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A True Hysterical Myth
LEFT TO RIGHT: Vibrator ad from 1913. Vibrator ads fro the Sears catalog, 1915. Vibrators weren’t originally used for sex—physicians used them to treat hysteria during the Victorian Era. […]
Read the full articlePlaywright Spotlight: Sarah Ruhl
The premiere of In The Next Room, or the vibrator play (Feb. 2–19, 2012) is but a day away here at the FAC, and as we eagerly await it’s Colorado […]
Read the full articleHappy New Year!
While it’s only day 6 in 2012, so far it’s been a really great year. We hope 2012 is treating you well, and before it’s too late, thank you for […]
Read the full articleHoliday Wine Recommendations from Coaltrain’s Jim Little
Jim Little is one of those guys who has lived a charmed life. As co-owner of Coaltrain Wine and Spirits he has traveled to 60 countries, tasting wine in some […]
Read the full articleSandzén in Colorado Holiday Membership Package
For the art lovers on your shopping list, give a gift of belonging! FAC members get scads of benefits including free access to all FAC exhibitions and discounts on Bemis […]
Read the full article11th Annual Bemis Faculty Holiday Art Sale
If you’re looking for artful gifts, please join us for the 11th Annual Bemis Faculty Holiday Art Sale! Pottery, Jewelry, Paintings, Hand-made Cards, Mosaics, Objet d’Art and more will be […]
Read the full articleSandzén and Snow … Bring It On!
“It is impossible to copy nature because one is compelled to select, rearrange and organize.” –Birger Sandzén You know who loved snow? Sandzén. In the exhibition catalog, Stan Cuba writes that […]
Read the full articleASSASSINS Fun Fact #4: Sara Jane Moore
Sara Jane Moore: Miriam Roth Ballard, Scenery by: Christopher Sheley, Lighting by: Jonathan Spencer, Costumes by: Janson Fangio, Directed by: Scott RC Levy, Photo by Nathan Willers An attempted member […]
Read the full articleASSASSINS Fun Fact #1
Today’s Fun Fact: Six of the assassinations or attempts featured in ASSASSINS (Sept. 29–Oct. 23, 2011) took place on a Friday. Blackmail-worthy Bonus Fun Fact: this picture features our own Performing […]
Read the full articleWhat the Arts Teach and How It Shows
1. The arts teach children to make good judgments about qualitative relationships. Unlike much of the curriculum in which correct answers and rules prevail, in the arts, it is judgment rather […]
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