We are excited to welcome Sean Uyehara as our new Arts Education Director at the Durham Arts Council!

Sean Uyehara has devoted his career to the development and support of creative practices. He was previously Director of Programs at Headlands Center for the Arts, an internationally respected arts and residency center located in Marin Headlands National Park. Prior to that he was a film programmer for SFFILM, presenter of the San Francisco International Film Festival. He holds a PhD in Cinema-Television, Critical Studies from the University of Southern California. Sean is excited to join DAC's talented, dedicated team and to contribute to the social and cultural vibrancy of Durham through the championing of community arts. Sean started last week and takes on a new role that blends two previously separate Education departments: the DAC School and CAPS (Creative Arts Programs in Schools + Communities). The Arts Education Director role is a retitling of the School Director position, with the additional responsibility of our CAPS program included in this newly unified department. Sean is currently undergoing training from current DAC School Director, Amanda Miller, as she transitions to her new role as Director of Artist Services ahead of Margaret DeMott's retirement later this month. Please join us in welcoming Sean to the DAC community!