DAC Events

January 5-28: Abstract Views in the Barbara Conrad Gallery. Twenty-nine local artists utilize a variety of media to explore the many facets of abstract art.

January-February: Confined in the DAC Art Library. Mixed-media works by Andrea Martens who investigates the issues of open space and confinement.

January 10-February 17: Pastel Painting the Landscape, Tuesdays, 1–4 p.m.

January 19-February 9: Beginning Block Printing, Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m.

January 20-February 17: Intermediate Acrylic Painting, Fridays, 9 a.m.–noon

January 23-February 27: Beginning Drawing, Mondays, January 23–February 27, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

January 24-February 28: Drawing Workshop, Tuesdays, January 24–February 28, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Looking for more upcoming events? See what DAC has planned here.

The Durango Arts Center

Sweethearts of the Arts

The 2012 Sweethearts of the Arts honors Gemma Kavanagh, Linda Mack, Rochelle Mann & Mona Wood-Patterson on February 11 and is by reservation only. Tickets are $75 and are on sale now! Call 259-2606 by January 25 to make reservations. Seating is limited to 200 people.

The Sweethearts of the Arts Exhibit is open to the public February 14 – 25.

You are invited to attend the closing reception on Friday, February 24, 5 – 7 p.m.

See more information here.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

February 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 7:30 p.m.
February 14, 7:30 p.m. (a special Valentines’ Day Showing)
February 18, 2 p.m. matinee
See more information here.

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Call for Artists: Autumn Arts Festival

Applications are now available online at www.zapplication.org! See more information here.

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Extraordinary Artists Winter Workshop Series

Sorrel Sky Gallery is pleased to announce Extraordinary Artists Winter Workshop Series. Six artists represented by Sorrel Sky Gallery will present workshops in Sorrel Sky Gallery’s historic gallery. Please click here for all the details or call Sorrel Sky Gallery directly at 970-247-3555 to register and obtain more information.

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Abstract Views

Twenty-nine local artists utilize a variety of media to explore the many facets of abstract art. See more information here about the artists and the related film series.

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Confined in the DAC Art Library

January-February

Mixed-media works by Andrea Martens who investigates the issues of open space and confinement.

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Submissions for the Durango 10 Minute Play Contest are due February 10!

10-minute plays were officially introduced by the Actors Theatre of Louisville in 1977, when the genre was promoted as part of the Humana Festival of new American Plays. Often referred to as the “haiku of the American stage,” as well as “a streak of theatrical lightning,” 10-minute plays have become an engaging and popular genre for today’s audiences and playwrights.

Click here for a PDF with more information, or visit the webpage here.

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Sharona Brown, DAC’s January Feature Artist

More information coming soon!

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Dean Conger, Featured Guest Artist at the Fifth Corner Photo Gallery

Former National Geographic Photographer Dean Conger will be the featured guest artist at The Fifth Corner Photo Gallery at the Durango Arts Center during January 2012. His exhibit will be a retrospective of his 40-year career with National Geographic magazine. See more information here.

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Alpine Bank’s Arts Card

A Great Way to Earn Money for Your Arts Center

Could you afford to give your Durango Arts Center 10 cents every time you use your debit card?

Can you imagine how much money DAC would collect in a year if every one of our nearly 900 active members made this donation each time he or she made a debit card transaction? Can you imagine the increased programming we could support in our gallery, in local elementary schools and in after-school and weekend programs?

Alpine Bank is offering DAC members the opportunity to participate in the Alpine Bank Loyalty Check Card program.

Here’s how it works: When DAC members open an Alpine Bank checking account, they can sign up for the Alpine Bank VISA debit card and specify their preference for the Alpine Bank Arts Card. Alpine will donate 10 cents per transaction to DAC every time you use your debit card.

If you bank with Alpine or if you are considering opening a new checking account, please sign up for the VISA Arts Debit Card and start earning money for your Durango Arts Center. In 2011, DAC received a donation in the amount of $1,000, the proceeds from this program.

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New: Business Memberships Available

Become a Partner in the Arts!

In 2010, 26,000 people participated in DAC events. With the expansion of the education, gallery and theater programs and events in 2011, we are expecting that number to increase to nearly 30,000 people.

Join us and be a part of this growth.

Textiles Today: Redefining the Medium

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Executive Director Job Description

The Durango Arts Center (DAC) is seeking an executive director with an anticipated start date in May 2012. Please click here for more information on this position and how to apply. All application materials must be received by February 15, 2012. DAC is an EOE.