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As Thousands Cheer
On Aug. 2, 2012 the Colorado Springs Youth Repertory Theatre will open its performances of As Thousands Cheer. Youth Repertory Theatre is the FAC Theatre Company program dedicated to young actors and […]
Read the full articleScott Johnson’s Literary Inspiration
Similar to Terry Maker’s inspiration from John Milton’s Paradise Lost, current temporary exhibition artist Scott Johnson draws from a variety of literary sources for his artistic inspiration. Here are some […]
Read the full articleShedding Light on the Artwork of James Turrell
Who is James Turrell? A better question may be, who is he not? Turrell is a psychologist and an astronomer; a pilot and a rancher; an expert on mathematics and […]
Read the full articleHappy (belated) 98th Birthday Allan Houser!
Allan Houser, Sacred Rain Arrow, 1988, bronze. Here’s wishing a happy (belated) birthday, to Allan Houser, who would have turned 98 years old June 30, 2012. During this incredible artist’s […]
Read the full article“Light into Space” — Artist Quotes
James Turrell, Acro, red, 1968, corner projection (image source). James Turrell, Juke, Green, 1968, corner projection (image source). James Turrell, Spread, 2003 at the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle, Wash. […]
Read the full articleYoung People’s Art Exhibition Reception
Rachel Crain | First place, drawing – color. Pink Cree High School, 12th Grade. Young People’s Art Exhibition: Winners Tour Reception Friday, July 6, 5-7p | Bemis School […]
Read the full article5 W’s of James Turrell’s Roden Crater
James Turrell, Roden Crater. “[Roden Crater] has knowledge in it, and it does something with that knowledge.” — James Turrell WHO? American artist, Guggenheim Fellow (1974), MacArthur Fellow (1984), […]
Read the full articleFrank Mechau’s Wild Horses
Frank Mechau, detail of Wild Horses, mural, 1936. To celebrate our region’s Western heritage, we put up a small exhibition of Wild Horses in the first-floor galleries. One of the artists in […]
Read the full articleOptical Illusions
James Turrell, Alta (Pink) as part of “Cosmic Wonder” at San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center, 1968. This piece shows how Turrell challenges the viewer into questioning whether that is just light or […]
Read the full articleUnder Transformation
The Fine Arts Center’s entire second floor is closed while construction is underway for the James Turrell and Scott Johnson exhibitions opening July 14. The large, second-floor El Pomar Gallery […]
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