Durham Arts Council, Inc. With a vision of an excellent arts and cultural sector, they strive to make art a daily presence in the community. For over 60 years, they have supported local artists and the people who enjoy their work through a wide range of programs, services, classes, and exhibits.

Durham Arts Council serves the arts sector by supporting, showcasing, and employing around 2,000 artists and 300 arts and cultural organizations each year. This includes providing artist and arts organization grants, exhibit space, performance areas, and office spaces. They also serve the public by providing year-round arts programs and experiences to over 400,000 people of all ages annually.

This includes camps, classes, partnerships with public and private schools, exhibit and gallery shows, facility rental space, and community events like CenterFest, Third Friday, and ArtWalk. Furthermore, Durham Arts Council advocates for the arts and their important role in building a vibrant, healthy, equitable, and successful community, both locally and on a broader scale. They actively support local, regional, statewide, and national arts initiatives.

Join Durham Arts Council and be a part of creating a vibrant community through the arts