Bemis School of Art Winter/Spring Session
Whatever your artistic interest and whatever your age or skill level, we have classes to drive your passions at the Fine Arts Center’s Bemis School of Art. Explore! Browse classes
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Water by the Spoonful
Water by the Spoonful
Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. Somewhere in a chat room, recovering addicts keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. The boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace as birth families splinter and online families collide. WATER […]
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Ask the Actors
Ask the Actors
Curious about the lifestyle of a theatre professional? What’s it take to slip into a character night after night? Stay in your seats after the show for a curated discussion with the cast and creatives and satiate your curiosity. This event will begin immediately following the Feb. 25, 2 p.m. performance of Water by the […]
3 events,
Advance Your Darkroom Skills
Advance Your Darkroom Skills
You will process your own traditional black and white film and learn to make handcrafted silver-gelatin prints in the darkroom. You will learn advanced techniques such as split-filter printing, Sabattier printing, and combination printing to challenge your creativity and bring ideas to new heights. We will work to nurture your creativity, giving you an opportunity […]
Water by the Spoonful
Water by the Spoonful
Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. Somewhere in a chat room, recovering addicts keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. The boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace as birth families splinter and online families collide. WATER […]
2 events,
Water by the Spoonful
Water by the Spoonful
Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. Somewhere in a chat room, recovering addicts keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. The boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace as birth families splinter and online families collide. WATER […]
5 events,
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FAC Member Tour: Hương Ngô: Ungrafting
FAC Member Tour: Hương Ngô: Ungrafting
Join artist Hương Ngô and Curator of Contemporary Art, Katja Rivera for a tour of the new exhibition Ungrafting. The tour will offer an opportunity to connect directly with the artist and learn about her interests in plants; her use of archival research; and her experimentation with paper-making, invisible inks, and printing processes. Visitors will also […]
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First Friday Art Party
First Friday Art Party
Join us for our First Friday celebration from 5–8 p.m. Enjoy the stunning ambiance offered by the FAC’s chic, historic venue. Opening celebration for the museum's newest exhibition Hương Ngô: Ungrafting and a Conversation with Hương Ngô, Chadwick Allen, Aline Lo, and Justin Quang Nguyên Phan Free museum admission Attendees will receive BOGO tickets to […]
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A Conversation with Hương Ngô, Chadwick Allen, Aline Lo, and Justin Quang Nguyên Phan
A Conversation with Hương Ngô, Chadwick Allen, Aline Lo, and Justin Quang Nguyên Phan
As part of the FAC’s First Friday, please help us celebrate the opening of Ungrafting, Hương Ngô’s first solo exhibition in Colorado. Guests will be invited to engage in an informal conversation to discuss the exhibition and its connection to topics such as intergenerational knowledge transmission, the importance of land in anti-colonial movements, and the role […]
5 events,
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
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Micro Torch Bezels
Micro Torch Bezels
You’ve used your micro torch to make a ring or pendant, now we’ll learn how to create a simple round or oval bezel on a ring and set the stone! Please note that students need to wear eye protection (eyeglasses work), closedtoe shoes, no loose sleeves, and long hair must be tied back. There will […]
Water by the Spoonful
Water by the Spoonful
Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. Somewhere in a chat room, recovering addicts keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. The boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace as birth families splinter and online families collide. WATER […]
4 events,
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
Water by the Spoonful
Water by the Spoonful
Somewhere in Philadelphia, Elliot has returned from Iraq and is struggling to find his place in the world. Somewhere in a chat room, recovering addicts keep each other alive, hour by hour, day by day. The boundaries of family and community are stretched across continents and cyberspace as birth families splinter and online families collide. WATER […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
2 events,
Advance Your Darkroom Skills
Advance Your Darkroom Skills
You will process your own traditional black and white film and learn to make handcrafted silver-gelatin prints in the darkroom. You will learn advanced techniques such as split-filter printing, Sabattier printing, and combination printing to challenge your creativity and bring ideas to new heights. We will work to nurture your creativity, giving you an opportunity […]
4 events,
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
3 events,
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
4 events,
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Day
Museum Free Days are offered the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. See what’s on view in the museum
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Celebrating Women Artists
Celebrating Women Artists
Due to severe weather, the Fine Arts Center is CLOSED on Friday, March 15 and this event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience! Visit the Agents of Care gallery to explore a selection works by women artists. Collections staff will be on hand between 1-4 p.m. to engage with visitors in a […]
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Experiencing Jazz: An American Artform Libation Lecture
Experiencing Jazz: An American Artform Libation Lecture
Due to severe weather, the Fine Arts Center is CLOSED on Friday, March 15 and this event has been canceled. The Libation Lecture will be rescheduled for a future date. Ticket holders should check their email for information about the rescheduled event. We apologize for any inconvenience! As with history in general, jazz history […]
3 events,
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
3 events,
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
3 events,
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
3 events,
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon—you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning Pigeon picture books, Don’t Let […]
2 events,
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Yoga at the FAC
Yoga at the FAC
This event has been canceled due to illness. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us for yoga with instructor Misty Banta in our beautiful glass-walled Smith Family Gallery. Participants are invited to stay and enjoy the museum for free after class. All experience levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat. Water is allowed during […]
2 events,
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The Fine Arts Center Look Ahead 2024–25
The Fine Arts Center Look Ahead 2024–25
Join us for a special First Friday Art Party as we unveil the 2024-25 theatre season, showcase upcoming museum exhibitions, and introduce exciting Bemis School of Art classes with live demos from our talented instructors! We may even have a few surprises in store. You don't want to miss out on all the fun and […]