COMMUNITY GALLERY

The Durango Creative District Community Gallery features solo exhibitions by local artists (seasoned and emerging), collaborative exhibitions with other non-profits, community-centric group exhibitions, guest curated exhibitions, and regional artist spotlights in tandem with other Creative Districts. With an aim to showcase Durango’s dynamic creative scene through visual storytelling, each exhibition is uniquely curated and accompanied by engaging community programming.

Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

Past Exhibitions

Exhibitions

The Bright and the deep

Exhibition Dates | November 20 - January 15, 2025
Opening Reception | Friday, November 22, 5:00-8:00PM
Artist Talk | Friday, January 10, 5:30PM

Exhibition Application

ALL SHOWS FOR 2025 have been selected.

Our Exhibition Committee will review applications for 2026 in fall 2025.

Deadline for 2026 exhibition submissions: October 1, 2025

Selected applicants notified: October 15, 2025

To be eligible for consideration for a solo exhibition, artists are required to present a cohesive body of work comprising a minimum of 10 artworks unified by a consistent theme and technique. A physical or online portfolio demonstrating these works is necessary for the application process, and portfolios hosted on social media platforms are acceptable for this purpose.

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2026 schedule:

January: OPEN

February: PENDING

March: OPEN

April: OPEN

May: OPEN

June: OPEN

July: OPEN

August: OPEN

September: OPEN

October: CLOSED

November: OPEN

December: OPEN

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Social Media

(if you have art specific website/instagram/Facebook accounts related to your artistic practice)

About Your Practice:

Preferred Media:

(Ink, collage, mixed media, sculpture, oil, woodcut, etc.)

Statement:

(A brief paragraph about the meaning and intent behind your artistic practice. This will not be made public and can be refined later)

Bio:

(Who are you? Where are you from originally? Do you have any degrees or are you self taught? How long have you lived in Durango? Include any relevant personal data in 1-2 paragraphs.)

Portfolio Links:

(Links to existing online portfolios also accepted, one per line.)

Optional: Upload additional portfolio files via Google Drive or Dropbox Link

If you would like to email your files, skip this step and send them to hello@durangocreativedistrict.com

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Thank you for applying!

Please note: Exhibition slots for 2026 are limited. Each exhibition will be roughly one month long, with openings coinciding with First Friday Art Walks. Exhibitions should be accompanied by a minimum of one public engagement program. All participating artists/curators/partners are responsible for signing a contractual agreement. The DCD Gallery retains 40% of all in-gallery sales.