The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley holds monthly First Friday demonstrations, including artist workshops to witness art techniques and talk and to hear about our artists' journeys. The calendar below lists The ArtRoom Collective events and workshops:
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June 6, 2025
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Artist Social — JUNE
Join us for an ArtRoom Artist Social each First Friday at 5:30! All are welcome to come talk, laugh, inspire, peruse an open studio, enjoy snacks and purchase local art if inspired. Hope to see you there!
Details on Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2084424182077153
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May 9, 2025
Durango Gallery Association Spring Gallery Walk - The ArtRoom Collective
Twelve Durango galleries are pulling out the stops and staying open late for the annual Durango Gallery Association Spring Gallery Walk on Friday, May 9 from 4-7pm. Stop by The ArtRoom Collective during the Gallery Walk to enter an art basket raffle and enjoy refreshments
Details on Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/28669847229328439
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May 2, 2025
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Artist Social — MAY
Join us for an ArtRoom Artist Social each First Friday at 5:30! All are welcome to come talk, laugh, inspire, peruse an open studio, enjoy snacks and purchase local art if inspired. Hope to see you there!
Details on Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1497652767857532
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April 4, 2025
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Artist Social — APRIL
Join us for an ArtRoom Artist Social each First Friday at 5:30! All are welcome to come talk, laugh, inspire, peruse an open studio, enjoy snacks and purchase local art if inspired. Hope to see you there!
Details on Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1312124200093285
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March 7, 2025
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Artist Social — MARCH
Join us for an ArtRoom Artist Social each First Friday at 5:30! All are welcome to come talk, laugh, inspire, peruse an open studio, enjoy snacks and purchase local art if inspired. Hope to see you there!
Details on Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/957166569411876
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February 7, 2025
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - FEBRUARY
At 5:30, watch Deb Rogers Pottery create a ring dish for Valentines Day! Learn how to a small ring dish using a clay slab and a mold and then decorating it using colorful underglazes. The first 8 participants who email me at rodgersdebm@gmail.com may participate and make their own tray.
Details on Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1653985931870247
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January 31, 2025
Get Snowdown Parade-Ready at The ArtRoom Collective!
Make Your Own Snowdown Parade Costume
Get decked out for the Snowdown Parade with the ArtRoom artists! Make game piece earrings, board game and spinner necklaces, make your own sandwich board costume, T-shirt decorating and more! We'll have an awesome Photo Booth to capture your board game outfit. All ages are welcome!
FREE to participate (while supplies last), but donations for Snowdown art supplies are welcome.
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January 3
New Year’s Art Roundtable Discussion
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - JANUARY
Happy New Year! Please join the ArtRoom Artists for a New Year’s Art Roundtable Discussion. We’ll have an inspiring conversation about art motivation in the new year, what inspires us, and what directions we may be heading in 2025. The public is welcome to attend, contribute, listen, and enjoy!
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December 6
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - DECEMBER
Come to The ArtRoom Collective at the Smiley Building on First Friday, Noel Night for merriment, art, gifts and holiday cheer!!
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November 1
Cindy Miller Atchison's Art Exhibition Opening - Spring Growth at Willowtail
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - NOVEMBER
Paintings, light refreshments and inspiration by Cindy Miller Atchison, influenced by a spring art residency at Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center
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October 4-6
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - OCTOBER
October 4-6, 2024, emerging and professional artists will opening their doors all over Durango, Colorado to explore local art studios, discover inspirational art and connect with artists. You’ll have the opportunity of local fine art to purchase, explore artist’s techniques, and view a range of art in each studio. Smiley Cafe is the location of the Tour information booth, and several Smiley Building Artists are participating in the Tour.
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Durango Open Studio Tour Opening Art Exhibition:
Meet the Artists, see a sample of their work, plan your weekend.
Smiley Cafe, 1309 E 3rd Ave, Friday, October 4, 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: Smiley Cafe, 1309 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
Saturday, October 5, 10am - 4pm
Sunday, October 6, 10am - 4pm
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Friday, September 20 from 5-8pm
Durango Gallery Association Fall Gallery Walk & Showcase
Join us for our annual “Durango Fall Gallery Walk & Showcase ” with an opening reception at selected locations on Friday, September 20, 5 – 8 pm. Guests will be able to meet artists during opening receptions at 12 galleries and make purchases.
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Friday, September 6 from 4-7pm
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - SEPTEMBER
Artist TBD!
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Friday, August 2 from 4-7pm
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - AUGUST
Joe Schafer Studio and Sarah House will have an art opening August 2 from 5-7pm for their Smiley Cafe exhibit. Mark your calendars!
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Friday, July 5 from 4-7pm
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - JULY
Classic headshots never go out of style. From small business owners to CEOs, every professional needs a powerful portrait that reflects the “face” of their business. At 5:30 on July 5, Ray will demonstrate his photography technique with a professional headshot.
Details on Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/480012964518947
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Friday, June 7 from 4-7pm
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - JUNE
Join us for Bindu's Art Talk on Women Artists of the Southwest this First Friday, June 7 at 5:30pm at The ArtRoom Collective
Details on Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/940265111165658
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Friday, May 10 from 4-7pm
Durango Gallery Association Spring Gallery Walk
Twelve Durango galleries are pulling out the stops and staying open late for the annual Durango Gallery Association Spring Gallery Walk on Friday, May 10 from 4-7pm. Stop by The ArtRoom Collective during the Gallery Walk to enter an art basket raffle and enjoy refreshments!
Details on Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1510437129816753
See Spring Gallery Walk Poster Here
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Friday, May 3 from 4-7pm
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - MAY
Demo: 5:30pm: Explore AI-inspired art with Christine Mullholand and see how she finds it to be both fun and therapeutic. Interact with her RememberStuff software – an art computer program is a way to provide care and restore dignity and independence for a loved one with dementia.
Details on Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/397747553044061
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Friday, April 27 from 3-6pm
The ArtRoom Collective Durango Wine Experience Art Inspiration
Are you attending the The Durango Wine Experience Grand Tasting? Take a break from the crowds in the ArtRoom to be inspired by art and meet several artists. Buy Durango Wine Experience Tickets here!
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Friday, April 5 from 4-7pm
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday - APRIL
Demo: 5:30pm: Come help create a recycled plastic Community Art Exhibit for Planet vs Plastic Earthday Event with ArtRoom's Emily Lloyd of Violet Mae Upholstery and Claire Attkisson of Sustainable Goods.
Details on Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1347902039209732
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Friday, March 1 from 4-7pm
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl - MARCH
Demo: 5:30pm: Come play with the largest brush nib marker in the world with Heather Leavitt Martinez of Let's Letter Together! At our First Friday demonstration on March 1, 5:30pm, Heather Martinez will be sharing brush lettering tips. Stop by during the demo and leave with a FREE marker you can take with you.
Details on Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1166347958082181
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Friday, February 2 from 2-5pm
Get Parade-Ready at The ArtRoom Collective! Peace, Love & Snowdown
Get decked out for the Snowdown Parade with the ArtRoom artists with cosmic body art, henna tattoos, make God's eye necklaces, decorated headbands and belts, decorated fringe vests, and more!
FREE to participate, but donations for Snowdown art supplies are welcome.
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Friday, January 5 from 4-7pm
The ArtRoom Collective First Friday Art Crawl - JANUARY
Happy New Year! Please join the ArtRoom Artists for a New Year’s Art Roundtable Discussion. At 5:30, we’ll have a lively conversation about art motivation in the new year, what inspires us, and what directions we may be heading in 2024. The public is welcome to attend, contribute, listen, and enjoy!
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The ArtRoom Collective artists are busy offering their own personal classes, workshops and exhibitions to inspire and educate. Here's a sampling of classes and exhibitions to experience. Join one soon!
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Heather Leavitt Martinez
Create cards, paper art and learn to letter stunningly. Click here for her class schedule.
Deborah Everton
Create a variety of fun, beautiful projects like Bean Bag Frogs, Bath Bombs, Jumbo Tassel Bookmarks, Yarn Art, Squeegee Painting and more! Click here for her class schedule.
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