Durango Open Studios

Durango Open Studios vol.2

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Thank You!!!

For a wonderful Studio Tour.

Trade Secrets -The Durango Herald, September 17, 2010

Studios Open This Weekend!

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September 18 and 19, 2010

Studios Open 10am till 4pm

Maps Online - click the Map button on the right of this page

This event is Free to the Public, come out and enjoy!

*Limited Edition Books Availabe at &, the Durango Arts Center, Maria's Bookshop, Magpie's Newsstand and The Steaming Bean... Durango Colorado.

Open Doors - The Taster Exhibition for Durango Open Studios

... showing at the Durango Arts Center through September 24. Come enjoy the art, pick up a map for the studio tour and decide which artists/studios you will visit during Durango Open Studios September 18 and 19

Open Doors - The Taster Exhibition for Durango Open Studios

Opening Reception Friday, Sept. 10

5:00-7:00pm in the Barbara Conrad Gallery of the

Durango Arts Center

Studio Tour - September 18 and 19, 2010

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Looking forward to a spectacular Art event!
Mark your Calendars...

September 10 -Opening Reception for Open Doors, the Taster Exhibition for Durango Open Studios. 5:00pm till 7:00pm at the Durango Arts Center. Come and enjoy the art while deciding which studios you would like to visit (for a chance to speak with the artist, learn about their medium, technique and inspiration) during the Studio Tour. Open Doors will be showing at the DAC through September.

September 18 and 19 - Durango Open Studiosvol.2 Studios will be open from 10:00am till 4:00pm both Saturday and Sunday. Maps are available here! and downtown Durango at the Durango Arts Center, Maria's Bookshop, Magpie's Newsstand, The Steaming Bean and at participating artists' studios!
*Limited Edition Books Available

This event is Free to the public, come out and enjoy!!!

Benefit for Durango Open Studios

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Durango Herald News, Summit to host black-tie affair, Summit-style

An enormous thank you! To all who came out Friday night to support Durango Open Studios, spice up our style and have a rockin' time with Black Market Electric and You're Welcome.

A Black Bow-Tie Affair... Friday the 13th!

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Friday the 13th of August at The Summit

Durango Colorado... come down, support Art, and Rock!

Featuring Black Market Electric and You're Welcome

Raffles and Live Auctions benefiting Durango Open Studios

Save the Date

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Durango Open Studios... Forty-one artists opening the spaces where they create to the public for one weekend, September 18 and 19, 2010.

Call to Artists...

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In the hopes of bringing a unique venue to artists from La Plata County, the Durango Arts Center will host an event in their theatre on the 16th of October... Top, fashion design by local artists.... click the link for more info!

durangoarts.org/exhibits/top

Always Patsy Cline

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... If you're looking for a performance, be sure to check out Always Patsy Cline weekends this summer (through September) at the Durango Arts Center! Tickets can be purchased online at DurangoArts.org

Studio Tour

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Durango Open Studios - September 18-19, 2010

Durango Open Studios is a weekend tour of working art spaces in Durango Colorado. In September 2010, thirty-five artists will open their studios to the public; in these spaces, nearly forty-five artists will show their artwork alongside the processes, inspirations and tools they use to create. An educational event, Durango Open Studios is free to the public. Demonstrations will be offered to the 9R school district during the month of September and a taster exhibition will give visitors a chance to view examples of the studio artwork before choosing which locations they wish visit.
Please check back for updates on local art events this summer, and to print off a studio tour map in September.

Roaring Fork Valley Studio Tour...

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If you are in the area this weekend, June 5 and 6, stop at the signs or make your way to the Art Centers to pick up a map for the Roaring Fork Valley Studio Tour! Today was the first, and it is fantastic! Hope you all enjoy!

Juried Show at the DAC

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Bit of Information... the Durango Arts Center will be accepting work for the Juried Exhibition on June 1... if you are interested in submitting work, please read the information below and visit DurangoArts.org

34th Annual Juried Exhibit

June 4 - 30
Opening reception and awards presentation:
Friday, June 4, 5 to 7 p.m.
You can download an entry form by clicking below. Artwork, along with signed agreement and entry form, is to be delivered to the Durango Arts Center on Tuesday, June 1 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Notice: the times to deliver work have been inadvertently omitted on the entry form; please make a note of the times to deliver your work.)

Download a Juried Show entry form here.

This Weekend...

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The first weekend of May is full of opportunities to appreciate art in our community, here are a couple of recommendations...

Friday and Saturday: John Thomas' Cowgirl Opera, Twenty-four Pounds of Bullets and Steel, will be performed on the 7th and 8th at the DAC... visit CowgirlOpera.com for more information.

Saturday: Lisa Pedolsky's solo show, Junket Dynasty will be opening in the Art Library of the Durango Arts Center accompanied by Three Degrees of Abstraction opening in the Barbara Conrad Gallery Saturday evening.

Durango Open Studios 2010

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Durango Open Studios 2010 will showcase local artists of all media! As you scan the information available on this page, please be sure to look at the page titled "The Artists" and click on the available studio links to see who will be opening their studios this September! Remember, the Late and Final Registration Deadline is May 1st, so this list will continue to grow. Check back soon and often... We're looking forward to an incredible event!

Updates on our artists...

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The Bayfield Library will be displaying the artwork of Adele and her son, Mike Kurtz for the next three months... she sent us this quick expanation:

If you can, stop by and see the unusual work we are creating. My newer work is on copper and aluminum with resin coatings set off by floater frames and wide sintra mats. Mike works with fractals that are dazzling. He may teach a fractal workshop at the library if there is enough interest. I'll help since he's only a freshman at Bayfield High School. Check out my site too and drop us a note to let us know what you think, such as which you like best... places to show... since much of what we are doing is experimental and new for us. We're heading for new horizons. Thanks!!!

www.adele-k.com

Also, John Sheedy and the Tijuana Project have been accepted into the Durango Independent Film Festival taking place March 3 thru 7... check it!

At the Arts Center...

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If you're still looking for Chrtistmas presents don't forget to stop by the Durango Arts Center for

Holiday Art Olé
November 20 – December 24

And, ARTISTS! If you are interested in submitting to the

Four Corners Commission, January 8 - 30, 2010

E-mail jeannie@durangoarts.org for an application... good luck!

African Art Market at the DAC

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African Art Market November 3-14, 2009

All events free & open to the public (exception drum workshop fee $20)

November 3 Exhibit opens in the Barbara Conrad Gallery Silent Auction Benefit of 6”x6” canvases by local artists beginsNovember 3-14 Artist demonstrations throughout the day – in the Gallery.November 4 “African Art: Function and Meaning:” presentation by Dr. Joshua Fisher, Visiting Instructor of Art History, Fort Lewis College.November 5 “Engineers Without Borders” project in Yua, Ghana 2009: presentation by Kate Dorrell, NAU, photojournalist.November 6 Friday evening reception to welcome and meet artists – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.November 6 Drumming workshop with Akeem Ayanniyi, 9th generation Yoruba talking drummer. In the Dance Studio, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.November 10 “Citizen Journalism in Africa and Beyond:” Andrew McGregor, photographer and founder of The Tizano Project.November 11 “The Devil Came on Horseback” film about Darfur crisis by Annie Sundberg and Rikki Stern. Sundance Official Selection 2007. November 12 “Make All Children Smile in Zimbabwe” by Judy Duke November 14 Silent Auction Benefit ends 3:00 pm. Gallery closes at 5:00 p.m.The artists: Award winning, internationally recognized photographers and African artists whose work will be featured in the gallery exhibit and offered for sale:

Photographers:
Phil Borges – http://philborges.com/
Nick Brandt - http://nickbrandt.com/
Suzi Moore McGregor- http://www.photosbysuzimooremcgregor.com/
African Artists and Artwork:
Moussa Albaka – of Niger; internationally acclaimed silversmith of Tuareg jewelry, UNESCO Seal of Excellence Award winner
Akeem Ayanniyi - Nigerian drummer and artist now living in Santa Fe; founder of Agalu, Yoruba Cultural Troupe of Nigeria
Mamadou Bah - from Guinea; baskets and artwork from Ghana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Alaji Juwara - born in Gambia, now a trader and importer of highest quality textiles from Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Zaire and antique trading beads from West and East Africa and Venice, Italy.
East Meets West importers-masks, musical instruments & much more from many African countries

In the between...

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Local Durango Artists! Durango Open Studios vol.2 will take place September 2010. Please contact durangoopenstudios@gmail.com for information or to be added to the mailing list and informed when applications are available.

September 28...

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This was a wonderful weekend, inspiring our peers to pull out their art supplies, talk about future projects, laugh and chat late into each evening! Artists of Durango Open Studios, Thank you! for opening your studios and sharing your dreams and evolution. It was a treat to see your many eyes and styles, to understand your inspirations.

Looking forward to more art!

Everywhere.

Durango Open Studios...

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This Weekend... Saturday and Sunday 11:00-4:00

Saturday and Sunday, Studios will be open from 11:00 - 4:00pm each day. Print off a map below and pick up a book at the studios or Maria's Bookshop downtown.

See you there!

Durango Herald on Durango Open Studios

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http://www.durangoherald.com/sections/A&E/2009/09/25/Studio_secrets/

Durango Telegraph on Durango Open Studios

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http://durangotelegraph.com/telegraph.php?inc=/09-09-24/second1.htm

Studio Guide

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September 18th

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Meet the Artists of

Open Doors & Open Studios

at the Durango Arts Center

September 18th, 5:00-9:00 (during Gallery Walk)

*Special opening in the Art Library of the DAC corresponding with this reception...

World Single Speed Championships

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The World Single Speed Championships are rolling around town... head to Ska Brewing this weekend (September 18-21) to check out the feet of installation and contemporary artwork and check out another passion!

Open Doors & Open Studios

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Open Doors & Open Studios

September 9 thru 27 at the Durango Arts Center

Meet the Artist - September 18th

at the DAC during Gallery Walk.

Quick Update...

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The book -and guide- for Durango Open Studios is at the press! Copies will be available next week... keep your eyes peeled!

The Artists...

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-The Artists of Durango Open Studios, 2009-

~Jinah China- Micah Bell and Jonah Skurky-Thomas - Ceramic: jinahchina.com

~Cindy Coleman- Acrylic, collage, colored pencil, photography and oil: duckgirlart.com

~Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club- Lapidary and Jewelry: durangorocks.org

~Jan A. Goldman- Pastel artist

~John Grow- Oil

~Connie Matthews Imig- Tile for mosaic... all handmade

~Mariah Kaminsky- Oil and Mixed Media: durangocustomworks.com

~Elizabeth Kinahan and Sam Cook- Oil: ekinahan.blogspot.com

~Joe Kroenung- Clay

~Jane Mercer- Oil: janemercerartist.com

~Anne Montgomery- Oil and drawing

~Mariah Mullins and Barbara Klema- Photography and Painting

~Lisa Pedolsky- Ceramics: lisapedolsky.com

~John Sheedy- Photography and Thrift Art: tijuanaproject.org

~D. Robert Smith- Jewelry: drobertsmithjewelry.com

~Scott Smith- Photography: imagesmithphoto.com

~Stephanie Mae Smith- Oil and Mixed Media

~The Press and Brush Studio- Heather Leavitt, David Clark, Rosemary Juskevich, Victoria Coe, Erik Nelsen and Caroline Johnson Reeves - Printmaking, painting and photography: heatherleavitt.com

... can't wait to visit you!

Open Doors & Open Studios

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-Open Doors-

A juried show September 9-26 in conjunction with Durango Open Studios

From the doors that we walk through to the paint on our floors and the stacks of paper and clay that crowd our walkways, this is a show for the inspiration of creating. Area artists are invited to submit 1 to 5 images of their artwork along with 1 to 5 images of the space where they create and the process within. This show is open to artists of all media.* Space is limited; for this reason, Open Doors is a juried show. It will be held from September 9-26, 2009 at the Durango Arts Center in correlating with Durango Open Studios.

*Video and projection Artists please see Categories

Jurors

John Thomas

Kinsee Morlan

Malcolm Alexander

(Information on Jurors will be up soon!)

Eligibility

This event is open to all artists 18 years of age or older residing within 150 miles of Durango Colorado.

Categories

Open to all forms of art.

For Registration form:

durangoopenstudios@gmail.com

Timeline

Tuesday, September 8: Drop off Date for Selected Work at Durango Arts Center

Wednesday, September 9: Open Doors & Open Studios open to public

Friday, September 18: Meet the Artists of Open Doors & Open Studios during downtown Durango Gallery Walk.

September 26-27: Durango Open Studios

Monday, September 28: Open Doors & Open Studios Closes...

Artwork taken down from DAC and picked up by artists

-Registration for this event is now closed... please check back for more opportunities!-

Questions? Please contact Durango Open Studios durangoopenstudios@gmail.com

Open Doors & Open Studios

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Open Doors & Open Studios

Showing at the Durango Arts Center September 9-26, 2009

Meet the artists Friday, September 18th during Gallery Walk downtown...

CALL TO ARTISTS

-Open Doors-

From the doors we walk through, to the stacks of paper and clay that fill our walkways, this is a show for the inspiration of creating. Area artists are invited to submit 1 to 5 images of their artwork and 1 to 5 images of the space where they create and the process within. This show is open to artists of all media*; space however is limited. For this reason, Open Doors is a juried exhibition.
*Video and projection artists, please contact event coordinator directly to discuss options. Crystal Hartman at durangoopenstudios@gmail.com

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2009

For Prospectus and registration form, please visit the Durango Arts Center at 802 East 2nd Ave. Durango Colorado, 81301

Or send request to: durangoopenstudios@gmail.com

The Basics for Interested Artists

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Durango Open Studios 2009

September 25-27

Eligibility

This event is open to all artists residing in Durango Colorado and closely surrounding areas.

BOOK

A full color book/guide of participating artists will be created and provided to artists and sponsors for distribution. More information will be provided with registration.

Categories

Open to all forms of art.

Exhibition Sales

D.O.S will not take a sales commission on artwork sold during this event.

Agreement

Registration for Durango Open Studios 2009 constitutes an agreement on the part of the participant to the conditions set forth. Participating artists agree to open their studio (11:00-4:00 unless artist chooses to extend hours) or supply artwork for alternative venues for one weekend (September 26-27). Artists agree to supply images and information pertaining to their work to be printed in the D.O.S. guide/book and used for educational or promotional purposes related to the event. D.O.S reserves the right to (respectful) final marketing decisions. No artist registered to open his/her studio for this event may withdraw after July 1 (first) 2009. (In case of medical or other specific circumstances request for withdraw may be submitted to committee for approval.)

Basic Timeline

Friday, June 5: Registration deadline

Friday, June 19: Late Registration deadline

Friday, July 10: Images of Artwork and bio info due for D.O.S book.

Wednesday, August 5: D.O.S books available to artists and sponsors

Tuesday, September 8: Opening of D.O.S. Taster and Satellite Artist Exhibit at the Durango Arts Center

Friday, September 25: Durango Open Studios Opening Reception at The Rochester Hotel

Saturday, September 26: Durango Open Studios

Sunday, September 27: Durango Open Studios

Correlating Events

Several workshops, lectures, and demonstrations will be offered in preparation for and during the Durango Open Studios weekend. Tips on making your Open Studio strong will be supplied upon receipt of registration along with book layout and other event related information.

Alternative Venues

If you or someone you know would like to show your artwork in this event, but are unable to open your studio (location where you create) for the D.O.S. weekend, please send a request for information on Alternative Venues. Alternative Venue Artists will not be included in the D.O.S. book/guide and must send letter or email of interest no later than June 19, 2009.

Sponsors

The Rochester Hotel, Southwest Arts Perspective, Open Shutter Gallery, Durango Silver Company, 4Corners Arts and Gallery Guide, The Durango Arts Center, Goodman's Art Bin, The Art Supply House, Basin Printing, Yarn, Native Mother Naturals...

Questions

Please contact Durango Open Studios durangoopenstudios@gmail.com