Experience new documentary work by more than 80 students enrolled in CDS undergraduate and graduate courses during the 2024-25 academic year. From striking black-and-white darkroom prints by new photographers to vibrant color images documenting Durham’s public schools and compelling capstone projects, this exhibition highlights the breadth and depth of student storytelling across mediums.

Nearly every wall and exhibition space in the CDS galleries and buildings is filled with fresh documentary perspectives. Stop by during our summer hours: Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Image: This photograph is part of the series, “Third Person,” by Yile Liu (DKU ’26) exploring the complex intersection of Yile’s Chinese culture with daily life in Durham.