Artist Registration Now Open for Durango Autumn Arts Festival

The Durango Arts Center is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 32d Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival — “Arts with Atmosphere” — scheduled for September 19 and 20 in downtown Durango, Colorado.

Celebrating 32 years of showcasing fine arts and crafts by makers from across the country, the Durango Autumn Arts Festival takes place amidst the vibrant fall colors on quaint East Second Avenue in historic downtown Durango, Colorado.

Artists can register online, here.

This fine arts and crafts juried show serves as the DAC’s signature fundraising event. There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Presented as a fundraiser for the Durango Arts Center — the region’s premier non-profit visual and performing arts organization — the festival is ranked among the top in the country, attracting an estimated 8,000 visitors annually. Artists and craftspeople consistently praise the event for its excellent organization, warm hospitality, and steady, friendly crowds.

Young Artists
We are excited to bring back the popular Young Artists – Huge Impact space at the 2026 Durango Autumn Arts Festival, featuring 10 young artist booths offering goods for sale to the public.

Young Artist Registration coming May 1.

Also coming soon: Volunteer sign-ups for those who want to spend some time outdoors greeting art lovers from around the country and meeting renowned creative minds…

Learn more at the DAC website.

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