# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Nature’s Tapestry in Plein Air 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Durango Arts Center is proud to announce a juried exhibit for members of the Plein Air Painters of the Four Corners, running from August 21 – October 10, 2026. We will host a grand opening celebration in the DAC Gallery on August 21, 5:00-7:00pm, with snacks, cash bar, gallery viewing, and a meet-and-greet with the artists. The exhibit will be juried prior to the grand opening, with first, second, third, and honorable mention ribbons being awarded.

The Plein Air Painters were founded in the 1990s by Jane Clayton, Kathy Walling, Fran Mayfield and Judy Morgan. The goal was to inspire and encourage painting enthusiasts to collaborate, sharing techniques and locations while honing their skills in the southwestern countryside. Following in the tradition of French impressionists, Plein Air Painters paint on-site, immersed in nature and working together to express joy, friendship, and a love of the outdoor painting experience.

QUICK DRAW COMPETITION
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (8:00am-1:00pm)

We will be hosting a Quick Draw Competition on August 18, sponsored by DAC and the Plein Air Painters. The event is open to any community artist who wants to participate!

How does it work? It’s simple: if you want to paint, meet in front of the Durango Public Library at 8:00am. Bring your blank paper, canvas, or panel to the DAC,NO where it will be stamped and a $10 fee will be collected. You are then free to paint at the location of your choice: downtown, in the neighborhoods, or out in nature! You must return your painting, framed, wired, and ready to hang to DAC by 1:00pm.

All Quick Draw entries will hang on a separate wall from the main show and will be juried and awarded.

Participants can pick up rejected work after the event.

OXBOW DEMO
Saturday, October 3, 2026 (9:00am-12:00pm)

Come to the Oxbow Preserve and observe local artists paint the landscape and explain their techniques! Artists are welcome to participate, free of charge, but must provide their own art materials.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durango/natures-tapestry-in-plein-air-2026/200030521235201
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Contests, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Durango
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO, United States, Colorado 81301
- **lat**: 37.27216
- **long**: -107.87927
- **full address**: 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO, United States, Colorado 81301

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Nature’s Tapestry in Plein Air 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Nature s Tapestry in Plein Air 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Nature s Tapestry in Plein Air 2026 takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO, United States, Colorado 81301.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Nature s Tapestry in Plein Air 2026?
  - **A:** Nature s Tapestry in Plein Air 2026 is organized by Durango Arts Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Nature s Tapestry in Plein Air 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durango, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Nature s Tapestry in Plein Air 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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