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Meet the curators for “Holding Space: The Art of Care”, on view in the Truist Gallery until November 27: Ash Lorusso (@ash_lorusso) is a visual artist from Raleigh, NC who currently lives in Chapel Hill. She left the state for about a decade to complete her MFA in painting at Parsons School of Design in New York. Ash returned to the area in 2015 to raise her three children, and to care for her mother during her battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Ash’s work is heavily influenced by this period of transition and intense care-giving; exploring ideas of personal identity, memory, grief, and the unseen pathways of daily life. Paget Marion Blythe (@blythe.creative) is a self-taught artist who works in acrylic, mixed media and collage. Her recent focus is on how the mindful practice of art can be therapeutic and transformative for individuals and communities experiencing life transitions and during times of intense societal change. She is particularly interested in how iconography of women and the feminine can be employed to question traditional and prescriptive narratives. Paget lives in Pittsboro, North Carolina with her two young children who inspire and challenge her creative expression on the daily. See you all for Third Friday (that’s this Friday!) from 6-8PM to celebrate Ash, Paget, and over 60 artist caregivers in this showcase.

Now open, “Holding Space: The Art of Care” A Group Exhibit featuring Artists Who are Also Caretakers Curated by Ash Lorusso and Paget Marion Blythe Truist Gallery from September 18th - November 27th Opening Reception: Friday, September 25th 6-8pm Holding Space is an exhibition that centers the creative practices of artists who are also caretakers —parents, children of aging parents, healthcare workers, teachers, and others whose daily lives are devoted to caring for others. The show explores how care work and creative work intertwine, focusing on the tenderness, exhaustion, devotion, and resilience that shape both art-making and caregiving. For many artists, the act of caring for others transforms not only the rhythms of their days but also the materials, gestures, and meaning of their work. Holding Space asks: What does it mean to create while caring? How does the invisible labor of care manifest in visual form? What new aesthetics, structures, or communal possibilities emerge when care itself becomes part of the creative process? This exhibition is meant to reflect the community in which it is held, as well as be inclusive of often underrepresented creators (those for whom it cannot be a full-time practice).

Oh yeah, it’s happening. At the Durham Art Guild, we strive to create opportunity, access, and visibility to our artists. That’s why we’re making a change. Starting in the 2027 gallery exhibition season, we’re moving away from group proposals in the Truist Gallery, and offering calls for art that allows our Members more chances to show their art and have their stories told. The best part? Members will be able to vote for the prompts they want to be a part of. Vote now at the link in our bio by Aug. 31. But, there’s more. DAG Gallery at Golden Belt has always been limited to solo exhibitions. We’re now opening the opportunity for duo show proposals. Applications will open September 1. So now what? Stay notified and look out for more calls for art, proposals, and opportunities.

Congratulations to our awarded artists for the 2026 DAG Member’s Showcase! This exhibition is still on view in the Truist Gallery until September 7. You can also view and shop this gallery online at the link in our bio. Buy an awarded piece, or one of the other 130 incredible artworks on display this year, either way it’s a good decision ;)

We’re back with ANOTHER massive Third Friday Reception, THIS Friday, August 21! Join us at the Truist Gallery for award presentations for the DAG Members’ Showcase and special announcements as we celebrate artists and announce some big opportunities coming up 👀 6PM to 8PM, with announcements scheduled for 7PM! Over at DAG Golden Belt Gallery we’ll be having the opening for the beautiful “Ancient Relics” by Sarah Coppola from 6-9PM. Come celebrate art with us and enjoy drinks, food, and our incredible Members!

It’s happening. Featuring over 130 artists, the Durham Art Guild is proud to present the 2026 Members’ Showcase. In celebration of DAG’s 78th year, we honor our members that create the foundation of a culturally diverse and creative Durham, as well as artists who are scattered around North Carolina and beyond. Join us for the opening Third Friday Reception to meet the artists, enjoy free bites and drinks, and share a moment with a work that speaks to you in Durham’s largest commercial gallery! Location: Truist Gallery (120 Morris St, Durham NC) Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 Time: 6PM - 8PM This free event welcomes you to dress in your most creative attire, talk about art, and be a part of something amazing alongside other artists and art lovers.

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