Quick Update...

The book -and guide- for Durango Open Studios is at the press!  Copies will be available next week... keep your eyes peeled!

The Artists...

-The Artists of Durango Open Studios, 2009-

~Jinah China- Micah Bell and Jonah Skurky-Thomas - Ceramic: jinahchina.com

~Cindy Coleman- Acrylic, collage, colored pencil, photography and oil: duckgirlart.com

~Four Corners Gem and Mineral Club- Lapidary and Jewelry: durangorocks.org

~Jan A. Goldman- Pastel artist

~John Grow- Oil

~Connie Matthews Imig- Tile for mosaic... all handmade

~Mariah Kaminsky- Oil and Mixed Media: durangocustomworks.com

~Elizabeth Kinahan and Sam Cook- Oil: ekinahan.blogspot.com

~Joe Kroenung- Clay

~Jane Mercer- Oil: janemercerartist.com

~Anne Montgomery- Oil and drawing

~Mariah Mullins and Barbara Klema- Photography and Painting

~Lisa Pedolsky- Ceramics: lisapedolsky.com

~John Sheedy- Photography and Thrift Art: tijuanaproject.org

~D. Robert Smith- Jewelry: drobertsmithjewelry.com

~Scott Smith- Photography: imagesmithphoto.com

~Stephanie Mae Smith- Oil and Mixed Media

~The Press and Brush Studio- Heather Leavitt, David Clark, Rosemary Juskevich, Victoria Coe, Erik Nelsen and Caroline Johnson Reeves - Printmaking, painting and photography: heatherleavitt.com

... can't wait to visit you!

Open Doors & Open Studios

-Open Doors-

A juried show September 9-26 in conjunction with Durango Open Studios

From the doors that we walk through to the paint on our floors and the stacks of paper and clay that crowd our walkways, this is a show for the inspiration of creating. Area artists are invited to submit 1 to 5 images of their artwork along with 1 to 5 images of the space where they create and the process within. This show is open to artists of all media.* Space is limited; for this reason, Open Doors is a juried show. It will be held from September 9-26, 2009 at the Durango Arts Center in correlating with Durango Open Studios.

*Video and projection Artists please see Categories

Jurors

John Thomas

Kinsee Morlan

Malcolm Alexander

(Information on Jurors will be up soon!)

Eligibility

This event is open to all artists 18 years of age or older residing within 150 miles of Durango Colorado.

Categories

Open to all forms of art.

For Registration form:

durangoopenstudios@gmail.com

Timeline

Tuesday, September 8: Drop off Date for Selected Work at Durango Arts Center

Wednesday, September 9: Open Doors & Open Studios open to public

Friday, September 18: Meet the Artists of Open Doors & Open Studios during downtown Durango Gallery Walk.

September 26-27: Durango Open Studios

Monday, September 28: Open Doors & Open Studios Closes... 

Artwork taken down from DAC and picked up by artists

-Registration for this event is now closed... please check back for more opportunities!-

Questions? Please contact Durango Open Studios durangoopenstudios@gmail.com

Open Doors & Open Studios

Open Doors & Open Studios

Showing at the Durango Arts Center September 9-26, 2009

Meet the artists Friday, September 18th during Gallery Walk downtown...

CALL TO ARTISTS

-Open Doors-

From the doors we walk through, to the stacks of paper and clay that fill our walkways, this is a show for the inspiration of creating. Area artists are invited to submit 1 to 5 images of their artwork and 1 to 5 images of the space where they create and the process within. This show is open to artists of all media*; space however is limited. For this reason, Open Doors is a juried exhibition.
*Video and projection artists, please contact event coordinator directly to discuss options. Crystal Hartman at durangoopenstudios@gmail.com

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2009

For Prospectus and registration form, please visit the Durango Arts Center at 802 East 2nd Ave. Durango Colorado, 81301

Or send request to: durangoopenstudios@gmail.com

The Basics for Interested Artists

Durango Open Studios 2009

September 25-27

Eligibility

This event is open to all artists residing in Durango Colorado and closely surrounding areas.

BOOK

A full color book/guide of participating artists will be created and provided to artists and sponsors for distribution. More information will be provided with registration.

Categories

Open to all forms of art.

Exhibition Sales

D.O.S will not take a sales commission on artwork sold during this event.

Agreement

Registration for Durango Open Studios 2009 constitutes an agreement on the part of the participant to the conditions set forth. Participating artists agree to open their studio (11:00-4:00 unless artist chooses to extend hours) or supply artwork for alternative venues for one weekend (September 26-27). Artists agree to supply images and information pertaining to their work to be printed in the D.O.S. guide/book and used for educational or promotional purposes related to the event. D.O.S reserves the right to (respectful) final marketing decisions. No artist registered to open his/her studio for this event may withdraw after July 1 (first) 2009. (In case of medical or other specific circumstances request for withdraw may be submitted to committee for approval.)

Basic Timeline

Friday, June 5: Registration deadline

Friday, June 19: Late Registration deadline

Friday, July 10: Images of Artwork and bio info due for D.O.S book.

Wednesday, August 5: D.O.S books available to artists and sponsors

Tuesday, September 8: Opening of D.O.S. Taster and Satellite Artist Exhibit at the Durango Arts Center

Friday, September 25: Durango Open Studios Opening Reception at The Rochester Hotel

Saturday, September 26: Durango Open Studios

Sunday, September 27: Durango Open Studios

Correlating Events

Several workshops, lectures, and demonstrations will be offered in preparation for and during the Durango Open Studios weekend. Tips on making your Open Studio strong will be supplied upon receipt of registration along with book layout and other event related information.

Alternative Venues

If you or someone you know would like to show your artwork in this event, but are unable to open your studio (location where you create) for the D.O.S. weekend, please send a request for information on Alternative Venues. Alternative Venue Artists will not be included in the D.O.S. book/guide and must send letter or email of interest no later than June 19, 2009.

Sponsors

The Rochester Hotel, Southwest Arts Perspective, Open Shutter Gallery, Durango Silver Company, 4Corners Arts and Gallery Guide, The Durango Arts Center, Goodman's Art Bin, The Art Supply House, Basin Printing, Yarn, Native Mother Naturals...

Questions

Please contact Durango Open Studios durangoopenstudios@gmail.com