The Durango Arts Center

Created and sustained by the people of the Four Corners region, the Durango Arts Center promotes the exploration, education, enrichment and enjoyment of the arts.

At the Durango Arts Center you can enjoy the visual arts, theater, dance, live music, education programs for children and adults, and many other activities for all ages. Located in downtown Durango, Colorado, the DAC has become the hub for cultural innovation in southwest Colorado. The building housing DAC, at the corner of E. 2nd Ave. and 8th St. was once home to a car dealership. In 1997, the community collaborated to fund and renovate the 17,000-square-foot building, now home to a gallery, theater, arts library, studio space and more. Come play and explore! Check back often for new and exciting programs.

What’s Hot!

You’ll Go “Crazy” for
Always…Patsy Cline
June 11–September 18
Sponsored by Alpine Bank

The DAC goes country this summer with the hottest show in Durango, Ted Swindley’s Always…Patsy Cline. “Patsy” packs a punch with 27 of Cline’s soul-clutching hits including Crazy, I Go Out Walkin’ After Midnight, Sweet Dreams and I Fall to Pieces. With music like this, it’s no wonder that the show has been a hit all over the country. Press the YouTube button on the upper right of the screen and watch the immortal Patsy at the start of her meteoric rise to fame and acclaim. Read more or purchase tickets now!

Durango Showcase
of the Arts
September 10–19

A city-wide festival celebrating the arts in Durango including the Durango Autumn Arts Festival and Durango Open Studios. For information, visit www.DurangoShowcaseOfTheArts.org.

Durango Autumn Arts Festival
September 11–12

This much-anticipated event with fine art and crafts, music and local food and drinks will take place on E. Second Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets.  Read more here.

VOLUNTEER NOW FOR THE FESTIVAL! This event does not take place without the help of many volunteers. Call Karen Thompson at 259-7738 or J.M. Jones at 247-1243 to sign up to volunteer.