The arts thrive at Duke. Leading academic programs, critically-acclaimed presenting organizations and embedded visiting artists create connections between campus, the cultural momentum of Durham, NC, and international thinkers, makers and performers.
The Vice Provost for the Arts is charged with transforming the arts at Duke. This office works with academic, student and community arts programs to embed art into the mainstream Duke experience.
learn moreAs a project of the Center for Documentary Studies’ DocX lab, this experimental website showcases the documentary arts on an interactive, immersive digital platform inspired by analog modes of discovery.
During a new Spring Breakthrough course, students used imagery from the Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to mural the Ruby with a playful deconstruction of Duke’s Gothic facades.
New Nasher Museum exhibit captures Latin American artists' contribution to a revolutionary movement
"It is a communal experience and I think that’s the core of what it means,” says Anne Delmedico, this year's producer. "No matter what challenges you’re facing—whether you relate to the challenges on the stage or not—you are not alone."
Read about Hoof'n'Horn's newest musical celebrating community, home, and Latinidad.
Public programs in the arts from across campus and into Durham.
Latest stories in the arts at Duke. Published by Duke Arts and around the web.
At Duke, the arts are an engine of collaboration and innovation—students from all backgrounds engage with artistic practice.
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