Business Details
Arts & Cultural Hub in Historic Durham Campus
Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery transforms Durham's industrial heritage into a dynamic mixed-use campus where art, industry, and community intersect. Established in a historic textile mill complex, we cultivate a vibrant ecosystem of artists, businesses, and residents through adaptive reuse of over 320,000 square feet of space. Our campus features artist studios, modern lofts, commercial offices, and event venues that preserve architectural authenticity while fostering contemporary creativity.With rotating art exhibitions, Third Friday gallery walks, and the Mill Stage performance series, we maintain Durham's legacy as a cultural destination. Our commitment to community engagement is demonstrated through partnerships with local organizations like the Durham Art Guild and provision of affordable creative spaces that support both emerging and established artists.
Services
Artist Studios
Event Rentals
Commercial Leasing
Residential Lofts
Art Exhibitions
Highlights and features
- We offer 320K SF of creatively repurposed historic industrial space
- Our campus houses diverse artists and innovative businesses together
- We maintain Durham's cultural legacy through active arts programming
- Our LEED Gold certified renovations balance sustainability with heritage
- We provide affordable creative spaces supporting local artists
Services
Artist Studios
Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery provides 25+ artist studios in a historic textile mill setting. These workspaces support diverse mediums including painting, photography, and digital arts while fostering creative collaboration. Artists benefit from third-party exhibition opportunities and community programming.
Event Rentals
Our campus features multiple event venues including the Great Hall, Mill Stage, and Cotton Room. These spaces accommodate weddings, corporate events, and cultural performances with historic industrial ambiance and modern amenities.
Commercial Leasing
Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery offers Class-A office and lab spaces in renovated industrial buildings. Tenants include technology firms, creative agencies, and professional services seeking unique environments that combine heritage architecture with modern functionality.
Residential Lofts
Modern loft apartments feature open floor plans, concrete floors, and industrial windows in a historic setting. Residents enjoy amenities like 24-hour security, fitness centers, and proximity to arts and cultural attractions.
Art Exhibitions
Rotating exhibitions showcase local and regional artists across multiple venues including the Great Hall and Durham Art Guild gallery. Programming emphasizes community engagement through Third Friday events and artist-in-residence programs.
People
Holly Doerner
Property Management Contact
Holly manages property operations at Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery with Helm Property Management, overseeing tenant relations and facility maintenance for the historic campus.
Robin Roseberry Anders
Commercial Leasing Agent
Robin handles commercial leasing for Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery as SIOR representative at NAI Tri Properties, connecting businesses with office and retail spaces in the revitalized campus.
Tiffany Coley
Arts Program Coordinator
Tiffany coordinates Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery's arts programming, managing studio rentals, exhibition schedules, and the monthly pop-up art events that showcase local creative talent.
Questions
What types of businesses are located at Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery?
Our tenants include technology companies, creative agencies, art studios, restaurants, and professional services in historic industrial buildings.
Are artist studios available for rent?
Yes, we offer 25+ artist studios with access to shared exhibition spaces and arts programming in our Warehouse Studios building.
Can I host events at Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery?
Our campus features multiple event venues including the Great Hall, Mill Stage, and Cotton Room for weddings, corporate events, and performances.
What residential options exist at Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery?
Modern loft apartments with industrial design elements are available through Massey Real Estate, featuring amenities like fitness centers and 24-hour security.
How does Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery support local artists?
We provide affordable studio spaces, exhibition opportunities, and community programming including Third Friday gallery walks and artist-in-residence programs.
What is Golden Belt, ROOM 100 Gallery's historical significance?
Our campus originated as Durham's largest textile mill in 1884, now preserved as a local historic district through adaptive reuse projects.
