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May 2019
Insert Your Grandma’s Name Here
Interactive and evolving installation by Monét Noelle Marshall. In the Ursa Minor Gallery. From the curator: This is a celebration of your grandma and, by extension, of you. A long overdue recognition of grandmothers as culture bearers, as creatives, as artists, as witnesses, as healers, as teachers, as....as.....as.....as love. This interactive and immersive multimedia experience is an invitation to visit with our own infiniteness. Cuz we ain't never not been here. Our grandmas are proof of that.
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Disrupting Homogeny
Artist statement: "When I perceive similar characteristics between myself and other people, I feel compelled to learn more about them. In part, this can help satisfy a desire for self-affirmation and the artworks I create often reflect this desire. I am able to validate some of my own life experiences, while simultaneously imagining the world from the perspective of other individuals, by speaking with, photographing, and painting other Black men. Assumptions made before engaging with the people I collaborate with…
Find out more »June 2019
Durham Scavenger Hunt: A Wacky Let’s Roam Adventure
Looking for fun things to do in Durham? Try a Durham photo scavenger hunt. On Bricks, Bulls & Beauty you will be going on an enthralling tour around Durham checking out the art, history, and culture along the way. You’ll see groups of friends competing to unearth fun facts, taking ridiculous pictures, and deciding who will be the next scavenger hunt champion! This is the ultimate small group activity. A few highlights of the scavenger hunt include: Main Street, Durham…
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American Dance Festival
Heralded as “One of the nation’s most important institutions” by the New York Times and as “The world’s greatest dance festival” by the New York Post, the American Dance Festival’s sustained record of creative achievement is indivisible from the history of modern dance. Since 1934, ADF has remained committed to serving the needs of dance, dancers, choreographers, and professionals in dance-related fields. Remaining true to the goals of its founding artists, ADF’s programs are developed based on its mission: to encourage and support…
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GRAND OPENING: The Art of a Scientist Presents [re]ACTION
Art and science have a lot in common, but we don't always see it that way. THE ART OF A SCIENTIST is an innovative exhibit in which STEM graduate students' scientific images are displayed alongside artistic renditions inspired by this research. This year, we asked for collaborations inspired by the ACTIONS and REACTIONS that make up the world around us. We're so excited to show you how our artists and scientist have brought this theme to life! Join us from…
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Layers Art Exhibit
“Layers,” in the Durham Arts Council's Allenton Gallery, is a collection of monoprints by Ely Urbanski. Ely uses clothes as matrices of her prints. Clothes can become carriers of stories, identity, masks and judgements. Ultimately, they are material and non-material layers that cover humans. This project is an exploration of these layers. The opening reception for "Layers" will be held on May 17, 6pm, in conjunction with Third Friday Durham. Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 1pm-6pm
Find out more »Vine Paintings
Acrylic paintings by Jim Kellough, on view in the Durham Convention Center Pre-Function Corridor. Artist reception May 17, 6pm - reception held in the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham NC Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 1pm-6pm
Find out more »Our House, Durham Arts Council Student/Instructor Exhibit
In the Durham Arts Council Semans Gallery, the DAC School is in the spotlight with “Our House,” an annual exhibition of student and instructor visual artwork. This celebration of DAC School participants showcases the vibrant community arts education program; the Durham Arts Council School provides over 700 courses each year to more than 4,000 adults, teens and children in drawing and painting, dance, clay, theatre, photography, digital arts, writing, fiber arts and more. The visual art in "Our House" reflects the…
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LambruscoFest 2019
LambruscoFest is an annual event honoring Emilia-Romagna, the bread basket of Italy. Lambrusco is the traditional wine of the region. Varying from white to red, and fruity to meaty, this frizzante (lightly sparkling) wine pairs perfectly with the amazing food of Italy. Join in a celebration of food, wine and family, bringing the tastes of Emilia-Romagna to Downtown Durham. Schedule of Events: June 17- Mozzarella Making Class at 6pm Tickets available at pompieripizza.com June 18- Prosciutto Day Featuring a special…
Find out more »Vonnie Quest Artist in Residence
While in residence, Vonnie plans to continue work on his project "Mae in the Midst of a Summer," which recounts the unsolved murder of his maternal grandmother, Mae Ethel Turner, killed in 1996. Through an interactive zine, experimental film, and collaged works, combining photographs from childhood with present-day images, Vonnie seeks to imagine his grandmother's would-be-existence in the present. Using two familial leather photo albums, Vonnie will also explore the role of the album in creating memory and meaning in…
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