Arts

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

Photo: Plein air

weather gets plein air painters outside

January 30, 2024

Local News

Durango travelers recount stories of Middle Eastern, African refugees

Artists Giving Back nonprofit finishes second trip to Lesvos, Greece

January 26, 2024

Local News

Here’s a look at how Durango artists are compensated for painting city murals

Artists discuss their takeaways from the city’s lodger tax projects

December 20, 2023

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

Are art and artificial intelligence compatible?

can be a powerful tool, but how it’s wielded is important, Fort Lewis College students and staff say

December 6, 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

Local News

29th annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival highlights creative talent

Variety of art mediums on display on East Second Avenue Saturday; Durango Art Week continues through Sept. 24

September 16, 2023

Regional News

Lauren Boebert escorted from ‘Beetlejuice’ performance in Denver

Congresswoman’s campaign said she was asked to leave for taking photographs

September 13, 2023

Local News

Art nonprofit grows as Durango woman expands humanitarian efforts to Greece

“Artists Giving Back” has come full circle for Suzanne Horwich

September 10, 2023

Local News

Wildflower mural going up behind Natural Grocers

Durango Creates Grant fund puts $5,000 toward the project

September 2, 2023

Local News

Mural commemorates Durango’s brewing industry

Vibrant artwork will welcome millions of drivers to the “Brewing Capital of the Southwest”

August 15, 2023

Local News

Photos: Arts and Crafts

Emma Regan, 3, tries out upcycled table and chairs painted by local artist Lisa Morales, of Diddle Lee Doodle Lee…

August 5, 2023

Local News

A small town big on art

City of Durango grant programs empower artists Durango artist Maddie Sanders touches up her mural at Manna soup kitchen on…

August 4, 2023

Local News

What happened to ‘Common Threads,’ an art piece built by Durango residents?

Project was to be installed in medians near DoubleTree intersection

July 31, 2023

Local News

Dancing Spirit Center for the Arts building begins to take shape in Ignacio

‘We really want a permanent home. We are tired of moving’

July 30, 2023

New Mexico

College to host Anthony Chee Emerson exhibit

Project was a multiyear collaboration with the college

July 12, 2023

Local News

New gates turn La Plata County Fairgrounds into optimal concert venue

Changes will be able to accommodate 7,000 people

July 7, 2023

Local News

Photo: Mother Earth

People on Tuesday walk near Mother Earth, the newest art installation in the Durango Botanic Gardens Literary Garden at the…

May 30, 2023

New Mexico

Aztec Ruins National Monument to host musical performance

Magdalena will perform in the Great Kiva

May 17, 2023

New Mexico

Symphony to perform movie music concert

interactive event offers music education opportunities

May 9, 2023

New Mexico

Hillerman speaks, signs books at Farmington Civic Center

Literary event also paid tribute to Marilu Waybourn

May 4, 2023

New Mexico

Film and Media Day gives student a glimpse of the film industry

professionals share insights and experience with students

April 28, 2023