Midwestern housewife Sharron never had a roommate before, but after her divorce she needs help to pay the bills. Enter brash New Yorker Robyn, who may or may not have some questionable reasons why she needed out of the city. This funny and deeply moving play—recently seen on Broadway starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow—examines […]
Level A – All levels welcome. Learn about sheep physiology, characteristics, varieties, and lifeways. Understand the process of shearing, processing, dying, and uses of different kinds of wool to achieve different effects and to make different objects for fun and function. We will take a look at felting traditions, experiments and create a tailored kit […]
Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of medium outside of the classroom. Join us in the darkroom to explore silver-process black and white film photography. You will learn how to develop film and create handcrafted gelatin-silver prints from your negatives. You will […]
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: Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly)! Enjoy brief remarks and explore the exhibition at your own pace where you […]
Celebrate the opening of two new museum exhibitions during First Friday at the Fine Arts Center: Ana María Hernando: Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly) and Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard. At 5:30 p.m. in the Deco Lounge, hear about each exhibition from artist Ana María Hernando and curator Josh T Franco. Explore […]
Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of medium outside of the classroom. Join us in the darkroom to explore silver-process black and white film photography. You will learn how to develop film and create handcrafted gelatin-silver prints from your negatives. You will […]
Get ready to get your hands dirty in this exciting ceramic class! We will dive into the world of clay using fun handbuilding techniques with plenty of room for playful experimentation. We will shape, sculpt, and decorate unique creations, all while discovering the magic of clay. Whether you’re making cool sculptures or fun functional pieces, […]
The Broadmoor Art Academy drew an eclectic assortment of students, artists, and supporters where heiresses rubbed elbows with revolutionaries. In this illustrated lecture, some of the personalities behind the famous artwork will be explored and stereotypes of “staid Colorado Springs” will be challenged. This lecture coincides with the museum exhibition Gathering Place, on view through […]
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 […]
Level I – This class is for those with some familiarity with the medium. This could include informal use of medium outside of the classroom. Join us in the darkroom to explore silver-process black and white film photography. You will learn how to develop film and create handcrafted gelatin-silver prints from your negatives. You will […]
Get ready to get your hands dirty in this exciting ceramic class! We will dive into the world of clay using fun handbuilding techniques with plenty of room for playful experimentation. We will shape, sculpt, and decorate unique creations, all while discovering the magic of clay. Whether you’re making cool sculptures or fun functional pieces, […]
Hans and Margaret Rey's Curious George series is one of the most beloved and successful picture-book series of all time. The texts' enduring power stems partly from the timeless beauty of Hans Rey's illustrations, and partly from the (cautious) celebration of the title character's curiosity, and, by extension, the celebration of childhood innocence. This talk […]
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 […]
Save the date for a special First Friday Art Party as we unveil the 2026–27 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 […]