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Celebrating Art in 919

There's a strong local art scene, and the Nasher Museum is supporting it

There's a lot of excitment in the local art scene, and the Nasher Museum of Art has taken notice. 

A new exhibit "Area 919: Artists in the Triangle" showcases Triangle artists who are winning plaudits for their work. Some of the artists show their work internationally in contemporary galleries and museums; others are newer to the art world. All of them contribute to a vibrant and innovative local artist community.

These “artists next door” have both found inspiration at the museum and helped the Nasher forge and grow its presence in Durham’s creative community. Many have taken part in the Nasher Museum’s first decade—through exhibitions, artist talks and events.

Area 919 features work by Jeff Bell, Casey Cook, André Leon Gray, Lincoln Hancock with Yuxtapongo,Harrison Haynes, George Jenne, Stacey L. Kirby, Lavar Munroe, Damian Stamer, Bill Thelen, Hong-An Truong, Stacy Lynn Waddell, and Jeff Whetstone.

The exhibition, which opened Saturday, will be complemented by free programs and events, including public library talks by several of the artists; Family Day events; sketching in the gallery; teacher workshops and more. For more information, go to the Nasher Museum website.            -    -    -    -“Area 919: Artists in the Triangle” is organized by the Nasher Museum’s curatorial department, which includes Molly Boarati, assistant curator; Reneé Cagnina Haynes, exhibitions and publications manager; Chanelle Croxton, curatorial assistant; Marshall N. Price, Nancy Hanks Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art; and Schoonmaker.The Nasher Museum, at 2001 Campus Drive at Anderson Street on the Duke campus, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday; and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The museum is closed Mondays. Admission (except for ticketed exhibitions) is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and members of the Duke Alumni Association with I.D. card, $3 for non-Duke students with identification and free for children 15 and younger. Admission (except for ticketed exhibitions) is free to all on Thursday nights. Admission is free to Duke students, faculty and staff with a Duke ID. Admission is also free to Nasher Museum members.