Members: Step into an exhibit full of fabric, memory, and unexpected stories. We’ll explore how personal objects can spark big questions and discover how art can speak without saying a word. Along the way, we’ll follow our noses too — sniffing and discovering a variety of scents that bring the artworks to life in surprising […]
Members: Explore the architectural legacy of John Gaw Meem, an influential American architect based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Meem is best known for his pioneering work in the Pueblo Revival Style and advocacy for Regionalism against international modernism. Our tour, led by local architectural historian Chuck Benson, delves into Meem's innovative fusion of Art […]
Join us for our First Friday Art Party from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy live music from guitarist Colin McAllister in the stunning ambiance offered by our chic, historic venue. Free museum admission, including all current exhibitions Drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Deco Lounge FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries […]
FAC Members: We’ve partnered with the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum for this half-mile guided stroll through downtown Colorado Springs. Explore how Colorado Springs officials fought to remain a “dry town” in “wet times,” the captivating story of how the Colorado Springs Citizens Committee worked to run the KKK out of town in the 1920s, and […]
Join the museum collections team in the Agents of Care gallery for a special behind-the-scenes program exploring how human interaction impacts museum collections. Through observation and discussion, we’ll explore the lasting effects human touch can have on artwork. This program provides an insight into how museums care for objects and how visitors contribute to the […]
Imagine five friends in a quilting circle decide to make five quilts in a "round robin" sort of way. Is it possible to find a way to pass quilts among five people so that each person works on each quilt, and no person passes to the same person twice? The pursuit of an answer leads […]
Members: Step into an exhibit full of fabric, memory, and unexpected stories. We’ll explore how personal objects can spark big questions and discover how art can speak without saying a word. Along the way, we’ll follow our noses too — sniffing and discovering a variety of scents that bring the artworks to life in surprising […]
This event is sold out! From Victorian opium dens to modern crime scenes, this lively lecture explores how Sherlock Holmes has been everyone's favorite high-functioning sociopath longer than your great-great-grandmother has been dead. This lecture promises more plot twists than a Conan Doyle story, more conundrums than even a Watson might wish for, and more […]
FAC Members: Join us at our members-only preview of Gathering Place: Permanent Collection Reinstallation before it opens to the public! Mingle with FAC staff and explore the exhibition at your own pace. We’ll also have a complimentary selection of coffee, tea, and breakfast bites for you to enjoy! Can't make it? The exhibition will be […]
FAC Members get early access to Gathering Place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5! Not a member? Join today! 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 the diverse histories, cultures, and artistic voices of the Southwest, […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Members: Join us for a special member tour of Margarita Cabrera: Space in Between and Care, led by the exhibition’s co-curators Rebecca Parker, Dr. Nancy Ríos, and Katja Rivera. Explore Cabrera’s vibrant and deeply layered textile sculptures that center stories of migration, labor, and healing and her large-scale installation which explores food sustainability, justice, and access in Colorado. […]
The game is afoot! Join us for Center Stage’s debut pre-theatre show party. Warm up with a themed cocktail, while you dive into a mad libs murder mystery that puts your imagination to the test. Solve the staged crime scene, collect prizes for your most “elementary” guesses, and dabble in a few other mysterious diversions […]
FAC 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. […]
Stop 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.
P.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 […]
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 […]
Level 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 […]
Level 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 […]
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 […]
Tickets: $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. […]
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 […]
In 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! […]
This 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 […]
Members: 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 […]
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
In 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, […]
Level 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 […]
The Fine Arts Center will be CLOSED Nov. 24–28 except for theatre performances. We will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.
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 Nov. 30, 2 p.m. performance of Mary Poppins This […]
Level 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 […]
Let’s get merry and bright! Join us for a special edition of our monthly member tours, this time with extra holiday sparkle. From 4-5 p.m. join a behind-the-scenes tour of the Colorado College Arts and Crafts studios and the annual Arts and Crafts Fair, led by CC’s very own Arts and Crafts Director, Rebecca Parker. From printmaking to […]
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, including all current exhibitions Holiday music from Colin McAllister Art in Deco Lounge by David Vincent Gonzales Buy one get one free tickets to the Dec. 5 performance of Mary Poppins (use […]
In collaboration with the Colorado College Art Department, the Bemis School of Art is thrilled to launch the Bemis Community Printshop — a new space for creative exploration in Colorado Springs! Our goal is to foster a welcoming community where artists of all levels can access professional printmaking facilities and feel inspired to experiment and […]
Colorado College's Darkroom Club presents the opening of their fall semester show, CAVITY. Students in the club shot, printed, submitted, and collectively chose photographs with the prompt of CAVITY. Interpretations of the theme include absence, longing, holes, darkness, teeth, and more. Enjoy refreshments and snacks at the opening event (free with museum admission).
Step into an evening of charm and surprise before the curtain rises on Mary Poppins, and make your night out practically perfect in every way! This special Center Stage event begins with a Mary Poppins-themed cocktail designed just for the night. With drink in hand, you’ll enjoy a live performance by our card magician, who […]
Craft a small felted banner or pocket talisman that carries your 2026 intention. Learn needle-felting basics—tool safety, shaping, color blending—and simple lettering techniques to translate a word or short phrase into wool. Choose from soft, natural palettes or go bold; finish with a dowel or pin-back for display or everyday carry. Beginner-friendly; all materials provided. […]
Level A – All levels welcome. Celebrate the winter with nature. Join us in making wreaths from nature, creating a log to celebrate the New Year, and creating a beautiful natural garland to bring the outside inside, in this cold time. There may even be some hot cider to enjoy as we create. There is a […]
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 […]
Step into the spotlight and join us for Musical Theatre Karaoke — right on the mainstage and on the set of Mary Poppins! Sing your favorite show tunes, belt out Broadway classics, and live your theatre dreams under the lights. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love to sing along, this is your chance […]
Join 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 […]
In collaboration with the Colorado College Art Department, the Bemis School of Art is thrilled to launch the Bemis Community Printshop — a new space for creative exploration in Colorado Springs! Our goal is to foster a welcoming community where artists of all levels can access professional printmaking facilities and feel inspired to experiment and […]
Level A – All levels welcome.Love is a staple in the world of poetry, though generally reserved for the lover, the relative, or even a special object or place, but this course aims to shift the focus of love towards the self. We will enter the conversation of love poetry through various examples and exercises, […]
Join collections staff on this special behind-the-scenes tour of the new exhibition, Gathering Place. Together we will look at the conservation work that went into making the exhibition a reality. Discover how the conservation process works, what discussions and considerations have to happen to inform repairs, and see before, during, and after treatment photos of […]
Members: How does Mary Poppins pull a hat stand out of a carpet bag, or tidies a room with a snap of her fingers? Step onto the stage for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the theatrical magic that brings Mary Poppins to life. From collapsing kitchens to gravity-defying surprises, you’ll discover the clever stagecraft and […]
The Fine Arts Center will be CLOSED Dec. 20, 2025–Jan. 6, 2026 except for theatre performances and holiday programming; January's First Friday Party has been canceled. We will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, Jan. 7.
Make 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! […]
Tickets $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 […]
Mr. 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 […]
Members: Join FAC Museum staff for a guided tour of A Gathering Place: Permanent Collection Reinstallation, with a special focus on the modern and contemporary artworks featured in the exhibition. The tour explores the way movement—of people, ideas, goods, and more—have shaped the physical and cultural landscape of the Southwest. RSVP
Join us for an introduction to simple sewing and embroidery using a simple small pattern, felt, a needle, and embroidery thread. There will be several projects to choose from where you will learn a few sewing stitches such as the blanket stitch, and the running stitch. We will explore creative ideas that will hopefully inspire […]
Ready to spin some clay? Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this hands-on class where you’ll prep, center, and shape your own creations with expert guidance. It’s messy, meditative, and a whole lot of fun, perfect for curious beginners! Supplies will be provided. Member Moments is a series of workshops designed exclusively for our members to experience […]
In collaboration with the Colorado College Art Department, the Bemis School of Art is thrilled to launch the Bemis Community Printshop — a new space for creative exploration in Colorado Springs! Our goal is to foster a welcoming community where artists of all levels can access professional printmaking facilities and feel inspired to experiment and […]
Ages: 18+ Attire: 80s or 90s themed (encouraged, not required!) Tickets Early Bird (until Dec. 31, 2025): $30 | Regular Price: $40 | Day of: $45 Members receive $5 off any ticket price! GET TICKETS Get ready to relive your childhood at Spark: A Night of Creativity—an after-hours adventure where grown-ups get to play! Step […]
Members: Experience the exhibition Ana María Hernando: Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly) firsthand with artist Ana María Hernando as she leads members through her immersive tulle installations. Joined by the exhibition curator Katja Rivera, she'll share the inspirations, materials, and stories that shape her work. This guided tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the exhibition directly through […]
Come paint on a wine glass. Enjoy time painting a unique personalized wine glass with a friend or on your own. Students will learn how to paint on a wine glass using acrylic enamel paints, no prior art experience is needed! Class will include all necessary supplies, such as wine glasses, and specialized paint. There is […]
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. 15, 2 p.m. performance of The Roommate. This event is free and open […]
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 […]
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. 22, 2 p.m. performance of The Roommate. This […]
Roll up your sleeves and raise your glass—Center Stage is going full “paint night.” With a themed cocktail in hand, you’ll create your own wildflower masterpiece as an art instructor guides you through each step. Expect color, laughter, and plenty of chances to chat with new friends as your canvas blooms into something uniquely yours. […]
FAC Members: Join us at our members-only preview for an exclusive first look at both Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard before it opens to the public and celebrate the newly opened Ana María Hernando! Enjoy brief remarks and explore the exhibition at your own pace where you’ll with the FAC museum […]
Explore the luminous folk tradition of pysanky—Ukrainian wax-resist egg decorating. Using a kistka (stylus), beeswax, and layered dyes, you’ll draw symbols, build color from light to dark, and reveal intricate patterns in the final wax melt. Learn the meaning of motifs, how to plan color sequences, and how to seal and preserve your work. All […]
