Durango Open Studio Tour

Durango Open Studio Tour Durango Open Studio Tour is BACK! Call for Artists open through Aug 8, 2024

This weekend-long event will feature open studio tours of professional & emerging artists Oct 5-6, 2024 10a-4p, plus a Friday, Oct 4, 2024 Opening Art Exhibit 5-7p at Smiley Cafe.

A big thank you to **Fresh Off the Press**—one of our *Friends of the Tour* sponsors! 💛This local print shop keeps creat...
10/16/2025

A big thank you to **Fresh Off the Press**—one of our *Friends of the Tour* sponsors! 💛

This local print shop keeps creativity flowing in Durango with their fast turnaround, friendly service, and dedication to helping artists and businesses shine. From posters to postcards, they’re always ready to make projects look their best—quickly and beautifully.

We’re so grateful for their support in bringing the **Durango Open Studio Tour** to life this year! 🙌

Check them out at [durangoprinter.com](https://durangoprinter.com/) and see why Durango loves printing local. 🖨️✨

10/16/2025

Join us tomorrow night for our signature kick-off even for the Durango Open Studio Tour.

Opening Exhibit
Durango Creative District
Friday, October 17th
5-7pm

Meet the artists. Map your Tour.

Then hit the road Saturday and Sunday 10-4 to explore, discover, and connect with Durango's top amazing artists.

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨ Meet Alison Heavirland | AH Metalworks 💍Inspired by the rugged mountains, winding rivers, and lush ...
10/15/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨
Meet Alison Heavirland | AH Metalworks 💍

Inspired by the rugged mountains, winding rivers, and lush forests she’s loved since childhood, Alison Heavirland transforms nature’s beauty into wearable art. Using metalsmithing and enameling techniques, she blends silver, mixed metals, natural stones, and vibrant colors to create jewelry that captures the textures, shapes, and energy of the outdoors.

Each piece is a tangible slice of the landscapes that inspire her, designed to evoke memories, adventures, and personal connections. Settled in the breathtaking San Juan Mountains, Alison continues to explore new techniques, bringing the spirit of the natural world into every creation.

✨ Discover Alison’s work in person during the Durango Open Studio Tour!

*Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible by the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!" Fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from Alpine Bank, Butterfly Artist Collective, Smiley Cafe, and other generous supporters.

THANK YOU for making this valuable community event happen!

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨ Meet John GrowFor more than 40 years, Durango-based artist John Grow has brought classic realism to...
10/13/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨
Meet John Grow

For more than 40 years, Durango-based artist John Grow has brought classic realism to nontraditional subjects—everything from whimsical, symbolic portraits to historic Colorado railroads and intimate views of small-town life. His meticulous brushwork and imaginative vision invite viewers to explore layers of meaning, subtle storytelling, and delightful surprises in every painting.

John’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, earning him eight Best of Show awards. Whether capturing the quiet beauty of Colorado streams or the playful allegory of his symbolic compositions, John blends technical mastery with curiosity, humor, and introspection.

✨ Experience John’s captivating work in person during the Durango Open Studio Tour!

*Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible by the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!" Fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from Alpine Bank, Butterfly Artist Collective, Smiley Cafe, and other generous supporters.

THANK YOU for making this valuable community event happen!

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨ Meet Jared Reed Jared Reed blends Neo Western Pop Surrealism with a contemporary vision, creating b...
10/10/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨
Meet Jared Reed

Jared Reed blends Neo Western Pop Surrealism with a contemporary vision, creating bold, colorful acrylic paintings inspired by the Southwest, skate culture, and street art. Each piece captures the energy of iconic subjects reimagined with a fresh, modern perspective.

Based in Durango, Colorado, Jared returned to his creative practice in 2023, embracing a new studio space downtown and exploring the intersection of tradition and innovation in every work.

✨ Don’t miss the chance to experience Jared’s dynamic art in person during the Durango Open Studio Tour!

*Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible by the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!" Fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from Alpine Bank, Butterfly Artist Collective, Smiley Cafe, and other generous supporters.

THANK YOU for making this valuable community event happen!

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨ Meet Emily Maddigan | Sweetieboosh ✨Emily Maddigan creates mixed media works that tell a story of s...
10/08/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨
Meet Emily Maddigan | Sweetieboosh ✨

Emily Maddigan creates mixed media works that tell a story of second chances—both personally and through repurposed materials. Her art invites viewers to pause and be captivated by the meticulous transformation of discarded elements into moments of beauty, meaning, and reflection.

Born in Metro Detroit and trained at Michigan State University and California State University Long Beach (MFA), Emily has exhibited across the U.S., completed residencies, and taught at numerous colleges. Her work reflects a commitment to exploration, reinvention, and the power of materials to tell a story.

🎨 Discover Emily’s evocative mixed media creations during the Durango Open Studio Tour!

*Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible by the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!" Fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from Alpine Bank, Butterfly Artist Collective, Smiley Cafe, and other generous supporters.

THANK YOU for making this valuable community event happen!

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨ Meet Marie McCallum | Classical Realism in Oil ✨Marie McCallum’s oil paintings bring everyday subje...
10/06/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨
Meet Marie McCallum | Classical Realism in Oil ✨

Marie McCallum’s oil paintings bring everyday subjects to life with striking detail, vibrancy, and a sense of familiarity. From clothing and storefronts to automobiles and windows, her work reflects both personal history and broader themes of self-image.

Influenced by her grandmother—a talented tailor—and her own background as a trompe l’oeil painter and sign artist, Marie’s art blends graphic precision with emotional connection. Each piece draws you in with perspective and realism, while telling a story rooted in memory, identity, and beauty in the ordinary.

🎨 See Marie’s classical realism paintings up close during the Durango Open Studio Tour!

*Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible by the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!" Fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from Alpine Bank, Butterfly Artist Collective, Smiley Cafe, and other generous supporters.

THANK YOU for making this valuable community event happen!

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨ Meet Joe Schafer | Mixed Media Painter ✨Based in Durango, CO, Joe Schafer is a husband, father of t...
10/03/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨
Meet Joe Schafer | Mixed Media Painter ✨

Based in Durango, CO, Joe Schafer is a husband, father of two, and full-time fine artist whose journey began after a career as a custom finish painter. In 2018, he followed his creative calling and has since been crafting powerful, layered paintings from his studio at the Smiley Building’s ArtRoom Collective.

Joe’s work captures the spirit of the land—whether it’s the drama of a rugged mountain ridge, the vastness of desert horizons, or the quiet beauty of a dawning sky. Through texture, light, and shadow, his mixed media paintings bridge realism and abstraction, inviting viewers to connect deeply with place, memory, and imagination.

🌄 Come experience Joe’s contemporary landscapes during the Durango Open Studio Tour!

*Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible by the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!" Fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from Alpine Bank, Butterfly Artist Collective, Smiley Cafe, and other generous supporters.

THANK YOU for making this valuable community event happen!

🌿 Sponsor Spotlight: River’s Edge Wellness Center 🌿We’re thrilled to highlight River’s Edge Wellness Center, a Friend of...
10/02/2025

🌿 Sponsor Spotlight: River’s Edge Wellness Center 🌿

We’re thrilled to highlight River’s Edge Wellness Center, a Friend of the Arts Sponsor for the Durango Open Studio Tour!

Owned by Ashley and JD, River’s Edge is a beautiful local oasis where community, wellness, and creativity meet. From yoga and relaxation spaces to stunning river views, they provide a welcoming place for locals and visitors to connect and recharge.

During the Tour, River’s Edge will showcase the artwork of Janis Connell, Patrice DeLorenzo, Laura Grasela, Bradley Kachnowicz, and Heather Freeman, helping visitors experience local art in a unique setting.

Thank you, River’s Edge, for supporting Durango artists and making the arts accessible to our community! 🎨

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨ Meet Barbara Tobin Klema | Wild Sage Studio 🎨For more than 45 years, Barbara Tobin Klema has dedica...
10/01/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight ✨
Meet Barbara Tobin Klema | Wild Sage Studio 🎨

For more than 45 years, Barbara Tobin Klema has dedicated her life to art—working across portraits, botanicals, abstracts, and landscapes in watermedia, both in the studio and plein air. A former gallery owner, illustrator, and design instructor at Fort Lewis College, Barbara’s career reflects both mastery and a deep passion for teaching and sharing art.

Her work has been recognized in national exhibitions with numerous awards, including Best of Show and multiple top honors. She is a Signature Member of RMNW and recently received a Merit Award in the Colorado Watercolor Exhibit for her piece Swans.

Today, Barbara paints from her Wild Sage Studio in the heart of the Southwest, inspired by the dramatic landscapes and the presence of her close-knit family. She is also an active member of the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners.

✨ Experience Barbara’s expressive watermedia works during the Durango Open Studio Tour!

*Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible by the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!" Fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from Alpine Bank, Butterfly Artist Collective, Smiley Cafe, and other generous supporters.

THANK YOU for making this valuable community event happen!

What’s behind the studio door? 👀 Inspiration. Creativity. Color. Story.During the Durango Open Studio Tour, you’ll step ...
10/01/2025

What’s behind the studio door?
👀 Inspiration. Creativity. Color. Story.

During the Durango Open Studio Tour, you’ll step inside spaces like those of:
✨ Barbara Tobin Klema
✨ Joe Schafer
✨ Marie McCallum

Come see what’s waiting on the other side… 🎨

Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible by the Durango Creative District and the City of Durango's "Durango Creates!" Fund and the Lodgers Tax Local Event Marketing Grant from the City of Durango and Visit Durango's Event Grants Committee, and partnership and support from Alpine Bank, Butterfly Artist Collective, Smiley Cafe, and other generous supporters. THANK YOU for making this valuable community event happen!

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