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October 17-19, 2025, emerging and professional artists will open their doors all over Durango, Colorado to have patrons explore local art studios, discover inspirational art and connect with artists. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase local fine art, explore artist’s techniques, and view a range of art in each studio. Mark your calendar!
2025 Durango Open Studio Tour Events
Call for Artist Happy Hour Kickoff:
Meet up with past artists, future artists, and curious artists! Talk about past Tours and get advice and tips from others.
Union Social House, 3062 Main Ave, Durango
Thursday, August 7, 5:30 pm
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Call for Artists
Online Registration is Open August 7-22, 2025. Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions.
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Artist Panel Discussion
This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into the creative processes, inspirations, and stories that fuel the work of some of Durango’s most talented artists.
Smiley Building ArtRoom, 1309 E 3rd Ave, Studio #14, Durango
Date and Time TBD in September
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Private Artist VIP Celebration:
All participating artists welcome!
Durango Creative District, 1135 Main Ave, Durango
Friday, October 17, 4-5pm
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Durango Open Studio Tour Opening Art Exhibition:
Everyone is welcome!
Meet the Artists, see a sample of their work, plan your weekend.
Durango Creative District, 1135 Main Ave, Durango
Friday, October 17, 5-7pm
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Durango Open Studio Tour: Free to the public.
Tour Artist Studios throughout Durango! See map.
Meet Artists, Purchase Local Art, Connect with Friends
Info booth: Durango Creative District, 1135 Main Ave, Durango
Saturday, October 18, 10am - 4pm
Sunday, October 19, 10am - 4pm
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Last Year's 2024 Artist Map
The Google Map is an excellent way to experience this artist studio tour on the Durango Open Studio Tour weekend! Using your iPhone or computer, simply click on a red finder icon, then click "Directions" to be directed to the studio on Google maps. A printed Durango Open Studio Tour map contains all participating studios and addresses, and will be available in September at Durango Creative District and the ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley Building. Stop by the Opening Art Exhibition at Durango Creative District on Friday, October 17 from 5-7pm to grab a printed brochure map and meet artists to map out your weekend!
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Last Year's 2024 Artist Google Map
Thank you, 2025 Sponsors!
The 2025 Durango Open Studio Tour is made possible through multiple partners – 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, Alpine Bank, and partnership and support from other generous supporters: Butterfly Artist Collective, The Smiley Building and Smiley Cafe. And of course, this wouldn’t be possible without all the local artists that make up the creative fabric of Durango. ​ Many thanks to all our valuable partners and our volunteers!
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Experience the 2025 Durango Open Studio Tour!
Durango is a place that celebrates and prides itself in creative arts, cultural traditions and practices, historical recognition, and expressive exploration. Durango is celebrating the contributions of visual artists by showcasing artists and their work in Durango Open Studio Tour.
October 17-19, 2025, emerging and professional artists are opening their doors all over Durango, Colorado to explore, discover and connect in this gallery walk. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase local art, explore artist’s techniques, and view a range of art in each studio.
This free, self-guided art walk/drive of local artist studios in the greater Durango area gives potential buyers, galleries, and art lovers an opportunity to connect on a different level. Participants can see how things are made and in a way, be part of the process. Offering a wide array of fine arts — artists are sharing their craft from drawings, paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and mixed media. Come experience the arts in our community! Get an inside peek into an artist’s creative process, view the art, and when inspired, bring a piece home.
Friday, October 17 from 5-7pm is an Opening Exhibition at Durango Creative District to meet artists, mingle with art lovers, and see some of the art that will be featured in the tour. This event will help refine your plans for the weekend with a printed map and a Google map on this website.
Durango Open Studio Tours are Saturday and Sunday , October 18-19 from 10am - 4pm. Look for bright yellow yard signs in front of participating homes and studios!
We encourage art patrons to bike, carpool, or take public transportation and gather for a weekend of creativity! Durango Open Studio Tours are inclusive, diverse, and free to the public. The artist web page and brochure will indicate which studios are handicap accessible.
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The 2024 Durango Open Studio Tour was 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 Alpine Bank. Also from partnership and support from other generous supporters: Butterfly Artist Collective, The Smiley Building and Smiley Cafe, and registration fees from participating artists.
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