Last month our agents participated in the 27th Annual Autumn Arts Festival on 2nd Avenue in downtown Durango supporting the Durango Arts Center. 

The artists and patrons enjoyed local restaurants, hotels, and retailers and provided a much-needed infusion into our local businesses. 

Christy Pennington says, “We know from past economic impact studies that this event generates over half a million dollars for the downtown economy in only two days!”

Here are this year’s stats:

• 92 booths
• 87 artists
• An estimated 6,000 to 7,000 attendees
• 31 sponsors 

Christy says they received many wonderful comments, like, “This was my third time participating in the Festival, and I must say this year was outstanding. I appreciate your energy and communication, as well as the great work of all the volunteers! The attendees were wonderful-so affirming and interested. Last but not least, sales were fantastic-my best year yet.”

To top it off, the Durango Arts Center raised $60,000 before expenses to support the performing and visual arts programs. 

“Because of your generous investment in the DAC, we can continue to provide quality visual art and theater programming, providing scholarships to those families in need,” Christy Pennington, Development Director at the Durango Arts Center. 

We were so honored to be a primary sponsor of this event, and our agents enjoyed speaking with artists, visitors, and community members at our booth. Thank you to the Durango Arts Center for allowing us to participate and for your continued support of the arts. We can’t wait for next year!