Durham Arts Council: Annual Call for Artists 2014-2015

The Durham Arts Council (DAC) is a private, non-profit organization committed to supporting local and regional arts organizations and artists working in all media. DAC seeks to engage the visual arts audience and enhance their understanding and appreciation of work by including information about the artist and the artist's creative process in exhibit programs. Exhibiting artists will be asked to submit an artist statement to accompany the exhibit as well as short narratives for each piece. DAC holds a reception for each exhibit that will include an artist-led interactive activity allowing guests to have a direct experience with technique, creative process, or subject matter related to the exhibited work.

The Durham Arts Council building is a 52,000 sq. ft. community arts center in downtown Durham containing 4 galleries, 2 theaters, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and meeting spaces. DAC programs the Allenton Gallery (main floor, approximately 42 running feet of hanging space, 11 foot ceilings) and Semans Gallery (second floor, approximately 78 running feet of hanging space, 11 foot ceilings). Exhibits generally do not run longer than 8 weeks. The Durham Convention Center Pre-Function Corridor (296' long, 18' wide, 14' ceilings) is also available for exhibits running several months and is appropriate for large 2-D work up to 6' x 6' or larger.

Only 2-dimensional works that can be hung on gallery walls will be considered. This call is for solo shows only. Entry fee is $15.00. Submit 7 images formatted according to CaFE guidelines, artist statement explaining the body of work and thoughts on an appropriate interactive activity, resume including arts-related background, and image identification list with image number, year executed, title, dimensions, and medium. Ninety percent (90%) of exhibited work must be for sale. DAC will handle artwork sales with a 30% commission on sold works. Mail completed application with images and check to: Durham Arts Council, Attn: Lindsay Gordon, 120 Morris Street, Durham, NC 27701.