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Kayra Martinez helps refugees through art

Flight attendant lives in Greece, helps refugees create art

DATE: Jun 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Artists want you to explore what you may not see in ‘Rivers’

Collaboration at Studio & Gallery challenges viewers to look deeper

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Montezuma County artists unveil bird-themed exhibit in Mancos

Rosie Carter, David Butler open show on Saturday

DATE: Jun 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Durango Arts Center offers annual juried exhibit with twist

Juror will also critique artists’ portfolios

DATE: May 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Historic tie quilt returns to Bayfield

New piece to be featured in museum opening Saturday

DATE: May 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Mancos sculptor to open Bomdiggity art and spirituality store

Mystical Market to open in honor of artist’s daughter

DATE: May 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Mesa Verde artist Gwen Sullivan uses soil pigments for painting

Painter Gwen Sullivan, Mesa Verde National Park’s artist-in-residence from May 14-26, will use a variety of painting techniques and mediums while making oil and watercolor paint using pigmen...

DATE: May 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Exhibit will feature Georgia O’Keeffe’s sister

DALLAS – The abstract painting of a lighthouse caught the eye of Dallas Museum of Art curator Sue Canterbury as she visited a private collector about five years ago. Struggling to identify t...

DATE: May 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Review: ‘The Wall’ art installation challenges viewers

Durango Arts Center exhibit will run through end of May

DATE: May 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Local galleries open their doors to spring

Gallery Walks have been held for 35 years in Durango

DATE: May 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Durango Arts Center’s executive director leaving for California

Cristie Scott has been at DAC since 2014

DATE: Apr 26, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

New Durango Arts Center exhibit explores ‘The Wall’

There are walls all around us: from walls that hold up buildings, to walls to keep people out (or in), to the walls we put up in our minds. It’s the idea of walls that is the subj...

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Photos: A day for boatersAnimas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Animas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River DaysProject involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

The city of Durango and nine artists unveiled the “Droplets” mural on Saturday during Animas River Days at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility.The reclamation center and Santa Rita Park were bustling with residents and visitors who showed up for a day of water sports in 82-degree weather.The mural features a series of water droplets containing depictions of wildlife along the Animas River, and the personalities or styles of each artist who worked on them.

Silas Armstrong, an artist who worked on the piece, said the project was a massive undertaking for a group of artists who would presumably find trouble fitting all of their unique ideas into one piece.But they pulled it off.“They initially thought there’s gonna be way too many cooks in the kitchen, but we managed to make it work,” he said.The nine artists are: Armstrong, Cindy Atchison, Chelsie Begoody, Laurie Cullum, Mariah Kaminsky, Parker Ledford, Jordanne Pelkey, Maddie Sanders and Hannah Wilson.“Droplets” uses a color spectrum representing the seasons. The largest droplets break up the major scenes of the Animas River depicted in winter through autumn.“I chose to depict mine in yellow because it just happened to fall in the summer location, but also to represent the 2015 (Gold King Mine waste water spill) disaster that tainted the river and turned it yellow,” he said.

He said a shining sun portrayed over the entire scene is a symbol of hope. The mural also includes depictions of how ecological damage effects the community and the ecosystem downriver from Durango.Armstrong said locals might recognize his art behind Jean Pierre Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar, a mural of Bart Simpson from “The Simpsons.”He also had a mural at The Hive, a youth community hub, before it announced the closure of its 1150 Main Ave. location.“It’s been one of the best experiences of my life,” he said of the project. “Super-talented artists. Really just honored and flattered enough to work with some of the great artists that are here.”“Droplets” came together through a partnership between the artists, the city of Durango and The Walls Project, a nonprofit that uses art and creativity to drive positive change in communities.The art project came together right on schedule. Tom Donley, The Walls Project’s chief financial officer, said in March the public unveiling of the mural was slated to happen during Animas River Days.Tommy Crosby, economic opportunity manager for the city, said in March the mural was made possible because a separate landscaping project at the reclamation center was completed under budget by about $100,000. The mural’s price tag was about $45,000.Two art installations, a sculpture by Alex Bond called “Whispers in Water” and a kinetic piece depicting a kayaker riding waves by Jeff Wise, were also included in the mural project.cburney@durangoherald.com

Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races

Photos: Riders battle it out in IHBC men’s professional road raceAnother successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Another successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road raceSaturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Saturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Photos: 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen TourMultiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Multiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

Photos: Steamworks wins annual ‘Battle of the Animas’Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

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Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduatesSeventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

Seventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Kayra Martinez helps refugees through art

Artists want you to explore what you may not see in ‘Rivers’

Montezuma County artists unveil bird-themed exhibit in Mancos

Durango Arts Center offers annual juried exhibit with twist

Historic tie quilt returns to Bayfield

Mancos sculptor to open Bomdiggity art and spirituality store

Mesa Verde artist Gwen Sullivan uses soil pigments for painting

Exhibit will feature Georgia O’Keeffe’s sister

Review: ‘The Wall’ art installation challenges viewers

Local galleries open their doors to spring

Durango Arts Center’s executive director leaving for California

New Durango Arts Center exhibit explores ‘The Wall’

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