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The Arts & Social Action
VirtualJoin us for an online community discussion on the arts and social action. The panel will be moderated by FAC director Idris Goodwin, and we’ll converse with local artists and arts administrators.
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FAC Theatre Live Stream
VirtualJoin us for a live stream conversation with the FAC Theatre Company, featuring the writers for our upcoming audio play series, Of Spacious Skies.
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The Santos Story: A First Friday Conversation
VirtualThe Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is home to a nationally-renowned collection of Hispanic and Native American art, including a collection of santos (religious representations of saints) from New Mexico and southern Colorado. Join FAC staff and the creative team behind a recent 3x3 Project focused on the history of the collection […]
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Virtual: Japanese Calligraphy, Brush Mark-Making & Sumi-Ink Drawing
VirtualIn this virtual workshop, you’ll be introduced to the basic Japanese calligraphy strokes as well as some free-style variations. Learn to practice words in Japanese letters and Kanji (Chinese characters) and be encouraged to explore ways to use the strokes of calligraphy and ink-drawing in your own unique way. This class includes live Zoom sessions […]
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Ask A Curator Day
Virtual#AskaCurator is an international social media event that gives the public access to the passionate experts who work in museums, galleries, and heritage sites around the world. Queries from years past include: What’s the most interesting thing you’ve seen on the back of a painting/artwork? If you could add any object to your collection, what […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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FAC Theatre School Live Q&A
VirtualLearn more about the Fine Arts Center Theatre School’s NEW Fall session. Innovative and comprehensive professional theatre training programs for students ages 5-adult starting soon! Fall classes include popular favorites like Budding Thespians, Emerging Artists, Youth Rep Ensemble, and our Adult Dance Class, alongside unique new offerings like Play Club! and Yoga for the Creative […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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Virtual: Beyond Reality
VirtualAre you feeling a little tired of strict realism in your paintings, but just don't know how to break away? In this virtual course, you will be lead through exercises designed to bring more abstraction, excitement, & passion to your work. This course includes live Zoom class sessions & pre-recorded content. Adults
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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Virtual: Beyond Reality
VirtualAre you feeling a little tired of strict realism in your paintings, but just don't know how to break away? In this virtual course, you will be lead through exercises designed to bring more abstraction, excitement, & passion to your work. This course includes live Zoom class sessions & pre-recorded content. Adults
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The Glorias Conversation
VirtualA discussion about the new film and the role of theatre in education and activism. What are the intersections of theatre, education, and activism—both over time and in this present moment? How might we view these intersections through the lens of feminist, journalist, and social political activist Gloria Steinem? This virtual conversation coincides with the release […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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Virtual: Beyond Reality
VirtualAre you feeling a little tired of strict realism in your paintings, but just don't know how to break away? In this virtual course, you will be lead through exercises designed to bring more abstraction, excitement, & passion to your work. This course includes live Zoom class sessions & pre-recorded content. Adults
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Arts Month Theatre Showcase
VirtualIn celebration of Arts Month 2020, the Colorado Springs theatre community has come together as the Theatrical Response Team to present a Virtual Theatre Showcase on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. — streamed live on YouTube — to officially kick off Theater & Film Week! This free, community event will feature great local talent from: Fine Arts […]
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Libation Creations: Fall Edition
VirtualNew artmaking happy hour series! Jasmine Dillavou photo by Adam Williams Usher in the new season with artist Jasmine Dillavou and bartender Ric Bascobert whose autumn-inspired creations will help bring the cozy sense of fall into your home. Step 1: Ric will walk you through mixing your own craft cocktail/mocktail, The Fallen Apple, in a […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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The Grasshoppers | Buntport Theatre
Legacy loop 1800 Recreation Way, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAs a companion to their recent 3x3 Project Rocky Mountain Locusts, the Denver-based Buntport Theatre Company has created a live, socially distanced accompaniment called The Grasshoppers. It is a mini drive-in, live theater experience (a.k.a a short play performed outdoors while the audience remains in the safety of their cars). Performances take place 5 times […]
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Virtual: Beyond Reality
VirtualAre you feeling a little tired of strict realism in your paintings, but just don't know how to break away? In this virtual course, you will be lead through exercises designed to bring more abstraction, excitement, & passion to your work. This course includes live Zoom class sessions & pre-recorded content. Adults
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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The Arts & Social Action | S̵t̵o̵p̵RESIST(ing)/Start RECLAIMIMG: Eight Minutes and Forty-Six Seconds of JuJu
VirtualMountain Time StopRESIST(ing)/Start RECLAIMIMG: Eight Minutes and Forty-Six Seconds of JuJu is a powerful collaboration between Colorado College Professor Michael Sawyer and Grammy Award-winning musician Nicholas Payton that layers actual recorded interactions between Black citizens and law enforcement with an original musical score. The resulting experience is one of beauty, pain, critical importance, and most […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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Now. Here. This.
VirtualFAC Theatre School Benefit Performance. 11 Students. Guest Appearances. 60 Minute Virtual Musical Performance. The show follows the evolution and adventures of a group of friends as they journey through time — from the present to the past and back again. They share their stories about friendship, hoarding, hiding, laughing, living, dying and middle school […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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Of Spacious Skies: An Audio Play Anthology Series
FAC Digital CO, United StatesUsing the Golden Age of Radio Plays as the jumping off point, our intrepid team of artists, has created 12 weekly episodes of a series which highlights the past, present and future of Colorado Springs, with Pikes Peak as our center point. While it is best to experience the series as released, and recognized as […]
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Same Old New School: A Conversation on Graffiti & Street Art
VirtualSame Old New School is a weekly podcast from Chicago’s Vocalo, hosted by FAC Director Idris Goodwin and Kevin Coval. The show examines the intersections of Hip Hop with culture, politics, fashion and more. In this live special edition, Goodwin and Coval bring together a panel of artists and thinkers to talk about graffiti and […]
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Holiday Cabaret
VirtualThe FAC Theatre Company is packaging up joy and merriment and sending it your way in our 2020 Holiday Cabaret! From our homes to yours, we’re bringing love, light, laughter, and a few surprises direct to your kitchens and living rooms for the FAC’s 2020 holiday production. Grab your crew, a warm beverage, and a […]
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Sweet Land: A New Opera by The Industry
VirtualDespite stellar reviews and sold-out performances, the world premiere of experimental new opera Sweet Land was forced to shut down two weeks ahead of schedule due to COVID-19. Fortunately, a final performance was captured on film to preserve a new work the Los Angeles Times called “opera as astonishment.” The Fine Arts Center Museum is pleased to provide […]
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Creating Sweet Land: A Conversation with the Artists (Pt. 1)
VirtualThe FAC will host two conversations with the artists behind Sweet Land, both moderated by Raven Chacon (the first Mellon Foundation Artist in Residence at the FAC). Panelists: Cannupa Hanska Luger, Du Yun, and Raven Chacon (moderator)
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Creating Sweet Land: A Conversation with the Artists (Pt. 2)
VirtualThe FAC will host two conversations with the artists behind Sweet Land, both moderated by Raven Chacon (the first Mellon Foundation Artist in Residence at the FAC). Panelists: Yuval Sharon, Douglas Kearney, Aja Couchois Duncan, and Raven Chacon (moderator)
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Arts & Social Action: The Raid
VirtualJoin us for a community talkback and Q&A with Idris Goodwin and Tiffany Nichole Greene moderated by Dramaturge Julia Felise Dubiner.
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Cleo Parker Robinson dance: The MOVE/ment
VirtualThe Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College celebrates 50 years of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. In honor of the 2021 Martin Luther King Day Celebrations, we are honored to share this recording of “The MOVE/ment,” a work inspired by a trip to Montgomery, Alabama by members of CPR Dance. It is a piece […]
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A Deep Dive into the Work of Floyd Tunson
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFocusing on a recent acquisition and other works by Floyd Tunson, Collections and Education staff at the FAC Museum will be leading in-depth experiences for students with Tunson’s work throughout the month of February. These engagements will focus on preservation, care, and representations of cultural identity and social histories within Tunson’s work. In pursuit of […]
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First Friday with FAC Director/DJ Idris Goodwin
VirtualJoin us for a virtual DJ set brought to you by the FAC, CC Mutual Aid, and the Chinook Center of Colorado Springs. Sponsored by CC’s Alumni and Family Relations. FAC Director Idris Goodwin will host as DJ for a lively night of dancing! The event is FREE for all participants, with a suggested pay-what-you-can […]
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Celebrating Fifty Years of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
VirtualJoin us for this conversation with the celebrated, Denver-based choreographer Cleo Parker Robinson as the FAC celebrates fifty years of her esteemed dance ensemble. Using the universal language of dance to honor the African Diaspora, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance explores the human condition, champions social justice, unites people of all ages and races, and ultimately celebrates […]
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A Deep Dive into the Work of Floyd Tunson
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFocusing on a recent acquisition and other works by Floyd Tunson, Collections and Education staff at the FAC Museum will be leading in-depth experiences for students with Tunson’s work throughout the month of February. These engagements will focus on preservation, care, and representations of cultural identity and social histories within Tunson’s work. In pursuit of […]
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Libation Creations: Valentine Edition
VirtualArtmaking Happy Hour Series Celebrate love! Back by popular demand, artist Linda Sagastume and mixologist Angelina Rice bring you romance-inspired creations to liven up this year's Valentine's Day. Whether you typically revel in or avoid the holiday, this event will hit you in the right spot — just like Cupid's bow! Here's what to expect- […]
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To Bind or to Burn: Conversation with the Artist
VirtualThe FAC will be celebrating virtually the opening of a new exhibition, Anna Tsouhlarakis: To Bind or to Burn, February 12-August 21, 2021. Join Polly Nordstrand, curator of Southwest Art, in conversation with the artist as they discuss her strategies to indigenize contemporary art. The exhibition presents various bodies of work, including the projects she […]