Melanie Yazzie is informed by the Diné philosophy of hozho — translated as blessings, beauty, and harmony. After experiencing illness, she challenged herself to create artworks that find ways to heal from and to balance the negative effects of settler colonialism that Indigenous people live with on a daily basis. Her earlier works focused on calling attention […]
Thomas Evans (aka Detour) is a Denver-based painter, muralist, and installation artist, internationally renowned for his brightly colored portraits and large-scale artworks. Inspired by breakdancing and hip hop, Evans often exists at the intersection of art and music, notably with his innovative use of technology to create touch sensitive surfaces that respond with sound. For […]
Join us for a FREE guided backstage tour following the third Thursday performance.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (galleries open until 7:30 p.m.) Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 FREE and open to the public Join us as we celebrate the Broadmoor Art Academy’s official birthday and the opening of The Broadmoor Art Academy and Its Legacy, 1919-1970, an FAC Legacy Series […]
On October 15, 1919, the Broadmoor Art Academy (BAA) was born. Through the generosity of Julie and Spencer Penrose, the art school was housed in their former residence at 30 West Dale Street. Drawn to the idea of exploring the Wild West, artists came to Colorado Springs to experience its clear blue skies, dramatic lighting, […]
Busytown is always buzzing with activity, but what do people do all day? That’s where Huckle Cat comes in – he’ll take us on a tour of his great neighborhood, and there is so much to see and do, and so many wonderful friends to visit. Huckle shows us how Farmer Pig and Grocer Cat […]
Busytown is always buzzing with activity, but what do people do all day? That’s where Huckle Cat comes in – he’ll take us on a tour of his great neighborhood, and there is so much to see and do, and so many wonderful friends to visit. Huckle shows us how Farmer Pig and Grocer Cat […]
Busytown is always buzzing with activity, but what do people do all day? That’s where Huckle Cat comes in – he’ll take us on a tour of his great neighborhood, and there is so much to see and do, and so many wonderful friends to visit. Huckle shows us how Farmer Pig and Grocer Cat […]
The FAC Theatre Company and Colorado College will host a conversation about themes emerging from the show following the Sunday, Oct. 13 matinee performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This will be the first of several Sunday Salon discussions throughout the season, which allow additional engagement with the production through conversation […]
FAC Member-Only Lecture In honor of the FAC’s centennial milestone, we are pleased to host a very special member-only lecture featuring Dr. Jim Raughton. Drawing from his research on the topic, his personal knowledge, and appreciation as an avid collector of works by artists of the Academy, Jim will provide insights about the BAA practitioners, […]
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain. He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. It’s seven minutes after midnight and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with […]
The FAC Theatre Company Costume Shop is bursting at the seams, time to make room on the racks and shelves for new creations! Just in time for Halloween! WHAT TO EXPECT: Think of it as a Costume Department Yard Sale, i.e. there won't be dressing rooms available (dress accordingly if you anticipate trying things on). […]
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain. He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. It’s seven minutes after midnight and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with […]
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain. He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. It’s seven minutes after midnight and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with […]
Join us for a FREE talkback session following the final Sunday performance.
Join Natanya Ann Pulley for a reading from her new book, WITH TEETH. Reception to follow. Free copy for the first 50 attendees. Experimenting with voice, form, and genre, Pulley crafts a chorus of women voices who are in the process of reclaiming and telling their own stories as they slip through the cracks of […]
Carrie White is a misfit. At school, she’s an outcast who’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s at the mercy of her loving but cruelly over-protective mother. But Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it…
