Hosted by Local First, Durango Creative District, and The ArtRoom Collective
Many thanks to Alpine Bank, our Presenting Sponsor for 2024
Celebrate Durango’s creative side! Every month local businesses, galleries, and the spaces in between host artists of all kinds. Find live music, original performances, featured artist showcases, and artisan pop-up markets downtown and across town. Check out the monthly list of venues below!
Be a part of the fun! Showcase and support our community’s local art and creative scene by listing your Durango First Friday event.
List of Events
Grab a bit to eat or drink while listening to a live music.
Animas Artist Collective: 4 of Durango’s most celebrated artists showing at the ACC Cafe.
September 6 | 9am-9pm
742 Main Ave
Jam out to some groovy tunes while shopping our wide variety of free-flowing apparel & accessories, witty gifts & goods, and so much more!
We are open daily, 9am – 9pm for all kind souls and free spirits.
September 6 | 5:30-7pm
Smiley Building
1309 E 3rd Ave
Blue Rain Gallery
934 Main Avenue
An Exhibition by GL Richardson Join us for the opening of “Ties That Bind: An Exhibition by GL Richardson.” This exhibition features Richardson’s new Western oil paintings, exploring themes of introspection, anonymity, and emotional depth. The collection blends figurative expressionism with psychological resonance, capturing moments of labor, longing, and vulnerability through richly textured imagery.
September 6 | 5:30 pm
The Smiley Bldg
1309 E. 3rd Ave.
Abstract Artist Heather Freeman will lead a fun workshop in painting (no experience necessary).
September 6 | 5-7pm
Opening Art Reception for the exhibition ” Art Created From and Within the 4 Elements”, a local artist’s call was made to receive all forms of art expressed in many different mediums.
It is a juried show and the Awards Ceremony is at 6:00. Cream Bean Berry is our Sponsor for the awards.
at the Powerhouse
Join Durango Creative District and Visit Durango at The Powerhouse to kick off Durango Arts Month!
This vibrant evening promises to be a delightful celebration featuring local live music, community dance, delicious food, and engaging entertainment that will set the tone for a month filled with creativity. It’s the perfect opportunity to gather with fellow art enthusiasts and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of our community while getting excited about all the events to come in September during Durango Arts Month!
862 Main Ave.
Frontera Jewelry is offering a 10% discount to all locals for First Friday.
Frontera Jewelry specializes in creating local mountain range jewelry, bolo ties, and empowering wears. Come check out their designs, meet the artist, and check out our studio space.
Our apprentice Lexi Graves will also have her handmade crochet items available for purchase.
September 6 | 4-9pm
at Durango Craft Spirits
1120 Main Ave Suite 2
Glass blowing demonstrations will be live and held in the parking lot of the business.
September 6
558 Main Ave
Makers Market on the Patio! Check out numerous local artisans right here. Talk directly to the artist while you enjoy a cider and sit fireside while you enjoy our fall patio!
Art Mart Soiree – A Community Art Market
Interactive Painting on the Community Art Wall *For Everyone and Everyone** Live Music – Teak Biaggi Artisan Vendors – Dominique Giglio w/ Domino’s Glass Artistry, Niel Carson w/ MSOW Blacksmith, Olivia Trim w/ Moonbeam Art & Design, Tara Hagman w/ Hello Luna Creative, Celine Donnelly w/ Durango Love.
September 6 | 9am-9pm
New art by Caryl Goode is on display throughout Maria’s Bookshop! Come by and enjoy these exquisite pieces while browsing for books, gifts, toys and more. Joe Schafer’s work is also on our walls adding to the warmth of the bookshop. AND Zac Robinson of Durango Street Pianos commissioned our very own bookseller, Yarrow, to design, and paint the piano that sits in our bookshop bump-out. All are welcome to play!
September 6 | 4-6pm
1259 Main Ave
Durango, CO 81301
Sustainable Goods is thrilled to feature artists, makers, and musicians in our shop on the patio. Join us for Mocktails and Art!
September 6 | 5-7:30 pm
Sun Sapphires Glassroom
640 Main Ave #201
Durango, CO 81301
Have A Glass, Make Some Glass! By the end of the evening, your decorated piece will be ready for firing and done 3-12 days later for pickup! MUST BE 21 or OLDER.
$105 per ticket: https://www.sunsapphires.com/event-details/have-a-glass-make-some-glass-28
Participate as a Business or Artist
Any and all stores are welcome to participate in Durango First Friday from the north side of town to the south. Thanks to the generosity of the city of Durango, there will be free bus and trolly services every First Friday to accommodate ease of getting from one end of town to the other easily and safely.
Visit the links below to register your First Friday event, add your name to list of interested artists, and download First Friday promo material.
Looking to host an artist, musician, or preformer?
Looking to connect with an interested business to host your art?
Visit the links below to view a spreadsheet of local creatives as well as First Friday hosts interested in parterning for a Durango First Friday event. We also have provided installation and waiver guides to assist both artists and businesses in best practices for art installations.
Durango First Friday Updates
