You are invited to explore the vibrant tradition of Day of the Dead annual celebration, a way to honor loved ones who have passed, often with a display in a home called an ofrenda. Learn the history and culture of the celebration while you transform a gourd as a natural canvas into a symbol of […]
Join us for a fun-filled Pumpkin Painting Contest! This event is perfect for families and artists of all ages. Whether you’re a Pre-K little artist or an experienced adult painter, there’s a category just for you. Let your creativity shine as you transform pumpkins into unique works of art. Participants will have the chance to […]
Join us for a silent disco dance party in your Halloween finest! Grab a pair of wireless headphones (provided by Discreet Beats), tune in to the channel of one of three live DJs (Discreet Beats’ best!), and dance to your own beat under the tent in our Courtyard. We'll also have a 360 camera photo […]
Members: Learn about Día de Muertos with Val Ponce Najera, Cultural Educator at Aliadxs LLC. We’ll will explore the rich cultural and spiritual significance of the Day of the Dead, a deeply rooted tradition among many indigenous communities across México. Delve into the intricate process of altar making, examining its key elements, symbolism, and tradition, […]
Join two Colorado College alums for Story Hour! Anna Harber Freeman '95 and Amy Guglielmo '94 will lead a story hour and craft time during the FAC's Día de Muertos celebration weekend and CC's Homecoming Weekend! Anna will read Shaped by Her Hands about potter Maria Martinez, and Amy will read How to Build a […]
Join us for a special community gathering for Día de Muertos, a celebration of life that demonstrates remembrance, love, and respect for those who have gone before us. Contribute to a community ofrenda, watch live music and performances, engage with hands-on art activities, see ofrendas created by local school and community groups, and more! This […]
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
Come to the Courtyard for a heartfelt ofrenda offering burning ceremony to further honor and remember our loved ones. The messages and memories from the community ofrenda will be placed in a sacred fire with love and care to commit them to the cosmos. This event is free and open to the public.
Agents of Care Gallery Stop by the Agents of Care Gallery from 1–4 p.m. to chat with museum collections staff as they catalog, prepare condition reports, rehouse, and digitize the museum's collection of prints by Indigenous contemporary artists. Learn how unframed two-dimensional art is stored at the FAC and how digitization makes that art accessible to […]
Are fairy tales really as timeless as they seem? Ever wondered where these magical stories come from, who they belong to, and why they’ve stuck with us for centuries? In this talk, we’ll dive into the fascinating history of European fairy tales—from their roots in oral storytelling to their rise in popularity in the 18th […]
Join us for yoga with instructor Misty Banta in our beautiful glass-walled Smith Family Gallery. Participants are invited to stay and enjoy the museum for free after class. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat. Water is allowed during class, but not in the museum galleries if you choose to visit. Suggested […]
Second Stage Book and lyrics by Diana Grisanti | Music by Emiliano Messiez | Directed by Iliana Lucero Barron Bilingual Show (English/Spanish) | Espectáculo bilingüe (inglés/español) Paloma is a prairie dog pup in a prairie dog town. She’s not a huge fan of prairie living, though — the boring cuisine, the scary predators, the annoying […]
