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‘Whimsical Wonderland,’ a community art exhibit opens at the DAC

Durangotangs are passionate no matter the season or the calling. We are “extreme” in any even, be it bed-racing, snowboarding or revelry. That’s why during all of this Snowdown frivolity and...

Local arts and the economy: It’s all connected

You may have 99 problems but art isn’t one of them. There’s rent to pay, medical bills, the cost of eggs, the 4 feet of snow in front of your door that slid off of the roof, your dog’s limp,...

Forecast for the arts: Sunny with a chance of lightning bolts of inspiration

The year is fresh, which prompts the leaders in every industry to ask the Magic 8 Ball the million-dollar question: What’s going to happen? Nobody really knows, but some people make excellen...

Snowdown Follies at the DAC: The best adult, youth variety shows in the land

Have you ever watched “America’s Got Talent”? You know that special “golden buzzer” moment, when someone exceptional is automatically recognized as being a stage superhero? I get shivers eve...

Top 3 reasons why you need to embrace your inner artist in 2023

I’ve heard this from countless art students over the years, “My parents said my sister Becky was the creative one.” Sound familiar? Did your folks say something like that to you? Or maybe yo...

The DAC has what you need to lighten up during these dark winter days

There’s a fresh art exhibit coming your way in the new year, and all community artists are welcome to participate. The submission deadline is Jan. 20, so artists, start creating. The Durang...

Top 3 reasons to give to the arts this season that will make you feel warm and fuzzy

Now more than ever the arts hold communities together. As you consider your year-end charitable giving, I’d like to challenge you to reassess your giving philosophy and consider the role of ...

Want to hang out at the Durango Arts Center? You can start now

Friday night (Nov. 25), the Durango Arts Center will celebrate the opening of the Winter Gift Gallery featuring Durango’s amazing local artists in the shopping event of the year. All of you...

Your unique artistic vision is worthy of celebration

It’s that time of year again. The holidays are almost upon us and I have but one simple message for you: A hand is not a turkey. Do you remember the turkey-hand project? If you don’t feel li...

Mercy Hospital workers show off their artistic side

Art show displays talents of doctors, medical staff and paramedics

‘Poltergeist’s’ Michael Grais brings play to DAC stage

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Durango Arts Center offers theater, art classes this fall

What is something special that happens annually in Durango, but that is made by people from all over the world? What requires hundreds of volunteer hours to create? What brings dynamic local...