Museum Free Day
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesMuseum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
What could be better than pasta? How about homemade pasta with tiramisu and wine pairings? In this Food + Function series edition, learn how to create various pasta shapes from homemade dough, whip together a decadent tiramisu, and enjoy it all with a few wine pairings. Expert Bon Appetit chef Ed Salazar will walk you […]
Calling all community printmakers! Interested in learning about the new Bemis Community Print Shop? Join us for a free hands-on open house workshop with Printmaker Kate Leonard. We will be demonstrating Thermofax and Miscreen printing techniques – two versatile silkscreen approaches beloved by mixed media and fiber artists. We will work on a large collaborative […]
A Youth Rep Ensemble Production Book by Tina Fey | Music by Jeff Richmond | Lyrics by Nell Benjamin After a 5-week intensive professional theatre training, our Youth Repertory Ensemble will culminate by performing Mean Girls: High School Version on the mainstage! Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild […]
Join us for yoga with instructor Dominika Kamionka 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 […]
Join Sara Hodge, Head of Collections, and the rest of the museum collections team on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. See how the museum stores the 17,000 works entrusted to its care and stewardship, and learn about ongoing collections projects including mural conservation, object inventory and cataloging, and NAGPRA compliance. After a tour of the collections […]
Join us for First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission — see what’s on view Live music Art in Deco Lounge by local artist Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries
Discover the fascinating story behind Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady in White by John Singer Sargent. Delve into the life of Elsie Palmer, the woman immortalized in the painting, and uncover the remarkable journey her portrait recently took across continents. Learn about the conservation work that has preserved its beauty and integrity […]
Dive into the delicate art of dumpling making! This Food + Function hands-on course will teach you how to craft dumplings from scratch, create delicious fillings, and master the dumpling folding technique. When it’s time for the taste test, you’ll get to pick out a custom platter made by CC clay artists to eat your […]
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 mini wall hanging planter. No prior experience is necessary – our expert instructor Megan Dulin will guide you through the process step-by-step. And as you work on your masterpiece, you can […]
Join the FAC collections team for a special day of sculpture care. Visitors are invited to watch staff clean and wax the bronze sculptures around the museum (locations and times below). Each cleaning will start with a brief discussion about the artists and their works. This drop-in program is free and open to the public. […]
Alfred Hitchcock is considered to be one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. His oeuvre is taught in many film schools, and he is regarded as "The Master of Suspense." His definition of suspense was simple... "There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it." With over 50 films […]
More details coming soon! This lecture coincides with the theatre production of The Little Mermaid, at the FAC from Nov. 20–Dec. 29, 2024. Themed Cocktail: The Drunken Mermaid Lecturer: Jared S. Richman, PhD, Professor of Literature at Colorado College Tickets: $23 ($16 for FAC Members), includes your first drink. Bar opens at 5 p.m. BUY […]