Up Next in DAC Galleries!

Explore two new exhibitions at Durham Arts Council this month, featuring works that reflect resilience, connection, and the beauty of the natural world. "The Hours After Helene" by Christa Capua in our Allenton Gallery was created in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in Western North Carolina. Inspired by medieval Books of Hours, Capua’s layered paintings blend natural and technological imagery to reflect on climate change and resilience. "ROOTED IN JOY" by Kristin Gibson & Charisse Coleman brings together vivid botanical paintings and eco-printed works, ROOTED IN JOY celebrates two artists’ shared love of nature and creative exploration, located in the Semans Gallery. Through painting and plant-based printing processes, Gibson and Coleman invite viewers to experience the joyful connection found in the natural world. Both exhibitions open August 15, with a Third Friday Artist Reception on August 21 from 6–8 PM. Join us at DAC to meet the artists and explore these beautiful showcases!