Duke University Hospital Concourse Hallway
Tues–Fri, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Winterfest is an annual curated exhibition that supports North Carolina artisans—and it is a favorite source for holiday gifts! On view through January 4 in the main concourse galleries of Duke University Hospital in Durham, you can also preview the artwork and crafts for sale online.
The Flaming Eyeballs Micro Art FairSupergraphic Warehouse at Ample Storage
Unit 2220L
2240 Dominion St
Durham, NC 27704
Saturday, December 11, 6 – 9pm
Purchase peculiar, original, contemporary and highly collectable art just in time for the holiday season! Featuring works by The Amazing Hancock Brothers, Carlos Hernandez, Tom Huck, Dennis McNett, and Bill Fick.
Third Friday Durham Art Walk & Gallery CrawlFriday, December 17, 6 – 9pm
Experience art downtown by visiting one of the venues along Third Friday Durham’s art walk and gallery crawl. They are free to visit, but most offer artwork for sale. Support local artists, and add beautiful works to your collection!
1116 Broad Street. Middle Suite.
Durham, NC 27705
Mon – Fri, 8:30am – 5pm
Saturdays by appointment
Horse & Buggy Press and Friends houses Horse & Buggy Press, a graphic design, letterpress printing, and book production studio, as well as a craft and art gallery. Here visitors will find museum-quality framed artworks, pottery, glass, jewelry, fiber art, small-scale sculptures, and more. The store also features a bookstall filled with a wide array of artist monographs, exhibit catalogues, and small press literary and art books you wouldn’t find in a typical bookstore.
118 W Parrish St
Durham, NC 27701
Fridays/Saturdays 12 – 8pm
Expanded December Hours
Wednesdays/Thursdays 3 – 7pm on Dec 8/9; 15/16; and 22/23
Sunday, Dec 5, 12, and 19 from 12 – 4pm
Owned by Horse & Buggy Press and Friends, PS 118 Gallery is located in downtown Durham and always features two curated exhibits by artists and craftspeople from across the Southeast. The current exhibition features work by Marta Brassil from Eutopia, who has curated a fresh batch of work from her native Poland and other Baltic regions in a range of media. PS 118 Gallery also has a large array of craft-based objects and book publications in rotation to complement the main exhibitions.
109 E Chapel Hill St
Durham, NC 27701
Fridays 4 – 8pm
Saturdays 1 – 9pm
Sundays 12 – 3pm
By appointment for private showings
Located on the Five Points Plaza in downtown Durham, 5 Points Gallery features original, contemporary art by local artists. The gallery’s offerings include painting, ceramics, fused glass, sculpture, photography, textiles, and mixed-media artworks. Gift cards are also available for purchase. During December, their exhibit Southern Solstice features all nine of their local artists.
2050 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC 27707
Tues – Sat 11am – 6pm
The Scrap Exchange Artists’ Marketplace, located inside The Scrap Exchange’s retail store, features products from local artists who are using reclaimed materials in their work. Visitors will find a wide range of handmade, upcycled items including purses, jewelry, home decor, and wall hangings.
417 Foster St
Durham, NC 27701
Mon – Fri 11am – 5:30pm
Saturdays 9am – 3pm
In addition to offering three large working studios, holding classes, and hosting events, Cecy’s Gallery & Studios offers the work of dozens of local artists and craftspeople. From paintings, pottery, and wall art to candles, jewelry, and custom furniture, Cecy’s has a vast assortment of handmade items for sale.
305 E Chapel Hill St #3301
Durham, NC 27701
Wednesdays/Thursdays 11:30am – 5:30pm
Fridays/Saturdays 11:30am – 7pm
Sundays 11:30am – 3pm
The Artisan Market at 305 is a collective of over 45 local artists from North Carolina. In addition to offering custom work, The Artisan Market at 305 has a wide assortment of handmade gifts and art for sale including jewelry, pottery, fiber art, glass, photography, paintings, candles, and Durham-themed items.
Mon – Sat 8am – 6pm
Sundays 12 – 6pm
Part of the Golden Belt Arts program, the Warehouse Studios are home to 25 individual studio artists as well as the Golden Belt Warehouse Artists gallery. These studios are home to a wide variety of styles and mediums, including paint, jewelry, fashion design, photography, and digital arts.
918 Pearl St.
Durham, NC 27701
In-Person Holiday Sale
Saturday, December 11, 5 – 8pm
Founded in 2001, Liberty Arts is a collective of artists studios at 918 Pearl St. and a foundry at Durham Central Park. They have a virtual marketplace featuring paper, fabric, and home goods, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and more. You can also stop by their studio December 11 for an in-person holiday jamboree, where local art will be on sale.
303 E Chapel Hill St
Durham, NC 27701
Email gallery to shop by appointment
Through This Lens is a gallery space that aims to be a resource of photographic art in the Southeast. In addition to their gallery, Through This Lens also offers books both new and used, posters, custom framing, custom large format printing, and other items related to photography.
319 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701
Tue – Sat 11am – 6pm
Sundays 12 – 5pm
At Exotique Boutique & Art Gallery, visitors will find colorful and authentic African-style clothing as well as art made by local and international artists, jewelry, musical instruments, and home decor.
905 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701
Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm
Bull City Art & Frame Company offers an extensive array of framing services, including canvas stretching, dry mounting, and hanging services. In addition to their custom framing, Bull City Art & Frame Company also features a rotating gallery of local art in a variety of media. Duke employees get 10% off custom framing.
Durham Art GuildGolden Belt Campus
Mill No. 1 Building
800 Taylor St. Suite 9-157
Durham, NC 27701
Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm
Sundays 12 – 6pm
Shoppers can visit and purchase the art being shown at Durham Art Guild’s current exhibition “Beautiful Disaster” featuring new works by DAG member Kwaku Osei. This exhibition on view at the DAG Gallery at Golden Belt Campus through Jan 2, 2022. Durham Art Guild also has an online exhibition on view through February 2022 by Triangle-based artist Eliza Redmann.
If you’re interested in buying work directly from the artist, we recommend also browsing the Durham Arts Network directory.