Our intention is to foster the creative community spirit in Durham. Monkey Bottom may be used for any of the Forces of Good: classes, art exhibits, music, video, dance, parties - ongoing or singular.
The name comes from an area located about a mile from Monkey Bottom that was once one of the bottom dwelling areas around the bustling mills of Durham. The story is that one day some monkeys escaped from what was then the nearby Erwin Auditorium. Supposedly the monkeys were never recovered.
The Auditorium and the mills are gone and the Durham Freeway paved its way through the old Monkey Bottom neighborhood. But what of the monkeys?
For more on the history of Durham and Monkey Bottom, visit Endangered Durham
For more information about Monkey Bottom, visit
Contact Us:
609 Trent Drive Durham NC 27701
Joe Galas: 919.475.1943
We Support:
Durham Ukulele Orchestra
Outsiders Art
Guglhupf Bakery, Patisserie & Cafe
Broad Street Cafe
Dolly Mama Chocolates
Locopops
600 square foot Gallery, Outdoor Garden and Kitchenette
The space has been designed to provide artists with an alternative to traditional galleries by inviting them to create their own shows in an affordable gallery space. We are also offering the space to our community to rent for diverse uses: performance, art, dance, video, parties, classes, acoustical music rehearsals. For ongoing activities or singular events.
Estimated daily rates between $50 and $150, depending on assistance, maintenance, etc.
Nest - Group Show
June 18th, 7-11pm
You do not want to miss this unique show! ten artists showing an incredible variety of new and accomplished work.
One of a kind ceramics meet vibrant paintings, stunning gum-dichromatic photography nestles with zesty metal art and gorgeous glass shows off unusual furniture!
Music by Durham Ukulele Orchestra
Some food and drink provided - bring your own beverage.
Exibiting Artists:
Jackie Macleod - Metal Art
Renee Leverty - Metal Sculpture
Dianne Freund - Ceramics
Joe Galas - Metal/ Mixed Media
Mesa Somer - Dichromate Photography
Elijah Leed - Ceramics, Glass
Kimberly Wheaton - Fine Art
Michael Waller - Cast/Forged Metal
Leah Foushee - Cast/Forged Metal