Bemis School of Art Summer Session
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Member Moments: Watercolor Basics
Member Moments: Watercolor Basics
Members: Embark on an artistic journey through the captivating world of watercolor, delving into its mesmerizing techniques and endless possibilities. This BRAND-NEW 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 art […]
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FAC Member Tour: Theatre
FAC Member Tour: Theatre
Experience a rare behind-the-scenes look of the Fine Arts Center's theatre. Visit the prop room and costume shop, where nearly all of the costumes you see in our stage productions are made. Go backstage (and even under the stage!) to see the Dial M for Murder set and learn how a period 1950s London flat […]
First Friday Art Party
First Friday Art Party
Join us for First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission — see what’s on view Live music Art in Deco Lounge by local artist Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries
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Member Moments: The Dynamics of Fight Choreography
Member Moments: The Dynamics of Fight Choreography
Members: Did the violence in last season’s theatre production of Misery make you gasp? Lean in? Leave you wondering how they made it look so real? Take a peek behind the curtain and get a first hand look at some of the tricks of the trade fight directors use to wow an audience while keeping actors safe. Join the […]
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Member Moments: ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM Exhibition Preview Morning
Member Moments: ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM Exhibition Preview Morning
Imagination. Identity. Community. Resistance. Liberation. These are the themes that are explored in the exhibit ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM, a vibrant celebration of Muslim joy that invites viewers to dream of a flourishing future through imaginative art, storytelling, and community collaboration. Members: Join us at our members-only preview for an exclusive first look at ALHAMDU | MUSLIM […]
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ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM Opening Celebration
ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM Opening Celebration
Celebrate the opening of ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM, the museum’s newest exhibition, with the project creators and exhibiting artists. Experience an incredible breadth of artwork including interactive works designed for the FAC and pieces by regional artists. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free with museum admission; advance tickets are requested. Get Tickets
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Museum Free Day
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
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Family Adventure Day
Family Adventure Day
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. We’ve partnered with Pikes Peak Library District, Pikes Peak […]
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Member Moments: Cleaning Elena de pie [Elena Standing]
Member Moments: Cleaning Elena de pie [Elena Standing]
Members: Get ready for a captivating afternoon at this exclusive member event. We're shining the spotlight on Elena de pie , a stunning bronze sculpture by Francisco Zúñiga (1912–1998). Zúñiga, a Costa Rican-born Mexican artist, was known for his painting and sculpting in a unique regional style that combined his classical training with Aztec forms. […]
Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
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Bronze Sculpture Care
Bronze Sculpture Care
Join the FAC collections team for a special day of sculpture care. Visitors are invited to watch staff clean and wax the bronze sculptures around the museum (locations and times below). Each cleaning will start with a brief discussion about the artists and their works. Feeling adventurous? Visitors are invited to don a pair of […]
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
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Yoga at the FAC
Yoga at the FAC
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 […]
Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
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Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
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Behind-the-Scenes Sunday
Behind-the-Scenes Sunday
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 Sept. 22, 2 p.m. performance of Dial M for Murder. This event is free and […]
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Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
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Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
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What’s Up with Hitch? A Discussion of the Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock
What’s Up with Hitch? A Discussion of the Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock is considered to be one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. His oeuvre is taught in many film schools, and he is regarded as "The Master of Suspense." His definition of suspense was simple... "There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it." With over 50 films […]
Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
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Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
SONGS IN THE KEY OF J.
SONGS IN THE KEY OF J.
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 […]
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Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
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Ask the Actors
Ask the Actors
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 Sept. 29, 2 p.m. performance of Dial M for Murder. […]
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Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.Level III – This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium – two to three or more classes or […]
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Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.Level III – This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium – two to three or more classes or […]
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Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.Level III – This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium – two to three or more classes or […]
Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
2 events,
Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.Level III – This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium – two to three or more classes or […]
Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
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Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Enchanted Textures of Taos, New Mexico
Level II – This class is for those who have taken at least one class in the medium. Students should be comfortable with the basics of how to use and manipulate the medium.Level III – This class is for those who have significant experience in the medium – two to three or more classes or […]
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FAC Member Tour: ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM
FAC Member Tour: ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM
Join us for a member tour of ALHAMDU | MUSLIM FUTURISM with Jameel Paulin, Assistant Professor of Art at Colorado College. After a brief introduction by Michael Christiano, Director of Visual Arts and Museum, Jameel will guide you through this evolving multidisciplinary exhibition featuring a variety of work from paintings, photography, illustrations and sculptures to […]
First Friday Art Party
First Friday Art Party
Join us for First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission — see what’s on view Live music Art in Deco Lounge by local artist Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries
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Teacher Brunch at the FAC
Teacher Brunch at the FAC
Calling all K-12 teachers in Colorado Springs! Come see what the Fine Arts Center has to offer for local educators. Get an exclusive tour of the museum, experience a hands-on art class with Bemis School of Art, and see behind-the scenes of the theatre. Learn what exciting opportunities there are at the FAC to enrich […]
Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Mainstage Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora September 19, 2024 – October 6, 2024 Details & Tickets A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it […]
In Her Bones Staged Reading
In Her Bones Staged Reading
Theatre season subscribers, Fine Arts Center Members, and CC community members are invited to join us for a live staged reading and workshop for In Her Bones ahead of its world premiere at the FAC in February 2025. Get a peek into the development of this new work with the playwright Jessica Kahkoska, director Rebecca […]
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Member Moments: Watercolor Basics