Arts + is a six-week summer experience for graduate and undergraduate students grounded in the arts. An initiative of Duke Arts, Arts + sheds light on the behind-the-scenes work of arts administration, and the creative work required to build an artistic product. Teams work in small groups of graduate and undergraduate students, guided by a project lead from the Duke Arts office, or a community arts organization. Other participation benefits may include professional practice education, hands-on skills building workshops and team building activities. Outcomes of Arts + may include season launches, series curation or preparing creative projects for next stages.
For summer 2026, Arts+ students can participate in one of four programs: Illuminated: Education Through the Re-Creation of Historic Stained Glass, Game Narrative and Acting, Story, and Cinematics for Duke Game Studios, Imagine 2100: Environmental Storytelling for a Warming World, and the Duke Arts Presents Admin Team.
Arts+ takes place during Summer Session 1 (May 18–June 26). Students will receive a stipend of $3,500 for their participation OR room and board in on-campus housing.
Center for Documentary Studies: What is Doc+?
Open to Duke Undergraduate Students (except graduating seniors) Doc+ is an intensive six-week summer program open to all undergraduate students passionate about the documentary arts. The program offers students the opportunity to explore diverse mediums — such as photography, film, audio and oral history — while working in small teams under the mentorship of a creative project partner.
The 2026 summer teams include: Basketball Heaven; Field Notes: Photographers on Process, Practice, and Place; German Soul; and Artificial Horizon.
Students make a full-time commitment to work in-person for the duration of the program and receive a $3,500 stipend or room and board in on-campus housing. Email cdsdocplus@duke.edu with any questions.
