Writing the Artist’s Statement: An Intuitive Approach – DAG University Online Workshop

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• Posted on April 22, 2021

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An online workshop led by Jameela F. Dallis Monday, May 17, 2021: 7-8:30 PM ET via Zoom $25 for DAG members and $35 for non members.Some scholarships available. REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE: LINK HERE In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll explore what makes an effective,authentic, and engaging artist’s statement. We’ll dive deep into ourinfluences, passions, and motivations…

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Welcome 2021 Resident Artist Antonio Alanís!

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• Posted on March 3, 2021

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We are thrilled to soon welcome Antonio Alanís to one of DAG’s studios at Golden Belt. Due to one of our programs meeting virtually this year, we had the studio available for a local artist for free for 5 months (March – June). Antonio Alanís has been selected for the DAG Mini Artist Residency in…

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CALL FOR ART DONATIONS – Swing into Spring Online Auction and Virtual Fundraiser

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• Posted on March 2, 2021

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The Durham Art Guild seeks artwork donations from our valued network of talented members and other community artists for our upcoming annual fundraising event. This year’s Swing into Spring artwork will be on view in DAG’s SunTrust Gallery March 22 – April 6 leading up to and during the online auction. The art will be…

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Support local artists – MEMBERS’ EXTRAVAGANZA Online Exhibition is live

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• Posted on February 26, 2021

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The Durham Art Guild is continuing exciting new ways to keep our annual programs in support of the local art community going. And so, the MEMBERS’ EXTRAVAGANZA is born! Our goal? A safe online means for supporting local artists into this new year. There is an interesting mix of over 130 works of art from $35 to $3,000+. There is a gallery for artwork under $250 and a gallery for artwork over $250. You can purchase directly from the site and DAG will safely coordinate getting the piece from the artist to you via no contact curbside delivery and pick up.

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CALL FOR ART – Online MEMBERS’ EXTRAVAGANZA Exhibition. Deadline is December 14 at 11:59pm.

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• Posted on December 7, 2020

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CALL FOR ART 2020 has continued to be anything but ordinary, so we’re continuing exciting new ways to keep the Durham Art Guild’s annual programs in support of the local art community going. And so, this year the MEMBERS’ EXTRAVAGANZA is born! Our goal? A safe online means for supporting local artists this holiday season…

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CALL FOR ART- 2021 Solo Exhibition Proposals at the DAG Gallery at Golden Belt. Dec. 14 at 11:59pm deadline.

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• Posted on December 7, 2020

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CALL FOR ART The Durham Art Guild is seeking exhibition proposals for our 2021 Exhibition Season. The opportunity to exhibit in DAG’s primary spaces, the DAG Gallery at Golden Belt and the DAG SunTrust Gallery at Durham Arts Council, as well as our other participating DAG venues, is one of the greatest benefits of being a member of…

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Thank you Chellie! Welcome Anthony! Staff Transition at DAG. Embracing chance.

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• Posted on September 30, 2020

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Chellie LaPointe (she/her) has been with the Durham Art Guild since the fall of 2016 as our Education and Outreach Coordinator. She has managed and advanced two of our core arts programs, the Creative Mentorship Program and the Artist in Residence program. She is moving on from DAG to focus more on her teaching job…

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Sustain and expand creative enrichment in our community! DAG launches a new Sustainer Giving Program

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• Posted on August 21, 2020

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$5/month + Cool perks = Creative Joy for Many! These convenient, ongoing monthly contributions will allow DAG to sustain and expand our work supporting local artists while enriching and connecting our community through art. If you have the means right now, please consider giving to DAG at $5 a month (or whatever amount works for…

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Results delayed slightly – BUT NOW IN! 66th Annual Juried Exhibition

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• Posted on July 31, 2020

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Dear Artists, Like with most things during this pandemic, our processes are requiring a little more time and flexibility than usual. We are still working on the final list of selected artists and artworks with this year’s juror, Amber Esseiva. We are very close, but still have a few logistical details to work through prior…

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Results delayed slightly – Art@Work partnership with WillowTree

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• Posted on July 31, 2020

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Dear Artists, Like with most things during this pandemic, our processes are requiring a little more time and flexibility than usual. WillowTree has selected their top two artists and two alternate artists for the 20-21 exhibit cycle. However, we have some confirming and logistical coordinating to work through with the artists first before sharing the…

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