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The Durango Arts Center enriches the community through innovative visual and performing art, and arts Come play and explore!

DAC is a multi-faceted hub for community arts that hosts and promotes contemporary visual and performing arts, arts education, dynamics exhibits, and the annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival. Over the years, DAC has built its reputation as a local arts industry leader and has been working diligently to ensure that the arts continue to thrive in the Four Corners region and beyond. What is affectiona

tely known throughout the Four Corners as “DAC,” the Arts Center actually has a founding history rich in the support and development of the arts in this region that reaches back more than 50 years. The DAC is the result of a confluence of two agencies – the Durango Fine Arts Council (DFAC) and the Durango Artists Association (DAA) – both created in the 1960’s to develop and promote regional activity and interest in the arts, including fine arts and cultural activities. The building housing DAC, originally built as a car dealership in the 1920s, was slated for demolition in 1996 when the community came together to raise funds to renovate the facility into a community arts center. As the DAC is not a city or municipal entity it relies on the generosity of its patrons and supporters for the maintenance of the building, the operations and programming. The 17,700-square-foot building is now home to a gallery, 200-seat theater, arts library, dance and education studios and more.

08/15/2026

What an opening night of The Minutes! Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make opening night so special! Don’t miss this show! Get your tickets and come see what everyone’s talking about!

08/03/2026

Celebrating 32 years of showcasing fine arts and crafts by makers from across the country, the Durango Autumn Arts Festival takes place amidst the vibrant fall colors on quaint East Second Avenue in historic downtown Durango, Colorado. We can’t wait to see you!

Featured artist: The Art Of Kasia Polkowska

07/28/2026

How far would you go to protect your version of the truth?

From the razor-sharp pen of Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts (AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY), THE MINUTES is a darkly hilarious, slow-burning thriller that peels back the patriotic veneer of American identity.

Performances: August 14th- 23rd. To get your tickets go to durangoarts.org

07/25/2026

Saddle up for a hilarious, heartfelt musical about standing your ground, rewriting the story, and embracing the spirit of the pioneer. Come and support Durango’s creative youth as they share their talents onstage at the DAC.

07/22/2026

Did someone say costume party?!

Come join us for this FREE event! This Saturday at 7pm!

07/12/2026

‼️AUDITION NOTICE‼️

Richard O’Brian’s Rocky Horror Show
AUDITIONS are VIRTUAL this year. Submit by August 5, 2026.
TECH & PERFORMANCES - October 19-31

07/02/2026

Opening reception: Friday July 3, 2026 (5:00-7:00pm)
Have a drink in the Art Bar!
The exhibit will be open July 4 (12:00-6:00pm)

Colorado: Beyond 150 is a creative imagining of the next 150 years of Colorado history through the eyes and instincts of local artists. This juried exhibit is open to submittals from all DAC members.

The visionary creations in the show were all made in 2026, making all the artwork new and never-before seen. Featuring a variety of media, the collection is an opportunity for artists and audiences to imagine Colorado’s future through art — bold, critical, poetic, playful, visionary, everything is possible!

07/01/2026

Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon with silent film classics accompanied live by professional pianist Adam Swanson! The summer Silent Sundays program will be another Tribute to Buster Keaton! Adam has yet to screen Keaton’s feature film Sherlock Jr. for Durango audiences, and rounding out the program will be one of Keaton’s best-loved shorts, The Boat. All films will be accompanied with original period music LIVE on the DAC’s beautiful 9-foot grand piano. These events will be family friendly, so bring your kids and enjoy this fun and unique opportunity.

06/24/2026

For 60 years, the Durango Arts Center has been more than just a building—it has been woven into the story of this community. It has been a home for creativity, connection, and belonging, where generations of children have stepped onto our stage and found their confidence, where artists have discovered their voices, and where neighbors have come together to share in the joy, wonder, and power of the arts.
Within these walls, stories have been told, friendships have been formed, and memories have been made that last a lifetime. We’ve celebrated triumphs, found comfort in difficult times, and discovered what is possible when a community creates together. The Durango Arts Center has helped shape the cultural heart of our community for six decades, inspiring countless people to dream bigger, create boldly, and connect more deeply.
This is your arts center. The memories made here belong to all of us—and so does its future. Right now, we need your support more than ever. Together, we can ensure that future generations have the same opportunities to discover their creativity, find their voice, and experience the magic that happens when a community comes together through the arts.

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06/14/2026

This original musical melodrama, written by Colorado Springs playwrights Mark and Lauren Arnest, is a spirited and sophisticated musical theatre take on the classic western melodrama. Set in the Colorado mountains in 1914, the story follows Buck Worthington, a young man arriving in Goldville looking to strike it rich. He encounters Crook Robberson, a wealthy, unethical real estate tycoon who sells worthless mining claims by “salting” them with gold. From weary prospectors seeking the earth’s riches to unexpected romance and villains lurking in the shadows, this original musical has something for everyone!

Friday, July 10 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, July 11 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, July 12 @ 5:00pm
Monday, July 13 @ 7:30pm - Industry Night!
Thursday, July 16 @ 7:30pm
Friday, July 17 @ 7:30pm
Saturday, July 18 @ 7:30pm
Sunday, July 19 @ 5:00pm

Get your tickets at durangoarts.org

Address

802 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO
81301

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 6pm
Friday	12pm - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+19702592606

Website

http://durangoarts.org/

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