Current Exhibit: Euphoria: A Juried Exhibit
February 17th 2024 - April 14th 2024
Experience a diverse tapestry of artistic expression at our juried art exhibit, running from February 17th to April 14th. From vibrant acrylic paintings to captivating mixed media compositions and intricate fiber art creations, each piece offers a unique lens into the realm of euphoria. Join us in celebrating the boundless creativity of our participating artists as they explore the transformative power of art across mediums.
Current Events
Current Exhibition: 'Euphoria': A Juried Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: February 17th to April 14th
Euphoria is defined as a feeling of well-being or elation, the word is derived from the Greek word 'euphoros', meaning ‘healthy’. Research aptly shows that both creating and enjoying art can boost mood, lower anxiety, improve immune strength, and thereby induce a natural state of euphoria. Be it the ephemeral beauty of a sunset, the undefinable intimacy of a portrait or the conceptual exploration of a new idea, art makes life a little bit better. Art can also help to communicate an experience where words often fail, and as Leo Tolstoy once suggested, art can be “…the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced”. This exhibition invites artistic submissions that reflect on this idea and the artist’s unique interpretation of euphoria.
Past Exhibition:
The way from then to now
November 4, 2023 to January 14, 2024
Artist: Deeter Hastenteufel
Deeter Hastenteufel is a Swiss-born, rural Ontario based multi-media artist with international recognition for his public sculptures, conceptual and mixed-media explorations and traditional drawing and painting.
Highlighting his conceptual explorations and playful undertones, this exhibition samples the breadth of Hastenteufel’s oeuvre, spanning over five decades.
Call for Durham Art Gallery Board Members
The Board has a particular need for individuals with expertise in the following areas:
· Finance and accounting.
· Experience with EDI initiatives and building inclusive communities.
· Philanthropy, fundraising and advocacy.
The Durham Art Gallery is seeking qualified candidates to serve on its volunteer Board of Directors to help steer the organization on the path toward our next phase of development and growth. We wish to attract board members with diverse backgrounds and points of view so we can further expand representation of all members of our growing community. If you have an interest in community, culture, and contemporary art, and if you share our passion for the success of our unique public gallery, we would love to hear from you.
As a not-for-profit corporation, the DAG is governed by a volunteer Board of directors with a duty of care, diligence, and integrity. DAG Board members work together to oversee the strategic direction of the organization and to contribute to projects that support the Arts, Artists, and the greater Arts Sector. We Strive to be an inclusive and safe space for everyone, and we wish to accurately reflect the diversity of arts communities that we serve.
Director objectives and responsibilities:
· Directors are encouraged to become familiar with and support the DAG mandate, programs and policies as needed.
· Support the organization's long range objectives and strategic priorities.
· Regularly attend board meetings and contribute relevant skills and experience as required.
· Ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
· The board meets once per month for 1-2 hours (all meetings have an option to join virtual and/or in-person)
· Participate in outreach and fundraising events and activities.
· Champion the DAG mandate and foster a safe and inclusive community.
· Ensure the organization's financial stability and overall performance.
· Join and/or support committee meetings as required.
If interested, please email us at: info@durhamartgallery.com
ABOUT
Durham Art Gallery is a non-profit, exhibition-driven space for contemporary art and culture in West Grey, Ontario. From our earliest incarnation in the local Carnegie library to its current purpose-built home, the Gallery’s 40 years of growth have been marked by an engaged community and diversifying landscape.