Diaspora Market

Diaspora Market connects people bridging East and West.

Gather in The Durham Hotel Lobby on Wednesday, 24 April 2024 for an evening by community, for community. The market features craft goods, flavors, and experiences that emphasize learning and connection.

Guests are invited to a sensory experience of culture and tradition. Savor a signature cocktail—designed in tandem with The Durham Hotel Bar—that reflects a migration of spices. Bathe yourself in the prose and poetry of vocal artists. Feel vintage textiles and engage with grassroots organizations. Browse vending stalls for prints and paintings, bespoke wares, and tastes of diaspora.

Join us between six o’clock and nine o’clock for an evening that sparks curiosity and honors tradition, examining how the diaspora of people—and thus art—shapes Durham’s community today.

Diaspora Market benefits Northstar Church of the Arts, an artist led non-profit harnessing the transformative power of art for social change—they have a steadfast commitment to centering creative spiritual expression and fostering deep healing for artists of color. Suggested donation: $10-25.

Market admission is complimentary—RSVP is requested but not required. Reservations do not guarantee entry but help anticipate headcount. There is an optional donation opportunity at checkout, with all proceeds directed to Northstar Church of the Arts.

The Durham Hotel lobby bar is open with limited + signature drink service. The rooftop is open to the public with standard service.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Durham Hotel, 315 East Chapel Hill Street, Durham, United States