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  • Scriptorium con safos: Gathering Place

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Illuminate: Lighting the Way for the Arts

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • What Makes an Artist? The Art Students League of New York at the FAC

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Member Moments: Fix It, Frame It, Flaunt It: A Conservation Tour of Gathering Place

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Open-Hearted Opening Day: Vaccine Clinic

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Open-Hearted Opening Day: Colorado College Roundtable

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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. […]

  • Member Moments: The Art of the Theatrical Swordfight

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Wellness: Tuning In Making Mixer

    Featured Wellness: Tuning In Making Mixer
    Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Member Tour: Margarita Cabrera: Space in Between and Care

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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. […]

  • Center Stage: Theatre Nights with a Twist

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Member Moments: Make & Watch Glass in Action

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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. […]

  • Creepy Crawly Collections

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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.

  • Practically Perfect in Every Medium: Mary Poppins from Page to Screen to Stage

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Realistic Animal Drawing

    Featured Realistic Animal Drawing
    Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Exploring Mexican Folk Art: Repujado for Dia de Muertos

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Calaveritas Literarias – The Funny Thing About Death

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Beginning Wheel Throwing for Kids

    Featured Beginning Wheel Throwing for Kids
    Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Spirits of the Night Tequila and Food Tasting

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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. […]

  • Día de Muertos Celebration

    Featured Día de Muertos Celebration
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures

    Featured Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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! […]

  • First Friday Art Party

    Featured First Friday Art Party
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 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 […]

  • Sewing 101

    Featured Sewing 101
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Care of Indigenous Jewelry

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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, […]

  • Yoga at the FAC

    Featured Yoga at the FAC
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Festive Foil: Repujado Holiday Creations

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    Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • FAC Closed Except for Theatre Performances

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    The Fine Arts Center will be CLOSED Nov. 24–28 except for theatre performances. We will resume normal operating hours on Saturday, Nov. 29.

  • Pictures with Santa

    Featured Pictures with Santa
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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! […]

  • Sunday Brunch

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Mary Poppins

    Featured Mary Poppins
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Ask the Actors

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Batik-Like Tapestries

    Featured Batik-Like Tapestries
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Bemis Community Printshop: Open Sessions

    Featured Bemis Community Printshop: Open Sessions
    Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    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 […]