MAY/JUNE 2016ARTSLINEDURANGO ARTS CENTER

Laurie Archer, On The Road I, solar plate etching.

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Do. Work. Create. Play. Here.It’s easy to be excited about what we do here at the Durango Arts Center. As artist, Dan Groth (who is featured within this edition) remarked, “[DAC] is something of a local hub for all things ‘Art.’” In celebrating a remarkable 20 years in our historic East 2nd Avenue building, we are reminded of just how far we’ve come. Several of you have been with us since the very beginning when we occupied a rented gallery space inside the Main Mall. It was your vision of a greater community space for the arts that enabled us to make the leap into our very own facility that, today, serves as a true anchor for celebrating and advancing arts & culture in our region. This summer is no different, and we are excited to provide several opportunities for each and every DAC member to experience creativity at work and play. Inside this latest edition of Artsline, you’ll glimpse at our fun and unique visual and performing art camps; dynamic adult workshops with renowned local and visiting faculty; exciting visual art opportunities featuring the 40th Annual Juried Show and Juried Plein Air exhibit, “An Artist’s Vision of Reality”; our highly-anticipated summer theatre production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown; and so much more! Each month, we are pleased to renew and welcome an average of 106 artists, businesses and family members. We are ever-grateful of your ideas, support and engagement of our programs, and look forward to helping you create a memorable summer at DAC!

Cristie M. ScottExecutive Director

This May, the Durango Arts Center will give a fine farewell to Exhibits Director, Mary Puller. As we reflect on Mary’s tenure over the past five years, we are drawn to also contemplate the overall importance of a community gallery space, which seeks to ignite creative dialogue, inspire and even challenge our conceptions of art—all while serving a broad audience. Each year, Mary developed a slate of exhibits to expose a diversity of artistic mediums and intrepid themes to our community, celebrating well-known, as well as emerging artists along the way. Mary’s dedication to quality and sheer excellence in presentation of artwork has significantly elevated the Durango Arts Center’s Barbara Conrad Gallery as the professional exhibition venue in our region. Join us in giving her a Swedish “thank you” and “goodbye”— Tack and Adjö!

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING MARY PULLER

Friday, May 13 from 12 to 2pm

Barbara Conrad Gallery l

THANK YOU & BEST WISHES, MARY PULLER

PRESSUREUNDER – THE ART OF THE – HAND-PULLED PRINT

Curated by Maureen May

APRIL 22 – MAY 19

Curator’s StatementMaureen May, Guest Curator

What comes to mind when you hear the word “print”? A reproduction of a painting? A newspaper or magazine? A poster? Something that is a copy of something else? All of those are types of prints, typically referred to as “offset prints”, which are abundant and ever present in today’s culture.

But there is a very different, fascinating world of printmaking that many people are not familiar with. It is a world that has been embraced by innumerable artists over the centuries. Rembrandt. Goya. Hokusai. Degas. Cassatt. Kandinsky. Matisse. Hopper. Warhol. It is a world of plates and burins and screens and stones, of needles and acid and rockers and tusche.

In a painting or drawing, there is a direct link from the artist’s hand to the canvas or paper, readily visible in brush, pencil or pen strokes. But in the hand-pulled print, there is an intermediary. A surface with which the artist has toiled, coerced and caressed, preparing it to translate it’s secrets to a waiting receptacle, the print. It is a partner rarely seen, but essential to the story.

DAC’s exhibit, Under Pressure: The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print, will help reveal the mysteries of the fine art print, and provide you with a better understanding of this wondrous art form.

Featured ArtistsRebecca Barfoot, Joshua Butler, Sandra Butler, Tim Calkins, Peggy Cloy, Ron Fundingsland, Dan Garner, Louise Grunewald, Crystal Hartman, Tony Holmquist, Andrew Jagniecki, Minna Jain, Tim Kapustka, Jake Kelly, Julia Klema, Sarah Kriehn, Mary Ellen Long, Shay Lopez, Jeff Madeen, Andrea Martens, Paul Pennington, Donny Phillips, Kay Roberts, Carol C. Sanchez, Arista Slater-Sandoval, Stevie Stevenson

Sarah Kriehn, Breaking Down, collagraph with chine colle.

EXHIBITS | Barbara Conrad Gallery

For links to artist websites and to learn more about the exhibit visit, durangoarts.org/under-pressure.

MAY 27 – JUNE 25OPENING RECEPTION : MAY 27, 5–7PM

CLOSING RECEPTION : JUNE 23, 5–7PM

JURIED BY HOLLY ROBERTS (SANTA FE, NM)

CALL FOR ENTRIES | ARTWORK DROP OFF MAY 24Open to all artists working in any traditional or contemporary 2D & 3D media except film. For full submission guidelines and calendar visit,durangoarts.org/40th-annual-juried-exhibit.

Holly Roberts, Crow Standing (with Spots), mixed media.

40th Annual Juried Art ExhibitThis year is DAC's 40th celebration of the Annual Juried Exhibit, a long standing tradition which has attracted the attention of regional artists for these many years.

Customarily, our jurors have selected the artwork which will be installed in the Barbara Conrad Gallery at DAC, they also determine both monetary and honorary awards. An alternative installation, the "Salon des Refuses" at Steamworks Brewing Company, is an additional legitimate venue for those pieces not included in the final selection by the juror for the DAC exhibition. By entering and being accepted into a juried art exhibition, an artist is offered an opportunity to gauge their development and career, and, to some extent, it can be an endorsement of their skill and talent. Different jurors bring different experiences to the process, therefore the result, the selection, the awards, are an opinion based on that juror’s individual criteria. Over the years we have enlisted the expertise of varied jurors. Dependent on their educational and artistic backgrounds, differing visual disciplines and curatorial practices, different works are selected. Of course, jurors are looking for quality and technical excellence as they judge an artist’s work, but they also look for imagination, the artists vision or concept.. .uniquely crafted. Selection is dependent solely on that juror's particular expertise and aesthetic. This year we are pleased to announce New Mexico artist, Holly Roberts, as juror of the 40th Annual Juried Exhibit. She is a photographer and painter, and has twice been the recipient of National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships. She is well regarded by curators and fellow artists and her work resides in many permanent collections. Holly Roberts will be instructing a two-day mixed media workshop at DAC, "Putting It All Together: Paint and Collage,” Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th. Interested persons may sign up at durangoarts.org. For further information on Holly Roberts visit, www.hollyrobertsstudio.com.

EXHIBITS | Barbara Conrad Gallery

An Artist’s Vision of RealityJuly 1 – August 16Opening Reception: July 1, 5 – 7pm

Juried by Dr. Don Cooke

/ / W O R K S H O P

Durango Plein Air with Bill Cramer

July 9 & 10, 9am – 5pm

$300 DAC Members / $350 General

EXHIBITS | Barbara Conrad Gallery

Annual Plein Air ExhibitAn Artist’s Vision of Reality

Bill Cramer, Bridge to Forever, oil, plein air.

Bill Cramer teaches various approaches to efficiently composing and completing on-site plein air paintings. Multiple demonstrations will be complemented by individual attention and group learning.

Plein Air students of all abilities are welcome. All students should have a basic familiarity with their equipment and some previous workshop experience with plein air painting. Bill will be demonstrating with oil paints. Find more information on Bill Cramer at www.billcramerstudio.com.

Register online at durangoarts.org/visual-adult.

CALL FOR ENTRIES | Artwork Drop Off June 28

This competition is open to all plein air painters. Work must have been created within the last two years and not be larger than 3 feet x 3 feet. All pieces submitted must be for sale. For full submission guidelines and calendar visit, durangoarts.org/plein-air.

Curator’s StatementLouise Grunewald, Curator, F.O.A.L.

I first encountered Laurie Archer’s work before I even met her, back when I lived in New Mexico. Mutual friends had encouraged us to meet for quite some time, but circumstances prevailed and it wasn’t until we were both in a Solarplate printmaking class in Santa Fe in the early 2000s that we actually met. I was impressed with Laurie’s skill with the process and her philosophical approach to her work. Having seen more of her work since that time, she seemed a natural for the Art Library. When we invited her to show, Laurie suggested this series entitled The Thread, which has also shown at the Verve Gallery in Santa Fe. Showing a coherent body of work based on a theme, along with the Solarplate technique, should be of interest to our viewers. Laurie will expand on her experience in creating these pieces in her Artist Lecture.

THE THREAD Laurie Archer (Santa Fe, NM) May 5 – June 25

Laurie Archer, On The Road I, solar plate etching. Laurie Archer, On The Road XV, solar plate etching.

EXHIBITS | The Art Library

Events with Laurie ArcherOpening Reception : May 5, 5–7pm Artist Lecture : May 5 at 7pmClosing Reception : May 5, 5-7pm

F R I E N D S O F T H EA R T L I B R A R Y

EXHIBITS | Call to Artists

EXHIBIT AT THE DURANGO AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVALCalling all artists and craftspeople to exhibit at the 22nd Annual Durango Autumn Arts Festival, September 17 & 18.Limited to 100 exhibitors.

Application Deadline: May 20Apply Online at : www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=4511

SPRING + SUMMER 2016 EXHIBITS SPONSORED BY

UPCOMING DEADLINES FOR ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES

SUBMISSIONS FOR 40TH ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITOpen to all artists working in any traditional or contemporary 2D & 3D media except film.

Artwork Drop Off : May 24For full submission guidelines and calendar visit, durangoarts.org/40th-annual-juried-exhibit.

APPLY FOR A RESIDENCY AT WILLOWTAILEmerging, mid-career and established artists are invited to apply for a 2016 residency at Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve and Education Center in collaboration with DAC. Artists must be currently living and creating work in one of the five counties surrounding Durango. DAC is sponsoring five residencies in 2016.

Application Deadline: June 6For more information and to apply visit, durangoarts.org/artistresidency.

SUBMISSIONS FOR PLEIN AIR EXHIBITThis competition is open to all plein air painters. Work must have been created within the last two years and not be larger than 3 feet x 3 feet. All pieces submitted must be for sale.

Artwork Drop Off : June 28For full submission guidelines and calendar visit, durangoarts.org/plein-air.

– STAY UP TO DATE WITH ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES –Sign up for our artist services newsletter at durangoarts.org/call-to-artists.

Sandra Butler, Director of EducationThe Durango Arts Center has been selected by the American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) to create a kinetic sculpture in celebration of their 100th anniversary. The winning submission is a four-horse carousel titled “A Brush with History.” The design idea came from artist Maureen May and I as we imagined the possibilities of creating a work of art using the beautiful and diverse industrial and household brushes manufactured in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Throughout history, brushes and horses have shared a common role as “workers”, making our lives easier. Carousels became popular at the turn of the century, at the beginning of the industrial revolution, when the ABMA began. With carousel horses made from and featuring a variety of brushes, “A Brush with History” will invite viewers to experience a kinetic work of art that is both captivating and magical.

Among the important aspects of this project, are the opportunities for participation by the Durango community, which already embraces one beloved “iron horse.” The planning process for building the sculpture has begun with volunteer work teams including engineers, materials experts, designers and artists. From the design phase we will be assembling teams to create the moving colorful horses, weld the frame and install the mechanical parts. Individuals who are interested in helping bring this sculpture to life are invited to contact me at the DAC. The sculpture will premiere April 2017 at the ABMA 100th Anniversary Convention, in the lobby of the Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida, then travel to ABMA manufacturers throughout North America. Come and be part of this exciting project that will gallop around the country next year.

“A Brush with History”

Maureen May, Process Drawing, 2016.

EDUCATION | Special Projects

Watercolor II with Peggy LynchMay 3 - 17 / Tuesdays, 1–3pm$60 DAC Members / $75 Non-Members

Watercolor II with teaching artist Peggy Lynch is for the student with some watercolor painting experience. This class will continue to explore materials, techniques and joy of watercolor painting. There will be a minimal investment in materials. A $10 materials fee is paid to the instructor the first day of class.

Realistic Acrylic Landscapes with John GrowMay 26 – June 16 / Thursdays, 6:30 – 8pm$115 DAC Members / $130 Non-Member

The Lacework Method overlaps layers of open brushwork to suggest the complex textures of nature, with inherent control of light and color. A course for the thinking painter who wants to observe and portray accurately. A $35 materials fee is paid to the instructor on the first day of class.

F E A T U R E D A D U L T A R T W O R K S H O P S

Mixed-Media Journaling w/ Charlene GeissSaturday, July 2, 9:30am–4:30pm$125 DAC Members / $150 Non-Members

In conjunction with her exhibit “Paper Harvest” in the Friends of the Art Library, Charlene Geiss will explore the journal as a means of creative expression as a tool for exploring pathways of self-discovery and transformation.

Shibori with Indigo Dyeing with Akemi Nakano CohnAugust 20 & 21, 10am – 4pmAt Fort Lewis College$350 DAC Members / $400 Non-Members

Explore images on fabric with various shades of indigo blues applying Shibori resist and indigo dyeing. Students will experience various Shibori techniques, such as stitching, pleating, twisting, clamping, wrapping, folding and binding, then submerge resisted fabrics in the indigo pot.

For full list of workshops and to register online visit, Durangoarts.org/visual-adult.

EDUCATION | Adult Visual Arts

Beyond the Kimono: Katazome with Akemi Nakano CohnAugust 22 & 23, 10am – 4pm$350 DAC Members / $400 Non-Members

This two-day workshop is an introduction of “KATAZOME” basics. Students will develop their own designs for stencils by observing objects in nature, such as leaves, flowers, and branches to get a sense of the Japanese aesthetic from the surroundings of Durango area.

Durango Plein Air with Bill CramerSaturday, July 9 & Sunday, July 9, 9am–5pm$300 DAC Members / $350 Non-Members

In conjunction with the Plein Air Exhibit in the Barbara Conrad Gallery, Bill Cramer teaches various approaches efficiently composing and completing on-site plein air paintings. Multiple demonstrations will be complemented by individual attention and group learning.

Sponsored by

EDUCATION | Youth Summer Camps

2016 Summer Arts Camps Sponsored By

CREATE YOUR SUMMER WITH DAC! VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMPS

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER ONLINE:

DURANGOARTS.ORG/SUMMER-CAMPS

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VISUAL ARTS CAMPSGOAL: Girl’s Opportunity for Arts & Leadership / Middle School Age Girls

CLAY TABLETOP FOUNTAINS / Ages 6-8 / 9-12

ART AROUND THE WORLD / Ages 6-10

PUPPET PLAY / Ages 6-9

DRAWING / Ages 6-8 / 9-12

MIXED BAG CRAFT FUN: with Visiting Artist Cynthia Robbins / Ages 6-8

EXPLORING INVENTIVE CRAFT IN 3-D: with Visiting Artist Cynthia Robbins / Ages 9-12

SUPER HERO ART CAMP / Ages 6-10

BART: Art for Middle School Boys / Middle School Age Boys

PRESCHOOL PLAY - OUTDOOR EXPLORATIONS / Ages 4-5

MUD MAKING / Ages 6-8 / 9-12

APPLAUSE! PERFORMING ARTS CAMPSLIL’ THESPIANS: AESOP’S FABLES / Ages 4-6

MUSICAL THEATRE: WEE GLEE / Ages 4-6

VAM CAMP : VOICE, ACTING, MOVEMENT / Ages 7-9

LET’S PUT ON A PLAY: ROALD DAHL’S THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX / Ages 11-15

LET’S PUT ON A PLAY: WIND IN THE WILLOWS / Ages 7-10

MUSICAL THEATRE: MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT YOUNG@PART / Ages 11-15

MUSICAL THEATRE: SCRUFF TURBO AND THE CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE / Ages 7-10

SPOT ON / Ages 11-16

– SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR DAC MEMBERS! –

Grand Central, one of Stillwater Music’s high school age bands, performs at the Annual Poetry Slam in April.

DAC APPLAUSE! students perform Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. in April.

YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS FEATURE

SPOT ONAges 11 – 16June 15 – August 12Wednesdays, 1 – 3pm$245 Members / $275 Non-Member

Students will sing and dance their way through the summer with a little pop, a little rock, a little blues, a little musical theater and a lot of fun. Students will perform at various locations throughout the summer.

*As a special added bonus, during the final week (August 8-12) Spot On will join forces with Stillwater Music’s Summer Blues Camp and the Kirk James Blues Band. Students will have an opportunity to perform onstage with the Kirk James Blues Band at the culminating performance on August 12.

Register now and experience a once in a lifetime kind of summer!

THEATRE | In Collaboration with Stillwater Music

STILLWATER’S 6TH ANNUAL PARTY IN THE PARK WITH SPRING SHOWCASE OF DAC APPLAUSE!Stillwater Music’s annual spring event will feature live music all day by Stillwater youth bands, as well as performances by students from the DAC APPLAUSE! program. Food, vendors, exhibits and fun hands-on activities for kids!

With special activities for DAC’s summer production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.

When: May 21, 12 - 5:30PMWhere: Buckley Park, Durango, CO Free Family Event!

In Collaboration with

Director Spotlight : Guest Director Dr. Ginny DavisWho doesn’t love Charlie Brown? I, like millions of folks all over the world, grew up with Charlie Brown in my newspaper and on my television. Snuggling up on the couch in my p.j.s to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas was a yearly rite of passage in my house, right up there with the Grinch and Rudolph. Since his first appearance in 1948, our loveable loser who lacks self- confidence just keeps picking himself up and trying again and again and again, and bringing us lots of laughs along the way. What I love about Charlie Brown is that he is resilient. When adversity strikes (and it strikes often for our hero), he perseveres……and every once in a while, he is rewarded with a brilliant success. Those few shining moments of success: a friend who finds his passion because of something you said, a game winning home run, a kite aloft …. these are the things that keep us going and make the journey worthwhile. AND, when things seem the darkest, your dog will ALWAYS understand.

Come join us at the DAC this summer for some family fun! See you in the funny papers.

Dr. Ginny Davis is a Professor of Theatre at Fort Lewis College Theatre. She holds a B.F.A. in drama education from the University of Texas at Austin, a M.F.A. in directing from the University of Houston, and a multi-disciplinary Ph.D. in art, music and theatre from Texas Tech University. Recent directing credits include The Producers and The Little Prince at FLC.

PerformancesJuly1–2, 14–16, 21–23, 29–30

at 7:30pm

July 3 & 31 at 2pm

THEATRE | Summer Production

Presented by

You’re A Good Man, Charlie BrownBook, Music and Lyrics by Clark GesnerDirected by Dr. Ginny Davis

Based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schultz, this family musical reminds us that the little moments in life can make a world of difference.

Actor Spotlight : Cierra TaylorYou’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown is Cierra Taylor’s fourth show with the DAC Theatre. Previous productions include Pippin, Rent, and The Music Man. She likes acting at the DAC because it provides a friendly environment in which she can not only fine tune her craft, but also grow as an active member of the community. She believes DAC is one of the many places in town in which theatre thrives. It offers opportunities for people of all ages to either continue their journey in acting, or begin to delve into the world of theatre. She is excited to bring Charlie Brown’s lovable companion and iconic character, Snoopy, to life. Having just recently received her Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in biology with a minor in theatre from Fort Lewis College, Cierra intends to pursue an internship in biology and eventually earn her MS and PhD in mammalogy or wildlife rehabilitation.

Tickets online at DurangoArts.org or come by the DAC Box Office.

Group rates are available for parties of 12 or more, which includes reserved / priority seating.

THEATRE | Summer Production

HEART-WARMING FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

2016 Theatre Season Package

Buy your Theatre Season Package today! Visit us online, call us (970) 259-2606, Ext 13 or stop by the DAC Box Office!

~ Makes a Great Gift! ~

3-Show PackageYou’re a Good Man,Charlie BrownFool for LoveElf the Musical, JrDAC Members Pay: $40 ($55 value)

4-Show Package You’re a Good Man, Charlie BrownFool for Love 10-Minute Play Festival Elf the Musical, JrDAC Members Pay: $50 ($67 value)

THEATRE | Special Features

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SUMMER 2016THEATRE

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From the Desk of the Development DirectorKathrene Frautschy, Director of Development

The Durango Arts Center’s mission to provide individuals with opportunities to create, to promote, and to participate in diverse arts experiences was at the forefront of the variety of visual and performing arts opportunities offered these last two months. Art historian Judith Reynolds inspired record audiences eager to grow in their knowledge of the visual arts. DAC is especially grateful to Judith for offering the series, as well as Bud and Jean Poe together with Doug and Teresa Lashley who generously underwrote the annual art history lecture program.

Special thanks to artist Judy Hayes who hosted the unique spring workshop series Playing with the Press. Several printmaking artists explored working in monotypes, calographs and collage with a variety of materials and water based inks using Judy’s unique Griffin Press.

Gallery exhibits included the work of father and son Bud and Jeff Madeen in Obedience, Conformity, Apathy...“It’s All Good!”, which attracted significant media attention. Russell Planning & Engineering, New Face Productions and Oxford Asset Management provided sponsorship for the Madeen exhibit.

Creativity Festivity was an exciting community celebration including visual art work created by students from 9-R schools, featured in the Barbara Conrad Gallery (1,154 children, parents, school faculty and friends visitied the exhibit); the theatre production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. and the DHS and Animas High School poetry slam featuring one of Stillwater Music’s high school age bands, Grand Central. The Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. preshow featured 15 children from the Confetti Class, delighting the audience with their performances of Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid and Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles. The ensemble cast of Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. included 24 students from Somethin’ Doin’ (3rd – 5th grade) and Spot On (6th – 9th grade), their performance had the audience singing along to favorite

songs including A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing and Conjunction Junction! Creativity Festivity was made possible thanks to sponsorship from Alpine Bank, the Ballantine Family Fund, the Boone Fund, the Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, Durango 9-R School District and the Durango Friends of the Arts together with the volunteer assistance shared by Applause! parents.

In conjunction with Creativity Festivity, US Colorado Representative Congressman Scott Tipton hosted an awards ceremony and reception for the Colorado 3rd Congressional District Art Competition at DAC. During Congressman Tipton’s opening remarks he noted “DAC is a great asset to the community and the entire region.” Following the event, Congressman Tipton toured the DAC facilities with DAC Executive Director Cristie Scott.

Fourth grade students from Ms. Bromiley’s Class (Animas Valley Elementary School) read original poems at the Opening Reception for Creativity Festivity in April.

DEVELOPMENT | Gratitude

Under Pressure: The Art of the Hand-Pulled Print (on display through May 19) features the work of 26 emerging and established artists currently working in printmaking, and includes work rarely exhibited. Oxford Asset Management and New Face Productions sponsored Under Pressure.

Thank you to Artist Karen Riley whose exhibit Ink and Wax: Intimate Surface Directions, drew significant visitors to the Friends of the Art Library gallery, sponsored by New Face Productions.

DAC is pleased to announce receipt of a marketing grant from the Durango Historic Business District (BID) to assist with out-of-area advertising in conjunction with the 2016 Durango Autumn Arts Festival (Sept. 17 & 18).

( L ): Artist Judy Hayes instructs workshop attendess at her workshop, “Playing with the Press”, in April.

( R ): Visitors enjoy the beautiful weather outside of DAC at the Opening for Creativity Festivity in April.

DEVELOPMENT | Gratitude

MEMBERS | February 1 – March 31, 2016

LIFETIMEMary Lyn & Richard BallantineJudy & Don HayesJM JonesDawn & Ron PeaseCarol Salomon & Norman Broad

ENVISIONKathleen AdamsCharles Harper

INNOVATEKenneth Marshall

CREATEMargy & Henry Dudley Margaret LeederReid Ross Judy Wheeler & Jim Anderson

SUSTAINAlice & Stan CrapoTricia DuvallJo & Ken FuscoDell Manners & Burt Coleman Dan Peha & Maureen KeiltyMariKay ShellmanKathryn ShirleyDebra & Lee VanwinkleEileen & Jack Wasserbach Marjorie & Roger Wolf

FAMILY Sara CampanoSarah Douglas Amy Ginn Blake & G. Lynn Ingle Jeanette Osias Francesca Shaw

Lisa ShawJames & Suzanne Washburn CONTRIBUTEAnnette Adamski Juanita C. Ainsley Meredith BealHelen Bruckbauer Angie BuchananPeggy & Lee Cloy Charlotte Coffen Jan & George Curtis Danielle Enea Barbara D. Fiddler Mandie Frazier Leslie Gleason Erin GlickBarbara GormallyLouise & John GraysonCarol & David Grenoble Carol & Larry HouseErin JamesonHelen & Stephen Jauregui Patricia & Jay JoyKatie Kandarian-Morris Martha MinotJennifer NelsonAnn NorrisRonell OliveriJeanne ParksGeorgeann & Richard Reitz Cheryl Roberts LeeCarole RomingerDavid & Sharon RustCarol & Ray Schmudde Bernie StilesJulie ThibodeauTina Marie & Jim Trump Missy Votel

ARTIST / EDUCATORKaren AldrichRobert BriccaJanet BurnsJudy CliffordDon CookeDeborah DotyKimberly FrybackRon FundingslandLinda & Jon GeerJesse HuttDr. H. Louden KiracofeLinda Mack & Wynn Berven Carolyn MillerPaula Jo MillerStew MosbergBriana PaxtonKaren RileyVirginia SnipChandler StrangeLorraine TrenholmAmy WantulokNancy YoungSally Zabriskie

SENIORSharon AbshagenMary Ann & Tom BerryCarolyn BurkeJacquie CaldwellVirginia LashbrookeMarilyn Leftwich & Robert Winslow Jon & Peeb LupiaBea MaddenDeon MertzDeborah MeyersJan Miller-Heyl & Joe HeylCynthia OrtmanJane Pedersen & Steve Somora

Susan PetranekCharlotte PirnatK & EB RedfordJane SteeleMona Wood-Patterson & Charles Ford

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What do you think is the role of DAC in the community? As a family we love the arts and seek out opportunities to both be exposed to and participate in the arts. The role of DAC is to bring the arts to the community and DAC is top notch for a small town. Additionally, DAC’s theater serves as a venue for other performing art troupes, for example, my daughter had the opportunity to be part of the cast of The Vagina Monologues produced by Fort Lewis College Feminist Voice.

Why did you join the Durango Arts Center?Initially to receive the member discount on theatre tickets and on enrollment fees for my children’s performing arts classes. That relationship has evolved, now we feel like DAC is an extension of our home.

What is something about your family that might surprise others? Zada and Kaizer have both taken DAC Applause! classes. Zada really enjoys drama and musical theatre and through DAC Applause! she has developed various skills including how to “draw on emotions based on personal experiences.” While she continues at DAC, she has also been working as an actress in film. The surprise…last year as a second grade student Zada auditioned for and was hired to act in a film that just premiered at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, where she was nominated for best actor under 18 years of age. Additionally Zada has appeared in a film documenting Thomas Jefferson’s role in opening the west. Zada was filmed locally on the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad by an LA film company. The film will be part of the new interactive museum exhibits at the Gateway Arch.

What has inspired your engagement as a DAC volunteer? I would describe myself as a behind the scenes, “below the radar” kind of person. When my children began taking classes (beginning with Wee Glee) I was not completely comfortable having them backstage without my guidance. I began as a backstage volunteer and I helped with painting sets. As my daughter grew in her independence, she encouraged me to consider helping in “the front of the house”. As a will call usher I have discovered I really enjoy welcoming and meeting theatre patrons. What would you want to tell another parent about DAC Applause?I tell parents all the time about the great programs at DAC. I am especially pleased with the expanded offerings, including the non-musical drama classes. And, the communication between

DAC staff and parents is consistent, with guidance to help parents navigate what kids need in preparation for classes, details about upcoming productions and celebratory notes about the kids. The DAC Applause! program is getting better and better.

As a DAC member looking ahead, what excites you? I am eager to begin attending adult theatre performances at DAC.

SIDE INTERVIEW WITH ZADA:What do you like most about being on stage? I like being near the audience. Through the acting class at DAC I have learned how to pull out my emotions…if the story is about something sad, I think about how I would feel like if my sister was moving away; if the story is about something happy, I recall something that made my life shine.

How do you approach an audition? I enter the audition room with the cutest smile, I project my voice and I look the casting people in the eye.

How do you feel at the end of a production? Sad. I usually cry when a show closes. Then I sign up for the next production. Is there a particular role you are eager to play in a theatre production? Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmations.

Meet DAC Family Kristine Westbrooke and her children, Zada and Kaizer Lile

MEMBERS | Making Art Happen

Zada and Kaizer, Wee Glee, 2014.

DAC Member Since: August 2014

Medium: Paper (ink, watercolor, collage)

How would you describe the current focus of your work?After focusing almost exclusively on 2D, line/dot-oriented monochromatic art for a good ten years, I embarked on more watery, colorful excursions in 2013, attempting at the same time to root myself firmly in my past and understand how I came to be the creature I am. Through a collaboration with Crystal Hartman I happened upon a style of art which involved cutting painted paper and repurposing it into larger collage pieces. The confluence of this new collage style, along with a deeper, productive written foray into my past has catalyzed remarkable transitions in how I perceive my life. I’m trying to stay nimble in my art, not over-relying on one style or medium (though I mostly work with paper). One current focus is a return to naturalistic depictions--i.e. landscapes and animal/plants. Doing so will rather bringing myself full circle from my younger self who preferred bird/fish/dinosaur illustrations to simpleton Dr. Seuss books. From there, who knows?

How will you use your 2016 DAC MicroGrant?A close friend of mine, Aaron Shipps, who I’ve known since elementary school, is a Master Printer, trained at the world-renowned Tamarind Institute in Albuquerque. Until recently, he was an assistant at the only printshop in Kansas City, MO, but now is setting up his own printing space. After much fundraising and the goodwill of the Kansas City arts community, he will have his business up and running by the summer. I plan to visit in October to complete a print with him, thus starting what promises

to be a fruitful lifelong collaboration. After spending three years of distancing myself from my distinct pen-and-ink style, I think that returning to more illustrative art via the printmaking format is the logical progression, and doing so with my best friend seems like a rather perfect plot point in the sort of novel that I’d like to write. On a side note, Aaron is former Durangoan, my main initial connection to this wonderful place, and I would like to think that some future collaborations will channel the best, deepest, and weirdest of Durango.

What is the coolest thing you’ve seen in the Durango art scene recently? I would have to say that Studio & has really grown and matured to fill a niche in Durango of younger and/or less traditional artists. When I moved away from Durango in 2004, any gallery on Main Ave. was marketed towards tourists. It was nice to move back from my big city Portland experience to find something moving beyond the typical, even if rather awkwardly at times. I can honestly say that it has become a local institution and I look forward to seeing even more growth.

Why do you think DAC is an important resource for the community? It is something of a local hub for all things “Art”. I really appreciate the community outreach to emerging, non-traditional artists DAC has engaged in for the last few years. Applying for, and receiving, two microgrants has challenged me to pitch myself as a more “professional” artist, and improved my written skills in the process. Also, the scholarships offered through DAC for residencies at Willowtail Springs is a wonderful thing for local artists to experience. In general, I feel like the DAC has become a more powerful advocate for the local arts scene and I’m glad for it.

MEET DAC MEMBER ARTIST Dan Groth (Durango, CO)

See more of Dan’s work at dangroth.com

MEMBERS | Making Art Happen

What would you tell someone if they asked about volunteering at DAC?

It’s a great opportunity to become more familiar with art, artists, and the breadth of what it takes to be a vibrant arts organization.

What do you do when you aren’t volunteering at DAC?

I enjoy reading in local coffee shops and traveling to Denver and Phoenix for pro games. The love of my life is the newly adopted baby daughter of my friends, we call her “the universe’s child,” she is a peaceful, loving, little girl. She influences me. This past year was there a particular exhibit you noted?

Slavery Days, the exhibit featuring the work of Michael Brieger. I had the opportunity to meet the artist. His work stayed with me, it evoked feelings of sadness and concern. I felt like it put the viewer in a place of responsibility.

Johnny at the Creativity Festivity exhibit opening in April.

How did you get involved in DAC?

I attended the Autumn Arts Festival the last two years where I met many of the volunteers who make it happen. This last September I inquired about volunteer opportunities.

What has surprised you most as a DAC volunteer?

The professionalism of the organization and the caliber of the art. I am impressed with the groups of people DAC attracts, including the kids and youth. And, the expertise of the staff who treat me wonderfully. What do you wish other people knew about DAC?

How much DAC has to offer, the broad scope of visual and performing arts opportunities.

Tell us about the people you have met while volunteering at DAC.

Gallery visitors represent diverse backgrounds and offer a wonderful level of conversation, for example artists who visit the gallery and can “paint a picture” through their conversation.

What do your friends say about your volunteering here?

They remark about how much I enjoy coming here. I find myself acting as an ambassador for DAC when I’m not here.

What might someone be surprised to learn about you?

I worked on the restoration of buildings on the Hudson river and later restored castles and manor homes in rural Ireland and England, where the way the people lived touched me deeply.

VOLUNTEERS | Making Art Happen

Meet Johnny Bulson, DAC Front Desk Reception Volunteer

OTHER FEATURES | Rental Opportunities

LOOKING FOR OTHER RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES AT DAC?

We are pleased to share our spacious and stylish facility for your next event.

DAC is equipped to host a range of functions including: music and film, performing arts productions, meetings, workshops, retreats, receptions, cocktail parties and art parties.

Rental prices vary.

Contact Theresa Cason, theresa@durangoarts.org / (970) 259-2606.

PRIME RETAIL SPACE ON E 2ND AVENUEAVAILABLE JUNE 15 / $725 PER MONTH

DAC is currently accepting proposals to occupy a 450sqft. retail/office space, located adjacent to the gallery and accessed through the Arts Center main lobby entrance. This space receives substantial foot traffic for DAC events and is perfect for a retail operation. Rental fee includes all utilities, wifi, and access to mail services and lavatories.

For additional information, and for all inquiries, contact Eric Bulrice, Facilities Manager at eric@durangoarts.org.

OTHER FEATURES | Arts & Culture Block Grant Awards

The Durango Arts Center is thrilled to administrate a $10,000 Arts & Culture Block Grant on behalf of the City of Durango. This important pool of public funding is intended to support our community’s nonprofit cultural organizations who provide significant economic value with their events, performances and programs, and advance Durango’s cultural identity to truly enhance our quality of life. Congratulations to the 2016 grantees and we encourage our community to explore these incredible cultural organizations in the coming year!

THE ANIMAS MUSEUM / LA PLATA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The reinterpretation and updated design of the Native American Arts & Culture Gallery.

DURANGO BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN

The production of the 2016 music festival and related educational and community

offerings.

DUMPSTER BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

Outreach and marketing of the project through design of printed materials,

school-based workshops and community presentations as a means to increase awareness and diversify audiences.

DURANGO CHORAL SOCIETY

The four DCS choirs and their performances as part of the 2015-16

season, Transcendance.

DURANGO BARBERSHOPPERS / NARROW GAUGE CHORUS

The acquisition of copyright materials for the Chorus’ 48th Annual summer concert.

DURANGO FILM

Travel and lodging expenses for out-of-area filmmakers to attend and interact

with the community as part of 11th annual film festival.

MERELY PLAYERS

The live theatre production, SHREK: The Musical, featuring local adults as mentors

to youth performers.

SAN JUAN SYMPHONY

The SJS Youth Education Program, includes three youth orchestras, performance opportunities alongside professional

musicians, school visits and master classes by guest artists and discounted student

tickets to all season concerts.

STILLWATER MUSIC

The 6th Annual Party in the Park, is a community-building event featuring live music by Stillwater youth bands and an

opportunity for families to explore regional organizations and their summer programs

& activities for kids.

2016 Arts & Culture Block Grant Awards

OTHER FEATURES | Special Events

FASHION FUSION : deConstructedMay 25, 5:30pmFort Lewis College BallroomFashion Fusion is an exciting, fast-paced high-end runway show featuring clothing made from materials sourced by local businesses.This event raises funds and awareness for the Durango Arts Center. Featuring live jazz from Animas Jazz Band and art by local artists.

BUY TICKETS$17.50 General Admission : Online at Durangoarts.org.

$28 VIP Seating Next to the Runway : Contact Sharon@durangoherald.com.

Join us on THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD to connect with our programs, chat with our staff and board members, celebrate our recent exhibits and meet

one of the Charlie Brown gang!

MEMBERS’ SPECIAL ALL DAYStop by DAC on June 23rd to purchase your tickets for

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown and receive $1 off all tickets and a coupon for one 12 inch wood-fired Margherita pizza

from Fired Up Pizzeria!

DAC | OPEN HOUSE | BE INSPIRED

10AM-12PMObserve Creative Minds, a

bi-weekly session of art-making with clients of Community Connections

Tour the facility and see the kids visual and performing art summer

camps in action

Meet board members and hear about all of the exciting things happening

at DAC

5-7PM Meet a character from our

summer production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Attend the closing receptions of the 40th Annual Juried Exhibit in the Barbara Conrad Gallery and The Thread in the

upstairs Art Library

Celebrate and meet the 2016 DAC MicroGrant artists

MORE EVENTS!For full calendar of events visit, DurangoArts.org/events.

OTHER FEATURES | Special Events

TOP Theatre Durango – Hollywood in the Rockies

THE GUYSSaturday, September 10 at 7pmThe Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College$35 Adults, $20 Students

BACKSTAGE RECEPTION Friday, September 9 at 5:30pmPowerhouse Science Center Featuring live music by Hello Dollface$150, Ticket price includes drinks and dinner at the Backstage Reception, and one ticket with special seating to the The Guys.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW For both events available at The Community Concert Hall Ticket Office (970) 247-7657 / www.DurangoConcerts.com802 Main Avenue (inside the Durango Welcome Center)

All proceeds to benefit the Durango Arts Center and local first responders.

SPONSORSErteszek Foundation, JM Jones, TRISTAR Risk Management, Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool, eNZees Foot Soothers, Parady Financial Group, Inc.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Phyllis Max, (970) 247-9636.

Mark your calendars for September 10th for another exciting event by New Face Productions. In honor of the 15th anniversary of 9/11, we will pay tribute to local First Responder Organizations with the theatre production, The Guys, written by Anne Nelson. Based on the relationship of a Fire Captain who lost eight firemen in the collapse of the World Trade Center Twin Towers and an editor who helps him prepare the eulogies he must deliver for his men. Highly acclaimed Hollywood actors, Wendie Malick and Dan Lauria, are coming to Durango to perform in the lead roles.Wendie Malick

Dan Lauria

New Face Productions is dedicated to the promotion of creative arts events to generate funds for innovative adult programming at DAC. NFP members:

Christina Erteszek, Fritz Geisler, Jane Gould, Regina Hogan, JM Jones, Tim

Kapustka, Sandra LeFevre, Phyllis Max, Debra Parmenter, Carol Salomon, Jill

Schuman, Becky Surmeier, Diane Welle, Debbie Wright and Peggy Zemach.

Learn more at durangoarts.org/hollywood-in-the-rockies.

OTHER FEATURES | Support DAC

STAFFCristie Scott, Executive DirectorEric Bulrice, Technical Director & Facilities ManagerSandra Butler, Education DirectorTheresa A. Carson, Artistic Director & Theatre ManagerKathrene Frautschy, Director of DevelopmentDoug Gonzalez, Administrative Operations CoordinatorMike Johnston, Lead CustodianJason Lythgoe, DAC Applause! DirectorJulie Madden, Finance ManagerJules Masterjohn, Festival DirectorMary Puller, Exhibits DirectorValerie Wiseman, Marketing Coordinator

BOARD OF DIRECTORSTerry Stalker, President Sydney Morris, Vice President Melanie McLean, CPA, Treasurer Rosemary Juskevich, Secretary Erin Dale John R. Edens Katie Kandarian-Morris Joan K. Russell Anthony Savastano Chris Warren

ADVISORY BOARDJohn AndersonTerry BaconLinda BunkBob ConradMargy DudleyChristina ErteszakSheri Rochford FiggsLynne FischerJohn GambleSteve KielyMary Ellen LongCarol SalomonBill Vega

FRIENDS OF THE ART LIBRARYMary Ellen Long, wmelart@yahoo.com

DOCENTSDocents@durangoarts.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident@durangoarts.org

RESIDENTSFifth Corner Photo Gallery(970) 382-9753Maureen May Art Studiomaymaureen@yahoo.comPlein Gift ShopPuller@durangoarts.orgSan Juan Symphony(970) 382-9753 / www.SanJuanSymphony.orgSan Juan Ballet with Emily Simpson Grandt(816) 550-5787Sandy Bielenberg: Yoga over 50. Safe, gentle and fun.970-426-8740 for more informationSoul Collage® as a Journey of Discovery(970) 903-3029

THE DURANGO ARTS CENTER

YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE DURANGO ARTS CENTERAs a non-profit organization, the Durango Arts Center offers visual and performing

arts programs rich in artistic merit, made intentionally accessible for the benefit of children

youth and adults. Membership donations, individual contributions and sponsorship/grant

support assist in advancing the spirit of creativity that enriches our community.

EACH AND EVERY DONATION MAKES A NOTEWORTHY DIFFERENCE.

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