Art events

Exciting new after school classes fir teens and tweens!

Join us as author Shelley Read shares from her debut novel, "Go As A River".   Set amid the beauty and wilderness of the Colorado mountains, an unforgettable and deeply moving story of a young woman who follows her heart. Seventeen-year-old Victoria Nash runs the household on her family's peach farm in the small ranch town of Iola, Colorado--the sole surviving female in a family of troubled men. Wilson Moon is a young drifter with a mysterious past, displaced from his tribal land but determined to live as he chooses. Victoria encounters Wil by chance on a street corner, profoundly altering both of their young lives, unknowingly igniting as much passion as danger. When tragedy strikes, Victoria leaves the only life she has ever known, fleeing into the nearby mountains. Taking shelter in a small hut, she struggles to survive in the wilderness, with no clear notion of what her future will bring. As the seasons change, she also charts the changes in herself, finding in the natural world the strength and meaning that sets her on a quest to regain all that she has lost, even as the Gunnison River rises to submerge her homeland--its ranches, farms, and the beloved peach orchard that has been in her family for generations. Inspired by true events surrounding the destruction of the town of Iola in the 1960s, Go as a River is a story of deeply held love in the midst of hardship and loss, but also of finding courage, resilience, friendship, and, finally, home--where least expected. This stunning debut explores what it means to lead your life as if it were a river--gathering and flowing, finding a way forward even when a river is dammed.   Shelley Read is a fifth generation Coloradoan who lives with her family in the Elk Mountains of the Western Slope. She was a Senior Lecturer at Western Colorado University for nearly three decades, where she taught writing, literature, environmental studies, and Honors, and was a founder of the Environment & Sustainability major and a support program for first-generation and at-risk students. Shelley holds degrees in writing and literary studies from the University of Denver and Temple University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing. She is a regular contributor to Crested Butte Magazine and Gunnison Valley Journal, and has written for the Denver Post and a variety of publications.

Dancing Spirit offers a weekly art class for kids in grades 1-5. Each class includes music & movement, arts & crafts and games. $75 per month (4 classes) or $25 per day for a drop-in. (Drop-ins, please call ahead so we are prepared with materials and snacks.)

Gallery event is free to the public.

Come get your hands dirty as you create a unique Ceramic Soup Bowl! We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly hand-build a Soup Bowl. By the end of the evening, your piece will be ready for glazing. You will select a glaze that will be applied to your ceramic piece when fired. Look for an email telling you when your piece is ready for pick-up and use. (about 16 days) Let the fun begin!  $30.00 Per Participant

March 21st was Rosie the Riveter Day and we will be celebrating with a pop-up exhibit today. Come by the Animas Museum for the "grand opening." We'll be serving coffee and doughnuts in the morning.

Children and Teens Artists throughout our community will display artwork! Gallery event is free to the public.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Local and National comics perform every Monday!

In this special webinar presentation, join international, award winning artist and community activist, Ron Martinez Looking Elk (Isleta and Taos Pueblo), as he makes his exquisite return to the process of Pueblo pottery creation. The first portion of this webinar will feature a memorable short film highlighting his pottery, from conception to birth, while he discusses the connection of his identity and journey as a Pueblo artist. Filled with beautiful footage of this miraculous process and compelling discussions around culture, we accompany Ron as he reflects on his past expeditions and gently returns to a familiar space. The second half of this webinar allows you to engage with Ron directly through an interactive question-and-answer session with the audience.

Dancing Spirit offers a weekly art class for kids in grades 1-5. Each class includes music & movement, arts & crafts and games. $75 per month (4 classes) or $25 per day for a drop-in. (Drop-ins, please call ahead so we are prepared with materials and snacks.)

IF4 travels around the globe featuring the very best in today's fly-fishing films. Join us for 2 showings of the IF4 film festival. Sure to be a great night!   Tickets are Available at Duranglers or online

IF4 travels around the globe featuring the very best in today's fly-fishing films. Join us for 2 showings of the IF4 film festival. Sure to be a great night!   Tickets are Available at Duranglers or online

Children and Teens Artists throughout our community will display artwork! Gallery event is free to the public.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Are you living your best art life?    Or have you hit a few bumps or roadblocks to living out that vision?   Investigate what you have you learned that has made you stronger and build the resilience you need to get you through the tough times.    As artists, we live in a system that is often unsupportive. From parents or authority figures telling us what we can't do, to society perpetuating the myth of the "starving artist." It's up to us to create an environment and system we can thrive in. Find the resources and strength within yourself to do your best work, despite the resistances we face.    In this 1-hour session, you will explore what makes you come ALIVE and what enables you to thrive in order to live the art life you envision.

We invite you to join us as we create Joy with a Purpose! This event will benefit a local favorite: The Women's Resource Center. Sign up soon: the event is capped at 25 people. We're looking forward to seeing you there!   Artist/Instructor: Mariah Kaminsky

The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl is April 7, from 4pm - 7pm at the Smiley Building. Come talk with local artists, be inspired by creative work, or buy a local, handcrafted item for yourself or a special someone to celebrate Spring! The Smiley Cafe will be open for a warm beverage, glass of wine or a treat, and live music by Denise Leslie & Friends will accompany the evening.   April's Featured Artist is Cindy Atchison of Cindy Miller Atchison Design | Art. She is known for her stylistic landscape paintings in both oil and acrylic. Her goal is to inspire your personal pursuit of beauty and open your world to renewed, deeper connections with nature, your work, and other people - elements that make our collective journeys so sweet. On April 7 at 5:30pm, she'll demonstrate the unique qualities of both oil and acrylic paints. Witness the creation of two cloudscape paintings in oil and acrylic to compare these two mediums. Take a look at her design and art at her website: https://www.cindyatchison.com/ .   The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley is a diverse, working studio gallery where artists create, collaborate and share their passion with the community. See creation in action! The ArtRoom Collective is Durango's working studio gallery where 22 artists, jewelers, potters, leather crafters and others create and sell their handmade goods. Monthly First Friday Art Crawls at The ArtRoom Collective feature artist spotlights with demonstrations to teach and inspire.<

If you love to talk about books, then we've got clubs for you! Join us in April for three separate opportunities to talk books!   Registration required. Register online or call the library for assistance.   Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Book Clubs:  - April 12 at 11am at DPL  - April 13 at 5pm at DPL  - Free books available while supplies last

Children and Teens Artists throughout our community will display artwork! Gallery event is free to the public.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

If you love to talk about books, then we've got clubs for you! Join us in April for three separate opportunities to talk books!   Registration required. Register online or call the library for assistance.   Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Book Clubs:  - April 12 at 11am at DPL  - April 13 at 5pm at DPL  - Free books available while supplies last

Get ready to swing the night away! West Coast Swing is a fun and exciting social dance that is offered at the Smiley Building on Wednesday nights at 6:30! Come alone or with a friend! Be prepared for a 6-week class that will guide you through all the basics, when you are done, advance into our Beyond Basics class for more exciting ways to dance West Coast Swing!   Our classes have an accumulative structure, meaning that we build on the teachings from the following weeks. Why is this important? Because in order to take the classes you must show up to our first week, meaning that we do not accept drop-ins mid-way through the 6-week session. It's All-or-Nothing!   We hope that you will join us for another fun and exciting class!   Thanks for looking!

If you love to talk about books, then we've got clubs for you! Join us in April for three separate opportunities to talk books!   Registration required. Register online or call the library for assistance.   Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Book Clubs:  - April 12 at 11am at DPL  - April 13 at 5pm at DPL  - Free books available while supplies last

If you love to talk about books, then we've got clubs for you! Join us in April for three separate opportunities to talk books!   Registration required. Register online or call the library for assistance.   Nature Writing Book Club:  - April 21 at noon at Turtle Lake Refuge Cafe  - Lunch provided

Children and Teens Artists throughout our community will display artwork! Gallery event is free to the public.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Word Honey open mic poetry encourages all to take the mic and read an original work, or to come out and support local poets.

If you love to talk about books, then we've got clubs for you! Join us in April for three separate opportunities to talk books!   Registration required. Register online or call the library for assistance.   Nature Writing Book Club:  - April 21 at noon at Turtle Lake Refuge Cafe  - Lunch provided

Children and Teens Artists throughout our community will display artwork! Gallery event is free to the public.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Each session students will discover fun and different mediums and concepts while creating extremely unique art projects! Drawing, Painting and Ceramics are part of this great class! Classes offer fun, non competitive opportunities to explore new skills and individual expression. For questions, please email Deena Carney, Director of Art and Education at deena@durangoarts.org. or Mr.B at ben@durangoarts.org. Scholarships are available. 10 Classes.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)! Learn about the historical evolution of pottery and understand the various methods to create shapes and forms. Walk with your pieces through every step of creation. Together, we will focus on two modes of creating functional ware through hand building and an introduction to wheel throwing, to create functional art for everyday use. We will spend time exploring textures, shapes and colors.   Space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. Students will rotate through time on the pottery wheels.

Sixty Dealers from across the U.S. will sell extraordinary rocks, gems, minerals crystals, fossils, meteorites, geodes, shells, and beads from around the world, as well as jewelry, equipment, tools, findings and MORE!   A wide range of classes are offered in Lapidary and Metalsmith techniques.   Fun and free activities for the kids, such as gold panning and treasure hunts.   Delicious food and beverage service too! The event features large indoor and outdoor exhibition areas; indoor venues are air-conditioned.   Adults $3 per day. Children under 12 admitted free with an adult.

Sixty Dealers from across the U.S. will sell extraordinary rocks, gems, minerals crystals, fossils, meteorites, geodes, shells, and beads from around the world, as well as jewelry, equipment, tools, findings and MORE!   A wide range of classes are offered in Lapidary and Metalsmith techniques.   Fun and free activities for the kids, such as gold panning and treasure hunts.   Delicious food and beverage service too! The event features large indoor and outdoor exhibition areas; indoor venues are air-conditioned.   Adults $3 per day. Children under 12 admitted free with an adult.

Sixty Dealers from across the U.S. will sell extraordinary rocks, gems, minerals crystals, fossils, meteorites, geodes, shells, and beads from around the world, as well as jewelry, equipment, tools, findings and MORE!   A wide range of classes are offered in Lapidary and Metalsmith techniques.   Fun and free activities for the kids, such as gold panning and treasure hunts.   Delicious food and beverage service too! The event features large indoor and outdoor exhibition areas; indoor venues are air-conditioned.   Adults $3 per day. Children under 12 admitted free with an adult.

Eleven galleries in Downtown Durango will host their Annual Autumn Gallery Walk, featuring a variety of art and crafts from hundreds of talented artists. This kicks off a week-end of great art, including the Durango Art Center's Autumn Arts Festival on 2nd Ave, Saturday and Sunday.

Celebrating 29 years of presenting fine art and fine craft by makers from around the country, this juried festival takes place amidst the fall colors on quaint Second Avenue in historic downtown Durango, Colorado. The wide avenue, lined with restaurants and a variety of shops, is one block east of Main Avenue.

Celebrating 29 years of presenting fine art and fine craft by makers from around the country, this juried festival takes place amidst the fall colors on quaint Second Avenue in historic downtown Durango, Colorado. The wide avenue, lined with restaurants and a variety of shops, is one block east of Main Avenue.

We invite you to join us as we create Joy with a Purpose! This event will benefit a local favorite: Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County Sign up soon: the event is capped at 25 people. We're looking forward to seeing you there!   Artist/Instructor: Mariah Kaminsky

Eleven galleries in Downtown Durango will host their Annual Autumn Gallery Walk, featuring a variety of art and crafts from hundreds of talented artists. This kicks off a week-end of great art, including the Durango Art Center's Autumn Arts Festival on 2nd Ave, Saturday and Sunday.