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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.

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

06/01/2026

Learn the fundamentals of pottery wheel throwing in this 6-week class with Jim Lutomski, who studied pottery in South Korea and brings over 40 years of experience to the studio. Students will practice centering, shaping, trimming, and glazing while creating functional pieces like bowls and mugs. Perfect for beginners or those looking to build confidence on the wheel. Mondays: June 1 – July 6, 2026 (6 weeks)
5:00-7:00pm

Visit Durangoarts.org to sign up!

05/28/2026

10 Minute Plays opens TOMORROW! Come see original plays written and performed by members of your local community. Expect laughter, surprises, and stories you won’t see anywhere else.
Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show starts at 7:30 PM.
Grab your friends and come support your local theatre. We can’t wait to see you there!

*we do not own the rights to this music*

05/23/2026

Art doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because people like YOU believe in it.
For 60 years, the Durango Arts Center has been the creative heartbeat of this community — a place where imagination takes shape, where children discover their voices on stage, where neighbors become artists and audiences become family. This is YOUR arts center. And right now, we need you more than ever.

2026 marks our 60th anniversary, and we’re launching our boldest membership drive yet: $60,000 in 60 days. Every dollar raised goes directly back into the art, the people, and the places that makes Durango extraordinary. Visit our website to see the benefits of becoming a member- Durangoarts.org

05/15/2026

Opening TONIGHT 🎉 MAY 15 - JUNE 27, 2026

4 Common Corners is a group of 12 fiber artists drawn together by a shared sense of place and culture. In the United States there is only one place where you can stand in four states at one time. The junction of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah creates a geographical crossroads and encapsulates the heart of the American southwest. 4 Common Corners is an invitational group of art quilters who come from one of those four states, and we are drawn together and influenced by the unusual and striking beauty of our area. Our group is committed to creating themed exhibitions to share our unique area with the world.

Our goal for this exhibition is to promote the art quilt as a creative artistic medium while sharing our love for our region and highlighting our individual interpretations of what living in this area means for us.

This exhibition contains 36 pieces grouped into three collections of work: “Where the Pavement Ends,” “Abandoned,” and “Hidden Life.”

04/28/2026

Need a special activity for Mother’s Day? Come enjoy a Sunday afternoon with silent film classics accompanied live by professional pianist Adam Swanson! At least once a year, Adam presents a series of short comedy films from the silent era. In May, he will feature Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, and a thrilling railroad-themed movie! 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.

04/22/2026

Explore bold colors and playful compositions in this two-hour, one-shot acryllic painting class with artist Mike Scieszka. Through his whimsical, vibrant style, you’ll create a fun, eye-catching piece using beginner-friendly shapes, color theory, and creative expression. Each month features a new painting subject to keep things fun and fresh.

No experience necessary — just come ready to paint, experiment, and leave with a unique artwork of your own. All supplies, beverages, and an exceptional teacher are included!

04/10/2026

Welcome to the Durango Arts Center’s 16th Annual 10-Minute Play Festival! Our 2026 season theme — “The State We Are In” — celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of Colorado. To complement this theme, we sought out submissions featuring Colorado or U.S.-based subject matter. We received 200 submissions, and our readers have narrowed it down to eight plays to be directed and performed by Durango’s amazing talent. Don’t miss these original, never-before-seen plays!

Directed by and starring Durango’s finest!

Friday, May 29 7:30pm
Saturday, May 30 7:30pm
Sunday, May 31 5:00pm

04/03/2026

Four boys and two truck drivers – from cab to gallery! Check out new article in the

Feminism, Beauty or Bo***ge? Opens April 10
Featuring Judy Hayes, Savanna Goodman, and Pamela Nocerino, this powerful exhibit explores beauty, power, and gender through art, photography, and poetry.
Join us April 10–May 9 for this timely conversation.

03/30/2026

Our Own Lives is a non-profit organization that provides direct services to the disability community in Southwest Colorado. We provide supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan Counties. We have decades of experience providing person-centered, inclusion-focused supports to the disabled community on its own terms.

From our backbone of Direct Service Providers, to our leadership team, Board of Directors, and Client Leadership Council, Our Own Lives has people with disabilities driving our work. Which includes all the artwork in this amazing exhibit!

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802 E 2nd Avenue
Durango, CO
81301

Opening Hours

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

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+19702592606

Website

http://durangoarts.org/

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