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Herbert Vogel, 1922-2012

Our thoughts are with Dorothy Vogel today as we celebrate the life of Herbert, a great collector and patron. Herb and Dorothy’s support for artists and art museums has had […]

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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 […]

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Shedding 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 […]

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Happy (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 […]

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“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.   […]

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Young 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 […]

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5 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), […]

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Optical 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 […]

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Making a Fat Suit: it aint over till the fat lady sings

  In the big, fat, musical comedy Hairspray (May 10–June 3, 2012), Drew Frady adorns a fat suit when playing Edna Turnblad, the very large mother of teenage heroine Tracy […]

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Artist Spotlight: Andrea Rutherford

  Tracy (Andrea Rutherford) is a teenager who wants to dance, love, and racially integrate the country. Photo by Nathan Willers   Andrea Rutherford Singing, dancing, and all the while […]

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