NorthStar Church of the Arts
Community Services Non Profits
Why pick this one
NorthStar Church of the Arts has served Durham since 2019 through multidisciplinary programming centered on Black, queer, and working-class artists.
Best for
- Black, queer, and working-class artists seeking community-centered arts programming
- Families seeking intergenerational creative gatherings with Sunday School for children ages 5–12
- People seeking art-based spiritual reflection without traditional church doctrine
- Community members seeking free yoga, sound baths, movement, or collective healing events
- Artists seeking residencies, workshops, performances, or community event opportunities
Look elsewhere if
- Someone is seeking a conventional church service centered on sermons or formal doctrine
- Someone needs emergency or time-critical services
- Someone is seeking a traditional commercial arts venue rather than a nonprofit community organization
Specialties
- Intergenerational Sunday Service with art-making, somatic grounding, reflection, and Sunday School for children ages 5–12
- Movement programming
- Visual art programming
- Artist residencies and workshops
- Free yoga and sound bath events
Certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
What makes them different
- Centers Black, queer, and working-class artists
- Operates from a historic church originally designed for the deaf community
- Has presented over 100 events annually, supported hundreds of local artists, and served thousands of Triangle community members since opening in 2019
- Sunday Service occurs twice monthly and includes a facilitated art and reflection space for children ages 5–12
- Public spaces are intended to maintain ADA accessibility, with chairs, quiet corners, and flexible participation options
- Serves
- Durham
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 220 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701
- Phone
- +19193466063
- Website
- http://www.northstardurham.com
- info@northstardurham.com
Services
- Music programming
- Movement programming
- Visual art programming
- Community events
- Spiritual and creative gatherings
- Artist support