WHY THIS MATTERS FOR OUR CITY

Creative practice, innovation and art have been woven into the culture of Durham since its inception. Durham arts presenters and arts venues have attracted diverse talent to our city for decades, all while infusing our city with economic viability.



Today, we stand on the shoulders of Baba Chuck Davis, Pauli Murray, Brother Yusuf Salim and many more who lit the path of creative practice in our city.



Artists in Durm have known for some time now that the rapid gentrification we are experiencing is increasing the financial pressures for artists and arts venues in lockstep with Phase of development. With every new high-rise that pops up in our skyline, another art space shutters its doors and another artist's practice is pushed out of the city.



If you came to Durham because of the creative energy...



If you thrive in Durham because of the work of artists...



If you have a favorite local artist, mural, song, venue...



or if you simply know (and have been knowing) that we are going to *need* artists now, more than ever, if we have any hope of getting through this year with our souls intact…





PLEASE SUPPORT THIS FUND!



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APPLY FOR SUPPORT

If you are an artist, arts presenter or arts venue in need of funds:



Click Here to take our survey and apply for relief funding.



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HOW FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED

The distribution of funds is being managed by Heather Cook at NorthStar , with consultation and support from a team of Durham creatives including:



Kym Register, Monet Marshall, Marcella Camara, Saba Taj, Laura Ritchie, Angel Dozier, Meg Stein, Megan Bowser and Jaclyn Bowie.



Several of the organizers of this fundraiser are also artists or arts presenters who may also need to apply for funding through this program. In that circumstance, anyone who applies for funding will not be involved in the evaluation process. All applicants, including any of the organizers listed here will be considered via the same need-based standards.



Thank you for supporting the humans and spaces that are so vital to our community.





Durham loves you.