$10,219 raised by 46 donors
20% complete
$50,000 Goal
Your generosity supports vitality in arts, culture & local community events. Your contribution to DAC directly results in innovative programming in the visual and performing arts, and ensures a hub for creative expression for people of all ages and abilities.
Did you know donating $200 or more to the Durango Arts Center campaign will not only help us keep the arts alive in our community, but it will also get you a 25% state tax credit? Don't have the money, but have the time? If you donate your time, you will be eligible for a 12.5% tax credit when you file! Help the DAC pay off the mortgage on their building and donate today!
The Durango Arts Center enriches the community through innovative visual and performing art, and arts education. DAC advances appreciation and participation in the arts as a cultural leader in the region.
The Durango Arts Center strives to be a cultural destination and a creative catalyst, inspiring our community through engagement in the arts.
The need: The Durango Arts Center (DAC) is under new management! Without the financial support of generous donors, we could not offer engaging exhibits free to the public, inspiring theater performances, and year-round arts educational programs. Nor could we offer scholarships to those students lacking the funding to attend. Thanks to our Colorado Gives donors, tickets and class registrations are affordable and we can offer scholarships helping keep the arts accessible to all.
A brief history: Originating as the Durango Fine Arts Council in 1966, the Council and the Durango Artists Association merged to form the Durango Arts Center (DAC) in 1973. Today, 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. The organization has grown strategically, providing a diverse slate of cultural offerings for all ages year-round. Each year, DAC welcomes thousands of art patrons and cultural tourists to free gallery exhibits, visual and performing arts classes for children, youth and adults), theatre performances, musical concerts, and festivals.
The Durango Arts Center is a valid contributor to our economy and quality of life alongside our community partners in health and human services. On a practical level, sustaining local arts and culture appeals to out-of-area visitors, raises sales tax revenues and enhances our vibrancy as a dynamic destination.
Organization name
Durango Arts Center
other names
DAC
1966
Tax id (EIN)
23-7191511
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
802 E. 2nd AvenueLa Plata County, CO, US
Archuleta County, CO, US
Montezuma County, CO, US
San Juan County, CO, US