Fine Arts Center

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Colorado Springs, CO 80903 United States Get Directions
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  • Live Performance of “We Lit a Fire and Trusted the Heat (After Angela Davis)”

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Activated by Thaddeus Tukes In conjunction with the museum's presentation of Maria Gaspar’s 60 hour and 20-minute video, Clamour (2022), please join us for a special performance of We Lit a Fire and Trusted the Heat (After Angela Davis) by Gaspar and activated by musician Thaddeus Tukes. In the performance, Tukes plays a variety of […]

  • Center Stage: Theatre Nights with a Twist

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Roll up your sleeves and raise your glass—Center Stage is going full “paint night.” With a themed cocktail in hand, you’ll create your own wildflower masterpiece as an art instructor guides you through each step. Expect color, laughter, and plenty of chances to chat with new friends as your canvas blooms into something uniquely yours. […]

  • The Roommate

    Featured The Roommate
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Midwestern housewife Sharron never had a roommate before, but after her divorce she needs help to pay the bills. Enter brash New Yorker Robyn, who may or may not have some questionable reasons why she needed out of the city. This funny and deeply moving play—recently seen on Broadway starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow—examines […]

  • Member Moments: Exhibition Preview Morning

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    FAC Members: Join us at our members-only preview for an exclusive first look at both Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard before it opens to the public and celebrate the newly opened Ana María Hernando: Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly)! Enjoy brief remarks and explore the exhibition at your own pace where you […]

  • Spring Exhibitions Opening Celebration on First Friday

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Celebrate the opening of two new museum exhibitions during First Friday at the Fine Arts Center: Ana María Hernando: Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly) and Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard. At 5:30 p.m. in the Deco Lounge, hear about each exhibition from artist Ana María Hernando and curator Josh T Franco. Explore […]

  • Rebels, Rascals and Geniuses: The Characters of the Broadmoor Art Academy

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    The Broadmoor Art Academy drew an eclectic assortment of students, artists, and supporters where heiresses rubbed elbows with revolutionaries. In this illustrated lecture, some of the personalities behind the famous artwork will be explored and stereotypes of “staid Colorado Springs” will be challenged. This lecture coincides with the museum exhibition Gathering Place, on view through […]

  • Craft Lab: Ukrainian Egg Decorating (Pysanky)

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Explore the luminous folk tradition of pysanky—Ukrainian wax-resist egg decorating. Using a kistka (stylus), beeswax, and layered dyes, you’ll draw symbols, build color from light to dark, and reveal intricate patterns in the final wax melt. Learn the meaning of motifs, how to plan color sequences, and how to seal and preserve your work. All […]

  • Yoga

    Featured Yoga
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Join us for yoga in our beautiful glass-walled Smith Family gallery with instructor Misty Banta. Participants are invited to stay and enjoy the museum after class. All experience levels are welcome. Tickets $12 per person (includes museum admission) FAC Members receive a 10% discount! Not a member? Join today TICKETS Please bring your own mat. Water […]

  • Backpacks & Bites

    Member Event: Backpacks & Bites
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Members: Make your backpack visit extra special with a creative outing the whole family will love! On select days, when you use the Family Activity Backpack, you can pick up a free snack pack for the kids to enjoy before or after. Cozy up with your little ones in the Garden Lounge and explore our […]

  • Monkey See, Monkey Learn: The Curious World of Curious George

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Hans and Margaret Rey's Curious George series is one of the most beloved and successful picture-book series of all time. The texts' enduring power stems partly from the timeless beauty of Hans Rey's illustrations, and partly from the (cautious) celebration of the title character's curiosity, and, by extension, the celebration of childhood innocence. This talk […]

  • The Fine Arts Center Look Ahead: 2026–2027

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Join us as we kick off a year of transformation at the Fine Arts Center Look Ahead, an inspiring evening that will reveal what’s next. The FAC is entering the Liminal Year—a thoughtfully curated, transitional season that celebrates creativity today while preparing for a new chapter in 2027. This special evening will offer a first […]

  • Food Forests: Turn Your Yard into an Edible Willy Wonka Wonderland

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Your yard has so much untapped potential! Imagine stepping outside to pick sun-warmed peaches, berries, or herbs from plants that practically take care of themselves. A food forest is a beautiful, low-maintenance way to create shade, attract wildlife, and grow food. You don’t need to be an experienced gardener to start! With just a few […]

  • Member Moments: Get Hands-on with Chihuly!

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Members: Join us for a special members-only event and be part of our annual Chihuly spring cleaning. Step behind the scenes into the museum storage basement, where you’ll learn how these intricate pieces are installed, displayed, and cared for. Best of all, you’ll have the rare chance to handle some of the extra chandelier pieces […]

  • Spring Cleaning with Chihuly

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Join museum staff for a special day of spring cleaning. Visitors are invited to watch staff dust and polish the massive glass chandeliers hanging throughout the museum created by artist Dale Chihuly. Learn how the museum cares for these works and see them shine like new. Swing by the Agents of Care gallery throughout the […]

  • Behind-the-Scenes Sunday

    Featured Alanis Morissette’s *Jagged Little Pill: The Musical*
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Ever wonder, “how’d they do that?”? Well, unbox your inner theatre nerd with the Fine Arts Center Theatre Company staff for a thorough look at the special effects, backstage spaces, costume, and scene shops. This event will begin immediately following the May 3, 2 p.m. performance of Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical. This […]

  • You Oughta Know: Alanis Morissette and the Women Who Rocked the Industry

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Join our resident cabaret artist, J. Chang-Tablada, as we explore the influence of Alanis Morissette and the powerful wave of women in rock that emerged around her. Through song and storytelling, this lecture traces musical lineages across generations, looking back to artists such as Stevie Nicks, who helped shape the landscape Alanis entered and forward […]

  • Member Moments: A Rock Show Backstage Pass

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Members: Step behind the curtain for an exclusive, member-only look at Jagged Little Pill: The Musical—your backstage pass to see how a rock-show comes to life. Step onto the stage itself to see the intricate choreography of a backstage scene shift, where scenery moves swiftly and precisely to transform the world of the show in […]

  • Ask the Actors

    Featured Alanis Morissette’s *Jagged Little Pill: The Musical*
    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Curious about the lifestyle of a theatre professional? What’s it take to slip into a character night after night? Stay in your seats after the show for a curated discussion with the cast and creatives and satiate your curiosity. This event will begin immediately following the May 10,  2 p.m. performance of Alanis Morissette’s Jagged […]

  • Santos Care Project

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Join museum staff to learn about the ongoing project to care for and digitize the museum’s collection of santos (artistic representations of saints and holy figures). The FAC cares for approximately 1,200 santos spanning over two centuries of practice, largely from southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. Discover how the museum is digitizing and protecting […]

  • Center Stage: Theatre Nights with a Twist

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Shake things up before the curtain rises on Jagged Little Pill. At this hands-on cocktail lab, you won’t just sip a themed drink—you’ll craft your own. Guided by a professional mixologist, you’ll learn the basics of balance, flavor, and flair as you build a custom cocktails or mocktails inspired by the bold spirit of the […]

  • 90s Rock Karaoke

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    Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Tickets: $15 Be a 90s rock star and join us for 90s Rock Karaoke—right on the mainstage and on the set of Jagged Little Pill: The Musical. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love to sing along, this is your chance to shine center stage. All ages welcome. The bar will be open! GET […]