Beautiful space with awesome and unique art from local and perhaps some guest artists. The gallery…read moremanager Natalie is a lovely and knowledgeable person. Well worth a visit!

We were in Carrboro and had kind of forgotten that FRANK Gallery had moved into a space near the…read moreHampton Inn where the cool Cameron's gift store used to be. The staff said they rotate the art frequently, though most of the offerings appear to be more modern. We saw some cool little items but the large paintings on display didn't really do it for us on this visit. Still a cool place to look around in, though.

Shortly after my Grandpa passed away, I brought in 6 photographs he had taken in his lifetime to be…read moreframed by BCAF. These pieces were very special to me and I had heard so many great things about Bull City, I knew they were the right ones to commemorate these photos. I worked with a designer (Michelle) to guide me through selecting the right mattings and frames who was fabulous. She made some great suggestions on color and texture that I would have never thought of myself! The final product was sensational! The pieces all looked fantastic and I was proud to surprise my parents and brother with two of the framed photos and keep the other four for myself :) They also did an excellent job repairing a vintage swing frame that held a photo of my grandma. The customer service, thoughtfulness and care that the folks at BCAF put into their work and customers is second none. I would confidently recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.

Great service from start to finish! Emily helped us pick out mats and frames. She really listened…read moreto what we wanted and guided us to wonderful combinations for 3 pieces. When we picked up the works Caelum walked us through the mechanics of hanging the art. We definitely recommend this business to anyone looking for framing.

MY UNBIASED OPINION -…read more This place was great. I love galleries that feature local artist. Everyone was nice. They had a few refreshments. The spirits were a low cost. They have events often. You can also rent this space out for events. This would be an awesome place to come. It's a cute date night as well. Walk about the city and stop in for a nice art experience. (Don't forget about the small upstairs gallery) Parking is on the street or in a nearby parking deck.

Note: this place is now called 5 Points Gallery. We've been visiting here ever since they opened…read moreand have even gotten to know some of the artists and have purchased several pieces in various sizes and price points. It's not a large space by any means (especially during the pandemic) but they feature all local art from paintings to multimedia, fused glass, and sculptures. When Durham used to have (and will have again one day) the Third Friday Art Walks, this was one of our regular stops. The art is mostly modern and lively. Tip: see if the upstairs gallery is open as well.

Super unique place! Just got a chance to recently revisit this gallery. I used to come here all the…read moretime a drool at the artwork and dream about owning a piece one day. Great gallery space with original art from well known artists. Chagall, Dali, Warhol, Rosenquist, Picasso, Matisse. Lots of prints and lithographs. The majority of them are signed. Toward the back is a section with cartoon cells and sketches. Like a mini museum! Great website that has everything for sale listed. Prices are definitely high (up to $34K), but you could find a nice piece for as low as $400-600. There's even a layaway program where you can make monthly payments.

Very well curated gallery of local artists! Functional art and wall art are well laid out. There…read moreis also a farmer's market nearby on Saturdays so this is a wonderful place to check out after you have finished there. Highly recommend.

This is a sweet little gift shop that was recommended to us by a barista at Carolina Coffee Shop…read more We were looking for local pottery and this was a great spot! Lots of local hand crafted items, art work, wood work and pottery!

What an impressive hotel! Durham is an up and coming, entrepreneurial place and 21c is the perfect…read morefit for the surrounding location and culture. Service is outstanding and staff is incredibly friendly and hospitable. Make sure to check out the art gallery on the 2nd floor. Very clean and filled with cool surprises and unique touches. 5 stars for 21c Durham!

Like another reviewer wrote, there is a difference between the Durham Art Guild and the Durham Arts…read moreCouncil, although both seem to operate in the same building. We usually come on the third Friday art walks in Durham and check out the art they have on display. Sometimes there is free food but perhaps COVID put a stop to it. If you like to view art, stop by and wander their galleries.

I will admit, I got my wires a little twisted at first between the Durham Art Guild and the Durham…read moreArt Council. I like to just think of them as the same thing and am still a little unsure of what the main differences are between the two. Both reside at the same physical location, although they have separate websites and galleries within the building. If anyone can spread light on this conundrum I will take it gladly, but simply put I THINK the DAC is the building at 120 Morris St and the DAG is an organization residing there; but let me tell you what I DO know about the DAG [Durham Art Guild]. The DAG is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization that was established back in 1948 (making it one of the oldest community visual arts organizations in NC, and one of the five oldest in the nation). Their mission is to enrich and connect communities by creating opportunities for and providing leadership and future visual artists and art enthusiasts. Membership levels range from $30 (full-time student) to $1,000 (director's circle). The DAG operates two public galleries: the SunTrust Gallery (in the Durham Arts Council Building and open 5-7pm during the Third Friday art walk) and Room 100 at The Golden Belt (open 6-9pm on Durham's Third Friday art walk). Both galleries are free and open to the public as well as hosts a public reception for the artists exhibiting in this space on Third Friday's with a lovely reception with wine and finger snacks.

CONTENT, CONTENT, content! The galleries exhibited here will not only capture your artistic eye,…read morebut they will provoke deed insight. The exhibits usually looks pretty sparse at first glance. Visual photography/video art installations with no markings next to pieces. FIND the gallery guide! This is where ALL the content is! Phone Home Durham, the latest gallery, was a compilation of community submitted cellphone shots. What's next, you say? An exhibit I'm VERY much looking forward to-- BRIDGE QUESTION: Black Males {Sept. 8-Nov. 21} This will be a documentary-styled video art installation!! It will provide a "safe setting for necessary, honest expression and HEALING dialogue on themes that divide, unite and puzzle black males today..." If just the discussion of this gallery has gotten your gears going, check out Power Plant Gallery! Every individual exhibit is drastically different, yet there are few galleries in the area that truly incorporate visually and intellectually stimulating works. This small gallery neighbors Full Frame Theater, and consists of one large, white walled room. I couldn't say it better than the gallery says it itself: a laboratory for documentary & experimental art practices at Duke U. The Gallery provides ongoing opportunities for Duke students, faculty & staff as well as Durham communities to consider the essential role and transformative capacity of the arts in society. Logistics: Gallery can make for a long or short stop. Small space, but full of content! Conveniently located at American Tobacco Campus, open Tuesdays-Saturdays {check the website, summer hours differ from winter hours}, easy to walk in and out and usually fairly quiet. Free two hour parking in two parking garages [and the gallery is free as well!]. TWO entrances, enter through the Full Frame Theater building (take a right in the boiler room and go through glass door) or enter through door to left of POWER PLANT graphic (see photo!) Gallery rotate every three months and is always open late during Durham's Third Friday Art Walk. {The www.powerplantgallery.org is VERY useful!}

Jesse Kalisher Gallery is High Quality Photography Art at a very affordable price. Jesse is an…read moreextraordinary person to talk to and a Very Gifted Photographer. Lucky for me to have bumped into him.

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