Arts (general)

Local News

Durango’s famous dino sculpture rears its head

‘Tyrone’ lay dormant for years – until it turned up at the Herald’s doorstep

March 11, 2026

Local News

Durango City Council awards $135K in arts grants amid debate over Compañeros funding

questions nonprofit’s standing after prior outburst by leader

March 10, 2026

Local News

‘Endurance’ artist saddened by roundabout sculpture damage

Durango woman suspected of impaired driving struck Florida Road installation

March 10, 2026

Local News

Durango Creative District lays out bold plans for city’s art scene

‘The heart and soul is what we’re going for,’ director says

December 17, 2025

Local News

Durango blacksmith forges artistic hardware for homes

wants to open storefront to display iron knobs, handles, rods and hooks

November 9, 2025

Food

Farmers Market: Clay by Dre makes functional ceramics

Clements’ blue and green pottery is inspired by nature and the sea

August 11, 2025

The Durango Herald

Interactive art class meets wine bar at Picasso & Vino

Channel your inner Monet – with a glass of chardonnay in hand – at this downtown Durango studio

April 9, 2025

Local News

Photos: ‘Common Threads’ public art project lands at Durango airport

Common Threads, a community art project consisting of steel panels with patterns and images symbolic of the region, has been…

January 3, 2025

Local News

Durango named ‘Small Community of the Year’ by Colorado economic development group

Housing initiatives, support for the arts cited as city’s standout efforts

November 14, 2024

Local News

Veterans, Navajo Code Talkers honored with mural unveiling at American Legion in Durango

Plata County Historical Society, Indigenous tribal representatives, Chamber of Commerce speak at ceremony

November 5, 2024

Local News

Durango airport issues call to artists across the Four Corners

Cultural pieces to be featured in new baggage claim

October 18, 2024

Local News

Durango eyes new site for ‘Common Threads’ public art installation

will try to take advantage of construction occurring at DRO airport

October 3, 2024

Local News

Durango Creative District takes mantle as go-to arts organization

Creative Economy Commission dissolves

September 24, 2024

Local News

Mural pays tribute to late American author along Durango’s Animas River Trail

Mariah Kaminsky says piece encourages viewers to stop and breathe

September 21, 2024

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Durango awards over $250,000 to 15 recipients in latest round of arts and culture funding

City’s Creative Economy Commission scheduled to sunset within next two months

July 1, 2024

Local News

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River Days

Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

June 1, 2024

Local News

Photos: Beautifying Durango

Ben Rogers works on his mural on East Eighth Street

April 20, 2024

Local News

Nine Durango artists come together for mural at city’s wastewater plant

working with national nonprofit that drives creativity, positive change in communities

March 6, 2024

Local News

Durango’s Creative Economy Commission to sunset in June

State-certified creative district to take over most responsibilities

March 4, 2024

Local News

City negotiating bid to install Durango’s community sculpture ‘Common Threads’

works director shares updates about short- and long-term projects

February 9, 2024

Local News

Durango to place call for artists to beautify sections of Animas River Trail

$35,050 marked for installations or murals in project areas

February 2, 2024

Local News

Durango recruits its first Poet Laureate

Distinguished poet Esther Belin published two poetry books through University of Arizona Press and won American Book Award

December 7, 2023

Local News

Durango asks artists to get involved in beautifying Santa Rita Reclamation Facility

suggests murals, sculptures and signage with river and water treatment themes

October 27, 2023

Local News

Durango seeking applicants for first-ever city Poet Laureate program

Positions to bring poetry to ‘forefront of community's consciousness’

September 19, 2023