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Call to Artists: 2018 CenterFest Arts Festival (Durham, NC)

February 8, 2018

The Durham Arts Council has an open call for their CenterFest Arts Festival.

Event Dates: 9/15/18 – 9/16/18
Application Deadline: 5/1/18 Midnight EST
Images: 6 (a booth shot is required)
Fee (Application Fee): $30.00
You can submit up to 3 applications for this show.

Now in its 44th year, CenterFest Arts Festival is the longest running outdoor juried arts festival in North Carolina. Located in Durham’s lively Downtown District, the event is a favorite among visual artists, performing artists and visitors. CenterFest 2016 and 2015 were ranked in the top hundred festivals for Fine Arts according to Sunshine Artist’s 200 Best list. CenterFest is particularly lauded by exhibitors for its artist services amenities, including complimentary breakfast, lunch delivered to artist tents, attentive staff, abundant volunteers, and easy load-in/load-out.

Durham’s recent Creative Vitality Index score indicates Durham has grown to be a top creative community in the United States. CenterFest 2018 will position the festival as a national caliber signature event for Durham. All aspects of the festival, including culinary arts components drawn from Durham’s acclaimed “foodie” culture, exciting entertainment and historic districts, and a cutting edge creative community, will highlight the high quality of the visual artists and the sophistication of the creative class demographic.

Learn more and apply online

Filed Under: artist opportunities, exhibitions and shows

Upcoming Zoom Presentations for 2023

April 8th – Terrilynn Dubreuil
May 13th – Fred Fielding
June 10th – Regina Burchette
July 8 – Jane Steelman: “How to manage your PSNC google page”

Each meeting will from 10 am – Noon US Eastern Time

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Shows / Workshops

6th Annual PURE COLOR: Online International Juried Exhibition of Pastel Paintings
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Two Upcoming PSNC Member Shows at Ambleside Gallery and the Imperial Arts Center
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Recent News / Announcements

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Member News, Kim M. Long

“Lazy Bun” Paint-Along, on Zoom, with Rita Kirkman

Celebration of Life Service for Helen Knapp

Member News, Betty Hendrix

“Fun with Feathers!” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

Arizona Pastel Artists Association’s 2023 Open International Exhibition

“Don Keyfurry” Paint-Along with Rita Kirkman, on Zoom

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