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Cultural & Public Art Program
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About the Cultural & Public Art Program
The City of Durham’s Cultural and Public Art Program believes that Durham’s rich cultural heritage is an important part of what makes Durham’s neighborhoods thrive, attracts tourism and business development, and what brings the community closer together. The Program works to invest and create public art experiences – both downtown and in neighborhoods – that illuminate residents’ history, sparks reflection and dialogue, and enhances daily life.
The program partners with the City’s resident advisory boards (Durham Cultural Advisory Board and Public Art Committee), manages the arts and cultural festivals grants, and develops adopted City initiatives. These initiatives include implementation of the City’s Strategic Plan and Sustainability Roadmap. A goal of the Strategic Plan is to foster cohesive, engaged and diverse communities where residents have equitable access to community resources, and the opportunity for a high quality of life. Two initiatives were developed to realize this goal: utilize placemaking to facilitate natural interactions and invest in and create public art experiences.
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About the Cultural Plan
View a quick synopsis of the Cultural Master Plan and download the full version.
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Durham Cultural Advisory Board
Find out what the board has planned to help serve the City Council on matters of arts and culture in Durham.
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Public Art Committee
The Public Art Committee advises the Cultural Advisory Board and acts on behalf of the board on matters relating to public art.
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City-Funded Grant Opportunities
An initiative of General Service Department's Cultural Advisory Board to fund scholarships for Durham City and County arts and cultural organization representatives to attend professional development training.
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Durham Calls for Artists
Call for Artists Opportunities for Durham City and County projects.
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Public Art Collection
Inventory of Public Art Around Durham
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Current Public Art Projects
These are the public art projects you can expect to see in Durham in the next 18 months.
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Public Art FAQs
The most frequently asked questions about the City of Durham Public Art Program
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Contact Us
Resources for the Arts and Cultural Sector
Visit Durham Business 360 for a list of local, state, and national organizations that have resources for artists and arts organizations, here:
https://www.durhambusiness360.com/180/Resources-for-Arts-Entrepreneurs.
Service request:
Click or call 919-560-1200