Durham Arts Council


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000 for off-peak dates, and $1,200 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests


About this venue

Now offering 3 galleries, 2 theatres with support spaces, meeting rooms, offices, rehearsal spaces and studios for digital arts, dance, photography, clay, fiber arts, visual arts and children’s art; The Durham Arts Council building is part of the City of Durham Historic District and the Historic Preservation Society of Durham. The Durham Arts Council building is home to the Durham Arts Council, Inc. and several other local arts organizations, and at the heart of downtown serves as a creative anchor for the City of Durham and its residents and visitors. We are committed to helping you realize your goals and create your ideal event within our space. We strive to make our facility accessible to the community through flexible options for combining spaces and adding amenities such as furniture, kitchen access, and AV equipment.


Our event spaces

Pavilion + Balcony

DAC's stunning glass pavilion - views of downtown Durham, striking staircase.

Mezzanine floor works perfectly for dancing or cocktails, wonderful reception space. Flexible floor plan.

Guest capacity

1-95 Seated

1-120 Standing

Square footage

1,435

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$1,020 for 4 event hours, $50 per hour after

Pavilion + Balcony

DAC's stunning glass pavilion - views of downtown Durham, striking staircase.

Mezzanine floor works perfectly for dancing or cocktails, wonderful reception space. Flexible floor plan.

Guest capacity

1-95 Seated

1-120 Standing

Square footage

1,435

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

$1,020 for 4 event hours, $50 per hour after


Available services that can be provided by Durham Arts Council

Services & amenities

  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Liability insurance
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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  • Community Partnership

    •Verified review
    •Nick Hancock•Jan 13, 2021

    As an attached neighbor, Durham Convention Center has a strong partnership with Durham Arts Council in successfully hosting groups in downtown Durham. The team is welcoming and maintains a professional commitment to delivering quality services. We look forward to the next opportunity to work together.