With a plethora of theatrical productions, art exhibitions and art classes, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College invites people of all ages to unleash their creativity and connect with the arts this 2026–27 season.
This year’s museum exhibitions explore how art relates to place and reflects the culture and creative practices of the Pikes Peak region, as well as those of cultures across the globe, says Michael Christiano, director of visual arts and museum.
The museum will host opening events for all exhibitions as part of Colorado Springs’ First Fridays, giving community members the opportunity to meet the artists and learn more about each collection. The openings for “More Tender Geographies” (Sept. 4), “Here and Now” (Oct. 2) and “Spectrums” (Feb. 5) will take place 5–8 p.m. at the museum.
Each year, FAC presents works from its permanent collection as shared objects for multiple courses in Colorado College’s first-year program. In this inter-disciplinary, collaborative exhibition, students and faculty bring their distinct questions, methods and expertise to the same works of art, revealing how meaning shifts based on the viewer’s perspective.
Barbadian artist Annalee Davis explores how the Caribbean island nation’s social and ecological histories of enslavement and extraction shape land, labor and cultural heritage. Using centuries-old materials found on her family’s property, Davis compiles a collection of more than 30 multimedia pieces.
Drawing from the museum’s permanent collection, curated pairings of works from Colorado artists explore how they have engaged with place, identity and community across generations.
Highlighting influential Indigenous artists of the 20th century, the museum’s collection of contemporary Native prints explores the styles, perspectives and legacies of artists, challenging expectations of Native art while engaging with identities, cultures and lived experiences.
Artwork from Colorado Springs collectors Kathleen Campbell and Rollyn Wild skews toward abstraction, painting a vivid picture of the breadth and vitality of artistic practice in the Pikes Peak region.
This year’s FAC theatre themes include mental health, both on an individual and community level, and the generosity and kindness that community can bring to individuals, says Chris Sheley, producing artistic director of the theatre.
“Theater’s greatest gift is empathy. That’s what I love about theater, and this season represents that.
Chris Sheley, Producing Artistic Director, FAC Theatre Company
In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 38 planes carrying thousands of passengers from around the world were diverted to the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. The people of Gander opened their bars, homes and hearts to these wayward travelers in a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks, the FAC will offer free tickets to first responders. On Sept. 26, FAC will host a virtual Q&A event with the real-life Newfoundlanders who inspired characters in the production.
Two World War II veterans and performers follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, only to discover their former Army commander owns the lodge. This holiday classic comes to life with 17 Irving Berlin songs, promising an uplifting, wholesome musical for all ages.
When a former ace fighter pilot is reassigned to operate military drones from a windowless trailer in Las Vegas, she lives a double life, hunting terrorists by day and returning to her family at night. As pressure mounts to pin a high-profile target, boundaries blur between the desert in her own world and the one halfway around the globe.
Ormao Dance Company and Colorado College’s Theatre and Dance Department team up to reveal the hidden relationships among us, using dance and visual storytelling to bring light to invisible threads.
This Tony Award-winning musical explores identity and belonging through the eyes of Evan Hansen, a 17-year-old high school student given the chance to alter his identity in the wake of a shocking tragedy. But as his web of lies unravels, he discovers the true price of belonging.
Both theaters will also receive major renovations this season, with new chairs and new carpeting.
The FAC offers art classes for children and adults year-round in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, fiber arts, ceramics and calligraphy. Classes are available for beginners to advanced, ensuring there is something for every age and level.
New this year: the atmospheric kiln, which produces beautiful glazes on ceramic pieces. A new hot-metal studio also allows the FAC to offer jewelry-making classes, likely available this spring, says Tara Sevanne Thomas, director of the Bemis School of Art. The FAC also hopes to expand an intensive program piloted this summer, which helps high school students prepare for a career or higher education in art through portfolio-building projects.