Blog
ASSASSINS Fun Fact #1
Today’s Fun Fact: Six of the assassinations or attempts featured in ASSASSINS (Sept. 29–Oct. 23, 2011) took place on a Friday. Blackmail-worthy Bonus Fun Fact: this picture features our own Performing […]
Read the full articleWhat the Arts Teach and How It Shows
1. The arts teach children to make good judgments about qualitative relationships. Unlike much of the curriculum in which correct answers and rules prevail, in the arts, it is judgment rather […]
Read the full articleBumblebee Boogie: Preparing “Katja Loher’s Miniverse”
FAC Assistant Curator Joy Armstrong works with Exhibit Preparator Aaron Jakos and Colorado College intern Elena to ready an 8′ diameter weather balloon for the Katja Loher video installation. New […]
Read the full articleMeet Bemis Instructor Gabriella Christians
Gabriella Christians, a native of New York City, headed west shortly after receiving her BA from Syracuse University. She has taught art to students of all ages in schools, camps, […]
Read the full articlePioneers Museum Bike Exhibit: “Pedal Power”
Pedal Power is the Pioneers Museum‘s latest exhibit. Featuring vintage and modern bicycles, photographs and fascinating information on the rich history of bicycles in the Pikes Peak Region, this is our […]
Read the full articleGovernor Hickenlooper Declares Aug. 1-6 Lifelong Learning Week
In March of 2011, Governor Hickenlooper proclaimed that the first week of August is “Lifelong Learning Week.” The proclamation recognizes that lifelong learning dramatically enhances the life of older people both […]
Read the full articleRemembering Laurel, Hannah, Zoe and Lucy
It’s hard to say goodbye to friends. We join our hearts with all those who mourn the loss of Laurel, Hannah, Zoe, and Lucy Constantinides.We felt lucky to have them and […]
Read the full articleYouth Rep Video: Dancing in Monument Valley Park
Youth Rep students took a break from a busy rehearsal schedule to dance with The Dirty Dozen Brass Band in Monument Valley Park. Youth Rep performs their 2011 shows July […]
Read the full articleYouth Rep Update
Tonight we are delighted that our Theatre Journeys students will be presenting their summer program for friends and family here at the FAC. They’ve filled our halls with excitement, music, […]
Read the full articleInfluence of Place: a Fine Art Benefit Show by Tracy Miller
Tracy Miller, Windswept, 30×30 June 11-12, 2011 | 12–5 p.m. Influence of Place: A Fine Art Benefit Show by Tracy Miller Benefiting The Therapeutic Riding Center at Mark Reyner Stables […]
Read the full article