OUR HISTORY
Constellation Collective began as the Durham Powerful Arts Collective, affectionately known as DurmPAC. Formed in the midst of 2020's lockdowns, DurmPAC supported youth artists by removing barriers to creation and bringing their work into the local spotlight. Over four years, we hosted exhibitions, published zines, built digital experiences, and returned over $20,000 in art supplies and programming to our community. Once a team of youth artists ourselves, we are entering new life stages with a refined mission and a reintroduction:
We are Constellation Collective.
OUR MISSION
At Constellation Collective, we are creating a network of support and opportunity for artists and aligned organizations in our home community of Durham, North Carolina. We engage in work that honors, celebrates, and preserves young adults (18+) while showcasing the brilliance of the collective and beyond. Our network prioritizes BIPOC and LGBTQ+ identities, which have been historically marginalized, to help rebalance the landscape of creators contributing to our vibrant local arts scene.
OUR VISION
At Constellation Collective, our partnerships with fellow young adult artists have ensured they have the necessary connections and resources to thrive. All of our stories and artwork are well-documented and honored. We share through joyous ceremonies, inviting collaboration amongst our members as they explore boundlessly and create effortlessly, without hindrance.
OUR TEAM
Nori McDuffie
Project Facilitator
Nori McDuffie is an interdisciplinary artist who works in various art forms, such as photography, curating, archiving, storytelling, and experience-making. His work beautifully expresses his love, admiration, and reverence for Black culture, tradition, performance, spirituality, ephemera, and the human experience. Nori aims to inspire, challenge, and encourage dialogue, self-exploration, and interrogation of the world.
Jett Pavlica
Designer
Jett Pavlica (b. 2000, they/them) is a computational artist from Durham, North Carolina. Their work exists at the intersection of art and science, visualizing the output of countless computer programs working harmoniously to color a pixel, project light on the wall, or drag a pen across paper. Classic algorithms, physical simulations, and generative organic forms are frequent areas of exploration.