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October 4-6, 2024

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October 4-6, 2024, emerging and professional artists will opening their doors all over Durango, Colorado to explore local art studios, discover inspirational art and connect with artists. You’ll have the opportunity of local fine art to purchase, explore artist’s techniques, and view a range of art in each studio. Mark your calendar!

2024 Durango Open Studio Tour Events

Call for Artist Happy Hour Kickoff:

Meet up with past artists, future artists, and curious artists! Talk about past Tours and get advice and tips from others.

Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave, Durango

Wednesday, July 17, 5:30 pm

Artist Panel Discussion

This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into the creative processes, inspirations, and stories that fuel the work of some of Durango’s most talented artists.

Smiley Building ArtRoom, 1309 E 3rd Ave, Studio #14, Durango

September 24th, 5-7pm

Private Artist VIP Celebration:

All participating artists welcome!

Smiley Building ArtRoom, 1309 E 3rd Ave, Studio #14, Durango

Friday, October 4, 4-5pm

Durango Open Studio Tour Opening Art Exhibition:

Everyone is welcome!

Meet the Artists, see a sample of their work, plan your weekend.

Smiley Cafe, 1309 E 3rd Ave, Durango

Friday, October 4, 5-7pm

Durango Open Studio Tour: Free to the public.

Tour Artist Studios throughout Durango! See map.

Meet Artists, Purchase Local Art, Connect with Friends

Info booth: Smiley Cafe, 1309 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301

Saturday, October 5, 10am - 4pm

Sunday, October 6, 10am - 4pm

2024 Artist Map

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The Google Map is an excellent way to experience this artist studio tour on the Durango Open Studio Tour weekend! Using your iPhone or computer, simply click on a red finder icon, then click "Directions" to be directed to the studio on Google maps. A printed Durango Open Studio Tour map contains all participating studios and addresses, and will be available September 6, 2024 at the ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley Building. Stop by the Opening Art Exhibition at Smiley Cafe on Friday, October 4 from 5-7pm to grab a printed brochure map and meet artists to map out your weekend!

2024 Artist Google Map

Thank you, Sponsors!

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The 2024 Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible through multiple partners – the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!," fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from other generous supporters: Butterfly Artist Collective, Create Art & Tea, The Smiley Building and Smiley Cafe, Heather Leavitt Martinez – LetsLetterTogether.comBecca Conrad Whitehead and Sutcliffe Vineyard Tasting Room. And of course, this wouldn’t be possible without all the local artists that make up the creative fabric of Durango. ​ Many thanks to all our valuable partners and our volunteers!

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Experience the 2024 Durango Open Studio Tour!

Durango is a place that celebrates and prides itself in creative arts, cultural traditions and practices, historical recognition, and expressive exploration. Durango is celebrating the contributions of visual artists by showcasing artists and their work in Durango Open Studio Tour. 

 

October 4-6, 2024, emerging and professional artists are opening their doors all over Durango, Colorado to explore, discover and connect in this gallery walk. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase local art, explore artist’s techniques, and view a range of art in each studio.

 

This free, self-guided art walk/drive of local artist studios in the greater Durango area gives potential buyers, galleries, and art lovers an opportunity to connect on a different level. Participants can see how things are made and in a way, be part of the process. Offering a wide array of fine arts — artists are sharing their craft from drawings, paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and mixed media. Come experience the arts in our community! Get an inside peek into an artist’s creative process, view the art, and when inspired, bring a piece home.

 

Friday, October 4 from 5-7pm is an Opening Exhibition at Smiley Cafe to meet artists, mingle with art lovers, and see some of the art that will be featured in the tour. This event will help refine your plans for the weekend with a printed map and a Google map on this website.

 

Durango Open Studio Tours are Saturday and Sunday , October 5-6 from 10am - 4pm. Look for bright yellow yard signs in front of participating homes and studios!

 

We encourage art patrons to bike, carpool, or take public transportation and gather for a weekend of creativity! Durango Open Studio Tours are inclusive, diverse, and free to the public. The artist web page and brochure will indicate which studios are handicap accessible.

Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible by the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!" Fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from other generous supporters: Butterfly Artist Collective, Sutcliffe Vineyards, The Smiley Building and Smiley Cafe, Becca Conrad Whitehead, and Let's Letter Together and registration fees from participating artists.

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