Fine Arts Center

Bad Dates
2019-04-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-04-26 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Restaurant manager and shoe connoisseur Haley Walker is finally ready to re-enter the dating world. From the privacy of her bedroom, she relates a series of hilarious tales while preparing for, and recovering from, one dreadful date after another. Theresa Rebeck’s sweet and sharp comedy promises to be a night out to remember!

The Modbo Turns Ten Reception
2019-05-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Meet the artists from the exhibition The Modbo Turns Ten: A story of long odds, late nights, and art that works hard. Free and open to the public.

Tour Leader Informational Meeting
2019-05-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Interested in volunteering at the FAC as a Tour Leader? Join us for coffee to learn more!
Informational Coffee for potential Tour Leaders

Wednesday, May 8 5:00-6:00 p.m. in Deco Lounge
Wednesday, May 29 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Deco Lounge

RSVP to fac.tours@coloradocollege.edu
The Fine Arts Center is looking for volunteers for our Gallery Tours Program! Tour Leaders are a positive force in the museum, leading audience-centered tours primarily for students in grades K-12. Our tours encourage students’ exploration and curiosity through interactive touring. As a Tour Leader you will join a community of passionate volunteers who relish collaborative educational opportunities, such as learning the most up-to-date touring techniques and group management skills to support discussion and inquiry-based tours.
Our program is designed to allow flexibility for our volunteers, beginning with training sessions followed by a period of active touring where newer Tour Leaders are paired with more experienced Tour Leaders. Some of the many benefits of volunteering at the Fine Arts Center include, private gallery walks with curators and artists, as well as a free membership to the museum after meeting certain requirements.
SKILLS

Visual Arts
Critical Thinking
People Skills
Verbal / Written Communication

REQUIREMENTS

Background Check
Orientation or Training
We ask that our volunteers commit to touring a minimum of 25 tours per year, which equates to approximately 3 two-hour tours per month, as well as 3-4 hours of professional development each month.
Growth mindset, open to feedback and continuous learning, flexibility, willing to work with all learner types, levels, and special needs, basic computer competence, active listener, team-oriented, comfort leading groups at any age, can think on feet

Training will begin in June and run weekly through early August. For more info, email Meg Robbins, call 719-477-4392, or attend the informational coffee.

Monthly Member Tour
2019-04-06 12:00 - 23:50 | Colorado
All members of the Fine Arts Center are welcome to join us for our Monthly Member Tour, held on the 1st Saturday of each month at 12 noon. Each tour (lasting approximately 1 hour) will feature a different topic, so feel free to come back often and continue learning about the FAC.

Cheers to 100 Years! A First Friday Event
2019-05-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Join us for a special 100th anniversary themed First Friday Art Party at the FAC from 5-7:30 p.m. Signature events and happenings include:

Exhibit by local artist Andrea Schumacher whose work combines abstraction, craft, and narrative.
Launch of Kirsten Akens’ new book, “100 Things to Do in Colorado Springs Before You Die.” Attend this event and you will get to check off two of her recommended “100 Things!”
Enjoy live music by Jaquie Gipson, a cash bar with anniversary themed cocktails, dining options, a 100th anniversary gift basket giveaway, art demonstrations, and more!

Hop on the free First Friday Shuttle Bus provided by COPPeR to see:

Bemis School of Art instructors painting en plein air at select locations Downtown and in Old Colorado City.
Sneak peek display of “Vicarious,” by Etainia Dagda. “Vicarious” was showcased in 2017 at World of WearableArt ™ (WOW), New Zealand’s largest arts show. WOW is an international design competition that celebrates the intersection of fashion and art. Etainia lives in New Zealand but hails from Colorado Springs and is a Palmer High School and UCCS alum! Exhibit opens June 22.

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Flash Cadillac
2019-04-20 19:30 - 23:00 | Colorado
Traditional Rock n’ Roll since 1969 including appearances in two of the biggest impact motion pictures ever filmed “(American Graffiti,” 1973; “Apocalypse Now,” 1978).”The group is a virtual encyclopedia of rock’s last early years…supremely entertaining.” – The Denver Post

Hands on a Hardbody Film Screening
2019-04-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Colorado
FREE public film screening of the documentary on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Colorado College’s Cornerstone Screening Room. Q&A to follow with Scott RC Levy and faculty from the CC Film and Media Studies program.

Hands on a Hardbody: Talkback Session
2019-04-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Colorado
Join us for a FREE talkback session following the final Sunday performance.

Hands on a Hardbody
2019-03-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-03-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2019-04-03 19:00 | Colorado
For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor, and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. In the hilarious, hard-fought contest that is Hands on a Hardbody, only one winner can drive away with the American dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name.

Hands on a Hardbody: Backstage Tour
2019-04-11 22:00 - 22:30 | Colorado
Join us for a FREE guided backstage tour following the third Thursday performance.

Ben and the Magic Paintbrush
2019-03-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Colorado
Megan and Ben are orphaned siblings alone in the world. She earns pennies as a human statue – painted silver – while her little brother draws marvelous portraits with only a stubby pencil. One fateful day, his artwork catches the eye of the malicious Mrs. Crawley, who has a scheme to make millions with a magic paintbrush. When she captures Ben and puts him to work, it’s up to Megan and their new friend Pierre to help him escape, discovering the value of kindness and bravery along the way. An enchanting story from olden times comes to life in this modern-day fairy tale.

Silent Disco & Laser Light Show
2019-04-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Colorado
Join us from 7-11 p.m. for a Laser Light Show and Silent Disco at the FAC! Grab a pair of wireless headphones (provided), tune into the channel of your choice, and dance to your own beat! Enjoy a photo booth, cash bar, and food trucks. Light-up gear encouraged!
