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Featured Durango Art Galleries
DURANGO ART GALLERIES
Whether you want to deepen your knowledge of the Four Corners or are seeking the next masterpiece to hang over your fireplace, Durango’s dynamic collection of art galleries welcomes you. Artists of all media share their interpretations and sense of place through stunning jewelry pieces, thought-provoking sketches, vibrant textiles, breathtaking photography, and other inspired genius. Take a moment to wander these walls, discover rare pieces to deck your halls, and be surprised by the little things, from distinctive wedding rings to tinkling cups of tea.
A Shared Blanket
A Shared Blanket is a museum-quality Native American gallery in Durango featuring authentic artwork from tribal members throughout the United States. The gallery emphasizes Navajo weavings, Zuni fetishes, Pueblo storytellers and pottery, Alaskan sculptures, drums, flutes, baskets, and jewelry. All the original art comes directly from the artist. An exceedingly knowledgeable staff can guide you through the various artists, tribes, artifacts, and ceremonies to help you collect the finest pieces. Staff members know each artist personally, and they guarantee authenticity.
Create Art and Tea
1015 Main Avenue createartandtea.com 970-764-4104
Create is not your average gallery. What makes the place so unique are the artists, the warm welcome, and the opportunity to create something. Create combines the experience of walking through a gallery and buying an original art piece with the relaxing and soothing experience of enjoying a hot cup of tea. If you’re an experienced artist, a student, an art collector, a tea lover, or just looking for something special, then Create Art and Tea is here for you. It is Create’s mission to present you with the creative spirit of our local artists. See the gallery’s monthly event calendar and join the Create Art and Tea Community.
Karyn Gabaldon Arts
680 Main Avenue karyngabaldon.com 970-946-8292
Artist Karyn Gabaldon features her acrylic paintings inspired by the beauty of our region. Her work is contemporary and nature oriented, with an intuitive Zen grace. Gabaldon’s work is colorful and dramatic, stirring the imagination with a calming touch. Her gallery has been a Durango mainstay for 40 years, carrying unique jewelry, bronze and stone sculpture, wood, glass, metal prints, clocks, mirrors, and Ikebana vases. Across from the Historic Stater Hotel.
Scenic Aperture
Scenic Aperture features fine-art nature photography from the Four Corners area of the American Southwest. The Gallery showcases the works of Frank Comisar, Durango’s own internationally collected nature photographer. Frank spends most of his time traveling the Four Corners, making new images and leading workshops for aspiring photographers. Occasionally, he can be found in the gallery and is always happy to discuss how and where his images were made.
Sorrel Sky Gallery
828 Main Ave. sorrelsky.com 970-247-3555
Sorrel Sky Gallery has been part of the Durango community since 2002, representing more than 50 local and regional artists. Discover the gallery’s impressive range of contemporary and traditional Western and Native American fine art and jewelry, sculpture, and more. Owner Shanan Campbell and her team are passionate about art and how it enriches our lives. Visit their beautiful location downtown and discover something new and unique at Sorrel Sky Gallery.
Toh-Atin Gallery
145 W. Ninth Street www.toh-atin.com 970-247-8277
Toh-Atin Gallery is proud to represent the outstanding work of Navajo master jeweler Jeanette Dale, along with authentic Native American jewelry, old and new, from more than 100 Native artists. Since 1957, Toh-Atin Gallery has been known for its outstanding selection of Navajo weaving, Native American jewelry, Pueblo pottery, Hopi Kachina dolls, Southwestern paintings, and sculpture. This family-owned establishment appreciates the opportunity to share the stories behind the artists and their art forms. Group tours and lectures may be set up with the gallery in advance.
