Durango Autumn Arts Festival 2024

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PRESENTS

OUTDOORS ON EAST SECOND AVE. | DURANGO, COLORADO

SATURDAY, 10 AM - 5 PM, SEPT. 21 | SUNDAY, 10 AM - 5 PM, SEPT. 22

See the DAC’s upcoming events on page 8!

WELCOME!

It is with great joy and anticipation that we welcome you to the 30th Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival! For three decades, our festival has been a celebration of creativity and community, showcasing the exceptional talent of artists from near and far.

As you wander down 2nd Ave, you'll encounter a breathtaking array of artwork—from stunning paintings and intricate sculptures to captivating photography, gorgeous jewelry, unique ceramics and more. Each piece tells a story, reflects its creator's passion, and invites you to explore the depths of artistic expression. While our event focuses on the visual arts, we encourage you to immerse yourself fully in the experience. Engage with artists, discover new favorites, and perhaps find that perfect piece that speaks directly to you. Even catch a show in the theatre this weekend! The DAC is here to spark your creativity in every possible way.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and participation in making this event possible year after year.

DAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cornelius Hurley president

Jeffrey Graves vice president

Tom Donley treasurer

Rachel Lasiewicz secretary

Mike Scieszka Hal Lott

Your presence here not only supports our talented artists but also enriches our community with the beauty and inspiration of the arts. This event would not be possible without the continued and incredible support of local businesses, sponsors, donors, and volunteers that make this festival truly one of a kind.

As the DAC’s largest annual fundraiser, the Autumn Arts Festival helps to provide scholarships for art and theatre students, our incredible programs for all ages, maintaining the DAC’s 100-year-old building and supporting our incredible staff. Founded in 1966, the Durango Arts Center serves the 4Corners region year-round and celebrates the power of art, arts education, theatre, and community. Thank you for joining us at the 30th Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival. Here's to another memorable celebration of creativity and culture!

Jason Lythgoe Executive Director Durango Arts Center

DAC STAFF

Jason Lythgoe executive director

Mary Quinn development & marketing director

Monica Dibiasio artistic theatre director

Jenifer Heerdt operations director

Deena Carney visual arts education and gallery director

Ben Dukeminier

assistant visual arts & education director

Barb Richter finance director

Every time an Alpine Bank ARTS Loyalty Debit Card is used, we donate a dime to support community causes like the Durango Arts Center. Request your card today!

*Alpine Bank debit cards are available with no annual fee to individuals with an Alpine Bank checking account.

About The Festival

Celebrating 30 years of presenting fine art and fine craft by makers from around the country, this festival takes place amidst the fall colors on quaint Second Avenue in historic downtown Durango, Colorado.

Organized as a benefit event by and for the Durango Arts Center, the region’s premiere non-profit arts organization serving Durango and the four corners, the festival is ranked one of the top festivals in the country welcoming an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 visitors. Artists and craftspeople report the show is well organized and offers great hospitality and friendly, steady crowds.

Festival patrons are encouraged to enjoy food from the many delicious restaurants downtown and throughout Durango (see our list of sponsors below for some ideas).

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2023 Award Winners

Best of Show/Fine Art | Melody Sauceda

Best of Show/Fine Craft | Joshua Hirt

Best of Show/Best Booth | Henry Levine

1st Place | Kasia Polkowska

2nd Place | Steven Fisher

3rd Place | Jory Vander Galien

Honorable Mention | Dana Echols

Honorable Mention | Minna White

Honorable Mention | Noah Gowen

ARTISTS & BOOTH NUMBER

Kaleido

DRAWING

Marie McCallum Art 30

Pashia Paintings 39

Cicuye Studios LLC ......... 42

Joe McManis 48

Roman Martinez ........... 55

Tad Smith 63

Sheryl Wasinger Studio 65

Kasia Polkowska Studio ..... 69

Art By Ryan Glaasman 75

Sarah Schmidt 80

Charleaux Designs ......... 83

Eric Calvillo 88

Activate Nature ............. 91

PRINTMAKING

Works of Quirk 29

Lomahinma Fine Art ........ 49

Anna Pausch Studio 57

PHOTOGRAPHY

Shanda Akin Studio LLC .... 35

Dana Echols Photography 6

Michael Lutfy Photography ... 31

Jory Vander Galien Photography 74

Gumpshaw Photos Fine Art

Landscape Photography 81

Peter Flamm Photography 44

Point of Light Photo ........ 90

FIBER : NONWEARABLE

WOOD

Agalu 38

Kmack Studios 3

Basecamp Woodworks 16

Padre’s Folk Art 61

SCULPTURE

Metal Lemon Artistry 87

Farmboy Enterprises 98

GLASS

Birgitte's Glass Metal & Art .. 32

COMMUNITY

BOOTHS / INFORMATION

Durango Arts Center ........ 21

4 Corners Broadcasting 22

BE SURE TO VISIT

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Company 479 Main Ave.

Leland House Suites of Durango 721 East Second Ave.

Lola’s Place 725 E. Second Ave.

PRIMI Pasta & Wine Bar 1201 Main Ave.

Re-Love Consign & Design 110 E. Fifth St.

Santé 742 ½ Main Ave.

Steamworks Brewing Company 801 East Second Ave.

Strater Hotel 699 Main Ave.

Sunnyside Farms Market 1305 Escalante Drive

Twilight Toys 600 Main Ave.

OTHER

River Rustic ................ 41

Terra Forma Mosaics 46

Renewal by Anderson 59

Urban Market 865 Main Ave.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS

Special thank you to Ann Schwartz

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Durango Arts Repertory Theatre Is proud to present our 2024 Theatrical Season at the DAC: Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem!

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Lower Left Improv, your home for improv comedy classes, performances, training, and all-around good times in the Four Corners region of Colorado! Next show will be October 5th 7pm Durango Arts Colorado

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September 13

802 E 2nd Ave

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www.durangoarts.org info@durangoarts.org

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October 25th – November 2nd

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The 4th Annual 24-hr Theatre!

Join us for the mayhem that IS 24-hr Theatre! Writers will receive prompts, suggestions of set, characters, dialogue, on Friday evening at 7pm. By 7pm on Saturday, those prompts have been turned into scripts, cast, rehearsed, and are ready to hit the stage for a night of One-Night-Only theatrical magic! From page to stage in 24 hours! November 15th & 16th

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Gallery & Art Clases

MONDAY AFTERNOON ART FOR TEENS, THE CLAY CLUB

Gallery & Art Clases

The Clay Club

Monday Afternoon Art for Teens

MONDAY AFTERNOON ART FOR TEENS, THE CLAY CLUB

The DAC Clay Club o ers a variety of open-studio ceramic projects including a weekly clay challenge! Learn the entire clay process of reclaiming, building, glazing and ring. Come join Mr B for 10 weeks of clay and creativity! Scholarships are always available. 10 Classes.

Tuesday After School Art

The DAC Clay Club o ers a variety of open-studio ceramic projects including a weekly clay challenge! Learn the entire clay process of reclaiming, building, glazing and ring. Come join Mr B for 10 weeks of clay and creativity! Scholarships are always available. 10 Classes.

The DAC Clay Club o ers a variety of open-studio ceramic projects including a weekly clay challenge! Learn the entire clay process of reclaiming, building, glazing and ring. Come join Mr B for 10 weeks of clay and creativity! Scholarships are always available. 10 Classes.

The DAC Clay Club offers a variety of open-studio ceramic projects including a weekly clay challenge! Learn the entire clay process of reclaiming, building, glazing and firing. Come join Mr. B for 10 weeks of clay and creativity! Scholarships are always available. 10 Classes.

The DAC Clay Club o ers a variety open-studio ceramic projects including a weekly clay challenge! Learn entire clay process of reclaiming, building, glazing and ring. Come Mr B for 10 weeks of clay and creativity! Scholarships are always available. Classes. MONDAY

TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL ART, MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE THROUGH ART, AGES 8-11

Making The World A Better Place Through Art, Ages 8-11

TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL ART, MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE THROUGH ART, AGES 8-11

Join us for Making the World a Better Place Through Art! Students will explore ceramic clay, sculpture, collage, and painting. The Arts can improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork!

FIGURE DRAWING WITH MIKE SCIESZKA 9/17/2024- 11/19/2024

Figure Drawing

Join us for a 10 class session, with a live model, and an excellent instructor, where all supplies are included, at the DAC on Tuesday Nights!

With Mike Scieszka

Gallery & Art Clases

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in di erent poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture.

FIGURE DRAWING WITH MIKE SCIESZKA 9/17/2024- 11/19/2024

MONDAY AFTERNOON ART FOR TEENS, THE CLAY CLUB

Join us for a 10-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. September 17th – 19th

Join us for a 10 class session, with a live model, and an excellent instructor, where all supplies are included, at the DAC on Tuesday Nights!

The Art of Painting

Our Lives On A Canvas

Figure drawing is the practice of drawing from a live model in di erent poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture.

The DAC Clay Club o ers a variety of open-studio ceramic projects including a weekly clay challenge! Learn the entire clay process of reclaiming, building, glazing and ring. Come join Mr B for 10 weeks of clay and creativity! Scholarships are always available. 10 Classes.

Express yourself through painting and develop your artistic style in this inspiring class! Art has always been a creative way to preserve history, presenting various views and scenarios through the ages. September 18th 10:00 am – November 20th 12:00

TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL ART, MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE THROUGH ART, AGES 8-11

For more classes/ events click here!

2024 Members’ Exhibit

FIGURE DRAWING WITH MIKE SCIESZKA 9/17/2024- 11/19/2024

August 18th – September 28th

The Dark Side of the Mind

October 4th – November 2nd

If you would like your piece in this exhibit, please scan here. 802

TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL ART, MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE THROUGH ART, AGES 8-11 For more classes/ events click

TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL ART, MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE THROUGH ART, AGES 8-11

www.durangoarts.org info@durangoarts.org

970-259-2606

12 pm – 6 pm

can’t capture.

Join us for a 10 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 di erent poses. It trains your eye to see things that photographs just can’t capture.

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