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Barbara Sparks’ photos from around the world
Barbara Sparks. Namaste, Kagbeni, Nepal, 1986 Last month, Barbara Sparks’ photography exhibit entitled “Coalescence” opened in the second-floor galleries at the FAC. Its opening may have […]
Read the full articleHappy New Year!
While it’s only day 6 in 2012, so far it’s been a really great year. We hope 2012 is treating you well, and before it’s too late, thank you for […]
Read the full articleHoliday Wine Recommendations from Coaltrain’s Jim Little
Jim Little is one of those guys who has lived a charmed life. As co-owner of Coaltrain Wine and Spirits he has traveled to 60 countries, tasting wine in some […]
Read the full articleSandzén in Colorado Holiday Membership Package
For the art lovers on your shopping list, give a gift of belonging! FAC members get scads of benefits including free access to all FAC exhibitions and discounts on Bemis […]
Read the full articlePermanent Collection Highlight: Satirical works by José Guadalupe Posada
“La Calavera Catrina (The Skull of the Fashionable Lady)”, José Guadalupe Posada, engraving Introduced to satirical art through his apprenticeship with Trinidad Pedrozo, José Guadalupe Posada (Feb. 2, 1852–Jan. 20, […]
Read the full articlePermanent Collection Highlight: Jerry Vigil’s Day of the Dead Muertos Sculptures
“El Pachuco” and “Frida” detail from the FAC Permanent Collection, acrylic paint on paper mache over foam/wood and chicken wire/wood armature Self-taught Chicano artist Jerry Vigil synthesizes contemporary and traditional […]
Read the full article11th Annual Bemis Faculty Holiday Art Sale
If you’re looking for artful gifts, please join us for the 11th Annual Bemis Faculty Holiday Art Sale! Pottery, Jewelry, Paintings, Hand-made Cards, Mosaics, Objet d’Art and more will be […]
Read the full articleHappy Birthday, Walt Kuhn!
“Trio”, Walt Kuhn, Oil on canvas, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Collection Today we celebrate Walt Kuhn (October 27, 1877 – July 13, 1949) and what would have been his […]
Read the full articleSandzén and Snow … Bring It On!
“It is impossible to copy nature because one is compelled to select, rearrange and organize.” –Birger Sandzén You know who loved snow? Sandzén. In the exhibition catalog, Stan Cuba writes that […]
Read the full articleASSASSINS Fun Fact #4: Sara Jane Moore
Sara Jane Moore: Miriam Roth Ballard, Scenery by: Christopher Sheley, Lighting by: Jonathan Spencer, Costumes by: Janson Fangio, Directed by: Scott RC Levy, Photo by Nathan Willers An attempted member […]
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