INC NEWS - Durham Art Walk begins Nov. 12

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>From the city PR Dept.

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Largest Walking Studio Tour in North Carolina Showcases Works of
Durham-Based Artists
 
What:              2005 Durham Art Walk
 
Who:               City of Durham, Downtown Durham, Inc., and the Durham
Arts Council
 
When:             Saturday, November 12, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
                        Sunday, November 13, 2005, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Where:            Durham Arts Council, Inc.
120 Morris Street
Durham, N.C. 27701  
                        * The walk begins at the Durham Arts Council and
includes 29 locations throughout downtown Durham.
 
Fast Facts
·         Durham Art Walk is a free chance for urban explorers to discover
Durham’s hidden treasures by over 90 Durham-based artists in downtown
studios and impromptu exhibit venues.  Live musical entertainment will be
available at several of the venues and attendees are encouraged to get a
jumpstart on their holiday shopping.
 
·         Once visitors arrive on Main Street, there is street parking
available in addition to the Corcoran Street Parking Deck and the Durham
Centre Parking Deck.
 
·         Durham Art Walk takes place in numerous locations throughout
downtown Durham.  Since downtown is a 12 x 14 block area, all of the
locations are within a 10-minute walk from the main location at the Durham
Arts Council.
 
·         Durham Art Walk strives to heighten awareness of the rich,
diverse art environment of downtown Durham and encourage exchange among
artists, business owners, and participants.  Durham Art Walk also works to
stimulate interest and recognition of the importance of the creative
process.
 
·         Last year, over 1,000 visitors attended the Durham Art Walk,
increasing attendance over the past two years by 200 percent.
 
·         For additional information about this event, contact Alison
Fiori, downtown special events coordinator with the City of Durham’s
Office of Economic and Employment Development, at 919-560-4965, extension
249 or alison.fiori at durhamnc.gov or visit the Durham Art Walk website at
http://www.durhamartwalk.com.