K-12 Education Visits
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is dedicated to offering educational experiences that foster artistic and historical insight for students. Join us in celebrating the arts and their role in education.
Interactive Guided Tours
Transform your museum visit into an active, engaging experience! Our guided tours move beyond traditional lectures to empower your students as critical thinkers and creative interpreters. Led by our trained guides, students will explore key artworks through dynamic conversations, hands-on activities, and collaborative thinking strategies.
This new approach is designed to make your job as an educator easier by creating a focused experience that builds confidence and helps students develop a personal connection to art. We envision tours that empower students to:
- Think critically and creatively about art.
- Develop strong observation and analytical skills.
- Form and articulate their own opinions with confidence.
Give your students the tools to become lifelong learners and art lovers.
- Cost: $90 per group.
- Group Size: Tours are booked for groups of up to 15 students. The maximum capacity for a single one-hour tour slot is 45 students (booked as three groups).
- Chaperones: One adult chaperone is required for every 15 students (and is admitted free of charge). Additional adults may attend for $5 each.
- Availability: offered Wednesday through Friday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m.
Self-guided Tours
A self-guided tour at the Fine Arts Center offers visitors the flexibility to explore the museum exhibits at their own pace. Small groups of up to 30 should reserve their visit at least one week in advance. Larger groups exceeding 30 must schedule their tour at least three weeks in advance so we can arrange for adequate staffing.
- Tour duration: 60 minutes
- Available times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., or 12 p.m.
- Days offered: Wednesday through Friday
- Group size: 10 to 90 people (including chaperones)
- Chaperone requirement: One adult per nine students
- Cost: $2.00 per student
- Chaperones: Free admission for required number
- Additional chaperones: $5.00 each
Groups larger than 30 will be divided into smaller groups to prevent overcrowding in the galleries. We will alternate your groups between the first and second floors and the courtyard.
If you have questions, please contact Sammie Joe Kinnett, Education Manager, at skinnett2024@coloradocollege.edu or (719) 477-4322.