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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A fun filled evening of crafting awaits! Instructor Julia Barrett will provide supplies and step-by-step instructions to create your own macrame hanging plant holder to take home. (Plant holder will fit a standard 6” terracotta pot) Space is very limited so grab a friend and buy your tickets today! Cash bar and small plates available […]
It’s once again time to raise the curtain on our youngest performers! Students will explore the magical world of theatre through games, rehearsals, and collaboration. Interactive instruction will have students dancing, acting, crafting and much more! (Ages 5-7)
It’s once again time to raise the curtain on our youngest performers! Students will explore the magical world of theatre through games, rehearsals, and collaboration. Interactive instruction will have students dancing, acting, crafting and much more! (Ages 5-7)
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Divine Within: La Virgen de Guadalupe, Spirituality, and Panocha Politics Thursday, June 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (bar opens at 5 p.m.) Coinciding with Where the Saint Lives, an exhibition currently on view at the Fine Arts Center, join us for our first Libation Lecture of 2022. La Virgen de Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico […]
The central video of ^^(Resource) follows the journey of a yellow stone taken from Dook’o’osliid, later named the San Francisco Peaks in Arizona, a location that is sacred to the Diné people. The stone moves from a lab to a shop, and finally to a ritual ceremony. These contexts—scientific, aesthetic, consumerist, and spiritual—contribute to the […]
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.
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!
