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 16-18, 2026, 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 2 from 5-7pm is an Opening Exhibition at Durango Creative District on First Friday 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 17-18 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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