Completed in 1995 and acquired by the Fine Arts Center in 2020, Tunson’s “Hearts and Minds” addresses the ongoing impact of gun violence on youth of color. In Colorado, Black men ages 18–24 are more than 12 times more likely than white men the same age to be killed in a gun homicide (“The State […]
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Friday, May 6 following that evening's theatre performance Drag show starts 10 p.m. House opens 9:45 p.m. Grab a drink before the show in Deco Lounge (opens 9 p.m.) The show goes on! The drag show that is. Following the May 6 performance of The Legend of Georgia McBride, join us for […]
Robert Blackburn (1920-2003) was a key artist in the development of printmaking in the twentieth century. His innovative, masterful expertise with the medium helped define the overall aesthetic of the American “graphics boom.” This new exhibition examines Blackburn’s life and work, which touched the Harlem Renaissance and the WPA; the Art Students League and the […]
He’s young, he’s late with the rent, and he just found out that he’s going to be a dad. And when his boss at a small-town Florida dive bar axes his Elvis act, replacing it with a flashy drag show, Casey decides to step out of the blue suede shoes of his comfort zone and […]
A fun filled evening of crafting awaits! Instructor Julia Barrett will provide supplies and step-by-step instructions to create your own macrame hanging plant holder to take home. (Plant holder will fit a standard 6” terracotta pot) Space is very limited so grab a friend and buy your tickets today! Cash bar and small plates available […]
A day of hands-on printmaking activities and in gallery experiences for the whole family in celebration of the Robert Blackburn exhibition. The event is free and open to the public. Schedule of Events 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Washable Marker Prints with Sophia Hanna, Bemis School of Art Instructor Wax Paper Monoprints with Zandra Zieman-Foster, Bemis School […]
Tomás Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars present Endangered, a live music, multi-sensory installation performance steeped in 21st Century Psychedelic Soul. Endangered premieres at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center on June 17 & 18, as an intimate site-specific performance in the Floyd D. Tunson: Hearts and Minds exhibition. Inspired by the Afro-Futuristic and politically charged […]
Join us for the next stop in our new FAC happy hour series celebrating the "liquid arts." No formal programming involved, just a casual gathering of FAC supporters getting out to socialize in new and different venues across our beautiful city. Highlighting local bars and restaurants in town, we hope to see you June 22 at The Garden. FAC […]
