A spirited collection of art: fine, folk, and funky.
Here in Durango, the landscape and lifestyle of the Colorado southwest are
interpreted through sculptures, paintings, drawings, jewelry, photography,
weavings, writings, music, movies, film, and live performances. Durango has
a vibrant art scene and more than a dozen art galleries can be found nestled
into historic buildings, or tucked quietly away in the hills. Check out the
Durango
Gallery Guide for more information.
Fun Fact: Many popular movies were filmed in the Durango
area, including: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid , National
Lampoon's Vacation, City Slickers, How the West Was Won, and Cliffhanger. Also,
Louis L'Amour wrote the Sackett Series, a set of western novels, while staying
at The Strater Hotel in downtown Durango.
Arts Inspired Special Events:
Durango hosts a myriad of special events centered around our appreciation of
the arts. Art festivals and exhibits of local, regional, and national artists
and are common throughout the year. A few of our annual events include the Durango
Quilt Festival, the Main Avenue Juried Arts Festival, and the Durango Film Festival.
For details on these and other events, check our
special events calendar.
View a listing of Durango's Art Galleries
