Fine Arts Center

Watercolor in Nature
2022-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | 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!

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.

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.

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

Happy Hour at The Garden
2022-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 | CO
Join us for the next stop in our new FAC happy hour series celebrating the “liquid arts.” No formal programming involved, just a casual gathering of FAC supporters getting out to socialize in new and different venues across our beautiful city. Highlighting local bars and restaurants in town, we hope to see you June 22 at The Garden.
FAC members and theatre season subscribers will receive happy hour specials during the event: $5 drafts, $3 shots, $2 off wine, and $1 off cocktails. Just tell your server that you’re a FAC Member or subscriber to receive the discount.
Wednesdays are also “Wine Wednesdays” at The Garden. Buy a Mezze Platter (AKA incredible snack board) from their resident food truck, Zaatar & Olive, and get a FREE bottle of wine.
No RSVP needed, stop by The Garden anytime and feel free to bring a friend! Event location: 401 S Nevada Ave
