Try something new in 2025! Whatever your artistic interest and whatever your age or skill level, we have classes to drive your passions at the Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art. BROWSE CLASSES
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 […]
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, […]
Members: Join us for a tour of one of our newest museum exhibitions, Alisa Banks: Unerased, led by curator Jillian Sico, Printer of The Press at Colorado College. Alisa Banks is a book, fiber, and multimedia artist whose work explores the links between contemporary culture, her Louisiana Creole heritage, and the African diaspora—including those of […]
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 May 4, 2 p.m. performance of Sister Act. This event is free and open to […]
Members: Join us for an introduction to learning how to paint your favorite animals or pets, and/or imaginary creatures using acrylic paints. 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 get a taste of various […]
A fun-filled evening of crafting and cocktails awaits! Mother's Day is just around the corner, and this is the perfect opportunity to make your own gift! Dive into the art of macrame, where you’ll learn to knot and weave your very own Feathered Wall Hanging. No prior experience is necessary – our expert instructor Megan […]
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 […]
$115 per adult ($25 for children 12 and under) Seatings at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 12:30 p.m. Reservations required. We invite you to celebrate Mom with brunch in Taste! Indulge in a bountiful buffet with breakfast pastries, salads, charcuterie, an omelet bar, a pasta bar, a waffles and bananas foster station, assorted […]
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 May 11, 2 p.m. performance of Sister Act. This event […]
With hundreds of designs embodying the spirit of Art Nouveau and glazes in dozens of colors, Van Briggle pottery has left a lasting impact in the world of art pottery. Ever wondered how these iconic designs and dazzling glazes came to be? Join museum staff in the Agents of Care gallery from 1-4 p.m. to […]
Join the FAC Theatre Company's production staff for Sister Act and dive into the world of stagecraft. Watch a scene change unfold from the audience, then step onstage to witness it again from behind the scenes, seeing it from new angles. Learn how to push, pull, and “fly” scenery with precision while mastering the use of […]
This event is sold out. Please call (719) 634-5581 or email fac@coloradocollege.edu to be placed on the waitlist. Step inside one of Colorado Springs’ most storied landmarks, the Van Briggle Pottery Building, for an intimate, one-hour tour just for members with Jeremiah Houck, Assistant Director of the Bemis School of Art. Discover the life and legacy […]
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 Drinks and snacks available for purchase in the Deco Lounge FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries The Fine Arts Center is proud […]
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 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 […]
Alice Bemis Taylor’s fascination with Hispanic and Indigenous art culminated in the Taylor Collection and the construction of the Fine Arts Center. Why, then, were some professors and a prominent art historian worried that “the sacred halls of the Fine Arts Center” would not be “ready for a Chicano art show” during the 1970s? Take […]
Ever wonder about the decisions behind museum lighting? Both aesthetic and practical, lighting plays a central role in building an artistic narrative experience. Lighting is also one of the most significant considerations in art preservation. Join museum staff in the Agents of Care gallery from 1-2 p.m. for a discussion about how the museum lights […]
Celebrate the opening of The Many Travels of Mary Chenoweth and the Summer Music Festival at this special music and art talk. An alumnus of the University of Denver and a member of the modernist group The 15 Colorado Artists, Mary Chenoweth was a force in the artistic landscape of Colorado and the surrounding region. […]
Members: Let’s take a walk among the statues and sculptures that fill our galleries and lawn. With some imagination and playful thinking, we’ll bring these solid shapes to life through stories, movement, and conversation. This event is part of our Art Explorer Tours, a special tour series just for kids, while their adults tag along […]
Members: Get ready for a captivating afternoon at this exclusive Agents of Care member event. Watch as our collections staff restore our bronze sculpture, Resting at the Spring by Alan Houser, cleaning away green oxidation, then rewaxing and sealing the work. Feeling adventurous? Don a pair of gloves and join in on the action, helping […]
It’s sculpture cleaning season! Join the FAC collections team for a special day of sculpture care. Visitors are invited to watch staff clean and wax the bronze sculptures in the museum courtyard. Feeling adventurous? Visitors are welcome to don a pair of gloves and help us clean the sculptures! This drop-in program is free and open […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
