Durango Arts Center

Arts and Entertainment

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

Brenda Macon Durangotangs are passionate no matter the season or the calling. We are “extreme” in any even, be it…

January 26, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

Local arts and the economy: It’s all connected

Brenda Macon You may have 99 problems but art isn’t one of them. There’s rent to pay, medical bills, the…

January 19, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

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

Brenda Macon The year is fresh, which prompts the leaders in every industry to ask the Magic 8 Ball the…

January 12, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

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

Brenda Macon Have you ever watched “America’s Got Talent”? You know that special “golden buzzer” moment, when someone exceptional is…

January 5, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

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

Brenda Macon I’ve heard this from countless art students over the years, “My parents said my sister Becky was the…

December 29, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

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

Brenda Macon There’s a fresh art exhibit coming your way in the new year, and all community artists are welcome…

December 22, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

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

Brenda Macon Now more than ever the arts hold communities together. As you consider your year-end charitable giving, I’d like…

December 15, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

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

Brenda Macon Friday night (Nov. 25), the Durango Arts Center will celebrate the opening of the Winter Gift Gallery featuring…

November 24, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

Your unique artistic vision is worthy of celebration

Brenda Macon It’s that time of year again. The holidays are almost upon us and I have but one simple…

November 17, 2022

Local News

Mercy Hospital workers show off their artistic side

show displays talents of doctors, medical staff and paramedics

October 29, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

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

up next at the Durango Arts Center:

October 27, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center offers theater, art classes this fall

Brenda Macon What is something special that happens annually in Durango, but that is made by people from all over…

October 20, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center goes big

opens art exhibit, improv show Friday night

August 18, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Repertory Theatre stages ‘Wish You Were Here’

production inspired by vintage postcards

July 14, 2022

Local News

Photos: Artists in training at the Durango Arts Center

Lucy VanBuskirk, 15, front, Ruth Barry, 11, center, and Maison Wiedner, 12, participate Thursday in the class “Drawing: From Beginning…

June 24, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center holds special ‘Poltergeist’ screening

Screenplay’s co-author will participate in Q&A at shows

June 2, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center introduces new repertory theater with ‘True West’

Durango Arts Repertory Theater offers wide array of projects

March 3, 2022

Local News

Event to discuss ‘Indigenous mascots’ is abruptly canceled in Durango

Community conversation called off shortly after Toh-Atin Gallery co-owner sends email

December 2, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Durango native Pearce Joza to screen film at Durango Arts Center

will be available for Q&A after ‘Under the Lights’

October 7, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Durango Arts Center celebrates 27 years of Autumn Arts Festival

takes over East Second Avenue this weekend

September 16, 2021

Local News

Photos: ‘All Shook Up’ shakes up Durango Arts Center

Noah Oury, left, as Chad, leads the song and dance routine on Saturday during the performance of “All Shook Up,”…

August 21, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

What happens when Shakespeare, Elvis mix?

Noah Oury and Zada Lile rehearse Thursday for the production of “All Shook Up,” which will be performed four times…

August 19, 2021

Community

Rotary club to meet in-person

Brenda Macon, executive director of Durango Arts Center, will discuss the center’s programs. Visitors are welcome. For more information, contact…

July 16, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Vote for your favorite at 10 Minute Play Festival

Now, it’s up to you. From now to June 27, the videos of the top five plays are available for…

June 19, 2021