Illuminate: Lighting the Way for the Arts

Presented by the Fine Arts Center Foundation Board

Saturday, June 21, 2025, 5:30–8 p.m.

Step into the light and join us for ILLUMINATE, an extraordinary evening dedicated to celebrating the arts and the enduring light they bring to our community. Hosted by the Fine Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors, this vibrant gathering shines a spotlight on the Fine Arts Center’s rich legacy — and the bright, inspiring future we are building together.

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Did You Know?

377 students saw live theatre through Send a Student — made possible by generous donor support.

Thanks to donors, 70+ new artworks are being acquired, with more gifts of art on the horizon!

Donors gave $750K+ in 2024–25, fueling theatre, exhibitions, and expanded art classes for our community.

Donor gifts help families enjoy free/low-cost events like Family Adventure Days, Send a Student, and Día de Muertos!

2,500+ Colorado College students visited the FAC last school year — deepening learning through donor-backed access.

3,300+ joined us for Día de Muertos in 2024 — 20% were first-time visitors, thanks to donor-funded access!

Throughout the night, you’ll experience a lively blend of creativity, connection, and discovery. Sip craft cocktails, savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy the sounds of live music filling the spaces of our iconic venue. A silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind pieces from local artists and makers offers you a chance to take home a meaningful work of art while supporting creativity in our community.

Midway through the evening, we’ll gather for brief remarks as we honor the Fine Arts Center’s impact and invite guests to continue exploring all the FAC has to offer — from our galleries and performance spaces to the creative studios where imagination thrives.

We can’t wait to share this extraordinary night of creativity, connection, and inspiration with you.

Ticket Information

Early Bird Tickets (through May 7): $75

Guest Tickets (May 8–June 18): $85

VIP Tickets*: $120

*VIP tickets include two drink tickets, an art print commissioned exclusively for the event, and a bottle of wine

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If you are interested in sponsoring ILLUMINATE, please view all event partnership opportunities.

Throughout the evening, you'll experience a variety of activations highlighting the three dynamic areas of the Fine Arts Center:

Performing Arts

Encounter pop-up performances that celebrate the energy, creativity, and storytelling spirit of our acclaimed theatre company.

Visual Arts

Join our exclusive “tiny tours” for an insider’s look at our current temporary exhibitions, Alisa Banks: Unerased and Margarita Cabrera: Space in Between + CARE, where fresh perspectives and thought-provoking artistry come alive.

Creative Arts

Watch live art demonstrations unfold before your eyes and experience a variety of mediums and techniques presented by our talented Bemis School of Art instructors.

ILLUMINATE is a celebration and so much more — it’s a philanthropic event with purpose. All proceeds raised from the evening directly benefit the Fine Arts Center’s dynamic programming across our museum, theatre company, and Bemis School of Art. Your support has a profound and lasting impact, helping us ignite new ideas, empower artists and audiences, and bring transformative arts experiences to our community for generations to come.