Join us in an eco-conscious journey where art meets sustainability! In this workshop, you'll embark on a creative exploration of designing and block printing on upcycled clothing. Begin by tapping into your artistic instincts to sketch unique patterns and designs that breathe new life into old garments. Our local artist, Louisa Palmer, will guide you […]
DYT JR Company members (3rd-5th grade) will be able to hone their performance skills with this 3 week theatre camp. JR Company members will spend the days working on theatre skills such as voice and movement techniques, terminology, character development, and memorization techniques all using stage games and theatre exercises. Students will put these skills […]
DYT Company members (Middle School and Up) will spend the days taking their theatre knowledge to the next level by working on voice and movement techniques, script analysis, theatre discussions, participating in theatre games and skill exercises, and adding to their performance tool belt. These skills will be put to the test by rehearsing for […]
Join us for a relaxing evening of art, with an experienced instructor to give you guidance along the way. We will mix creativity with pleasure as we unwind from a busy week, enjoy happy hour drinks, spend time with community artists, and most importantly, get comfortable with simple ink drawing techniques and enjoy the process of completing a drawing of the […]
This Arts Intensive, Summer Program will include an emphasis on Opportunities through Visual Art! Saturdays and Sundays, June 8th and 9th, July 13th and 14th and August 9th, 10th and 11th. June and July Saturdays, learn confidence and skills while successful visual artists instruct in their areas of expertise and mentor the students through sharing their work and lives as artists. […]
"Live storytelling from the Raven Narratives returns! Join us to hear local storytellers sharing personal, true stories on the theme of “weather”. You will have a chance to tell your own story on the theme by putting your name in the Cracker Jack box during intermission! Enjoy an evening of poignant and powerful storytelling, and […]
This intensive summer art program will include an outreach with emphasis on creating artwork that will benefit our community, which will include hand-built ceramic pots, containing gardens of food for others and print-making, used in up-cycling clothing, We will also experience drawing, ink drawing, and oil painting. This is a great program to help young artists find their […]
Mr B, also a master at chess, invites you to create your own unique chess set using Sculpy Clay and a variety of different art mediums, techniques and concepts! Scholarships Available!
In this fun-filled adult class, enjoy a glass of wine or other adult beverage, be exposed to variety of tips, tricks and techniques, as you create a One-of-a-Kind Painting of Summer Flowers! All supplies, laughter, beverage and an exceptional teacher, Mike Scieszka, are included in this very special class. This is also a great venue for engagement […]
A night of improv with Mary and Cindy! Join us for some short- and long-form comedy as we make up scenes on the spot based upon audience suggestions. And we’re proud to be joined on stage by our talented friends!
During this program we will be exploring our community in Durango and how we can give back as creatives. During this week, students will be learning a plethora of art skills from a variety of different guest artist instructors. We will take some of those skills to paint a Mural to help beautify our community. Students will […]
Work with DAC's own Mr B, "The Master Mask Masker" create outrageous Masks of your choice using a variety of three dimensional forms, mediums, materials and paints. Your Child MUST Be 8 Years Old and Over To Attend This Class. Email Deena Carney, Visual Art Education Director, with any questions or concerns. Scholarships Available!
Pack your suitcase full of art supplies and take a trip around the world, in this fun-filled class for Mini-Masters! Children discover values and tones with the greenness of Ireland and painting, collages and the great works of Matisse while traveling to Europe, Siberian Tigers while traveling to Russia and so much more. Please join us […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST FESTIVAL PARTY 2024 Help us kick off PlayFest’s 6th annual festival with drinks and heavy appetizers in the lovely Rochester Hotel Secret Garden. Mingle with the playwrights, actors, and directors, and learn more about this year’s plays. Your attendance helps us continue to bring world-class theatre to our own backyard. $100 June […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST HOP THA A During his late-night commute on the A train, Harlem native Tyrone tries to impress Niesha, his coworker at a nightclub, who just wants to read her book and pass the ride in silence. But as they travel uptown, the two forge an unlikely connection that extends beyond the confines of […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST ALL THAT REMAINS A couple living on a small island off the coast of Maine invites the neurotic husband's college roommate and his conservative trophy wife for a weekend visit -- only to discover that long-buried secrets unmoor both couples and the "good old days" may not have been so good after all. […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST ALL THAT REMAINS A couple living on a small island off the coast of Maine invites the neurotic husband's college roommate and his conservative trophy wife for a weekend visit -- only to discover that long-buried secrets unmoor both couples and the "good old days" may not have been so good after all. […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST CIRCLE FORWARD Seventeen years after the loss of her young husband from cancer, Mia meets a teenager who believes he is the reincarnation of her late husband. When the teen and his mom come to Mia's house for lunch, his uncanny memories force Mia to face her doubts, her past, and the whole […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST HOP THA A During his late-night commute on the A train, Harlem native Tyrone tries to impress Niesha, his coworker at a nightclub, who just wants to read her book and pass the ride in silence. But as they travel uptown, the two forge an unlikely connection that extends beyond the confines of […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST ALL THAT REMAINS A couple living on a small island off the coast of Maine invites the neurotic husband's college roommate and his conservative trophy wife for a weekend visit -- only to discover that long-buried secrets unmoor both couples and the "good old days" may not have been so good after all. […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST MRS. EINSTEIN A young Albert Einstein meets the brilliant Mileva Marić when they are physics students at the Zurich Polytechnic. Their deep emotional, intellectual and physical connection results in a ground-breaking scientific theory – but only one of them gets the credit. We know what becomes of him. This is a play about […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST CIRCLE FORWARD Seventeen years after the loss of her young husband from cancer, Mia meets a teenager who believes he is the reincarnation of her late husband. When the teen and his mom come to Mia's house for lunch, his uncanny memories force Mia to face her doubts, her past, and the whole […]
DURANGO PLAYFEST MRS. EINSTEIN A young Albert Einstein meets the brilliant Mileva Marić when they are physics students at the Zurich Polytechnic. Their deep emotional, intellectual and physical connection results in a ground-breaking scientific theory – but only one of them gets the credit. We know what becomes of him. This is a play about […]
