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FeaturedMember Moments: Make & Watch Glass in Action
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFAC Members: Experience an introduction to the world of hot glass and get hands-on as you design your own fused glass colorful piece to take home. Then stick around as our expert turns up the flame for a thrilling live demo of hot glass techniques. Supplies will be provided. Register This is a members-only event. […]
FeaturedCreepy Crawly Collections
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesStop by the Agents of Care gallery from October 15 to 25 to explore a selection of creepy-crawly artworks that will put you in the Halloween spirit. Museum collections staff will be working in the gallery and available to discuss these works and their care on October 17 from 1 to 2 p.m.
FeaturedPractically Perfect in Every Medium: Mary Poppins from Page to Screen to Stage
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesP.L. Travers's Mary Poppins books are representative of the golden age of British children's literature initiated by Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland. Like the Alice books, Peter and Wendy, The Wind and the Willows, and Winnie-the-Pooh, the Mary Poppins texts can be framed within the contexts of the Victorian and Edwardian eras: the periods when Britain reached the height of its global, cultural, and […]
Featured Realistic Animal DrawingRealistic Animal Drawing
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesOver 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 […]
FeaturedExploring Mexican Folk Art: Repujado for Dia de Muertos
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesLevel A – All levels welcome. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll will learn the traditional Mexican technique of repujado — metal embossing on tin — to honor the rich heritage of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). We will explore the history and symbolism behind this meaningful holiday to create your own embossed metal […]
FeaturedCalaveritas Literarias – The Funny Thing About Death
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesLevel A – All levels welcome. Find humor in the inevitability of death through this workshop that resurrects the traditional Mexican form, Calaverita Literarias. This playful form humorously recontextualizes and embraces the inevitable continuity of passing on, helps us to find peace in the strangeness of death, and serves as a celebration of life. Día […]
Featured Beginning Wheel Throwing for KidsBeginning Wheel Throwing for Kids
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesStarting 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 […]
FeaturedSpirits of the Night Tequila and Food Tasting
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesTickets: $65 (Members receive at 10% discount) GET TICKETS Join us for an unforgettable evening as tequila specialist Josh Howard, independent spirits judge and consultant, guides you through the vibrant world and history of tequila. Discover the diverse flavors and types of this celebrated spirit and learn about the time-honored process of producing traditional tequila. […]
Featured Día de Muertos CelebrationDía de Muertos Celebration
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Featured Raquel’s Purple Pineapple AdventuresRaquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn this bilingual show, you’ll hear a mix of English and Spanish. But don’t worry! No matter which language you speak, you and your kids will easily be able to follow along. All Raquel wants to do is help her family run their campground in the Colorado mountains, but the worst has happened: summer school! […]
Member Tour: Gathering Place: Permanent Collection Reinstallation
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis event is full. Please email fac@coloradocollege.edu to be added to the waitlist. Members: Step into the story of the Fine Arts Center as Pat Musick leads a tour of Gathering Place: Permanent Collection Reinstallation, focusing on the gallery she curated. Explore how this space reflects the FAC’s connection to the Pikes Peak region, where mountains […]
Featured First Friday Art PartyFirst Friday Art Party
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin 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, including all current exhibitions Art in Deco Lounge by David Vincent Gonzales Drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Deco Lounge The Fine Arts Center is proud to be part […]
Featured Sewing 101Sewing 101
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesLevel A – All levels welcome. Do you have a sewing machine you yearn to know how to use? Come join us as we go over the basics needed for a variety of types of garment sewing and are catered to you and your interests! We will talk about patterns, fabric types, thread types, and […]
Backpacks & Bites
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesMembers: 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 […]
Member Moments: Inside the Indigenous Jewelry Collection
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesMembers: Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with a rare journey below the galleries! Members are invited into the museum’s collection storage basement for a deep dive into the Indigenous jewelry collection. Chat with our collections team in the Agents of Care gallery and get the inside scoop on how we protect, clean, and care […]
Featured Museum Free DayMuseum Free Day
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesMuseum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
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Care of Indigenous Jewelry
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, join collections staff in the Agents of Care gallery for a special program on the care of indigenous jewelry. Learn about the special protective enclosures used to keep jewelry safe, how these works are cleaned and restored, and projects the museum is undertaking to increase access to, […]
Featured Yoga at the FACYoga at the FAC
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin 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 […]
FeaturedFestive Foil: Repujado Holiday Creations
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesLevel A – All levels welcome. Repujado, the art of metal embossing, is a technique used to create beautiful, dimensional designs on thin aluminum sheets. In this festive course, you’ll learn the basics of repujado—tracing, embossing, and finishing—while crafting your own shimmering holiday ornaments. Perfect for beginners and art lovers alike, this workshop combines cultural […]
FeaturedFAC Closed Except for Theatre Performances
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThe Fine Arts Center will be CLOSED Nov. 24–28 except for theatre performances. We will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Featured Pictures with SantaPictures with Santa
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesMake this holiday season extra special! Bring the family to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and snap a festive photo to remember. Kids can enjoy coloring stations while you grab a snack or drink from our concessions. Want to make it a true holiday adventure? After seeing Santa, step into the magic with Mary Poppins! […]
Featured Sunday BrunchSunday Brunch
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesTickets $60 adults | $20 children (12 and under) View the Menu Make your holiday celebration at the Fine Arts Center even more delightful with a special Sunday Brunch! Join us for an elegant dining experience featuring a delicious chef-prepared buffet—the perfect pairing before an afternoon performance of Mary Poppins. Enjoy a mouthwatering menu including […]
Featured Mary PoppinsMary Poppins
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesMr. Banks is a joyless workaholic. Mrs. Banks feels useless and unfulfilled. The children have scared off yet another nanny with their wild ways. Their need for help is heard by a hero, who comes wielding an umbrella and doesn’t need a cape. This classic tale of a struggling family brought back together by a […]
Featured Mary PoppinsAsk the Actors
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesCurious 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 Nov. 30, 2 p.m. performance of Mary Poppins This […]
Featured Batik-Like TapestriesBatik-Like Tapestries
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for this class where you will get an introduction to using watercolor paints and oil pastels as a resist medium to make a batik like work of art on muslin cloth. Students will also learn how to use a simple running stitch to sew their work of art onto a felt piece for […]