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Durango Arts Center

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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 affectionately 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.

10/13/2026

Come get creative with us!

10/12/2026

‘Time is fleeting’ and ‘not for very much longer’ will tickets be available to purchase! Grab your tickets to the best show in October! Limited VIP tickets available. We can’t wait to see you there!

09/30/2026

Don’t dream it. Be it!

Tickets are on sale for Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show! VIP Tickets include reserved seating on the floor near the stage and a box of popcorn. Get tickets while you can!

09/16/2026

Paint your Pet Acrylic Workshop

Turn your favorite furry, feathered, or four-legged friend into a one-of-a-kind acrylic portrait!

Join local artist and Miller Middle School teacher Andie Huml for a 3-hour painting workshop. No experience necessary, and all materials are included. You’ll leave with a finished portrait and a special handmade memory of your pet.

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sessions: 12:00–3:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM
Cost: $75

Important: Email a clear photo of your pet to [email protected] at least one week before class so Andie can prepare your personalized sketch.

09/14/2026

Join some upcoming visual art classes at the DAC! For more information go to durangoarts.org. Come get creative with us!

09/05/2026

Join us for a karaoke tribute to everyone’s favorite singer, actress, and human being, Dolly Parton!

How will it work, you ask?

The crowd will choose 10 songs from a list of Dolly hits
The chosen songs will then be pulled one at a time from a hat. Different audience members will take the stage and lead the crowd for each song. Lyrics will be posted on the screen so that everyone can sing along. Wear wigs! Wear costumes! Dress as Jolene or Kenny Rogers or Doralee Rhodes! Just join us to celebrate the spirit and songs of this wonderful musician!

The DAC is a Pride Ally, and participants are enthusiastically welcome at this event! Learn more about Durango Pride Week: 4 Corners Alliance for Diversity

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.

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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