WHERE INSPIRATION FLOWS
WHERE INSPIRATION FLOWS
DURANGO CREATIVE DISTRICT COMMUNITY GALLERY
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DURANGO CREATIVE DISTRICT COMMUNITY GALLERY |
First Fridays – September 5th, 2025
Join us for First Friday in September and experience Durango’s vibrant arts and culture scene. On the evening of September 5th , galleries, studios, shops, and restaurants throughout the Creative District will open their doors for a community-wide celebration of art, music, food, and local talent. Whether you're discovering a new artist, enjoying live music, or connecting with friends, First Friday is the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
SEE ALL EVEnTS HERE
Call for Volunteers: Public Art Recon Mission.
Help Us Map Durango's Creative Landscape.
Courtesy of Local News Network
We're assembling a team of art explorers to embark on a Public Art Recon Mission! Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
Locate and document murals, sculptures, installations, and other forms of public art around town.
Record exact locations, artist names (if available), descriptions, and snap a few photos
Identify NEW potential location for new artworks to exist.
Help us build a living, breathing map of Durango's public art for locals and visitors alike.
Whether you’re a seasoned art sleuth or just love a good walk with a purpose, we’d love your help!
📅 Flexible timeline – Join a planned meet up or scout on your own schedule
📍 Training + recon tools provided
Interested? email us at Hello@durangocreativedistrict.org with subject line: “Art Recon Volunteer”
Here’s how it works:
We’ll use Google Earth to “drop pins” for each public art location you find.
You’ll add the basic info — location, artist (if known), a short description, and a photo or two. All of this will help build a community-sourced Public Art Map that highlights the creativity in our streets and neighborhoods.
USE the color coded pin that corresponds to the artwork.
find the google earth map HERE
resource folder for volunteers HERE.
Sign up for a recon mission
Upcoming events.
Additional Funding
Apply for an Artist Grant
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Lodgers’ Tax: Arts and Culture Fund
$5,000-$50,000
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Durango Creates! Grant
$5,000 & below