Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Art under one roof: museum, theatre & art school for all ages For more information, visit www.coloradocollege.edu/fac
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The story of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (FAC) begins with the founding of the Broadmoor Art Academy by Julie and Spencer Penrose in 1919. During the Great Depression, three dedicated philanthropists – Julie Penrose, Alice Bemis Taylor, and Elizabeth Sage Hare – envisioned expanding the Broadmoor Art Academy into an entire arts district under one roof. The FAC changed

its name, built a grand building, and opened as the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center in 1936. In August 2016, the FAC announced an historic alliance with Colorado College and on July 1, 2017, became the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College. The FAC is deeply rooted in the legacy of its founders, who possessed bold visions, a deep passion for the arts, and dedication to the Colorado Springs community. The FAC honors this legacy and spirit today by providing innovative, educational, and multidisciplinary arts experiences designed to elevate the individual spirit and inspire community vitality, building on its history as a unique cultural pillar of the Pikes Peak region.

🌸 Soft does not mean weak. There’s still time to experience Ana María Hernando: Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly) before ...
06/15/2026

🌸 Soft does not mean weak. There’s still time to experience Ana María Hernando: Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly) before it closes on July 3. Through vibrant tulle installations, embroidery, and sound works, Hernando invites visitors to slow down, pay attention, and reflect on the power of softness, resilience, and connection.

Inspired by her Argentinian heritage and Andean beliefs that see mountains and other natural formations as living beings, Hernando transforms the galleries into immersive spaces filled with color, movement, and wonder. From intimate embroidered works to monumental sculptural installations, Cantando Bajito (Singing Softly) offers a reminder that listening closely—to nature, to one another, and to ourselves—can be a powerful act.

📅 On view through July 3
📍 Fine Arts Center Museum

Don't miss your chance to experience this breathtaking exhibition before it closes.

Learn more: https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/exhibits/ana-maria-hernando/

🎨 Make something new this month at Bemis School of Art! Whether you're looking to get your hands in clay, learn a new cr...
06/12/2026

🎨 Make something new this month at Bemis School of Art! Whether you're looking to get your hands in clay, learn a new creative skill, or explore a fresh artistic medium, we have classes for artists of all ages and experience levels.

✨ Clay Creations
📅 June 17–July 8 | Ages 9–12
Create creatures, characters, and functional clay pieces while building handbuilding and glazing skills.

✏️ Doodling ≠ Daydreaming
📅 June 20 | Ages 16–Adult
Discover how doodling can boost focus, creativity, and memory through hands-on exercises.

🖌️ Sign of the Times: Splendid Sign Lettering
📅 June 24 | Ages 16–Adult
Learn lettering, calligraphy, and design techniques to create expressive, eye-catching signs.

🌈 Colorful Creations for Kids
📅 June 24–July 29 | Ages 6–9
Explore painting, color mixing, and creative expression through fun, hands-on projects.

🔥 The Alchemy of Enameling
📅 June 27 | Ages 13–16
Fuse colorful glass to copper to create vibrant tiles, pins, and pendants.

📚 Bemis Community Printshop: Block Printed Zines
📅 July 18 & 25 | Ages 16–Adult
Design, carve, print, and assemble your own original mini-zine using linoleum block printing.

✨ These are just a few highlights from our summer lineup. Find your next creative adventure and browse all upcoming classes today!

Browse Bemis classes: https://artschool.csfineartscenter.org/classes/

🧘‍♀️ Join us on Saturday, June 20 for Yoga at the FAC! Start your weekend with a relaxing yoga session in the beautiful ...
06/11/2026

🧘‍♀️ Join us on Saturday, June 20 for Yoga at the FAC! Start your weekend with a relaxing yoga session in the beautiful glass-walled Smith Family Gallery, surrounded by art and natural light. All experience levels are welcome, and after class you're invited to explore the museum at your own pace.

✔️ Museum admission included with registration
✔️ FAC members receive a discount
✔️ Please bring your own mat

Love practicing yoga at the FAC? Ask about our Yoga Flex Passes and make it part of your routine.

Learn more: https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/event/yoga/2026-06-20/

🎨🎷 Join us on TONIGHT for First Friday Downtown at the FAC! Spend the evening exploring art, enjoying live jazz, and con...
06/05/2026

🎨🎷 Join us on TONIGHT for First Friday Downtown at the FAC! Spend the evening exploring art, enjoying live jazz, and connecting with the creative community during this free monthly celebration. Wander the museum galleries, grab a drink from the cash bar in the Deco Lounge, and enjoy live music from CC Music Department instructor and Tiger Jazz Ensemble director Ricky Sweum on saxophone alongside bassist Charlie DeGrove.

Be among the first to experience a special exhibition featuring artwork created by FAC staff members, showcasing the incredible talents of the people who help make the FAC such a vibrant place every day. Plus, the FAC is one of the featured stops in this month's Art on the Streets scavenger hunt!

✨ Free museum admission
🎶 Live music
🍸 Cash bar
🖼️ New FAC staff art exhibition
🔍 Art on the Streets scavenger hunt

Kick off your weekend surrounded by art, music, and creativity at the Fine Arts Center.

Experience art history in the making at the Fine Arts Center. Join artist and art historian Josh T Franco for a special ...
06/03/2026

Experience art history in the making at the Fine Arts Center. Join artist and art historian Josh T Franco for a special live performance of Scriptorium con safos: Yard, presented inside the FAC Museum exhibition Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard. Through this unique performance, Franco demonstrates his practice of making art history by hand while inviting visitors to engage more deeply with an exhibition that celebrates the creative power of yards—the spaces where home meets the wider world.

Featuring more than 30 works by artists including David Driskell, vanessa german, Donald Judd, and Finnegan Shannon, Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard explores how everyday materials and spaces have shaped contemporary art in America.

📅 June 18 at 3 p.m.
🎟️ Included with museum admission
⚠️ Space is limited—RSVP encouraged.

Join us next Friday for First Friday Downtown at the FAC! Spend the evening exploring art, enjoying live music, and conn...
05/29/2026

Join us next Friday for First Friday Downtown at the FAC! Spend the evening exploring art, enjoying live music, and connecting with the community as part of Downtown Colorado Springs' monthly celebration of creativity. Admission to the museum is free, and the Deco Lounge will come alive with jazz from saxophonist Ricky Sweum and bassist Charlie DeGrove.

🎨 Free museum admission
🎶 Live jazz in the Deco Lounge
🍸 Cash bar
🔍 Plus, take part in the Art on the Streets scavenger hunt—the FAC is one of this month's featured stops!

Kick off your weekend surrounded by art, music, and the unique atmosphere of the Fine Arts Center.

✨ Become a Fine Arts Center Member and experience more of the arts you love. FAC members enjoy free museum admission, di...
05/29/2026

✨ Become a Fine Arts Center Member and experience more of the arts you love. FAC members enjoy free museum admission, discounts on theatre tickets and Bemis School of Art classes, invitations to exclusive member-only events, priority registration, reciprocal museum benefits, and so much more.

🎨 Member Tour: Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard
June 5 | Explore the exhibition alongside featured artist Phil Vallejo and hear firsthand about his creative process and perspective.

🖼️ Member Moments: Traveling the Collection
June 11 | Go behind the scenes with museum staff and discover what it takes to safely transport artworks around the world.

🎒 Backpacks & Bites
June 19 | Enjoy a family-friendly museum adventure featuring activity backpacks, art-themed books, crafts, and free snacks for kids.

Whether you're a theatre lover, museum enthusiast, lifelong learner, or creative family, there's a membership level designed for you. Join the FAC community today and unlock a year of inspiration, connection, and exclusive experiences.

☀️ Get creative this June with Bemis School of Art! From ceramics and painting to innovative printmaking, our featured J...
05/27/2026

☀️ Get creative this June with Bemis School of Art! From ceramics and painting to innovative printmaking, our featured June classes offer something for every kind of artist—whether you’re trying something new or building your skills. Plus, these are just a few highlights from our full lineup of classes for all ages and experience levels!

🪴 Wheel Thrown Planters
Tuesdays, June 2–July 7 | Ages 16–Adult
Create custom ceramic planters while expanding your wheel-throwing skills and experimenting with new forms and techniques.

🖌️ Young Artists Acrylic Painting Workshop
Tuesdays, June 2–July 7 | Ages 9–12
Young artists will explore painting techniques, color, texture, and creative expression through imaginative acrylic projects.

🖨️ Bemis Community Printshop – Tetra Pak Printmaking: Intaglio from Recycled Stuff
Saturday, June 6 | Ages 16–Adult
Turn recycled packaging into unique intaglio printing plates and create one-of-a-kind prints full of texture and creativity.

✨ Find your next creative adventure at Bemis School of Art!

🎨✨ Adventure awaits at Family Adventure Day! ✨🎨Bring the whole family to the Fine Arts Center on May 30 for a FREE day p...
05/26/2026

🎨✨ Adventure awaits at Family Adventure Day! ✨🎨
Bring the whole family to the Fine Arts Center on May 30 for a FREE day packed with creativity, play, and hands-on fun. Enjoy live aerialist performances by Elizabeth Fluharty, make pinwheels and sunflower wands, paint rocks and Dungeons & Dragons miniatures, explore yard games and chalk art, and watch live ceramics demonstrations with Jeremiah Houck and Nitra Olsen.

Whether you’re crafting, creating, or just soaking in the fun, there’s something for every age to discover. Plus—concessions will be available for purchase throughout the day!

05/21/2026

✨ The countdown to closing night is on—don’t miss your chance to experience Jagged Little Pill live.
Our cast of Jagged Little Pill: The Musical came together to share this special performance—and now there are only a few days left to experience the full production live on the FAC stage. Don’t miss this powerful, raw, and unforgettable show featuring the iconic music of Alanis Morissette.

🔥 Jagged Little Pill: The Musical closes May 24.
Get your tickets before this Tony and Grammy Award-winning production takes its final bow.

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