Durham Art Guild Membership

At the Durham Art Guild, we showcase local artists, connect and build community, and create opportunities. DAG membership is a great way for artists and art enthusiasts to tap into those valuable resources and our annual programming. Review the different levels of annual membership below to find one that fits you best.

Please note, DAG membership is open to all artists and art enthusiasts (not just Durham residents) and we strive to make membership accessible and inclusive by providing discounted student level memberships and membership scholarship options.

Artist | $50

Apply for solo exhibitions, Creative Mentorship and Artist-In-Residency opportunities
Discounted submission fees for juried exhibitions with cash prizes
1 free member-only, non-juried exhibition
First chance to submit your work for DAG’s Art@Work Program database and paid opportunities
Optional member artist profile (and artwork images) in the DAG Member Artist Directory on our website
Low 30% commission taken from gallery art sales (40% taken from non-member art sales)

Student | $30

All benefits of Artist Membership at a discounted rate for students enrolled in post-secondary course work

Supporter | $100

All benefits of Artist Membership
Special perks related to all Durham Art Guild’s events
$50 of this membership supports our new Membership Scholarship Fund. The Membership Scholarship fund aims to provide membership scholarships for individuals who face critical financial challenges but still want to be actively involved at DAG

First Time Member

Renew Membership

“For years I have considered the DAG to be the most important organization for the visual arts and artists in Durham. So I keep showing up. That is what we have to do for each other as artists. Show up.”

— Jim Lee

“When I moved to Durham I joined DAG to meet other artists and art lovers. The networking and support have been invaluable! ”

— Lois Bronstein

“I have been a member of DAG for 25 years. I am grateful for its support as an emerging artist, as a professional artist, as an artist with a studio business downtown, and as a retired artist.”