A leading member of the new Afro-Cuban cultural movement, visual artist Juan Roberto Diago (b. 1971) has produced a body of work that offers a revisionist history of the Cuban nation. His “history,” a term that he frequently inserts in his works using the visual language of graffiti, is not the official narrative of a […]
The Black Sound Series features the work of three contemporary artists who use sound to investigate the construction of Black identity in the personal, social, and political spheres. In our Lane Gallery, Rodney McMillian explores how the words of twentieth-century musician Sun Ra resonate in the present; Cy X presents a newly commissioned audiovisual project […]
From 1827-1838 John James Audubon published Birds of America, which is generally considered to be among the finest examples of prints illustrating avian life in America. This exhibition Reframing Birds of America: Conversations on Audubon explores these historic prints with a contemporary lens. The FAC show, curated by Colorado College students, fosters appreciation of the prints while highlighting […]
Mother’s Day is Sunday May 8! Join us for this special member-only event and find a special and unique gift at the FAC’s shop by Ladyfingers. Enjoy iced tea, lemonade, and cookies while perusing a wide variety of handmade, locally sourced, and inclusive goods. In addition to your 10% member discount on all items, during […]
Completed in 1995 and acquired by the Fine Arts Center in 2020, Tunson’s “Hearts and Minds” addresses the ongoing impact of gun violence on youth of color. In Colorado, Black men ages 18–24 are more than 12 times more likely than white men the same age to be killed in a gun homicide (“The State […]
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Friday, May 6 following that evening's theatre performance Drag show starts 10 p.m. House opens 9:45 p.m. Grab a drink before the show in Deco Lounge (opens 9 p.m.) The show goes on! The drag show that is. Following the May 6 performance of The Legend of Georgia McBride, join us for […]
Join Robyn Haynie, Head of Collections and Jonathan Dankenbring, Exhibition Designer/Preparator Manager in our courtyard to learn about the care and preservation of the sculptures there. Our museum team will explain and demonstrate several different techniques — whether glass, stone, bronze, or steel, that each material requires. We'll also discuss upcoming restoration projects for both […]
He’s young, he’s late with the rent, and he just found out that he’s going to be a dad. And when his boss at a small-town Florida dive bar axes his Elvis act, replacing it with a flashy drag show, Casey decides to step out of the blue suede shoes of his comfort zone and […]
Robert Blackburn (1920-2003) was a key artist in the development of printmaking in the twentieth century. His innovative, masterful expertise with the medium helped define the overall aesthetic of the American “graphics boom.” This new exhibition examines Blackburn’s life and work, which touched the Harlem Renaissance and the WPA; the Art Students League and the […]
He’s young, he’s late with the rent, and he just found out that he’s going to be a dad. And when his boss at a small-town Florida dive bar axes his Elvis act, replacing it with a flashy drag show, Casey decides to step out of the blue suede shoes of his comfort zone and […]
You’re Invited to a Member Exhibition Opening for Robert Blackburn & Modern American Printmaking Join us for a celebration of artist and visionary Robert Blackburn. Printmaking demo and hands-on activity Enjoy live music, light refreshments, and cash bar Brief remarks at 3:30 p.m. RSVP by May 9 Not a Fine Arts Center member? Join now! […]
He’s young, he’s late with the rent, and he just found out that he’s going to be a dad. And when his boss at a small-town Florida dive bar axes his Elvis act, replacing it with a flashy drag show, Casey decides to step out of the blue suede shoes of his comfort zone and […]
Join us for a FREE talkback with the director, Marisa D. Hebert, and acting company following the final Sunday performance of The Legend of Georgia McBride.
We have so many great museums and organizations in this wonderful city, let's explore them together! Join us for a special tour of the Pioneers Museum. Do you ever wonder why people live in a particular place? How they got there and why they came? We will explore unique stories of how health, creativity, entrepreneurship, and […]
We’re excited to bring back City as a Venue, a summer-long celebration presenting a robust calendar of arts experiences to the community. Join us for theatre, music, site-specific experiences, pop-up events, and more. From the Colorado College campus to neighborhood parks and community centers, we’re bringing this great city of ours together through the arts.
Join us in celebrating the opening of the exhibition Where the Saint Lives with a Matachines and ballet folklórico performance by Grupo Folklórico del Pueblo! The performance begins in FAC lobby and moves to Music Room and will last about 30 minutes. Image courtesy Grupo Folklórico del Pueblo
FAC Member are invited to join Leo Haselhorst, the FAC Theatre Company's Master Carpenter for a behind the scenes look at our theater. Visit the shop where we build, paint and store our sets. Go backstage (and even under the stage) to learn all about how our shows are produced. Finally, we'll visit the FAC […]
