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Winter/Spring 2023 Art Classes
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesPursue new art skills or perfect old ones in 2023! We have art classes for all ages, interests, and skill levels
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Cloth, Paper, Collage
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesExplore new and creative collage processes! Work with paint, pastels, inks sprays, and learn how to design with image transfers on a variety of surfaces such as tea bags, rice paper, glassine, deli papers, and more. With a variety of techniques, you will be able to create fabric paper and other prepared papers, either painted […]
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Black & White Film Photography
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesStep into the darkroom to explore silver-process black-and-white photography. You will learn how to process film and make handcrafted gelatin-silver prints from your negatives while gaining a better understanding of light, exposure, composition, and camera techniques. Expand your creativity and make each assignment a challenge to your artistic vision! Ages 16-Adult. Instructor: Richard Rinker
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Painting the Seasons: Winter
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesNature is a gold mine of inspiration – what better way to explore its countless variations than by painting the seasons? The winter landscape lends itself to cool shadows and warm sunlit reflections. In this workshop, we will use a limited palette to simplify color mixing and create a harmonious painting. Attention will be given […]
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Cloth, Paper, Collage
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesExplore new and creative collage processes! Work with paint, pastels, inks sprays, and learn how to design with image transfers on a variety of surfaces such as tea bags, rice paper, glassine, deli papers, and more. With a variety of techniques, you will be able to create fabric paper and other prepared papers, either painted […]
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Black & White Film Photography
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesStep into the darkroom to explore silver-process black-and-white photography. You will learn how to process film and make handcrafted gelatin-silver prints from your negatives while gaining a better understanding of light, exposure, composition, and camera techniques. Expand your creativity and make each assignment a challenge to your artistic vision! Ages 16-Adult. Instructor: Richard Rinker
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Eiko Otake: I Invited Myself, Vol. II Exhibition Opening
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin artist Eiko Otake for a live performance in celebration of the opening of her first solo exhibition Eiko Otake: I Invited Myself, vol. II at the FAC during First Friday. Performance begins at 5:30 p.m. The museum will stay open until 8 p.m. and drinks will be available for purchase in Deco Lounge. Free […]
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Contemporary Mini Fresco-secco
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesExplore painting with tempera paint on a plaster surface, similar to how experts did in the early centuries, but on a smaller scale. This method produces bright, vibrant paintings. Styrofoam provides a sturdy lightweight base for the plaster compound, and when it dries, makes a dry absorbent base for wet tempera paint. This medium is […]
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Meet artist Eiko Otake
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesEiko Otake will be in her exhibition, I Invited Myself, Vol. II, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 4-5 to meet and speak with visitors. Please visit and converse with the artist. Image: Eiko Otake photo by Yukari Kuremiya
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Meet Artist Eiko Otake
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesEiko Otake will be in her exhibition, I Invited Myself, Vol. II, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb 4-5 to meet and speak with visitors. Please visit and converse with the artist. Image: Eiko Otake photo by Yukari Kuremiya
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Drawing from Life: Develop Daily Sketchbook Practice
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesDevelop drawing skills and cultivate daily creative practice by sketching from life. Learn to loosen your hand, frame your composition, and capture simple moments to create a cohesive body of work (and perhaps a lifelong habit)! We will use simple, portable materials that make it easy to incorporate drawing into your everyday routine. You’ll leave […]
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Eiko Otake: Public Talks and Conversations
Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn celebration of Otake’s solo exhibition I Invited Myself, Vol. II, the Department of Theater and Dance at Colorado College will host a series of two-day events featuring film screenings, live performance by Otake, and conversations with faculty, scholars, and curators. Schedule of Events: Thursday, Feb. 9 How and Why I Invited Myself, 3 p.m. […]
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Screening: No Rule is our Rule
Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn celebration of Otake’s solo exhibition I Invited Myself, vol. II, join us for No Rule is our Rule (2022, 75 mins). Filmed by Wen Hui and Eiko Otake in China in January 2020, and collaboratively edited during the pandemic. This is a story of friendship between two independent female artists and their body memories each willingly […]
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Shedding: Eiko Otake and DonChristian Jones performance
Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn celebration of Otake’s solo exhibition I Invited Myself, vol. II, join us for a new performance work. Q&A will follow. Collaborators: DonChristian Jones (Performance), Jinqui Guan (Video), Liz Sargent (Video), and Elise Butterfield (Dramaturg). Free and Open to the public Performance will take place in CC's Cornerstone Black Box Theatre Eiko Otake Born and raised in Japan […]
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Drawing from Life: Develop Daily Sketchbook Practice
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesDevelop drawing skills and cultivate daily creative practice by sketching from life. Learn to loosen your hand, frame your composition, and capture simple moments to create a cohesive body of work (and perhaps a lifelong habit)! We will use simple, portable materials that make it easy to incorporate drawing into your everyday routine. You’ll leave […]
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Contemporary Mini Fresco-secco
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesExplore painting with tempera paint on a plaster surface, similar to how experts did in the early centuries, but on a smaller scale. This method produces bright, vibrant paintings. Styrofoam provides a sturdy lightweight base for the plaster compound, and when it dries, makes a dry absorbent base for wet tempera paint. This medium is […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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First Friday Art Party
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. Both the Deco Lounge and Museum Shop participate in First Friday, featuring art for sale by local and regional artists. First Friday attendees get FREE access to FAC Museum — see what’s on view Live music by […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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FAC Members: Art + Tradition Museum Tour
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesHow do artists engage with or reject artistic traditions? Please join Katja Rivera, Curator of Contemporary Art, Savanah Pennell, Curatorial Paraprofessional, and Alexandra Flores, Curatorial Intern as they consider this question in a walk through the FAC Museum’s permanent collection. Not a member? Sign up now for as little as $5 a month! RSVP for […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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International Women’s Day
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesMuseum Free Day for all in celebration of women.
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Contemporary Dream Catchers
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesLevel 0 – This class is for the true beginner with no prior experience in the medium. Want to tap into your creative side with people of all ages? Want some healing crystals and calming energy in your home? Let’s honor the history of dream catchers while adding a modern twist with pops of color, […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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Hip-Hop Concert by: OLMECA
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for a hip-hop concert in the Fine Arts Center's parking lot on the Mobile Arts Truck stage!
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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The Gift Exhibition Opening
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesCelebrate the opening of The Gift, an immersive installation that explores the space in between art and astrophysics. Also opening is a related exhibition featuring work inspired by The Gift, made by D11 educators and students who participated in The Collective. Meet the artists and learn more about their work. Free and open to the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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Introduction to Watercolor for Teens
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis spring break intensive workshop is for teens that want to try watercolor! They will learn basic watercolor skills including the basics of value, line, shape, form, perspective, and color. They will also explore how to assemble their own materials in the future to be able to paint anywhere. Everyone will have enough practice and […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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FAC Member Tour: Behind the scenes theatre tour
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesExperience a rare behind the scenes look of our theater. Visit the prop room and costume shop, where we make almost all of the costumes you see in our stage productions. Go backstage (and even under the stage) to learn about the theater’s rigging and fly systems. Not a member? Sign up now for as […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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In the Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesFrom the creator and star of Hamilton comes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s first Tony Award-winning musical, a love-letter to the community in upper Manhattan where he still lives. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the […]
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Talkback: In The Heights
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for a FREE talkback with Marisa Hebert following the final Sunday performance of In The Heights.
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Eiko Otake: Public Talks and Conversations April 6
Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn celebration of Otake’s solo exhibition I Invited Myself, vol. II, the Department of Theater and Dance at Colorado College will host a series of two-day events featuring film screenings, live performance by Otake, and conversations with faculty, scholars, and curators. Conversation: What to do with Eiko? Thursday April 6, 4–5 p.m. Jodee Nimerichter, Brian Rogers, […]
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First Friday
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission — see what’s on view CC Student Bluegrass Trio The Tumbleweeds will play 5:30–7:30 p.m. Art in Deco Lounge by Mateo Ramirez Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon […]
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Eiko Otake performance: Intervention
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for a new performance by Eiko Otake at the Fine Arts Center during our First Friday celebrations! Free access to see Eiko Otake: I Invited Myself, vol. II on view in the museum. In this site-specific performance, Otake will perform a series of actions in different museum locations while leading audiences to her exhibition on […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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Indigenous Dance Performances
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn conjunction with The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of Where We Belong, please join us this Saturday, April 15, at 3:30 p.m. and again at 7 p.m., for Indigenous dance performances featuring Sarah Ortegon and Colorado Native Organization Dance Troop. Sarah Ortegon, who is Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho, will be presenting the jingle […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Production of WHERE WE BELONG
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesIn 2015, a Mohegan theatre-maker moves to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort […]
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Talkback: Where We Belong
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for a FREE talkback with following the final Sunday performance of Where We Belong.
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Youth Open Mic
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin Inside Out Youth Services (IOYS) in partnership with the Colorado Springs Fine Art Center at Colorado College for a youth open mic. In honor of The Collective installation featuring local youth artists in The Gift at the FAC, IOYS will be host a youth open mic April 25 at 5:30 for middle, high school, […]
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Family Adventure Day
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States11 a.m.–1 p.m. Free and open to the public (10–11 a.m. FAC members only) Not a member? Join today for as little at $5 a month! Spend the day being inspired by exploring all the exciting areas of the Fine Arts Center! Bemis School of Art instructors will lead creative, hands-on activities using a variety […]
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First Friday Art Party
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for our First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission Art in Deco Lounge by Mateo Ramirez Words on Clay art on display in the Bemis student gallery by Veterans who participated in April workshop Art Exhibition Opening & Reception: Colorado School for […]
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FAC Member Tour: The Gift
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesPlease join Michael Christiano, Director of Visual Arts and Museum, to experience The Gift, an immersive installation that animates contemporary astrophysics research to open up metaphorical space for grief, care, and renewal. Michael will give a brief introduction of the exhibit, and then visitors will be invited to take turns on self-guided interactions with the […]
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Artist Talk: Nina Leo and Moez Surani
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesPlease join us at noon in the Fine Arts Center's music room for a talk with Contested Terrains artists Nina Leo and Moez Surani, who are premiering their work Lullabies for a Waning Empire. Moderated by FAC Curator of Contemporary Art, Katja Rivera Free and open to the public.
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Lyrical Gifts: A Community Workshop
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesBuilt around a beautiful exercise created by the poet Ross Gay, this workshop brings people into meaningful conversation with each other through a series of “lyrical questions,” open-ended questions about our own lives. The session will conclude with an improvised gift exchange. Lyrical Gifts is offered in partnership between the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center […]
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Museum Free Day
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesMuseum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
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Wine and Watercolor
Bemis School of Art 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesCelebrate creativity at the FAC's Bemis School of Art! Bring someone special or come alone and make new friends. You don’t have to bring any supplies, just come prepared for artistic festivities guided by Bemis instructors and your love of fun. You’ll have the opportunity to experience more than one painting activity. One free drink […]
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Museum Free Day
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesMuseum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
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Family Friendly Friday
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us at the FAC's Bemis School of Art for a tissue paper flower activity for all ages led by instructor Ronee Smith 5–8 p.m. Plus, the bar in Deco Lounge will be open. Free and open to the public.
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AfroColombian Percussion workshop & Tropical dance party with Eddie “Quilo” Valencia
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesWorkshop 6–7 p.m., dance party 7–8 p.m. Come join us May 19 for an Afro-Columbian Percussion workshop and Tropical dance party with Eddie "Quilo" Valencia at the Sculpture Garden of the Fine Arts Center. It will be an evening of contagious rhythms, while sharing the radical roots of cumbia, it's borderless spirit, and how Afro-Indigenous […]
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FAC Happy Hour at Bell Brothers Brewing
Bell Brothers Brewing 114 N Tejon St Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for our first FAC Happy Hour event of the year and celebrate the “liquid arts” with us anytime from 5–6:30 p.m. No formal programming involved, just a casual gathering of FAC supporters getting out to socialize in new and different venues across our beautiful city. We hope to see you at Bell Brothers Brewing downtown at 114 […]
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Friday Night Art Trivia
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for a trivia night led by Bob Morsch 5:30–7:30 p.m. May’s theme is the arts — which might include tv, movies, pop art, theater, fine art, etc. Be prepared for a multitude of surprises around the theme of art. The ticket price includes dinner: Cubano or vegetarian sandwiches, chips and dip and a […]
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Libation Lecture: Life as “Star Detective”
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesLife as "Star Detective" Coinciding with The Gift, an exhibition currently on view at the FAC, join us for our first Libation Lecture of 2023. The night sky is full of stories – stories of change, of life and death, and of possibility – carried out over millions or billions of years. How can we possibly understand […]
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First Friday Art Party
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin us for First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by this chic, historic venue. FREE museum admission — see what’s on view Live music by J. Chang-Tablada 5:30–7:30 p.m. Wildlife art by Alan Baccarella Drinks and snacks available for purchase FREE downtown shuttle, THE ZEB, running along Tejon Street to downtown art galleries […]
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FAC Member Tour: Collections
Fine Arts Center 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesPlease join Christian Valvano, Assistant Registrar and Brittany Hall, Assistant Collections Manager to discover our museum’s hidden treasures on a tour of our museum’s basement collection storage. Explore our collection spaces including our newly organized pottery room, see the portrait of Elsie Palmer before it goes on loan, and immerse yourself in the spirituality of […]