Fine Arts Center

Print Day at the FAC
2022-06-11 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
A day of hands-on printmaking activities and in gallery experiences for the whole family in celebration of the Robert Blackburn exhibition. The event is free and open to the public.
Schedule of Events
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Washable Marker Prints with Sophia Hanna, Bemis School of Art Instructor
Wax Paper Monoprints with Zandra Zieman-Foster, Bemis School of Art Instructor
Abstract Prints with Turner Black, Bemis School of Art Instructor
Make Your Own Letterpress Print with The Press at CC

12:30–2 p.m.

Screen printing with Ladyfingers Letterpress and CC Mobile Arts

1:30–3 p.m.

Washable Marker Prints with Sophia Hanna, Bemis School of Art Instructor
Wax Paper Monoprints with Zandra Zieman-Foster, Bemis School of Art Instructor
Abstract Prints with Turner Black, Bemis School of Art Instructor
Make Your Own Letterpress Print with The Press at CC

2 p.m.

Gallery walk in Robert Blackburn & Modern American Printmaking with artists Jean Gumpper and Aaron Cohick

Activity Details
Bemis School of Art Activities
Washable Marker Prints with Sophia Hanna
The process of block printing involves carving a design into wood, linoleum, foam, or another material and then printing it onto a surface such as paper or fabric. The artist carves their composition on a reusable plate (or block), then prints the images by adding ink to the plate and pressing it against paper. In this project we’re using simple methods to create printing plates out of Styrofoam. We’ll carve grooves into our printing plate using safe objects (pencil or pen!) and use washable markers as our “ink.”
Wax Paper Monoprints with Zandra Zieman-Foster
Mono printing is a print making process that makes one unique print at a time. There is no stamp or printing plate that allows you to make multiples. One is all you get. They are simple and fun. Basically, painting with acrylic paint onto wax paper. Then you flip over the wax paper onto your art paper (watercolor, newsprint, cardboard, anything…) and rub it with your hand or a brayer.
Abstract Prints with Turner Black
‘Found Object Printing’ loosely falls into the bracket of Collagraph. A collagraph is a simple and very effective form of printmaking that is created by using various types of collage as the plate that you then take a print from. Create works of art using a variety of shapes, found objects and stamps using your choices of color, repetition, placement and more to create your own abstract work of art.
The Press at CC
Make Your Own Letterpress Print with The Press at CC
Set and print a word or short phrase of your choice using antique wood type and a tabletop printing press.
Ladyfingers Letterpress and CC Mobile Arts
Bring your own T-shirt, fabric tote, sweatshirt, or surface you might want to screen print on with Ladyfingers Letterpress and CC Mobile Arts! Some T-shirts, bags, and other items will be available for purchase, and free paper will be provided.
Event Partners: FAC’s Bemis School of Art | Ladyfingers Letterpress | The Press at CC | CC Mobile Arts
Image by Arley Torsone, Ladyfingers

The Wolves
2022-06-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.
Performed outside in the courtyard of the Fine Arts Center
Finalist! 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Winner! 2015 Relentless Award for Playwriting
“The scary, exhilarating brightness of raw adolescence emanates from every scene of this uncannily assured first play by Sarah DeLappe.” —The New York Times
Content Advisory: The Wolves contains strong language, discussion of sex, and adult themes.

Emerging Artists—Musical Theater Madness
2022-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Register for Musical Theatre Madness$250 ($225 FAC members) Ages 8-10
Who doesn’t love a musical filled with exuberant dancing, rich singing, and focused acting? Join us for our musical theatre intensive for emerging artists designed to take triple threats to the next level. This session will culminate with a staged performance in the afternoon after the final class session.

Story Making Through the Monotype Process
2022-06-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
We will make prints using stencils and symbols that represent something important to our life experience. The prints will create an opportunity that will help each member share a personal story about who they are. Experience the freedom to begin a journey of self-discovery by making art that helps express yourself in a new way. You will have a chance to create work that can go home with you, or maybe even a small series of work. We will end the workshop with an hour to critique. Supplies will be provided.
Ages 16-Adult

Watercolor in Nature
2022-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Learn the basics of watercolor through the exploration of the outdoors. The first part of the class will be time to learn new techniques and the second half will be time to take your sketchbook outside, observe, and paint what you see. Students should dress according to the weather, wear sunscreen, and bring a water bottle. Supplies will be provided.
Ages 9-12

Painting in Nature
2022-06-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
This is an exploratory class of nature through painting. Students will learn the basics of watercolor in week one, basics of acrylic in week two, and by week three students will have their choice on which medium (acrylic or watercolor) they would like to continue exploring. Create some art in the beautiful outdoors!

Military Artistic Healing
2022-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Discover the techniques to inspire creative skills and gain greater self-awareness. Explore possibilities, develop your creativity, and gain personal insight through working with a variety of controllable mediums. Visits to the Fine Arts Center’s museum galleries using visual thinking strategies will increase group cohesion. There are many benefits to using art to express emotions — art can furnish a healthy outlet and an alternate way to communicate something that one cannot always put into words, provide safe containment for emotions that are expressed, and reflecting on art can give new understanding and insight about feelings. Supplies will be provided.

Endangered Record Listening
2022-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Join us in Ladyfingers at FAC!
We’ll be joined by Tomás Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars creators of Endangered, a live music and multi-sensory installation performance steeped in 21st Century Psychedelic Soul. Inspired by the Afro-Futuristic and politically charged artworks of Colorado’s own Floyd D. Tunson and powered by lyrics from Pulitzer Prize winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa, Tomás Doncker and The True Groove All-Stars chart a sonic journey to freedom, a modern day revolution of the mind. This is the first opportunity to listen to and purchase the record pressed by Abbey Road Studios made in conjunction with the Endangered performances taking place June 17 & 18. Artists will be available to sign records, event posters, and meet listeners.
Endangered premieres at the Fine Arts Center on June 17 & 18, as an intimate site-specific performance in the Floyd D. Tunson: Hearts and Minds exhibition.
The Deco Lounge will be open for drinks.

Embroidery: Drawing & Painting with Thread
2022-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
In this course, you will be introduced to the process of artistic needlework. Rob considers his work as drawing and painting with thread. Starting with basic exercises, learn color blending, shading, drawing, creating lines, and other fundamental embroidery techniques. With the support of the instructor, you will be encouraged to sketch design ideas from your imagination, photos, or natural surroundings, which will serve as a basis for a final piece.

Friday Night Adult Painting
2022-06-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Pl, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Love painting and do it all the time? Haven’t picked up a paintbrush since elementary school? Perfect! This is the class for you. This painting class will teach you the fundamentals of painting with acrylic paint and give you the confidence to finish a masterpiece! Supplies will be provided.

Endangered at the Fine Arts Center
2022-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
Tomás Doncker & The True Groove All-Stars present Endangered, a live music, multi-sensory installation performance steeped in 21st Century Psychedelic Soul. Endangered premieres at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center on June 17 & 18, as an intimate site-specific performance in the Floyd D. Tunson: Hearts and Minds exhibition.
Inspired by the Afro-Futuristic and politically charged artworks of Colorado’s own Floyd D. Tunson and powered by lyrics from Pulitzer Prize winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa, Tomás Doncker and The True Groove All-Stars chart a sonic journey to freedom, a modern day revolution of the mind.
FREE for students and teachers from any school with school ID and CC Gold Card holders (get tickets online now and present ID upon arrival).
Friday, June 17 SOLD OUT!
Purchase Tickets to Saturday, June 18 performance
CONTENT ADVISORY: This program addresses issues of gun, and other forms of violence. Although the program offers a hopeful, positive, and empowering message, some themes and images may be troubling to certain audiences.

For additional Juneteenth activities in the Colorado Springs community please check out the Southern Colorado Juneteenth Festival. www.onebodyklcc.org | www.csjuneteenthfestival.com
