MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
CENTERFEST 2010!
September 18th - 19th
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12 Noon - 6pm

Visual Artists Applications now on-line at www.zapplication.org.
Deadline for applying is June 1, 2010.
Applications for Food Vendors, Non-Profits, Government Services and Performers are now available on the Applications page. Click here.

One Stop Shopping for Art Lovers!

Each fall for 37 years, over 150 juried fine artists, craftsmen and performers from across the country gather together in Downtown Durham to dazzle, inspire, delight and entertain you. Find your perfect match at North Carolina's longest-running outdoor arts festival, where it's easy to find the art you love.

Presented by Durham Arts Council
In historic Downtown Durham Central Park District

CenterFest Photos – Click Here



Photos above created by CenterFest artists, staff, and Day Meets Night Photography, A Captured Image Photography.

117 juried visual artists representing 9 states showcase and sell their original, handcrafted work in Clay, Drawing, Fibers, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Wood, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Sculpture.

Over 30 performing arts groups featuring 200 performers fill three stages with continuous music, dance and entertainment, and the CenterFest Creative Kids Zone provides hands-on arts activities. Along with international cuisine and 30 Durham area non-profit, government and civic organizations, CenterFest is Durham's largest cultural and community event.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $4.00 at the gate ($12 suggested donation for families of 4 or more). Proceeds go towards the Durham Arts Council Annual Arts Fund, which supports arts programs, artists, and arts organizations in the community.

Volunteers

We need volunteers to help in all aspects of the festival. Requirements: You must attend one of the two volunteer training sessions scheduled on the Monday or Wednesday before the festival. Sign up on-line or download and print this application and mail it in today!

Click here to view the Volunteer Application.

CenterFest is presented by:

Durham Arts Council
120 Morris Street
Durham, NC 27701
Contact us at (919) 560-2722
or via email

Event Management by:


2009 Presenting Sponsors


2009 Platinum Sponsors



2009 Gold Sponsors



2009 Silver Sponsors








2009 Bronze Sponsors




Special Thanks to:

North Carolina Arts Council

ArtsNC

DCVB

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