Creating a Vibrant Community through the Arts
Because the ARTS are for everyone.
Winter Storm Closings
DAC will be closed this Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st due to winter storm forecast.
All classes have been cancelled for this weekend and Monday, February 2nd.
Check back for updates on the coming week!
Building Hours:
Monday–Saturday 9am–9pm
Sunday 1pm–6pm
Our galleries are free and open to the public daily!
Save the Date: February 28, 2026: The Art of the Party! The Art of the Party is a vibrant, joyful celebration of the creative spirit. This event brings together music, food, culture, and community-the very ingredients that inspire the evening’s live auction packages.
It is both an experience and an invitation: to gather, to celebrate, and to support the arts that make Durham shine.
Latest News and Events:
Our Work in Action:
View the full FY24 Impact Report to learn more about our how we support artists, arts organizations, arts education, and the Durham Community.
136 Grants to 94 Arts Organizations and 49 Artists totaling $884,916 in Cash and Facility Support
25,000 Durham Public School Students and Community Members Engaged through 151 Arts Experiences
42,277 People Attended Free Events like CenterFest, Art Walk, and Third Friday
414,351 People Experienced 5,156 Programs and Events in our Historic Building Home to 9 Arts Organizations
6,771 DAC School Students Participated in 710 Classes, Camps & Open Studios
10 Exhibits Showcased 153 Local Artists Across 3 Galleries Open Daily & Free to the Public
Who We Serve:
DAC Serves the Arts Sector
How we do it: Supporting, showcasing and employing arts organizations and artists — around 2,000 artists and 300 arts and cultural organizations served each year.
What that means for you: artist and arts organization grants, exhibit space, performance/rehearsal/office space
DAC Serves the Public
How we do it: Providing year-round arts programs and arts experiences to over 400,000 people of all ages each year.
What that means for you: camps, classes, partnerships with public and private schools, exhibit and gallery shows, facility rental space, and community events like CenterFest, Third Friday, and ArtWalk
DAC Advocates for the Arts
DAC advocates daily for the important role that the arts play in building a vibrant, healthy, equitable and successful community, including local, regional, statewide and national arts initiatives.
