Arts and Entertainment

First Friday Art Crawl will feature oil painting demonstration

The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl runs from 4 to 7 p.m. July 7 at the Smiley Building, 1309 East Third Ave.

At 5:30 p.m., featured artist Sharon Abshagen will demonstrate how she captures the beauty of Southwest light, trees and rocks through her oil painting. The Smiley Cafe will be open and offering beverages, wine and snacks.

For more information about Abshagen’s art, visit: sharonabshagenart.com.

This monthly event aims to celebrate all of Durango’s local offerings such as art and music, culture, unique goods, food, movement makers and community.

For more information, visit: theartroomcollective.com.