Join us for our First Friday Art Party from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by our chic, historic venue. Free museum admission to Alisa Banks: Unerased and Margarita Cabrera: Space in Between + CARE Art in Deco Lounge by Christopher Hureau Music from Ed Hureau Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown […]
Gathering Place opens to the public on Saturday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.! And from 12–4 p.m., enjoy music and drop-in art making activities with Colorado College’s Arts and Crafts program. Gathering Place is the first comprehensive reinstallation of the museum’s first-floor galleries in nearly a decade. This powerful new exhibition invites our community to explore […]
FAC Member Art Explorer Tours for Kids Step into a world where stories, colors, and community come together! In this special Art Explorer Tour of Gathering Place: Permanent Collection Reinstallation, kids will explore how artists turn gathering places into magical spaces full of friendship and fun. RSVP This tour is open to children grades K through […]
Join us for a performance of Scriptorium con safos: Gathering Place by co-curator of Gathering Place, Josh T Franco. The durational performance will take place in the Fine Arts Center’s first-floor galleries. With no narrative structure, Franco’s presence in the galleries demonstrates his practice of making art history by hand and resonates with Gathering Place’s theme […]
Presented by the Fine Arts Center Foundation Board Step into the light and join us for ILLUMINATE, an extraordinary evening dedicated to celebrating the arts and the enduring light they bring to our community. Hosted by the Fine Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors, this vibrant gathering shines a spotlight on the Fine Arts Center’s rich […]
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
The formation of the Art Students League of New York in 1875 marked a change in the landscape of art education. Brought forth by a desire to make art education more varied and accessible, the Art Students League was soon populated by students who would go on to be some of the most influential artists […]
Members: Make your backpack visit extra special with a creative outing the whole family will love! On select days, when you use the Family Activity Backpack, you can pick up a free snack pack for the kids to enjoy before or after. Cozy up with your little ones in the Garden Lounge and explore our […]
Join us for yoga with instructor Dominika Kamionka in our beautiful glass-walled Smith Family gallery. Participants are invited to stay and enjoy the museum after class. All experience levels are welcome. Tickets $12 per person (includes museum admission) FAC Members receive a 10% discount! Not a member? Join today TICKETS Please bring your own mat. Water […]
Members: Ever wonder what it takes to get a work of art exhibition-ready? Members are invited to discover the secrets hiding just beneath the surface on this special walk-through of Gathering Place. Our collections team will pull back the curtain on the conservation work that brought this exhibition to life, from careful repairs and thoughtful […]
Starting early feels great. Learn the skills necessary to create bowls, plates, and vases on the potter’s wheel. From wedging the clay to glazing the finished form, this class provides an amazing foundation for all art and design mediums. No experience needed. Supplies will be provided.Please note: By registering for this class you are agreeing to adhere […]
Vaccine Clinic, 2–4 p.m. Come get your fall flu and Covid vaccines at the FAC! Please either register with Safeway online in advance (make sure to select the clinic on Sept. 26) or drop by for your vaccines. Make sure to bring your insurance information (flu and Covid vaccines are free with insurance; we are […]
Colorado College Roundtable, 4–6 p.m. Join us for a special event featuring an interdisciplinary group of Colorado College faculty and staff who will reflect on the themes of Open-Hearted, including the limits of neoliberal models of wellness and the need to think of health in a more systemic manner. Space is limited, so please RSVP. […]
Over the course of this class, you will learn how to accurately capture the form, texture, and personality of animals through detailed drawing techniques. We will practice shading, proportion, and contour to bring their subjects to life on paper. This class is ideal for young artists who are passionate about wildlife, nature, or illustration and […]
Members: How does a fight choreographer get from the simple stage direction “they fight” to a fully fledged and compelling piece of choreography? Venture behind the scenes with FAC Theatre Company’s Fight Director Samantha Egle for an engaging exploration of a fight's development process and a demonstration of theatrical swordplay. From misdirection to musicality, comedy […]
Join this making-mixer with three talented artists, where you will explore fun individual, collaborative, and improvisational techniques to create collages. You will stretch your creative muscles through playful art games and exercises combining drawing, cyanotype photography, collage, and sewing, no skills required. Bring snacks to share or not. We’ll have 60-second dance parties throughout to […]
Curious about the lifestyle of a theatre professional? What’s it take to slip into a character night after night? Stay in your seats after the show for a curated discussion with the cast and creatives and satiate your curiosity. This event will begin immediately following the Sept. 28 2 p.m. performance of Ms. Holmes & […]
