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Riverview Elementary School hosts student art contest to promote SOIL project

Illustrations depict how gardening helps individuals grow

November 17, 2022

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Something on your mind? Set it free in a ‘botanic inspiration wheel’ at Durango library

go of thoughts or practice marriage proposals by writing notes and sending them into the cosmos

October 19, 2022

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Durango’s arts and culture fund ‘exceeds expectations’ in first year of program

62 applicants submitted proposals and 36 were awarded grants

October 11, 2022

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Children’s art display represents so much more than glazed clay

Hispanic organization seeks to help those with limited access to mental health resources

October 10, 2022

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Photos: ‘Celestial Sailor’ lands along the Animas River Trail

Durango artist Jeff Glode Wise with help from friends installs his metal sculpture, “Celestial Sailor,” on Thursday at the new…

September 20, 2022

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Stillwater Music plans soft opening for new performing arts venue

theater fills a need for musicians and stage performers in Durango

August 20, 2022

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Durango City Council approves more money for arts and culture projects

19 artists and creatives benefit from lodgers tax appropriations in first round

August 18, 2022

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Durango opens second round of applications for art, venue funding

$250,000 to be distributed among first series of applicants

July 14, 2022

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Beyond buffets and slots: Casinos double down on fine art

An image from the “Beyond Van Gogh” exhibit is projected onto a wall at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic…

July 11, 2022

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68th annual Four Corners Gem & Mineral Show boasts gems, geodes, fossils and more

Three-day event lasts until Sunday afternoon

July 10, 2022

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Photos: Artist paints ‘Love Letters’ in downtown Durango

Durango artist Jenn Rawling works on her mural, “Love Letters,” on Thursday on the side of a building in the…

July 9, 2022

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Durango artist recounts trip to help Ukrainian refugees; plans a second visit

Suzanne Horwich uses art as a ‘vehicle for healing’

June 29, 2022

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Durango opens application period for art and venue projects up to $50,000

Lodger’s tax revenue to support murals, performances, festivals and facilities

May 29, 2022

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Durango artist travels to Poland to ‘lift the energy’ of Ukrainian refugees

organized with Jewish Community Center of Krakow, which helps those fleeing war

May 28, 2022

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Ignacio arts center breaks ground on new location

‘It’s everybody’s art center; we want everyone to participate and shape that’

April 20, 2022

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Durango School District 9-R holds first regular in-person board meeting since September

Students from Animas Valley Elementary and Miller Middle School perform for Youth Art Month

March 30, 2022

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Mancos cafe sells Durango woman’s flag pins to raise money for Ukrainians

pins available for donation at Absolute Bakery & Cafe

March 22, 2022

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Art contests brighten walls, engage inmates at La Plata County Jail

‘It's amazing what they can do with just a pen or colored pencils’

March 21, 2022

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Photos: Sidewalk art beautifies Seventh Street

Ronald Matson creates sidewalk art on Wednesday on east Seventh Street using chalk. “I’ve done it a few times and…

March 17, 2022

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Photos: Fort Lewis College students sell arts and crafts at Skyhawk Makers Market

Fort Lewis College student Kimey Begay, owner of Kimimilas Beadwork, talks about her work with fellow student Lulu Rucker on…

March 9, 2022

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Photos: La Plata County Humane Society kicks off Powder Hounds Online Art Auction

Cathy Roberts, left, holds Hercules, and Cheryl Rawson holds Betsy during the kick-off party for the La Plata County Humane…

March 6, 2022

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Durango Creative District leans on lodgers tax funds for 2022 projects

and culture organization looking to improve diversity, equity and inclusion

February 22, 2022

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Lewis man tried to produce one art piece per day. He didn’t quite make it

Lambson’s artwork is on display at the Dolores Public Library

February 10, 2022

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Photo: Tutus for 2-2-22

In honor of Feb. 2, 2022, or 2-2-22, the “Endurance” sculpture cyclists on Florida Road were dressed in tutus on…

February 2, 2022