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The Durham Art Guild was established in 1948. Our Mission is to function as a non-profit, member-driven organization with the primary goal of operating a visual arts gallery that features the work of regional artists. The Durham Art Guild excels in featuring the best exhibitions in the area. We operate a public gallery as well as an on-line gallery. We connect our community's artists and arts patrons. We support emerging and established artists alike. The Guild's membership includes a wide variety of artists and art lovers from across the state. Your membership in the Durham Art Guild provides essential support for our organzation and helps us to offer a professional, non-market driven gallery that presents quality exhibitions and programs that enlighten, educate and engage viewers. We are one of the oldest visual arts organizations in North Carolina and among the five oldest in the entire country. It was from the strength of The Guild's original organization that the Durham Arts Council (DAC) was created 7 years later. DAC expanded its focus to include performing arts as well. The two organizations have maintained a cooperative relationship that has encouraged citizens, businesses and artists to develop and support a major arts center in the city of Durham.