A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN

1. When applications are open, you review the Available Site List that will be found on this webpage and determine if there any projects that you would like to pursue. If you have an idea for a project that is NOT listed in the Available Site List, you may still propose your concept on this form and our selection committee will review its feasibility with the City of Durango and/or its respective property managers.
2. You fill out a linked application form on this webpage.
3. Applications will be reviewed, selected and funded based on objective ranking criteria such as approval of concept by business owners/property manager, compatibility with site, appropriate budget, artist/team technical skills, and engaging/interactive concepts.
4. If selected, The Durango Art Brigade selection committee will propose a stipend and materials budget to finalist applicants and you will be given the opportunity to accept or deny the offer.
5. Artists/artist teams and property managers will sign agreements that detail payment, installation expectations and holding harmless the Durango Art Brigade and its constituents from any damages to your person, your art, or the property during installation. Insurance of any type will not be provided by the Durango Art Brigade or its constituents.
6. The artists/artist teams is expected to keep close communication with their respective site manager or property owners throughout their installation process to ensure transparency and promote collaboration. Artists and property managers will identify a timeline for installation/de-installation.

Business owners, property managers and others will detail their ideas for what types of art they’d like to see featured in their location. This list will be available on this webpage at the start of the Durango Art Brigade season in 2022.

We are seeking projects that include but are not limited to: Sculptures, window installations, chalk art, interactive 3D art, mini murals, furniture, “green spaces” with plants, light art, beautification of the new downtown “bump-outs” and more!

Stipends for artists’ time and materials are determined on a project-to-project basis by the selection committee. Depending on the project scope, artists can expect range allocations from $50-$1000 PLUS reimbursement for materials. Finalists will be notified of their acceptance with an offer that can be accepted or declined.

When the Brigade season starts in 2022, this initiative is open for artists and educators of all ages, backgrounds and experience to participate in. If you are an emerging artist/youth/intern, you can indicate this in your application form for an opportunity to volunteer with future finalist projects.

Because the Durango Art Brigade aims to support local artists, the selection committee will prioritize applications from artists living in La Plata county and the Southern Ute Tribe.

Outdoor installations: In the project application form, you will be asked if you are comfortable with the impermanence of your project. We are seeking projects that the community and visitors can interact with in the public sphere. Depending on the outdoor site, your art may be subject to weather and public interaction.

We will connect artists with their respective property managers to address individual solutions for monitoring the final art installations, but neither the property manager or the involved partners of the Durango Art Brigade will be held liable for damaged or lost artworks.

Indoor Installations: If you are concerned with the impermanence of your work, please specify that you would like to install your artwork in an indoor space only where your artwork will be protected within the site’s windows.

The Durango Art Brigade selection committee is using pre-formatted criteria to make the review and finalist process as objective as possible. Our selection criteria includes:

• Compatibility with site
• Engaging/interactive concept
• Meets a reasonable budget
• Project can be fabricated within a one-month timeframe
• Business owner/property manager supports concept

Yes! During the Brigade season, we will be seeking youth volunteers to help finalists execute their projects. While the scope of each project will be dependent on selected projects, we are looking to pair 1-2 youth volunteers with each finalist.

If you would like to add your name to the youth volunteer list, please email [email protected]