Why Support The Carrack?
We believe art is an invaluable community asset – a resource for cultivating productive relationships and sparking positive change.
The Carrack is a platform for experimentation, conversation, and connection through the arts. We provide professional support and free exhibition and performance opportunities that empower artists to dream big and speak out at all stages of their careers.
The Carrack is a zero-commission art space entirely funded by donations. Thank you for supporting this project and keeping art accessible.
Why Attend The Muse Masquerade?
The Muse Masquerade brings the best local dancers, musicians, aerialists, DJs, tarot readers, poets, and artists together with 500 guests decked out in costume at 21c Museum Hotel. This is a one-of-a-kind fundraiser that reflects the innovation and quirky spirit that defines The Carrack, and its success is spearheaded by our dynamic arts community.
Attend an unforgettable event, receive a year’s worth of arts programming! Your support at The Muse Masquerade funds The Carrack’s 2019 operations.
Want to know more about Sponsorship?
Other Ways to Pay
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You may pay for your Sponsorship on this site or via Paypal here.
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If you wish to pay for your Sponsorship by check, please notify us of your pledge by emailing [email protected] and mail your check to:
The Carrack Modern Art, Inc.
947 East Main St.
Durham, NC 27701
The Carrack Modern Art, Inc. is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 45-4589385. Sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible, to the extent permitted by law, and are limited to the excess of the contribution over the fair market value of any items received in exchange for the donation. The estimated value of goods or services provided in return for your donation are $25 per ticket bundle (Muse Masquerade ticket + Muse Unmasked ticket) included in the selected Sponsorship package.
This Year's Event
An impossible future – for one night only. Please join us for the Fourth Annual Muse Masquerade, a celebration of strangeness and taboo, spirit and intrigue, music and magic. A gathering of artists, absurdists, poets, oracles, and time-travelers. And you, whoever you want(ed) to be.
This 4th annual fundraiser supports The Carrack, Durham’s zero-commission arts gallery and performance space. The Carrack provides exhibition opportunities to underrepresented artists from the community and hosts concerts, workshops, artists talks, film screenings, yoga, improvisation, and other diverse programming – most of which is free to attend. Wholly funded by grassroots donations, the Muse Masquerade generates more than half of our annual budget.
As in yesteryears, we suspect that tickets for this event will sell out. Buy yours today or spend tomorrow lamenting – there’s no coming back from this one.
Jetpacks not included.
Muse Unmasked
From midnight to 2AM, the carousal continues. Masks off, party on. More music, dancing, fantasy, and illusion. An exploration of the forbidden. We’ll divulge details later, maybe.
Entertainment
Our many talented artists transform 21c into a menagerie, dark and provocative and inspiring. From acrobats to tarot readers, illustrators to magicians. An interactive photo booth. Holographic messages from the future, channeled voices from the past. You’ll discover art on the floor and the ceiling, and maybe you’ll take home a piece of the night.
Attire
We encourage costumes for this event. From traditional Venetian masks and ruffles to industrial Steampunk apparel. Or channel the spirit of Halloween and let the otherworld guide you.
Whatever you wear, please be respectful. Guests wearing culturally appropriative costumes or violating indecent exposure laws will be asked to leave.
Venue & Parking
21c Museum Hotel once again hosts this mesmeric three-floor event. Throughout the Masquerade, you’ll find cash bars featuring this year’s signature Muse cocktail. We’ll also offer light desserts. That said, please plan to eat before the event and consider booking a reservation at a local restaurant.
Located in the heart of downtown Durham, finding a parking spot can be particularly challenging. 21c will offer valet parking service for $8 for the duration of the event. While there are a few parking decks within range, they’ll fill quickly. Consider parking farther away and hailing a ride from your favorite rideshare or hovership.