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 […]
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, […]
Based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those […]
The FAC Theatre Company and Colorado College will host a conversation about themes emerging from the show following the Sunday, Dec. 1 matinee performance of Tiny Beautiful Things. This will be the second of several Sunday Salon discussions throughout the season, which allow additional engagement with the production through conversation with a member of the […]
Get an early start on your holiday shopping and enjoy a festive afternoon in the Museum Shop! We have many unique finds to satisfy even the hardest to shop for on your list. 20% discount and 15% discount on consignment items. Enjoy hot cocoa, hot apple cider, and some yummy treats!
Timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Broadmoor Art Academy (the precursor to the current Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center), this two day symposium will provide a forum for new inquiries, challenges, and reassessments of 20th-century art and visual culture in the American West. The Academy’s founders and early leaders created a vibrant center for […]
Join us for a FREE guided backstage tour following the third Thursday performance.
The FAC Theatre Company and Colorado College will host a conversation about themes emerging from the show following the Sunday, Dec. 29 matinee performance of The Sound of Music. This will be the third of several Sunday Salon discussions throughout the season, which allow additional engagement with the production through conversation with a member of […]
Bid 2019 adieu with an unforgettable five-course dining experience at TASTE! This intimate dining experience is limited to 60 individuals and seated in tables of four. Make it a double date or leave it to fate and ring in the New Year with new friends! $125 per person (includes tax and gratuity) Space is limited, make your […]
