EXHIBITS & EVENTS
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
weaving Dreams show + performance
weaving Dreams is an interdisciplinary performance that blends dance, spoken word, visual art,
sound, and projection to explore how memory, identity, and ancestral connection surface through
embodied and intuitive practices. The work gathers fragments of director and choreographer
Johanna Kepler’s life, tracing the subtle threads of reconnecting and self-discovery that emerge as
she navigates what it means to be a transnational Guatemalan adoptee living between many
worlds. These overlapping worlds give rise to multiple selves and at times conflicting identities,
each one shaped by belonging, displacement, and cultural memory.
HOW TO ATTEND Free and open to the public please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvZKJHs3M6mkZNxl7_QisULI2d_Bl3oj8n-A_I94P65SeQyQ/viewform?usp=header
Weaving Dreams Gallery (January 28-February 27)
Weaving Dreams Gallery is an immersive thesis exhibition by Johanna Kepler that explores memory, identity, and ancestral connection through an embodied weaving methodology. Blending dance, visual art, spoken word, archival photographs, and digital landscapes, the gallery transforms personal and collective histories into a living, sensory environment, featuring interviews with Guatemalan adoptees and first-generation Guatemalans. Rooted in Johanna’s experience as a Guatemalan adoptee and her ethnographic research with Maya weaving communities, the installation positions the body as a living archive, where movement, thread, and story intertwine to reveal how cultural memory travels across generations, borders, and worlds.
About the Artist
Johanna Kepler is a Guatemalan American choreographer, creative director, and entrepreneur whose work explores storytelling through movement and weaving as a methodology for cultural preservation. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Embodied Interdisciplinary Praxis at Duke University (expected 2026), where her research examines how the body functions as a living archive for memory and cultural transmission.
February Happy Hour - Triangle Art Works x DAG
Join us on February 25th as we kick-off our first happy hour of 2026!
Get out of the studio, office or stage and mingle with artists and arts administrators from across the Triangle. Anyone who works in the arts in the Triangle - artists of all disciplines, arts administrators, and employees of arts-based businesses are welcome!
DAG is the Bull City Host for the February Happy Hour. Visit the gallery, meet other artists and view the current exhibition.
Who is this event for?
Artists, arts administrators and arts businesses of all types and disciplines!
Are you a local college student studying art? Join us to meet local working artists and arts administrators.
Discipline groups - Gather with your studio group, dance troupe or other affiliated artists
Arts Groups/Businesses - Want to promote your business at this gathering of the Triangle arts community? Talk to us about promotional support opportunities.
Guests are welcome to purchase beverages from our neighboring campus restaurant, The Tipsy Bull, and enjoy them during the happy hour at the gallery.
Registration is not required, but it is encouraged to help us estimate attendance. The event is FREE to attend, and donations are welcome. Contributions help support the ongoing work of Triangle ArtWorks.
Meet the Artist Event
Member Shout Out!
Come out to support DAG Member Emily Wang during her exhibition Postcards: Memories, Briefly and Forever. Learn more about Emily at www.emilywangart.com
On display at Bond Park Community Center in Cary from January 7 - April 12, 2026.
Meet the artist events: January 23, February 27, March 13 from 6-8pm
“Finding a postcard in your mailbox is like receiving a pocket-sized nugget of love. It’s a friend’s “hello” or “wish you were here” flush against an image of the landscape that shaped that message. Sometimes too, you might buy a postcard just for yourself as a sweet memento of a place that holds a past version of you. At its heart, a postcard is a gift of a place tethered to feeling. We are defined and shaped by places: a childhood home, a place that birthed a life-long friendship, a landscape that first inspired in us a sense of wonder. Postcards: Memories, Briefly and Forever is a reflection on postcard places. What are the landscapes that become synonymous with our deepest selves?”
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
Member Artist Critique
Join other DAG artist members in the 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.
Limited to 8 artists. DAG Members only. Not a member? Join today: https://durhamartguild.org/membership/
March Critique Moderator
TBD
More info coming soon!
Past Moderators: Thomas Sayre - artist sculptor and founding principle of Clearscapes design firm; Jeff Bell - Executive Director of the NC Arts Council; Jordan Abdur Raoof - Professional Photographer, Clarence Heyward - Professional Artist; Jonh Blanco - Museum Manager of 21c Hotel and Art Museum; Stacy Bloom Rexrode - Curator of Exhibitions and Collections with the City of Raleigh; artist Gayle Stott Lowry; artist sculptor Paris Alexander; and Jennifer Dasal of Art Curious, Photographer Dan Gottlieb.
Art Swap & Artist Mingle at Ment Beverage Co.
Art Swap & Artist Mingle at Ment Beverage Co.
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 6 -8pm
6 - Artist mingle
6:30 - Art swap begins
Location: Ment Beverage Co., American Tobacco Campus, Durham, NC
Ment Beverage Co. is thrilled to partner with the Durham Art Guild to host an Art Swap & Artist Mingle event! This free gathering is an exciting opportunity for artists and art enthusiasts to come together, connect, and share their creativity. Hit that button to learn more about the event!
Meet the Artist Event
Member Shout Out!
Come out to support DAG Member Emily Wang during her exhibition Postcards: Memories, Briefly and Forever. Learn more about Emily at www.emilywangart.com
On display at Bond Park Community Center in Cary from January 7 - April 12, 2026.
Meet the artist events: January 23, February 27, March 13 from 6-8pm
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
Member Artist Critique
Join other DAG artist members in the 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.
Critique Topic: Directionally, where do you see your work in your current practice and what do you want to accomplish with it in 2026?
Bring 2 current works completed and or works in progress within the last 12 months
3D artists must bring the actual works - no pictures
Limited to 8 artists. DAG Members only. Not a member? Join today: https://durhamartguild.org/membership/
April Critique Moderator
TBD
More info coming soon!
Past Moderators: Hunter Hadley III - Professional Mark Maker; Thomas Sayre - artist sculptor and founding principle of Clearscapes design firm; Jeff Bell - Executive Director of the NC Arts Council; Jordan Abdur Raoof - Professional Photographer, Clarence Heyward - Professional Artist; Jonh Blanco - Museum Manager of 21c Hotel and Art Museum; Stacy Bloom Rexrode - Curator of Exhibitions and Collections with the City of Raleigh; artist Gayle Stott Lowry; artist sculptor Paris Alexander; and Jennifer Dasal of Art Curious, Photographer Dan Gottlieb.
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
Member Artist Critique
Join other DAG artist members in the 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.
Limited to 8 artists. DAG Members only. Not a member? Join today: https://durhamartguild.org/membership/
June Critique Moderator
TBD
Coming soon!
Past Moderators: Hunter Hadley III - Professional Mark Maker; Thomas Sayre - artist sculptor and founding principle of Clearscapes design firm; Jeff Bell - Executive Director of the NC Arts Council; Jordan Abdur Raoof - Professional Photographer, Clarence Heyward - Professional Artist; Jonh Blanco - Museum Manager of 21c Hotel and Art Museum; Stacy Bloom Rexrode - Curator of Exhibitions and Collections with the City of Raleigh; artist Gayle Stott Lowry; artist sculptor Paris Alexander; and Jennifer Dasal of Art Curious, Photographer Dan Gottlieb.
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
Member Artist Critique
Join other DAG artist members in the 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.
Limited to 8 artists. DAG Members only. Not a member? Join today: https://durhamartguild.org/membership/
September Critique Moderator
TBD
Coming soon!
Past Moderators: Hunter Hadley III - Professional Mark Maker; Thomas Sayre - artist sculptor and founding principle of Clearscapes design firm; Jeff Bell - Executive Director of the NC Arts Council; Jordan Abdur Raoof - Professional Photographer, Clarence Heyward - Professional Artist; Jonh Blanco - Museum Manager of 21c Hotel and Art Museum; Stacy Bloom Rexrode - Curator of Exhibitions and Collections with the City of Raleigh; artist Gayle Stott Lowry; artist sculptor Paris Alexander; and Jennifer Dasal of Art Curious, Photographer Dan Gottlieb.
Member Artist Critique
Join other DAG artist members in the 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.
Critique Topic: Directionally, where do you see your work in your current practice and what do you want to accomplish with it in 2026?
Bring 2 current works completed and or works in progress within the last 12 months
3D artists must bring the actual works - no pictures
Limited to 8 artists. DAG Members only. Not a member? Join today: https://durhamartguild.org/membership/
January Critique Moderator
Hunter Hadley III
Hunter Hadley describes himself as a mark maker. Marks and images made by hand are a language that offers sensory and emotive threads that are deeply human. Why is it that we are fascinated by handprints on cave walls found from around the world? It is because we have all made that mark; that being a declaration of self.
Past Moderators: Thomas Sayre - artist sculptor and founding principle of Clearscapes design firm; Jeff Bell - Executive Director of the NC Arts Council; Jordan Abdur Raoof - Professional Photographer, Clarence Heyward - Professional Artist; Jonh Blanco - Museum Manager of 21c Hotel and Art Museum; Stacy Bloom Rexrode - Curator of Exhibitions and Collections with the City of Raleigh; artist Gayle Stott Lowry; artist sculptor Paris Alexander; and Jennifer Dasal of Art Curious, Photographer Dan Gottlieb.
Meet the Artist Event
Member Shout Out!
On display at Bond Park Community Center in Cary from January 7 - April 12, 2026.
Meet the artist events: January 23, February 27, March 13 from 6-8pm
Come out to support DAG Member Emily Wang during her exhibition Postcards: Memories, Briefly and Forever. Learn more about Emily at www.emilywangart.com
“Finding a postcard in your mailbox is like receiving a pocket-sized nugget of love. It’s a friend’s “hello” or “wish you were here” flush against an image of the landscape that shaped that message. Sometimes too, you might buy a postcard just for yourself as a sweet memento of a place that holds a past version of you. At its heart, a postcard is a gift of a place tethered to feeling. We are defined and shaped by places: a childhood home, a place that birthed a life-long friendship, a landscape that first inspired in us a sense of wonder. Postcards: Memories, Briefly and Forever is a reflection on postcard places. What are the landscapes that become synonymous with our deepest selves?”
3rd Friday! 71st Annual Juror Talk + Awards
Join DAG for the last 3rd Friday of the 71st Annual Juried Exhibition, we have a lot planned! Our wonderful juror Colony Little will be giving her long anticipated artist talk as well as announcing 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for the exhibition. People’s Choice and Curator’s Choice Awards will also be announced.
The talk is planned to begin at 7pm with the 3rd Friday reception + refreshments beginning at 6pm. Celebrate with us for an enlightening start to 2026!
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
71st Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception
Join us this 3rd Friday to celebrate the opening of our 71st Annual Juried Exhibition! The Durham Art Guild has had an interesting year and we are very proud to continue this 70+ year tradition of showcasing fantastic art.
Art Swap & Artist Mingle at Ment Beverage Co.
Art Swap & Artist Mingle at Ment Beverage Co.
Date: Thursday, December 11
Time: 6 -8pm
6 - Artist mingle
6:30 - Art swap begins
Location: Ment Beverage Co., American Tobacco Campus, Durham, NC
Ment Beverage Co. is thrilled to partner with the Durham Art Guild to host an Art Swap & Artist Mingle event! This free gathering is an exciting opportunity for artists and art enthusiasts to come together, connect, and share their creativity. Hit that button to learn more about the event!
Encaustics Workshop
Join our friends at Fusion Gallery for an Encaustics workshop taught by DAG member Ana Carolina! $75 + supply fee and 10% of sales go to a local food pantry.
Click HERE to sign up and choose Mixed Media
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
3rd Friday Reception: The Joel Fund & Heart2Hand Veteran’s Show
Join the Joel Fund, Heart2Hand, and the Durham Art Guild for a special
evening event celebrating the North Carolina Veteran Art Show during the Third Friday Durham Art Walk on
Friday, November 21. This event will offer a unique, up-close look at the art and the artists who created it,
featuring addresses from local government and veteran office representatives.
The event, running from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the DAG Golden Belt Gallery, is designed to foster community
engagement and honor the service and artistic talent of North Carolina veterans. The structured program,
from 6:00 PM to 7:10 PM will feature a moderated Artist Talk panel, audience Q&A, an art tour, and a meet
and greet with veteran artists.
Guildsgiving Potluck
Come one and come all DAG Members to the 2nd Members’ Potluck! The 1st one went so well we decided to do it again, this time as a Thanksgiving pre-game! Prospective members of the Durham Art Guild are welcome too, bring questions about our offerings along with your dish.
Fill out the form HERE to participate and if you aren’t a member yet join HERE
Open Studio Catherine Kramer and Emily Weinstein
Come out and visit the studios of DAG members Catherine Kramer and Emily Weinstein. Featuring whimsical and elegant gourd artworks, paintings, prints and books. Open during the first two weekends in November, from 10am - 5 pm.
Email www.treehouse-gardens@msn.com for more information
Community Film Screening
Bending Space: Georges Rousse and the Durham Project is a stunning documentary that follows French artist Georges Rousse as he transforms empty buildings into immersive works of art. The film beautifully captures how creativity can renew both space and spirit — turning places marked for demolition into moments of wonder and connection.
Film Credits
Directed by Penelope Maunsell and Kenny Dalsheimer
Camera/Producer – Kenny Dalsheimer
Editor/Producer – Penelope Maunsell
Executive Producer – Frank Konhaus
About the Screenings
We are honored to host two special screenings on Thursday, November 13 at the Durham Center for Senior Life.
Earlier in the day, DCSL participants will enjoy a private showing of the film.
An evening gathering for invited guests, community members, friends, and family who made and love this project. A post-film discussion will feature Ellen Cassilly, Frank Konhaus, Kenny Dalsheimer, and Penelope Maunsell, reflecting on the creative collaboration that inspired this work.
Why It Matters
The Durham Center for Senior Life is proud to provide a space where art, memory, and community intersect. Events like this bring generations together and remind us that creativity is ageless.
Your gift supports programs and experiences that enrich the lives of Durham’s older adults — from health and wellness classes to cultural and creative programming. Contributions from this campaign will help DCSL continue offering free and accessible opportunities that keep our community active, inspired, and connected.
This screening is made possible by the generous support of Skip Anderson, Frank Konhaus, and other anonymous donors.
Suggested Donation: $25 (voluntary). Larger gifts are deeply appreciated and help DCSL continue offering meaningful programs and community events like this one.
Tickets are free- RSVP here
Artist Development Series Pt. 2: Portfolio Review
In this in-person session, carefully selected art experts in various fields will review artists portfolios and provide feedback. This opportunity is great for artists of all levels, especially those interested in apply for upcoming calls for art, residencies, and MFA programs
Register on Eventbrite HERE
Open Studio Catherine Kramer and Emily Weinstein
Come out and visit the studios of DAG members Catherine Kramer and Emily Weinstein. Featuring whimsical and elegant gourd artworks, paintings, prints and books. Open during the first two weekends in November, from 10am - 5 pm.
Email www.treehouse-gardens@msn.com for more information
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
3rd Friday Reception: Ladies Auxiliary Exhibition
Join DAG to celebrate the final 3rd Friday reception for the Ladies’ Auxiliary Exhibition, space for female artists to showcase the diverse work they have created.
The exhibition features woodworkers, painters, sculptors, and collage artists all in one space with work that speaks to their shared experiences and each other’s work.
Learn more about the exhibition HERE
Canvas Clash ‘25
CANVAS CLASH
Twelve Artists, Three Live-Painting Rounds, You Choose Who Reigns Supreme!
Brought to you by Durham Art Guild + 21c Museum Hotel Durham + Weird Productions
Get ready for an electrifying evening of creativity and competition. Twelve local artists...three intense rounds...and only 20 minutes per round to create a masterpiece! This isn’t just art - it’s a battle... YOU get to decide who reigns supreme.
Featured Artists:
Selections will be announced soon!
What to Expect:
Live Art Competition: Watch as 12 artists duel it out, armed with brushes, color, and boundless imagination.
Audience Voting: Be part of the action by voting for your favorite artist each round. Your vote can crown the next art champion!
Creative Vibes: Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of creativity, with music, laughter, and the vibrant energy of live art.
Live Auction: Bid on the art created, support the arts and take home a memory of the evening
Venue: The stunning ballroom at 21c Museum Hotel, Downtown Durham.
Food and Non-Alcoholic Drinks by Counting House
Bar by Counting House
Dress Code: Dress up, get comfy, show off your style - you decide
Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series)
🎨 Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series
Tuesdays | July – October | 6 PM | JB Duke Hotel Lobby Lounge
The Durham Art Guild is proud to partner with JB Duke Hotel to bring you Artful Evenings; a one-of-a-kind live Artist in Residence series designed to connect the community with the creative process in real time.
Every Tuesday evening from July through October, the Lobby Lounge at JB Duke Hotel will come alive with creativity as six local artists take turns transforming the space into a working studio. Guests are invited to watch, interact, and experience the evolution of each artist’s work across two live sessions.
From paint to printmaking and beyond, this rotating residency highlights a diverse range of mediums and styles offering fresh inspiration with each visit.
Enjoy an evening of creativity, conversation, and community at Artful Evenings where art comes to life before your eyes.
Line-up for October:
Oct 7 - Laura Oleniacz
Oct 14 - Chasity Dailey
Oct 21 - Ricky Meyer
Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series
🎨 Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series
Tuesdays | July – October | 6 PM | JB Duke Hotel Lobby Lounge
The Durham Art Guild is proud to partner with JB Duke Hotel to bring you Artful Evenings; a one-of-a-kind live Artist in Residence series designed to connect the community with the creative process in real time.
Every Tuesday evening from July through October, the Lobby Lounge at JB Duke Hotel will come alive with creativity as six local artists take turns transforming the space into a working studio. Guests are invited to watch, interact, and experience the evolution of each artist’s work across two live sessions.
From paint to printmaking and beyond, this rotating residency highlights a diverse range of mediums and styles offering fresh inspiration with each visit.
Enjoy an evening of creativity, conversation, and community at Artful Evenings where art comes to life before your eyes.
Line-up for October:
Oct 7 - Laura Oleniacz
Oct 14 - Chasity Dailey
Oct 21 - Ricky Meyer
Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series
🎨 Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series
Tuesdays | July – October | 6 PM | JB Duke Hotel Lobby Lounge
The Durham Art Guild is proud to partner with JB Duke Hotel to bring you Artful Evenings; a one-of-a-kind live Artist in Residence series designed to connect the community with the creative process in real time.
Every Tuesday evening from July through October, the Lobby Lounge at JB Duke Hotel will come alive with creativity as six local artists take turns transforming the space into a working studio. Guests are invited to watch, interact, and experience the evolution of each artist’s work across two live sessions.
From paint to printmaking and beyond, this rotating residency highlights a diverse range of mediums and styles offering fresh inspiration with each visit.
Enjoy an evening of creativity, conversation, and community at Artful Evenings where art comes to life before your eyes.
Line-up for October:
Oct 7 - Laura Oleniacz
Oct 14 - Chasity Dailey
Oct 21 - Ricky Meyer
What's Your Art Hustle
What's Your Art Hustle?
First Tuesday of Every Month at 6pm
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!
Making a Place Artist Talk
Join us for an evening with the featured artists in Truist Gallery. Learn more about these incredible textiles and mixed media pieces as well as the talented artists who created them.
More about Making a Place and check out the artwork HERE
Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series
🎨 Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series
Tuesdays | July – October | 6 PM | JB Duke Hotel Lobby Lounge
The Durham Art Guild is proud to partner with JB Duke Hotel to bring you Artful Evenings; a one-of-a-kind live Artist in Residence series designed to connect the community with the creative process in real time.
Every Tuesday evening from July through October, the Lobby Lounge at JB Duke Hotel will come alive with creativity as six local artists take turns transforming the space into a working studio. Guests are invited to watch, interact, and experience the evolution of each artist’s work across two live sessions.
From paint to printmaking and beyond, this rotating residency highlights a diverse range of mediums and styles offering fresh inspiration with each visit.
Enjoy an evening of creativity, conversation, and community at Artful Evenings where art comes to life before your eyes.
Artist Statement Peer Review
This session gives you the chance to workshop your artist statement with peers in a supportive setting. Together, we’ll share feedback, exchange ideas, and strengthen your writing so it feels clear and authentic. To get the most out of the session, please come with a draft of your artist statement —this will allow everyone time to read and prepare thoughtful feedback.
Professional local artists Wendy Colin Sorin and Michelle Wilkie will host this event in collaboration with the Durham Art Guild.
RSVP on Eventbrite HERE
Art Swap & Artist Mingle at Ment Beverage Co.
Art Swap & Artist Mingle at Ment Beverage Co.
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 6 -8pm
6 - Artist mingle
6:30 - Art swap begins
Location: Ment Beverage Co., American Tobacco Campus, Durham, NC
Ment Beverage Co. is thrilled to partner with the Durham Art Guild to host an Art Swap & Artist Mingle event! This free gathering is an exciting opportunity for artists and art enthusiasts to come together, connect, and share their creativity.
What to Expect:
Art Swap: Attendees are invited to bring one piece of original artwork they created (maximum size: 16” x 20”). The swap will be facilitated through a fun and fair process—names will be drawn out of a hat to determine the order of selection. Whether you’re a member of the Durham Art Guild or not, all are welcome to participate!
Artist Mingle: This is a fantastic chance to network with other creatives, share ideas, and enjoy the vibrant artistic community of Durham.
Event Highlights:
Discover and take home a unique piece of art.
Meet talented local artists and art lovers.
Enjoy the welcoming ambiance of Ment Beverage Co., located in the heart of the American Tobacco Campus.
Sample our diverse selection of fermented beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available).
Who Can Attend? This event is open to everyone! Whether you’re an established artist, an emerging creative, or simply someone who appreciates art, we’d love for you to join us.
How to Participate in the Art Swap:
Bring one piece of artwork you’ve created (16” x 20” or smaller).
Sign up on the Eventbrite
When you arrive, check in with your work of art.
Names will be drawn during the event to determine the swapping order.
Leave with a one-of-a-kind piece created by a fellow artist!
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate art, connect with the community, and share your creations. We can’t wait to see you there!
Artist Statement Development - The What, How, Why and Who
In this Google Meet Up Session, we break down what makes a strong artist statement: what to include, how to make it feel authentic, and how it can help connect your audience to your work. Also covered are useful documents every artist should have, explaining how they’re different, and sharing tips to make the writing process easier and less intimidating.
Professional local artists Wendy Colin Sorin and Michelle Wilkie will host this event in collaboration with the Durham Art Guild.
RSVP on Eventbrite HERE
Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series
🎨 Artful Evenings: A Live Artist Residency Series
Tuesdays | July – October | 6 PM | JB Duke Hotel Lobby Lounge
The Durham Art Guild is proud to partner with JB Duke Hotel to bring you Artful Evenings; a one-of-a-kind live Artist in Residence series designed to connect the community with the creative process in real time.
Every Tuesday evening from July through October, the Lobby Lounge at JB Duke Hotel will come alive with creativity as six local artists take turns transforming the space into a working studio. Guests are invited to watch, interact, and experience the evolution of each artist’s work across two live sessions.
From paint to printmaking and beyond, this rotating residency highlights a diverse range of mediums and styles offering fresh inspiration with each visit.
Enjoy an evening of creativity, conversation, and community at Artful Evenings where art comes to life before your eyes.
Free Reiki Clinic with Apis Collective
DAG is excited to spotlight an event held by one of our donors, The Apis Collective!
The Apis Collective will be holding a free community Reiki clinic this Saturday, 9/20, from 11am-1pm, at the People's Solidarity Hub. Come enjoy a moment of peace to start the weekend. Trained practitioners will be giving Reiki including a familiar face :).
Sign up for a session before it fills up! HERE
3rd Friday Reception - Loteria
Join DAG to celebrate Loteria featuring photographic visions by Anthony Garza. Mariachis will perform music live and the exhibition’s namesake Loteria will be available for visitors to play! Beverages and snacks will be served
Learn more about the exhibition HERE