ZINES
We engage in zine making to honor, immortalize, and share art.
The Constellation Collective is an interdependent network of artists radiating light and power to our communities through art and opportunity.
Constellation Collective began as the Durham Powerful Arts Collective, affectionately known as DurmPAC. Formed during an isolating pandemic, 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.
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.
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.
We engage in zine making to honor, immortalize, and share art.
UPROOT: BIPOC Visions of our Food System | 2023-25
A multi-venue exhibition, multi-format zine, and artisan lead workshop series created in partnership with the Committee on Racial Equity at NC State's Center for Environmental Farming Systems.
Haptic Happenings | 2023-24
Designed by Faith Reagin, funded though the Durham Youth Leadership Fund, and hosted in the Durham Arts Council, Haptic Happenings was an immersive exhibition inviting youth artists to explore themes of identity through art that invokes the sense of touch.
Youth Artist Reception | 2023
Serving as a closing ceremony for 2023's Juneteenth Youth Art Exhibition at Durham's Hayti Heritage Center, featured artists gathered with family and loved ones to discuss their process and passion in a Q&A panel.
Supply Drop | 2023
A pop-up free art supply station, curated for different interest areas of visual and sculptural art. Appearing at festivals and galleries, visitors received a locally printed tote bag full of supplies curated in partnership with ArtPost.
PROTOTYPE | 2022-23
A digital zine that reflects and immortalizes Pop Box Gallery's exhibit of the same name.
Juneteenth Youth Artist Exhibition | 2022, 2023
Curation and promotion of the annual Youth Art Exhibition held at Durham's Hayti Heritage Center.
Sawubona | 2019-20
A zine featuring art from BIPOC anf LGTB+ youth in the Triangle, with a variety of mediums represented. Presented in both print and digital ediitons.
Nori McDuffie | Project Facilitator
Jett Pavlica | Designer
To reach our team, please email us at creatives@durmpac.art.