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The ArtRoom Collective at The Smiley has been featured in several excellent articles and news videos. Read on to learn more...
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Art With Purpose – Silent Auction Benefit
Durango Local News Network Story
During the 2025 holiday season, ArtRoom artists turned compassion into action. With many of our community members facing uncertainty and hardship, The ArtRoom Collective reminded us how deeply connected we are—and how art can be a powerful force for hope. 18 local artists contributed over $3000 from an art silent auction, donating 100% of the proceeds to a charity of their choice. Local nonprofit beneficiaries include Manna, Companeros, Durango food bank, Cancer Community of the Southwest.
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ArtRoom a Delightful Suprise
Durango Local News Network Story
This video provides a colorful overview of the ArtRoom community, culture and events.
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Durango Telegraph
Smiley Building opens communal studios with new 'ArtRoom'
November 4, 2021
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Durango Herald
Looking back at 2022: A most artistic year
From theater to galleries to ‘Unsolved Mysteries,’ A&E in Durango was anything but dull
Dec 29, 2022
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Let’s Letter Together! is hosting free demonstration
Heather Leavitt Martinez will give a demonstration of how to make handwriting more festive for the holidays
Dec 6, 2022
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ArtRoom Collective to host exhibition and market
See creation in action as featured artists will demonstrate multiple ways to teach and inspire.
Dec 1, 2022
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Durango celebrates the arts this weekend
Fall Gallery Walk, Autumn Arts Festival on tap starting Friday night
Sep 15, 2022
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The Spring Gallery Walk will kick off at 5 p.m. Friday.
May 12, 2022
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ArtRoom Collective to host spring exhibition
ArtRoom Collective will present its Spring Exhibition and Market on May 14 at the Smiley Building
May 4, 2022
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Artist presents ‘Embracing Life’ collection
Durango artist Heather Freeman will present her first colorful abstract collection “Embracing Life,” at the ArtRoom at the Smiley Building
Mar 10, 2022
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About 50 gather in Durango to support Ukrainian residents
Fundraiser aims to raise money for families impacted by war
Mar 6, 2022
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Artists to host Valentine bazaar
Feb 2, 2022
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Creatives get to work in ArtRoom
Smiley Building offers spaces for artists to create, sell, collaborate
Jan. 13, 2022
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