CALENDAR OF EVENTS
A visit to the Fine Arts Center can be something planned for months (and our most popular shows and classes sell out quickly, so a bit of planning can put you ahead of the pack), or it could be delightfully spontaneous. With so many things to do here, we strive to be as flexible as you are. See current exhibitions on view
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February 2021
Libation Creations: Valentine Edition
Artmaking Happy Hour Series Celebrate love! Back by popular demand, artist Linda Sagastume and mixologist Angelina Rice bring you romance-inspired creations to liven up this year's Valentine's Day. Whether you typically revel in or avoid the holiday, this event will hit you in the right spot — just like Cupid's bow! Here's what to expect- Step 1: Angelina will guide you through mixing a delicious Valentine-inspired Pomegranate Rose Champagne cocktail in a step-by-step demonstration, live from her winery, Mesa Winds,…
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Invigorate Your Art in 2021
Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned professional, there is much to learn in this virtual course that will improve your art. We will cover the artist’s mindset, composition, color, experimentation, process, adding texture, taking risks, and keeping your art practice fun. If you are uninspired or in a slump, this course will invigorate your art making practice. The principles and practices taught in this virtual course can be applied to any style of art. This course includes…
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To Bind or to Burn: Conversation with the Artist
The FAC will be celebrating virtually the opening of a new exhibition, Anna Tsouhlarakis: To Bind or to Burn, February 12-August 21, 2021. Join Polly Nordstrand, curator of Southwest Art, in conversation with the artist as they discuss her strategies to indigenize contemporary art. The exhibition presents various bodies of work, including the projects she created while an artist-in-residence at the FAC. A major sculpture, Edges of the Ephemeral, was installed in doors for the first time. Learn about the…
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Museum Free Day
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. Advanced timed tickets are required for museum entry.
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Intimate Apparel – A Reunion/Reading
In 2018, the FAC Theatre Company produced Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage. In celebration of Black History Month, the entire cast of the 2018 production will re-unite to present a reading of the play via zoom. The reading will be streamed live on Feb. 19 and then remain available as a watchable stream through Sunday, Feb. 28.
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Artivism CO — Why We Need This Now: A conversation with Lisa Villanueva
When you wake up in the morning and look in the eyes of your children, grandchildren, and those you love the most, do you contemplate their future? Pause and reflect on our country’s state of environmental destruction, violation of rights and the blatant silencing of voices in our marginalized communities? If so, please join us in a candid conversation about: How and why Lisa created Artivism CO Why partnering with community organizations like the Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art at Colorado College is so important for connecting with local youth Why children are (truly) the solution for a better future Join…
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A Deep Dive into the Work of Floyd Tunson
Focusing on a recent acquisition and other works by Floyd Tunson, Collections and Education staff at the FAC Museum will be leading in-depth experiences for students with Tunson’s work throughout the month of February. These engagements will focus on preservation, care, and representations of cultural identity and social histories within Tunson’s work. In pursuit of building community with higher education students, this experience is offered to all students currently enrolled in college or university. (Must present valid school ID at check-in.)…
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A Poetry Reading with Douglas Kearney
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for an evening of poetry and discussion with Douglas Kearney. Douglas Kearney is a poet, performer, and librettist who has published seven books that bridge thematic concerns such as politics, African-American culture, masks, the Trickster figure, and contemporary music. His most recent collection, Sho, aims to hit crooked licks with straight-seeming sticks. Kearney is also the author of Buck Studies, which was awarded the CLMP Firecracker Award for Poetry, the Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry…
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