Members: Learn the basics of wheel throwing on a pottery wheel through this hands-on and guided experience that covers the steps of preparing, centering, and throwing clay. This series of workshops is designed exclusively for our members to experience all the Fine Arts Center has to offer! Member Moments art classes allow our members to […]
Join us for Family Adventure Day! Pop in anytime between 10 a.m.–1 p.m. to check out what the Fine Arts Center offers kids of all ages. With guidance from our Bemis School of Art instructors, embrace your creative side with opportunities to draw, paint, and sculpt. It's also Museum Free Day and the closing day […]
Museum collections are often composed of artworks given as gifts. Join Michael Christiano, Director of Visual Arts and Museum, from 1–2 p.m. to explore the gifts of art process at the FAC and how we steward the creative legacies they represent. From 2–4 p.m., guests are welcome to view recent gifts of art on view […]
Experience a one-of-a-kind evening where local flavors and artisan craftsmanship come together in perfect harmony. Delight in a four-course meal prepared by the chefs of Bon Appétit, featuring ingredients from local partners like Ranch Foods Direct, Emerge Aquaponics, Josh & John’s, Provision Bread, and more. Each course celebrates the best of our local food community, […]
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 […]
This event is now sold out. To join the waitlist, please call (719) 634-5581. A fun-filled evening of crafting and cocktails awaits! We’ll be diving into the art of macrame, where you’ll learn to knot and weave your very own Heart Wall Hanging Planter, just in time for Valentine's Day! No prior experience is necessary […]
Members: Join the museum team on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour into collections storage. See how and where the museum stores the nearly 18,000 works entrusted to its care and stewardship. Learn about ongoing and upcoming collections projects encompassing conservation, storage, cataloging and digitization, and NAGPRA compliance. Missing a favorite work or artist? There will be […]
Join us for our First Friday Art Party from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy live music from jazz guitarist Matt Horanzy and bassist Marc Neihof in the stunning ambiance offered by our chic, historic venue. Free museum admission, including all current exhibitions Opening day for the musem's newest exhibition Alisa Banks: Unerased Drinks and snacks available for […]
Ever wonder, “how’d they do that?”? Well, unbox your inner theatre nerd with the Fine Arts Center Theatre Company staff for a thorough look at the special effects, backstage spaces, costume, and scene shops. This event will begin immediately following the Feb. 16, 2 p.m. performance of In Her Bones. This event is free and open […]
Join book, fiber, and multimedia artist Alisa Banks for a discussion of the artwork and inspirations in her show Alisa Banks: Unerased. Banks’s work digs into her ancestral and diasporic pasts, inviting viewers to consider home, terrain, and body as forms of history. This event is free with museum admission; RSVPs are requested. RSVP
Visit with curator Pat Musick at work in Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection as she adds community contributions to A People’s History of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Visitors can participate in the creation of the installation through written notes and discussions with Pat Musick as she works in the gallery. Image: From […]
Space is a precious commodity at any museum. It takes imagination and creativity to safely store 18,000 artworks from various cultures, regions, and time periods. Each work may have specific needs related to conservation and preservation, access, or cultural sensitivity. The museum collection is also constantly growing, while storage space is constantly dwindling. In this […]
This event is sold out. To be placed on the waitlist, please call (719) 634-5583 or email fac@coloradocollege.edu. Join us for an exclusive look into how In Her Bones evolved from a story on paper to a full-stage theatre experience. Dive into the origins of the story, explore the challenges of producing a new work […]
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 […]
Join us all season long in the Deco Lounge as local favorite J. Chang-Tablada sings and shares stories from the piano following 5 p.m. mainstage performances. Donations will be accepted. Dial M for Murder Sept. 28, 2024 The Little Mermaid Nov. 30 & Dec. 14, 2024 In Her Bones Feb. 22, 2025 Sister Act May […]
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 Feb. 23, 2 p.m. performance of In Her Bones. This […]
When an unexpected blizzard forces UC Berkeley first-year student Mia to wait out the storm at a rural highway gas station and general store in Southern Colorado, she’s forced to confront a past that she is both fleeing and seeking out. As she shares family memories with store owner Moises to pass the time, another […]
Members: Join us at our members-only preview for an exclusive first look at both Margarita Cabrera: Space in Between + CARE before it opens to the public and celebrate the newly opened Alisa Banks: Unerased! You'll be able to explore the exhibitions at your own pace, chat with the FAC museum staff, and connect directly with […]
Join us for an evening of art and dialogue on First Friday! At 6 p.m., we invite you to experience insightful remarks from artist Alisa Banks and curator Jillian Sico about Banks' exhibition Unerased. Following their discussion, renowned artist Margarita Cabrera will speak about her compelling exhibitions, Space in Between + CARE. Don’t miss this […]
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 […]
A fun-filled evening of crafting and cocktails awaits! We’ll be diving into the art of macrame, where you’ll learn to knot and weave your very own Macrame Hand Towel Holder! No prior experience is necessary – our expert instructor Megan Dulin will guide you through the process step-by-step. And as you work on your masterpiece, […]
Join us for a special First Friday Art Party as we unveil the 2025–26 theatre season, showcase upcoming museum exhibitions, and introduce exciting Bemis School of Art classes with live demos from our talented instructors! You don't want to miss out on all the fun and excitement, so be sure to mark your calendar and […]
Experience a vibrant celebration of Native culture, dance, and tradition! Featuring incredible performances, including the Mexica Aztec Dancers - Grupo Tlaloc, intertribal dancing, and special honors for CC Class of ‘25 and NASU alumni. Hosted by the Native American Student Union. Grand Entry at 12 PM – Don’t miss the spectacular opening! Dance competitions for […]
Join us for Family Adventure Day! Pop in anytime between 10 a.m.–1 p.m. to check out what the Fine Arts Center offers kids of all ages. With guidance from our Bemis School of Art instructors, embrace your creative side with opportunities to draw, paint, and sculpt. It's also Museum Free Day, so make sure to […]
Members: Get hands-on with Chihuly! Join us for an exclusive, members-only event and be part of our annual Chihuly Spring Cleaning. We'll start in the Deco Lounge where you'll learn about artist Dale Chihuly and his work, followed by a private gallery tour of the FAC's stunning Chihuly sculptures. Then, step behind the scenes into […]
Join museum staff for a special day of spring cleaning. Visitors are invited to watch staff dust and polish the massive glass chandeliers hanging throughout the museum created by artist Dale Chihuly. Learn how the museum cares for these works and see them shine like new (locations and times below). Swing by the Agents of […]
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
This event is sold out. To join the waitlist, call our front desk at (719) 634-5581. Join our resident cabaret artist, J. Chang-Tablada to hear some Motown classics hits—and sing-a-long to your favorites, all while learning about the significance of the music and magic of Motown. More than simply a musical movement, Motown reshaped society, […]
