Join us for a special First Friday Art Party as we unveil the 2024-25 theatre season, showcase upcoming museum exhibitions, and introduce exciting Bemis School of Art classes with live demos from our talented instructors! We may even have a few surprises in store. You don't want to miss out on all the fun and […]
Come observe a condition assessment of Luis Jiménez's brilliantly colored fiberglass and resin sculpture Fiesta Jarabe and learn about the steps needed to undertake the conservation of a sculpture like this. Fine art conservators from McKay Lodge Art Conservation Laboratory will join the FAC museum collections team to speak about the process and some of the challenges […]
Join us for a conversation about NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act) and the care of Indigenous belongings at the FAC. Museum staff and NASU representatives will be joined by Jackie Veninger of Bernstein and Associates to discuss what NAGPRA is, why the law was created, and her experience supporting cultural institutions to […]
How do museums display music? Using the Fine Arts Center as a learning lab, Dr. Lidia Chang's MU 228 Music and the Museum course tackles this question with an exhibition exploring the history of the Collegium Musicum at Colorado College through a collection of historical instruments amassed by the Music Department. Celebrate the exhibition opening […]
This event is sold out. Please email fac@coloradocollege.edu to be placed on a wait list. A fun-filled evening of crafting and cocktails awaits! We’ll be diving into the art of macrame, where you’ll learn to knot and weave a springtime greetings wall hanging, just in time for spring. No prior experience is necessary—our expert instructor […]
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
How do museums display music? Using the Fine Arts Center as a learning lab, Dr. Lidia Chang's MU 228 Music and the Museum course tackles this question with an exhibition exploring the history of the Collegium Musicum at Colorado College through a collection of historical instruments amassed by the Music Department. Join student curators for […]
Join us for yoga with instructor Misty Banta in our beautiful glass-walled Smith Family Gallery. Participants are invited to stay and enjoy the museum for free after class. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat. Water is allowed during class, but not in the museum galleries if you choose to visit. Suggested […]
