists grow their careers and open communities up to new and exciting creative works and ideas.

Images courtesy of the artist.

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What's Your Art Hustle
Dec
5

What's Your Art Hustle

What's Your Art Hustle? 
First Tuesday of Every Month at 5:30pm
Truist Gallery, 120 Morris Street (inside the Council building)

Join other artists once a month to chat about all things art.

What are you struggling with?

What are you working on?

Where could you use some support? 


We're all in this creative journey together, so come out and meet new artists to grow your practice and your confidence! 

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Bid For Better: A Giving Tuesday Nonprofit Auction.
Nov
28

Bid For Better: A Giving Tuesday Nonprofit Auction.

The Triangle Nonprofit’s Volunteer Leadership is excited to present Bid For Better: A Giving Tuesday Nonprofit Auction.

The Durham Art Guild is one of 20 featured nonprofits this year!

November 28th from 6:30 - 8:30pm

Kramden Institute, 5010 NC Hwy 55, Durham, NC 27713

The event will feature auction items from 20 plus Triangle-connected nonprofits. The Durham Art Guild will be auctioning off original local artworks, and art experiences including 2 tickets to see Girl From the North Country at DPAC on Jan 6!

Get your tickets today! Just $20 each.

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