Durango Arts Center Education Programs

Durango Arts Center Education Programs offers visual arts classes for ages 5+ and performing arts classes. Its visual arts offerings include year-round visual art programs, After School Art in Durango School District 9R elementary schools, summer and winter holiday camps, and specialized programs for middle school youth. Specific offerings include DYT Jr (3rd-5th grade) Fall Afterschool Theater, DYT (Middle School & Up) Fall Afterschool Theater, Art Exploration!, Halloween Art Club, The Clay Club, Young Renaissance Artists Club, and DYT Mini Company (K-2) Fall Afterschool Theater.

Programs

• Visual Arts Classes — ages 5+ · Year-round visual art programs; includes After School Art in Durango School District 9R elementary schools, summer and winter holiday camps, and specialized programs for middle school youth.
• Performing Arts Classes — Durango Arts Center education programs provide opportunities for children and adults to explore the performing arts.
• DYT Jr (3rd-5th grade) – Fall Afterschool Theater — 3rd-5th grade · Tuesdays
• DYT (Middle School & Up) – Fall Afterschool Theater — Middle School & Up · Wednesdays
• Art Exploration! — Ages 7-11 · Mondays
• Halloween Art Club — Ages 7-12 · Tuesdays
• The Clay Club — Ages 8-12 · Wednesdays
• Young Renaissance Artists Club — Middle & High School · Thursdays
• DYT Mini Company (K-2) – Fall Afterschool Theater — K-2 · Thursdays

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Year-round visual art programs for ages 5+; also offers adult classes in a variety of media.
• Facility hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 - 6:00pm

About the provider

DAC education programs provide dynamic opportunities for children and adults to explore the visual and performing arts within a cooperative and inspiring learning environment. The leadership team includes Beth Lamberson Warren, Executive Director; Jason Lythgoe, Youth Theater Director, Performing Arts Department; Ben Dukeminier, Director of Barbara Conrad Gallery, Visual Arts & Education; Monica DiBiasio, Artistic Managing Director, Performing Arts Department; Jenifer Heerdt, Director of Operations & Durango Autumn Arts Festival; and Kristen Vincent, Business Manager. After School Art is hosted in the Durango School District 9R elementary schools.

Last updated September 5, 2026.