The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University presents its first survey of work by artists who live in the Triangle. “Area 919: Artists in the Triangle” includes drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, installation, photography and video. The exhibition originates at the Nasher Museum and is on view through April 12.“Area 919: Artists in the Triangle” 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. Some of the artists show their work internationally in galleries and museums, while others are newer to the art world; two have work in the Nasher Museum’s collection. “We are thrilled to present work by exciting artists who all contribute to our vibrant and innovative art scene,” said Trevor Schoonmaker, chief curator and Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Curator of Contemporary Art. “Local artists have been incredibly supportive of the Nasher Museum throughout our first decade and have helped establish our presence in Durham’s creative community. Now we are excited to share their work with Duke and the greater region.”The exhibition will be complemented by free programs and events, including an opening event on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m.; public library talks by several of the artists; Family Day events; sketching in the gallery; teacher workshops and more. For more information, go to http://nasher.duke.edu/. - - - -“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.
