The Lincoln On Geer

Living Arts Collective in Durham, NC is a vibrant hub for artistic exploration and community connection, offering a diverse range of events, classes, workshops, and performances centered around movement and art. With a focus on holistic wellness and conscious living, they provide a welcoming space for individuals of all experience levels to expand their relationship with their bodies and creativity. Through their Braver Spaces Policy, Living Arts Collective fosters a culture of curiosity, generosity, and openness, creating an inclusive environment where participants can engage in meaningful collaborations and transformative experiences. Rooted in warmth and radical hospitality, this collective serves as a beacon for socially progressive strategies and cultural preservation within the local and global community.Generated from the website

History1947 Trotter Building (art deco) - located in the Historic Geer Street neighborhood. Started as a car dealership, then became the BlueCross Blue Shield headquarters in the 1970s. The space has been an event venue since the 1980s, and was recently renamed the Durham Ballroom by the primary tenant and arts organization, the Living Arts Collective (LAC).SpecialtiesWeddings, Private/Public Event Venue near Downtown Durham, NC; Max Capacity 300 (200 seated); no vendor restrictions; 1500 SF bamboo dance floor; 900 SF connected atrium/lobby; sidewalk terrace with City skyline views, located on pedestrian-friendly Geer Street; beside Cocoa Cinnamon Coffee Shop and Motorco Music Hall; Packages starting at $2000 packages (6 hours); $350 an hour. Great spot for corporate and daytime events, birthdays, graduations, quinceaneras, formals and retirement celebrations.