Join the museum collections team in the Agents of Care gallery from 1-4 p.m. to explore the work that goes into preserving and caring for museum collections. Discover the forces of deterioration that staff constantly battle against and the measures we take to slow and prevent damage. Take your new-found knowledge and skills home with […]
This event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on a waitlist please call our front desk at (719) 634-5581 or email fac@coloradocollege.edu. This tour is open to members of the FAC. Not a member? Join today. Law & Disorder explores how Colorado Springs officials fought to remain a "dry town" in "wet times," the captivating story […]
Imagine a single balloon changing one person’s life forever. Balloonacy is tender, uplifting show for the little ones (and the big ones, too). Sweet, inventive and packed with physical comedy, this play explores the power of friendship and shows how, with a little imagination and acceptance, companionship is everywhere. Performed on Saturdays at 10 a.m. & 2 […]
Do you love animals? This course is an introduction to drawing animals of all types. They are all around us and are endlessly fascinating to watch and draw. This course will show you the basics of drawing any animal and help you understand anatomy so that you can confidently draw the animal world. Supplies will be […]
Dr. Karen Roybal, Associate Professor of Southwest Studies at Colorado College, will lead a tour of Mi Gente: Manifestations of Community in the Southwest, curated by Savannah Pennell (former Assistant Curator of Collections at the FAC). During this tour, Dr. Roybal will invite participants to observe how the fluidity of borders is expressed through the artworks […]
Join us for our First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by the FAC’s chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission Art in Deco Lounge by John Odlin Another Way is Possible opening reception in Hybl Gallery and the courtyard Music by Spur # of flesh pop-up photographic exhibition in Kircher Gallery […]
In this class we will learn the fundamentals of creating successful compositions with acrylic paint on canvas as the medium. The class will focus on two projects for each student consisting of medium canvases. How to start, and how to finish a painting will be covered as well as accuracy and detailing. Subject matter will […]
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 Dec. 3, 2 p.m. performance of Elf The Musical. This event is free and […]
