Three historic copies of the Declaration of Independence will anchor a year of exhibitions, performances, and public programs exploring democracy, identity, and belonging through We the People: A Duke & Durham Initiative. Together, these programs create space to reflect on the nation's evolving identity through art, scholarship, and civic dialogue.

Congratulations to Duke alumni Ryan White (Trinity ’07) and Teddy Schwarzman (Duke Law ’06) on their Oscar nominations! Congratulations to two Duke alumni who have earned Oscar nominations for 2026: ...

As we close out 2025, we’re reflecting with gratitude on the unforgettable arts experiences we created together this year and the essential role your support plays in making them possible.

In October, students at Durham School of the Arts (DSA) took part in a masterclass with the British vocal ensemble The King’s Singers, in Durham for a public performance that ...

The energy inside Reynolds Industries Theater on October 25 was electric. Before a single note was played, the audience was laughing – drawn in by Morgan Freeman’s unmistakable voice as ...

That’s a wrap on Duke Arts Opening Week! With more than 3,500 people joining us across events, Duke Arts kicked off the 2025–26 academic year with a celebration that spanned ...

Cover Photos by Naflah Mohammed and Jocelyn Morgenstein In late June, the Arts+ Resilience Through Puppetry team wrapped up six weeks of immersive, hands-on work at the Duke Marine Lab ...

While undoubtedly a field trip filled with beach skies and sun-soaked laughter, this venture was also a profound experience that brought introspection, observation, and questions.

Duke students Naflah Mohammed and Jocelyn Morgenstein have captured their first three weeks in Beaufort, NC, as part of the Resilience through Puppetry Team in the Duke Arts program Arts+.

The Duke Arts team to share their top show picks for the 2025-26 Duke Arts Presents season—and why they’re excited to include them in their Pick-4 subscription.

Music on Main is a free outdoor concert series on The Stage at Southpoint sponsored by Duke Arts. Featuring musical artists carefully selected and booked by Duke Arts, attendees can ...

As part of their Duke Arts Administration Fellowship, Maya Ghanem will collaborate with Nashia Ogbuagu to curate Trajectories: Liberated Pathways through Makeup, Photography, and Jewelry, an exhibition at Queen Street ...

Over six weeks, this team played a key role in launching the 2024-25 season and supporting our summer concert series, Music in the Gardens. From researching artists and building event pages to brainstorming community outreach, they gained transferrable, resume-building professional skills.

In preparation for the winter holidays, we asked Duke Arts staff members to share their favorite movies to watch during the holiday season. This list features animated classics to unique picks, including magical adventures and dark twists on Santa Claus lore. Perfect for exploring something new or rewatching a beloved favorite.

Need gift ideas? We’ve got you! Whether your loved ones enjoy theater, comedy, music, or thought-provoking experiences, we’ve got a show for everyone on your list.

Looking for a fun and easy creative project? Give paper-weaving a go with this quick tutorial from Duke Arts Team member Anna Wallace below! Turn your old papers into something ...

Go behind the scenes as our production team “cleans” soil for "Last Ward" by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre. The Duke University Venue and Production Management team has been hard at work preparing over 1,000 liters of topsoil for prime-time, removing debris through a multi-step process.

Over the summer, Duke Arts launched Arts+, a six-week program for Duke students to explore arts administration and arts research/practice. Arts+ joins other (+) programs across Duke offering funded experiential education ...

As the United States prepares to celebrate Independence Day, we are looking ahead to our upcoming presenting season, which features explorations of America’s past, present and future through music, dance, ...

Born from the creative and wellness-promoting visions of Jane Gagliardi, Associate Dean for Learning Environment and Well-Being in the School of Medicine, and Anna Wallace, Student Engagement Manager at Duke Arts, a new Duke Arts Create workshop series begins this spring semester.

This fall, Duke Arts Create students have delved into the world of zines through a partnership with DuWell in a series of hands-on workshops. Duke students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the final zine workshop on November 10 from 6-8 p.m. As with all Duke Arts Create classes, no experience is necessary, and all levels of ability are welcomed.

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog In 2019 and 2020, dancer-choreographer Stefanie Batten Bland, founder of Company SBB, was in residence in the Rubenstein Arts Center ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Ahead of the Three Lobed Recordings 21st Anniversary Festival April 14–16, Will Atkinson ’20 spoke with Three Lobed’s founder and ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog For more than two decades, New York City-based and GRAMMY Award-nominated wind quintet Imani Winds has brought diversity, virtuosity, and vision to ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Duke Performances has been approved for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Join us this spring as we continue our season with twenty Live & Essential presentations, including new dance, contemporary theater, and music ...

Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Chris Pattishall returned to Durham, his hometown, as part of a yearlong residency with Duke Performances. His visit culminated in the world premiere of his debut album, Zodiac, an expansive interpretation of jazz legend Mary Lou Williams’ Zodiac Suite.

These fresh and electic playlists will introduce you to the artists headlining our fall 2021 season.

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog The early spring of 2020 will live long in our collective memory as the beginning of a historic time that ...

These fresh and electic playlists will introduce you to the artists headlining our fall 2021 season.

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Duke Performances returns to live performance this fall with 16 presentations that welcome audiences back to stages at Duke University ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Duke Performances returns to live performance this fall with 16 presentations that welcome audiences back to stages at Duke University ...

Ahead of Imani Winds' September 12 performance at Baldwin Auditorium, Michaela Dwyer "sat down" with Monica Ellis to chat about the past year.

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog This summer, we’re proud to present Music in Your Gardens, a free eight-week online concert series showcasing nationally renowned artists who call ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog This summer, we’re proud to present Music in Your Gardens, a free eight-week online concert series showcasing nationally renowned artists who call ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog This summer, we’re proud to present Music in Your Gardens, a free eight-week online concert series showcasing nationally renowned artists who call ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog This summer, we’re proud to present Music in Your Gardens, a free eight-week online concert series showcasing nationally renowned artists who call ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog This summer, we’re proud to present Music in Your Gardens, a free eight-week online concert series showcasing nationally renowned artists who call ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog This summer, we’re proud to present Music in Your Gardens, a free eight-week online concert series showcasing nationally renowned artists who call ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog This summer, we’re proud to present Music in Your Gardens, a free eight-week online concert series showcasing nationally renowned artists who call ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Duke Performances is partnering with Duke Arts and WXDU on a livestream series hosted by DP on Facebook Live and Instagram Live. This Wednesday, May 27, we’re rounding out ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog This week, Molly Sarlé is taking over our socials for our weekly livestream, and next, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig’s solo project, Daughter ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Duke Performances is partnering with Duke Arts and WXDU on a livestream series hosted by DP on Facebook Live and Instagram Live. This Wednesday, May 20, we’re continuing the ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Duke Performances is partnering with Duke Arts and WXDU on a livestream series hosted by DP on Facebook Live and Instagram Live. This Wednesday, May 13, we’re continuing the ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog On average, Duke Performances commissions and premieres five projects each season. These range from new music compositions to evening-length multidisciplinary ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Duke Performances is partnering with Duke Arts and WXDU on a livestream series hosted by DP on Facebook Live and Instagram Live. This Wednesday, May 6, we’re continuing the ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Duke Performances is partnering with Duke Arts and WXDU on a livestream series hosted by DP on Facebook Live and Instagram Live. This Wednesday, April 27, we’re continuing the ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Last December, public historian Kimber Heinz and I were privileged to put together the exhibition Music Maker 25: Honoring Our Musical ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog In the world we’d planned for, the American Ballet Theatre Main Company would have, as of today, just completed their ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog According to Ambrose of Milan, the Church Father who lived in the fourth century (over a millennium before English composer ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Composed between 1798 and 1826, a span of not quite three decades, Beethoven’s sixteen string quartets have continued to exude ...

This article was originally published on the Duke Performances blog Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever is a multidisciplinary performance commissioned by Duke Performances, set to new music by ...