Events

The Durango Arts Center is pleased to invite all local ceramists to submit their work to "Through The Fire!", A Functional and Non-Functional Ceramics Exhibit. Opening reception, April 12th, 2024.  Events ends May 11th. Please register here to show your work. Limit to 10 pieces, unless specified. Artwork that is not for sale or professionally presented and/or ready to hang, Will Not Be Accepted.
Gallery event is free to the public. 
After registration, you will be contacted to set up a time to deliver your artwork to the DAC.   
Thank you for sharing your amazing ceramics!

Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class! Come join Deena Carney and variety of amazing instructors and learn how to paint using different painting mediums, from April to May! Students will be exposed to a variety of tips, tricks and techniques used in creating masterpieces in acrylic, oils, gouache, and watercolor. Beginners are welcome! This class is also perfect for students with previous painting experience or have taken this class before. Give yourself time and space to paint, laugh, and make new friends in an educational, non-judgmental environment! 8 Classes, all supplies are included! 

For questions or concerns, please email Deena Carney at deena@durangoarts.org.

Join us for an 8 class session, with a live model, and an excellent instructor, where all supplies are included, at the DAC on Tuesday Nights!

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in different poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture. This makes you more perceptive in all of your work—The biggest reason to practice with the human figure is because it has so much to offer. Mastering the figure is about more than just shapes and muscles and bones. 

For questions or concerns, please email Deena Carney at deena@durangoarts.org  

Mondays will become your favorite day of the week (Yes, you did read that right)!  In this fun-filled muddy class, students will focus on two modes of creating functional ware and sculpture, through hand building and wheel throwing. Learn the entire clay process and see what it takes to become a successful potter, with two amazing instructors by your side, in a non-judgmental, artistic environment.
* space is limited to accommodate a small student to teacher ratio. For questions or concerns, please contact Ben Dukeminier at ben@durangoarts.org

Durango Youth Theatre - DYT Company Middle School+
Wednesdays 1/10/2024 - 5/19/2024 4:00-6:00pm $400

Students will take their theatre skills to the next level in the DYT Company Class. The DYT Company members will make up the principal cast of the MAY DAC mainstage production 5/17-19/2024.(Title TBD) *There will also be extra rehearsals on SATURDAY 5/11 and the week of May 13th leading up to opening night.
Along with rehearsing for the show, the cast will polish and work on their theatre skills through lessons and exercises geared towards character development, vocal qualities and techniques, Improv, focus, and physical movement.

Durango Youth Theatre - DYT Jr Company 3rd-5th Grade
Tuesdays 1/9/2024 - 5/19/2024 4:00-5:15pm $350

Students will work on the fundamentals of theatre with lessons and exercises to work on specific performance skills such as character development, voice and movement, expression and emotion, and more! The JR CO will be a part of the ensemble cast of the MAY DAC mainstage production 5/17-19/2024. (Title of TBD) *There will also be extra rehearsals on SATURDAY 5/11 and the week of May 13th leading up to opening night.