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.

Three good deeds can create a much bigger ripple. | That idea is at the heart of both Come From Away and the Pay It Forw...
09/04/2026

Three good deeds can create a much bigger ripple. | That idea is at the heart of both Come From Away and the Pay It Forward 9/11 movement. The musical tells the true story of how the people of Gander, Newfoundland, responded to the events of 9/11 by welcoming thousands of stranded strangers with extraordinary kindness.

Now, Pay It Forward 9/11 invites each of us to perform three good deeds for strangers and ask each recipient to keep the kindness moving forward.

A thoughtful note. A meal for someone who needs it. Coffee for the person behind you. No act is too small when it inspires another.

Join the FAC and the cast and crew of Come From Away during .

Learn more: payitforward911.org

For 11 days, we’re putting kindness center stage.From Sept. 1–11, the Fine Arts Center is joining the Pay It Forward 9/1...
09/03/2026

For 11 days, we’re putting kindness center stage.

From Sept. 1–11, the Fine Arts Center is joining the Pay It Forward 9/11 movement, honoring the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, through acts of kindness and service.

The campaign holds special meaning as we prepare for Come From Away. The musical tells the remarkable true story of how the people of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed thousands of stranded airline passengers into their community following the 9/11 attacks—offering food, shelter, comfort, and extraordinary kindness to complete strangers.

Inspired by that same spirit, members of the Come From Away cast and crew and FAC staff will be paying it forward in ways big and small. We invite you to join us. An act of kindness can be as simple as buying coffee for the person behind you in line—and then encouraging them to keep the kindness going.

We’ll be sharing these acts through Sept. 11 as part of the . Follow along, find inspiration, and help us carry the spirit of Gander into our own community.

🎤 We are excited to announce An Evening with Paula Poundstone, coming to the Fine Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 17! Know...
08/31/2026

🎤 We are excited to announce An Evening with Paula Poundstone, coming to the Fine Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 17! Known for her smart observational humor, legendary spontaneous wit, and regular appearances on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, Paula brings her one-of-a-kind comedy to the FAC for one unforgettable night.

🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 17 | 7 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre-events/paula-poundstone-3/

Our next era begins with you.Think back to your favorite Fine Arts Center memory. Maybe it was a performance that stayed...
08/28/2026

Our next era begins with you.

Think back to your favorite Fine Arts Center memory. Maybe it was a performance that stayed with you, a work of art that made you stop and look a little longer, or a class that inspired you to try something new.

Those moments happen because people like you choose to give.

Your gift helps bring inspiring theatre productions, meaningful exhibitions, and arts education to our community. It's a simple way to make sure the Fine Arts Center continues to be a place where people of all ages can create and connect.

If you believe those experiences are worth sharing, make your gift today and become a part of the Fine Arts Center's next era.

❤️ Donate today: https://www.givecampus.com/s/mkrbjl

Celebrate the start of a new exhibition season at the FAC! | Join us for First Friday on Sept. 4 from 5-8 p.m. and be am...
08/27/2026

Celebrate the start of a new exhibition season at the FAC! | Join us for First Friday on Sept. 4 from 5-8 p.m. and be among the first to experience Annalee Davis: More Tender Geographies, Barbadian artist Annalee Davis’s first solo museum exhibition in the United States.

More Tender Geographies brings together more than 30 works exploring land, care, resistance, and survival while examining the lasting impacts of Barbados’s plantation history.

Throughout the evening, explore the exhibition and museum galleries, enjoy live music, and hear from Davis and museum staff during a special gallery talk. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

🎨 First Friday & Opening Celebration
📅 Friday, Sept. 4 | 5-8 p.m.
🎟️ Free admission | RSVPs encouraged: [LINK]

Annalee Davis: More Tender Geographies is on view Sept. 4-Dec. 5 in the Holaday & Seagraves Galleries.

COME FROM AWAY | On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 planes carrying thousands of passengers were diverted to the small town of Gander...
08/27/2026

COME FROM AWAY | On Sept. 11, 2001, 38 planes carrying thousands of passengers were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. What happened next became an extraordinary story of kindness, connection, and the power of community.

Come From Away brings that true story to the FAC stage in a moving, uplifting musical filled with unforgettable characters and music.

🗓️ Sept. 10-Oct. 4
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/theatre-events/come-from-away/

We're excited to welcome **Kat Tudor**, owner of SunWater Spa and a well-known local yogi, as our new instructor for **Y...
08/14/2026

We're excited to welcome **Kat Tudor**, owner of SunWater Spa and a well-known local yogi, as our new instructor for **Yoga** tomorrow! 🧘 There's still time to reserve your spot and experience an all-levels class in our beautiful glass-walled Smith Family Gallery—plus enjoy museum admission after class. Learn more and grab your tickets at the link in our bio.

📅 Saturday, August 15 | 11 a.m.

🎭 One unforgettable season. Four incredible shows. Become a theatre subscriber and experience the 2026–27 season featuri...
08/13/2026

🎭 One unforgettable season. Four incredible shows. Become a theatre subscriber and experience the 2026–27 season featuring Come From Away, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Grounded, and Dear Evan Hansen. Enjoy the best prices, priority seating, flexible exchanges, and exclusive subscriber perks.

Explore subscription options and secure your seats: https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/tickets/subscriptions/

📷 World Photography Day: A Brief History of Photography's Origins | Join Bemis School of Art as we celebrate World Photo...
08/12/2026

📷 World Photography Day: A Brief History of Photography's Origins | Join Bemis School of Art as we celebrate World Photography Day with a fascinating look at the inventions, innovators, and groundbreaking moments that shaped photography from its earliest beginnings to the dawn of the modern era.

📅 August 19 | 12–1:30 p.m.
👤 Ages 16–Adult

Learn more and register: https://artschool.csfineartscenter.org/events/a105-world-photography-day-a-brief-history-of-photographys-origins/

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