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An Exquisite Corpse

04-19-2013 - 05-25-2013

6

GOCA 1420 (Gallery of Contemporary Art)

GOCA 1420 - 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs CO 80933

Admission: Free

719-255-3504

http://www.uccs.edu/goca/INFO/GOCA-1420.html

Start Time(s):

Graduating Senior Art Exhibition:  In the Surrealist game of “Consequences” a group of players fold a piece of paper and each contribute to the writing of a story in which they are unaware of how it begins or how it ends Stemming from this game, the Exquisite Corpse is born This 1920’s drawing tradition calls upon artists to collaborate in the creation of a unique work A glorification of guts, this exhibition promises to display the inner most workings of the artists at hand Please join us, on April 19, 2013 at GOCA 4120, in a celebration of remembrance, homage, growth and new prospects as we commemorate the students of late and welcome the birth of awakened artists]]>

Wrap Art: Guatemalan Textiles from the Permanent Collection

01-19-2013 - 05-26-2013

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

http://www.csfineartscenter.org/exhibitions/guatemalan-Textiles.asp

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - 30 West Dale Street Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: General admission is $10; Free for FAC Members

719-634-5583

Start Time(s): The FAC galleries are open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm

The FAC houses a magnificent collection of Guatemalan costumes expressing centuries of Mayan history and tradition Guest curator Beth Olson will create an exhibition that focuses on a particular aspect of this vibrant collection This show will highlight the many ways in which hand-woven rectangles wrap the bodies, braids, and bundles of Mayan culture in a tradition stretching back thousands of years "Complex and sophisticated, this ancient tradition informs our esthetics with a modern sensibility," says Olson]]>

Tony Fowler: Concept Digital Art

05-20-2013 - 05-28-2013

6

Bella Art & Frame Gallery

http://bellaartandframe.com

Admission: Free

719-487-7691

Start Time(s):

 Tony Fowler Digital Concept Art - exhibition for May, 2013]]>

Wheel Throwing - Pottery

03-27-2013 - 05-29-2013

3

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $225 $210 Senior/Military $200 Member

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Start Time(s):

The student will learn the basics of pottery Starting with preparing the clay to throwing on the wheel, each student will get plenty of hands-on experience From firing to finishing, the student will learn the importance of temperature control and basic glazing techniques First 25 pounds of clay is included in the class price Pottery tool kit from Meininger’s is required]]>

Spring Splash

04-28-2013 - 05-30-2013

1

Arati Artists Gallery

http://www.aratiartists.com

Arati Artists Gallery - 2425 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 10 am - 5 pm, Monday through Saturday Noon - 4 pm Sundays

Arati Artist Gallery proudly presents Barb McAdams and Kris Storey's "Spring Splash," Friday May 3rd from 5 pm to 8 pm Refreshments will be served Enjoy an evening visiting with the artists and viewing beautiful watercolor paintings full of light and color  ]]>

Downtown Skillshare

02-21-2013 - 05-30-2013

Concrete Couch

http://www.concretecouch.org/calendar/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-426-0731

Lisbet@ConcreteCouch.org

http://www.concretecouch.org/calendar/

Start Time(s):

Come Share Re-Cycled No $$$ Every Thursday in the Community Room on the 2nd floor of Cottonwood Center for the Arts Come with project ideas, things you know how to do and want to teach others, or just stop by and see what we're up to We'll be experimenting with everything ranging from sewing on buttons, learning to make homemade tool belts, fixing flat bike tires, super cheap T-Shirt stenciling YOU name it  Presented by Concrete Couch All ages, all skill levels, but kids under 13 need to bring an adult Hope to see ya there]]>

May Arts Alley Openings: Lorelei Beckstrom and Clive Nyles at The Modbo and SPQR!

05-03-2013 - 05-31-2013

5

The Modbo

The Modbo - 17 C East Bijou Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-633-4240

Start Time(s):

The Modbo and SPQR happily present their May First Friday openings-- “Fluff” by Lorelei Beckstrom in SPQR and new works by Clive Nyles in The Modbo Friday, May 3rd, from 5:30 until midnight Live music by The Bottesini Project at 9:30 pm This show will run until Friday, May 31st More information at themodbo@gmailcom or wwwthemodbocom 17B and 17C E Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO Lorelei Beckstrom hails originally from Minnesota After studying painting, sculpture, and graphic design for seven years, Beckstrom relocated to the mountains of Colorado in 1994, thus fulfilling a childhood dream to move to the west Beckstrom has shown prolifically in Colorado, where she co-owned the award-winning Rubbish Gallery, and her work resides in collections in the United States, Mexico, and England She is represented by The Modbo in Colorado Springs, where she is a member of the Modbo Collective She also shows at the Carla Wright Gallery in Denver Her most recent work can be viewed at wwwloreleibeckstromcom Beckstrom’s most recent body of work, “Fluff,” started as a series of small paintings of stuffed animals in 2012-- some of them loved by others, and some of them her dearest childhood friends Says Beckstrom, “Our toys shared a secret world with us, and I realize now that I was attracted to the innocence and quiet magic of this relationship” It developed a step further when Beckstrom had the idea to place her stuffed models into stories that we all share-- exploring ideas such as Icarus's ability to dream and remain dedicated at all costs, and the hope and disappointment that Sisyphus must have felt in his daily battle with a boulder As a narrative figurative painter, Beckstrom soon found that she missed painting the human form, and it then occurred to her that she could combine the two She began a series of photo shoots of friends in animal masks and found that the creepy cuteness and the concept of anonymity appealed to her “I have so much more I want to do with this idea and plan to continue this body of work well into the coming year I imagine that my idea of what these paintings are about will differ from yours I love leaving the door open just enough for us to peek in I want to inspire curiosity in both myself and my viewers I want us to wonder,” says Beckstrom Clive Nyles attended the Savannah College of Art and Design Although originally from England, Nyles remained in Georgia after his time at SCAD This is Nyles’ second show at The Modbo He draws from such influences as Mark Rothko and Robert Motherwell Nyles’ recent compositions utilize chiaroscuro value patterns along with geometric patterning to create subject emerging from light or subject being engulfed by darkness Additionally, some works play with the idea of onomatopoeia as a visual representation, relying on patterning, texture, and mark-making]]>

Art Exhibit of Featured Artists

05-07-2013 - 05-31-2013

6

Gallery 113

http://www.gallery-113.com

Gallery 113 - 113 North Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-634-5299

Start Time(s):

Gallery 113 offers the works of two featured artists this month Come in and see the work of Cynthia Davies and Chi Leary Gallery 113 is a local co-op gallery offering a variety of work in a unique downtown gallery The gallery at 113 N Tejon features original paintings in a variety of media, prints, pottery, wood-turned bowls, jewelry, mixed media gourds, silk scarves, photographer, marble, and glass designs, along with a selections of artist created greeting cards We specialize in the art inspired by the beauty of Colorado]]>

Art Opening - High Plains Artists

05-31-2013 - 05-31-2013

5

High Plains Artists

Admission: Free

Start Time(s):

Join us for our Opening Reception and Art Show on Friday, May 31st from 5 pm to 8 pm Enjoy an evening visiting with the eight participating artists and viewing their newest works Refreshments will be served]]>

Kristy Reid - A Solo Exhibition

05-07-2013 - 06-01-2013

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts - 304 US-105 Palmer Lake CO 80133

Admission: Free

719-481-0475

Start Time(s):

Kristy Reid is fascinated by various properties of color and the lush opulence of detail Her paintings are of a diverse theme or “snapshots” of the ever-flowing images in our lives Opening Reception is Saturday, May 11, 6-8 pm]]>

Chalk Paint Techniques Workshop

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

6

Shades of Amber

Shades of Amber - 125 Second Street Monument CO 80132

Admission: $175

719-265-9921

amber@shadesofamber.net

http://www.shadesofamber.net

Start Time(s):

 Please join us for this fast-paced, hands-on workshop where you will learn 5 techniques of Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan that add all the extra special touches that make your furniture one of a kind? Brad and Amber are two of the most highly trained stockests in the popular European painting techniques Enhance your projects with fine finishing techniques that stem from popular finishes seen in magazines and high-end furniture stores that are classic and timeless They just happen to be the hottest trends in furniture right now!]]>

Photography Swap Meet and Gear Expo

06-02-2013 - 06-02-2013

The Colorado Photography Learning Group

http://www.meetup.com/The-Colorado-Photography-Learning-Group

Business of Art Center - 513 Manitou Avenue PO Box 88034 Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission: Free for buyers, $15 for sellers to reserve a table

719-260-6637

michaeljpach@gmail.com

http://www.meetup.com/The-Colorado-Photography-Learning-Group

Start Time(s):

The Colorado Photography Learning Group is hosting a photography swap meet and gear expo at the Business of Art Center's Venue 515 on June 2nd from 10 am - 4 pm Vendors will be selling used photography equipment, and local businesses will be promoting their photography services and products The event is free for buyers The cost for sellers is $15 to reserve a table Sellers must reserve tables in advance]]>

Photoshop

05-09-2013 - 06-06-2013

4

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $175 $160 Senior/Military $150 Member

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Start Time(s):

Covering the basics of Photoshop and including instruction on photo editing tools and techniques, this is a hands-on course where students are each given the same collection of photos and work along with the instructor to learn Students will need a laptop with Photoshop CS3 or Photoshop Elements 8 or higher The use of a mouse is recommended]]>

Art in the Park - Regress Yourself!

06-04-2013 - 06-06-2013

4

Bear Creek Nature Center

Bear Creek Nature Center - 245 Bear Creek Road Colorado Springs CO 80906

Admission: $150, Reservations and prepayment required; no refunds

719-520-6387

Start Time(s):

Create art without inhibitions in this multi-media class that will change your ideas about what art has to be Push yourself outside the box and explore nature landscapes Find and express your creativity with fun, playful, outdoor projects that you design Expect to get dirty! Open to ages 18 and up We will visit three different El Paso County parks in the course of the class]]>

Art Opening & Exhibit Featuring Student Artists

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

5

Hunter-Wolff Gallery

http://www.hunterwolffgallery.com

Hunter-Wolff Gallery - 2510 W Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

719-520-9494

Start Time(s):

Hunter-Wolff Gallery will host “Setting the Stage,” a special art student show featuring a select group of gifted students Join us Friday, June 7 from 5-8 pm for the Reception and Awards Ceremony  ]]>

First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado City

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

5

Old Colorado City Artwalk

http://www.bestartontheavenue.com

Old Colorado City - Colorado Ave & 25th St Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

719-520-9494

Start Time(s):

ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios along Colorado Avenue April through December As many as 100 art pieces may be viewed for purchase in just one location in Old Colorado City’s art galleries Colorado Springs’ largest concentration of galleries is found within three city blocks along West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets Visit  Arati Artists Gallery, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second Floor Studios, The Squash Blossom, Thunder Mountain Trading Co, Rocky Mountain Cowgirl, Velez Galleries, and Yobel Market]]>

IDEA Space and GOCA 121: First Friday Downtown

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

5

IDEA Space

https://www.facebook.com/events/313926628739012/

Colorado College - Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center - 825 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-389-6066

Start Time(s):

Begin your First Friday adventure at IDEA Space from 5:15 – 6:30 with the exhibition A Place Apart: Colorado and the American West, Photographs by Robert Adams At 5:30, curator Jessica Hunter-Larsen will give a brief introduction to the exhibition, followed by a poetry reading by acclaimed poet and Colorado College professor of English, Jane Hilberry A performance in the gallery by musicians featured in the Colorado College Summer Music Festival will conclude the program IDEA Space is located in the Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N Cascade Avenue A Place Apart: Colorado and the American West, Photographs by Robert Adams For over forty years, Robert Adams’ photographs have celebrated the beauty of the American West, often focusing his attention on overlooked subjects and vistas: the quiet streets of small towns, the wide-open prairies of the eastern plains, or the unexpected junctures when wilderness and urban development meet Inherent in his images is the recognition of the relentless absorption and transformation of nature by human development The exhibition will run through June 15, 2013 Head downtown to GOCA121 – UCCS’ satellite gallery in the Plaza of the Rockies - for an artist talk with Bill Starr at 7 pm, followed by a free concert by Colorado Springs-based musician Alex Koshak Koshak will perform as part of GOCA and COPPeR’s joint “Free First Fridays” concert series with his newest project Charioteer from 7:30 – 9:00 pm Refreshments will be served thanks to generous donations from Brewers Republic, Bristol Brewing, and Nosh Restaurant 121 S Tejon Street (Plaza of the Rockies), Suite 100 DOCUMENTATION features the work of three Colorado-based photographers – Matt Chmielarczyk, Bill Starr and Andrea Wallace - and their compelling personal narratives Artist Bill Starr has for the past 22 years captured movement in dance, theater, performance art and most recently Colorado's indie/electronic/folk music scene through photography Starr's physical and social challenges from living with acute rheumatoid arthritis since the age of nine inform how he observes and translates movement into his prolific practice GOCA is a contemporary arts organization with two galleries - one on the UCCS campus since 1982 and a satellite opened in 2010 in the Plaza of the Rockies building in downtown Colorado Springs The exhibit is on display through June 29, 2013]]>

Little Big Works: First Friday Downtown

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

5

The Bridge Gallery

http://www.thebridgeartgallery.com

Bridge Gallery - 218 West Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-629-7055

Start Time(s):

The artists of the Bridge Gallery have created a marketplace of unique art collectables, with small pieces in a variety of media Members are: Dave Armstrong, Betty Atherton, Cole Bennett, Deena Bennett, Carl Brandenburg, Deb Brewster, Michael Cellan, Laura McCracken, Susan Risinger, Kim Sayers-Newlin, Karen Simkiss and Claudia Tucker The exhibit runs through June 30, and hours are 11 am-5 pm Saturdays, noon-3 pm Sundays or by appointment]]>

Creative Clay

06-03-2013 - 06-07-2013

5

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $125

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Start Time(s):

This hands-on clay class will give kids the chance to work constructively Students will have the opportunity to explore their own imagination with clay Kids will be working with pinch pots, slabs, slab construction, and coil building All pieces will be glazed on-site and fired and will be presented for pick up within two weeks of the class finish Ages 8-12]]>

Free First Friday Concert: First Friday Downtown

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

5

GOCA 121

http://www.uccs.edu/goca/TALK/FIRST-FRIDAY-June2013.html

GOCA 121 - 121 S Tejon St Suite 100 Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-255-3504

gallery@uccs.edu

http://www.uccs.edu/goca/TALK/FIRST-FRIDAY-June2013.html

Start Time(s): Reception starts at 5 pm; music starts at 7:30 pm

Join us for Free First Friday! - co-hosted by GOCA121 and COPPeR - features music, art and delicious food and drink Photographer Bill Starr will give an artist talk at 7 pm Musician Alex Koshak will perform as part of GOCA and COPPeR's joint "Free First Fridays" concert series with his newest project Charioteer from 7:30 pm to 9 pm Refreshments provided Brewers Republic, Bristol Brewing, and Nosh Restaurant GOCA121 is located at 121 S Tejon Street (Plaza of the Rockies), Suite 100 DOCUMENTATION features the work of three Colorado-based photographers, Matt Chmielarczyk, Bill Starr and Andrea Wallace, and their compelling personal narratives For more than 22 years, Starr's photography has for captured movement in dance, theater, performance art and Colorado's indie/electronic/folk music scene Starr's physical and social challenges from living with acute rheumatoid arthritis inform how he observes and translates movement Starr's home has served as a hub and informal artist residence for dancers, musicians, and artists of all backgrounds, giving him the opportunity to document many "moments of intensity" through his camera lens The exhibit is on display through June 29]]>

Free First Friday - Blue & Green - Chrisalice Blue & Lance Green

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

5

Marmalade at Smokebrush

https://www.facebook.com/events/626388757389651/

Marmalade at Smokebrush - 219 West Colorado Avenue Suite 210 Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-444-1012

smokebrush@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/626388757389651/

Start Time(s):

Marmalade is pleased to feature French artist Chrisalice Blue and world-renowned painter Lance Green For this particular exhibit Ms Blue will be presenting sand art and sculpture celebrating subjects such as the Dalai Lama and The Universe Mr Green is a Colorist and an Expressionist, a true storyteller who transports the viewer into the soul of his art Live music with Persuasion ‘Latin Jazz Band’]]>

Colorado Barnscapes Art Exhibit reception with Margaret Zimbrick

06-07-2013 - 06-07-2013

Bella Art & Frame Gallery

http://bellaartandframe.com

Bella Art and Frame Gallery - 183 Washington Street Monument CO 80132

Admission: Free

719-634-5155

maggie@bellaartandframe.com

http://bellaartandframe.com

Start Time(s):

Meet the artist, Margaret Zimbrick, at the reception for the artist and show "Colorado Barnscapes" Join the artists and friends of Bella Art and Frame for refreshments, have a chat with the featured artist and the many other artists at Bella for this fun event]]>

Rocky Mountain PBS-KTSC Kids Fun Fest

06-08-2013 - 06-08-2013

6

Rocky Mountain PBS-KTSC

http://www.rmpbs.org

Acacia Park - 115 E Platte Ave Colorado Springs CO 80803

Admission: Free - no tickets needed!

719-418-5851

keannasmith@rmpbs.org

http://www.rmpbs.org

Start Time(s): Both free and metered parking are available on the streets near Acacia Park In addition, there is paid parking available in the City of Colorado Spring Bijou and Cascade Parking Garage located at 215 N Cascade That is on the NE corner of the intersection of Bijou and Cascade and is 1 block west of Acacia Park

This is a community outreach event and the opening of the Uncle Wilbur Fountain There will be booths, entertainment, bounce houses, costume characters, the Millibo Theatre Circus and MORE! This event is sponsored by Rocky Mountain PBS-KTSC ]]>

Art in the Park - Regress Yourself!

06-11-2013 - 06-13-2013

4

Bear Creek Nature Center

Bear Creek Nature Center - 245 Bear Creek Road Colorado Springs CO 80906

Admission: $150, Reservations and prepayment required; no refunds

719-520-6387

Start Time(s):

Repeat of June 4-6 class Create art without inhibitions in this multi-media class that will change your ideas about what art has to be Push yourself outside the box and explore nature landscapes Find and express your creativity with fun, playful, outdoor projects that you design Expect to get dirty! Open to ages 18 and up We will visit three different El Paso County parks in the course of the class]]>

Art Hike at Gold Camp Elementary

06-10-2013 - 06-14-2013

5

Colorado Art Camps

http://coloradoartcamps.com

Admission: $25 per day or $100 for the week

719-964-2927

Start Time(s):

Come and explore the great outdoors and create nature themed art Hike Stratton Open Space, observe nature and learn how to orienteer Enjoy themed days such as "Picture This," hiking and taking nature photography, "Walk on the Wild Side," walk in the woods of Stratton Forest, "Awesome Possum," make wildlife observations and critters out of pinecones, "Totem Pole," observe plants, insects and birds and make your own Totem pole and "Let it Fly," celebrate Flag Day!]]>

Fill A Seat Fridays

04-26-2013 - 06-14-2013

5

Community Partnership for Child Development

http://www.cpcdheadstart.org/fillaseat

Admission: Free

719-884-1409

Start Time(s):

Fill A Seat Fridays are part of CPCD's "Fill A Seat Project," a community fundraising campaign to raise $135,000 to save 30 of 142 Head Start slots lost due to automatic federal budget cuts, otherwise known as "sequestration" Head Start children have handpainted preschool chairs taken from the five classrooms closed as a result of the budget cuts, and the agency is selling these peices of art for $500 to businesses, individuals and groups to help reach its goal  Fill A Seat Fridays kick off Friday, April 26 and run through June 14 Each Friday, one of the handpainted chairs will be placed in secret spots around the city CPCD will give clues as to their whereabouts on its Facebook page (wwwfacebookcom/cpcdheadstart), Twitter page (@CPCD) page, and its web site (wwwcpcdheadstartorg) The first person to find the chair will win a gift card or other prizes donated by local businesses]]>

Opening Reception for artists Pam Holnback and Peggy Jones

05-10-2013 - 06-14-2013

6

G44 Gallery

G44 Gallery - 1785 S 8th Street, Suite A Colorado Springs CO 80905

Admission: Free

720-951-0573

Start Time(s):

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, May 10 from 6-9 pm G44 Gallery is proud to present artists Pam Holnback and Peggy Jones The show will run from Friday, May 10th through Friday, June 14th       ]]>

Drawn to Art

06-10-2013 - 06-14-2013

5

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $125

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Start Time(s):

This multi-media class, for 8-12-year-olds of all ability levels, will focus on drawing and painting techniques Students will push their artistic skills to the next level while enjoying a fun environment Students will draw and paint a variety of subjects including people, animals, still life and imaginary characters using various techniques and media Students will learn a selection of drawing techniques (graphite, ink, colored pencil, and chalk) and paint in watercolor, oil pastel, and acrylic on canvas Emphasis will be placed on developing artistic skills at an individual level while making friends]]>

The Modbo Turns 4!

06-14-2013 - 06-14-2013

5

The Modbo

The Modbo - 17 C East Bijou Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $7 suggested donation

719-633-4240

Start Time(s):

It’s hard to believe, but The Modbo gallery turns 4, June of 2013! Please join us at 8:30 pm, Friday, June 14th, $7 suggested donation, for a very special Modbo Birthday Party Once more, we're celebrating in true Modbo fashion with a collaboration between two local bands and the students of the renowned Colorado College Summer Music Festival This year's local musicians are Edith Makes a Paper Chain and Water Bear Don't miss this amazing event, featuring sets from the bands, classical performances, and two collaborative pieces! Local musician and arranger Jeremy Van Hoy will be arranging pieces for these collaborations Please don’t miss this amazing night of musical chaos, as we move quickly from band to band, ensemble to ensemble, and genre to genre (not to mention, building to building and alley to alley)! As ever, this amazing event is just a $7 suggested donation, but with the opportunity to give more-- we’ll be fundraising for our newest venture, The ModboCo-- our new art school at Ivywild!]]>

ARTSites 2012

06-26-2012 - 06-15-2013

6

Tri-Lakes Views

http://trilakesviews.org

Admission: Free

719-481-2769

Start Time(s): Enjoy a personal tour on your own schedule  

Twelve sculptures are now on display for the public at ARTSites 2012 in Monument and Palmer Lake, CO Visit the Monument Sculpture Park at Big Red (Jefferson&2nd), Tri-Lakes Chamber (Hwy 105), Monument Town Hall (Beacon Lite and Hwy 105), and Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts in Palmer Lake to view  ]]>

The Nipple Showing

05-17-2013 - 06-17-2013

5

Commonwheel Artists Co-op

http://www.commonwheel.com

Commonwheel Artists Co-op - 102 Canon Ave Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission: Free

719-685-1008

Start Time(s):

Opening Reception Friday, May 17, 5 – 9pm Part of 3rd Friday Art Walk in Manitou Springs This is a playful show of an issue effecting society that we don’t necessarily contemplate… The issue is the design of contemporary ladies’ undergarments, known as the bra The anatomy of women’s upper bodies has become artificial and “mound like” This exists because women do not have the freedom to find bras that display what nature has created This show reintroduces “the nipple” Extended summer hours, beginning on Memorial Day, 10am - 8pm, Daily ]]>

Art Opening: Abigail Kreuser

05-17-2013 - 06-17-2013

Manitou Springs Arts Council

Admission: Free

303-521-5782

equinepro2000@yahoo.com

Start Time(s): The show will be on display for one month

Marika's Coffeehouse and Art Gallery is pleased to present the photos of local artist, Abigail Kreuser, for your pleasure and consideration  Please stop by on Friday May 17th 6pm-8pm to welcome the artist and enjoy our coffee, beverages and homemade bakery goods Abigail has been photographing in the Colorado area for the past 10 years Capturing her subject matter in a unique and soothing way Her work consists of all straight photography of Florals, Classic Cars and Abstracts outputted photographically an as Giclee Prints Her work shows in Home, Galleries and Offices throughout the Rocky Mountain Region She is the owner of Kreuser Gallery located at 218 West Colorado Avenue in the Depot Arts District Through the Gallery her mission is to create and maintain a dynamic, independent forum providing a venue for established and up-and-coming local artists We fulfill the need for personal growth, communication and a sense of community among artists and viewers]]>

ART&WINE: Documentation

06-19-2013 - 06-19-2013

3

GOCA 121

http://www.uccs.edu/goca/TALK/ARTandWINE-Documentation-.html

GOCA 121 - 121 S Tejon St Suite 100 Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: SUGGESTED DONATION: $30 GOCA Members $35 non-members

719-255-3504

gallery@uccs.edu

http://www.uccs.edu/goca/TALK/ARTandWINE-Documentation-.html

Start Time(s): Doors open at 6 pm

ART&WINE is a signature GOCA program that brilliantly pairs wine with art, with talks on both (and plenty of tasting!) It's no secret that wine and art have a rich history together - join us for a pairing that naturally blends the two The featured vintner is BookCliff Vineyards, located in the Vinelands, a region east of Palisade, Colorado, where grapes were grown at the turn of the century Situated just West of DeBeque Canyon, across from the Colorado River and underneath the BookCliff escarpment, our vineyards benefit from evening winds that prevent frost and provide moderate growing temperatures Learn more about Book Cliff Vineyards by clicking here Artists Matt Chmielarczyk and Bill Starr will join the evening to talk about their work in the Documentation exhibit Click here to learn more about the show and the artists These evenings are always popular and limited in size to 30 - get your tickets now to guarantee your seat at the table Event includes a tasting of four wines, non-alcoholic beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres, art + wine knowledge straight from the artists and the winemakers]]>

Stained Glass - Foil Method

06-05-2013 - 06-26-2013

3

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $150 $135 Senior/Military $125 Member

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Start Time(s):

Let the sun shine in – through fantastic stained glass pieces that you create! Learn to assemble an 8×10 glass panel by the copper foil method Choose from four pre-printed beginner designs – celtic knot, sailboat, two different flowers – and construct your piece using the 12 basic steps of stained glass All supplies are included except the Art Glass that must be purchased by the student for their project]]>

Arts&Disability: Film Event and Panel Discussion

06-26-2013 - 06-26-2013

3

GOCA 121

http://www.uccs.edu/goca/TALK/ArtsandDisability-Film-Event--Panel-Discussion.html

GOCA 121 - 121 S Tejon St Suite 100 Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-255-3504

gallery@uccs.edu

http://www.uccs.edu/goca/TALK/ArtsandDisability-Film-Event--Panel-Discussion.html

Start Time(s):

Films: "Invisible Voices" - Documentary of internationally-accclaimed Ping Chong Company project with UCCS Theatreworks' and Meeting the Challenge, Inc's "Half as Common," Short Film by Mimi Cave "There's Still Hope for Dreams," produced by PHAMALY actor Mark Disette Panel discussion to include both artists, Dragon Theatre Productions, PHAMALY Theatre Company, UCCS' Theatreworks, and GOCA staff Documentation features three photographers and their compelling personal narratives - two of them will be a part of this event: Matt Chmielarczyk's iPhone-generated and social-media shared photography of his young daughter's life-changing surgery explores the line of personal versus public and invites our viewers to become a part of one family's community of support and empathy Bill Starr has for the past 30 years captured movement in dance, theater, performance art and most recently Colorado's indie/electronic/folk music scene Starr's physical and social challenges from living with acute rheumatoid arthritis since the age of nine inform how he observes and translates movement into his prolific photographic practice]]>

Birds of a Feather

05-31-2013 - 06-27-2013

Arati Artists Gallery

http://www.aratiartists.com

Arati Artists Gallery - 2425 W Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

719-636-1901

Start Time(s):

Arati Artists proudly presents "Birds of a Feather," featuring watercolors by Reveille Kennedy and acrylics by Gene Johnson Don't miss the opening reception on Friday, June 7th from 5 pm to 8 pm  Refreshments will be served]]>

Mixed Media Extravaganza

06-26-2013 - 06-27-2013

4

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $140 $125 Senior/Military $115 Member

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Start Time(s):

Summer is a time to relax and have fun! Spend two days playing with a variety of materials and art techniques Pretend you are in elementary school again: cutting and pasting, drawing with a variety of materials, and doing basic printmaking without a press A mixed media extravaganza! This is your chance to use a variety of art materials and combine techniques This is about the journey and less about the final outcome]]>

Groovy Glass

06-24-2013 - 06-28-2013

5

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $125

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Start Time(s):

In the five days we will do two days of painting with glass powders and crushed glass to create dimensional fused glass paintings One day painting with glassline paint on glass for a 2D fused glass painting And two days glass mosaic; a flat piece and a 3D piece Pieces will be fired on-site and ready for pick up within two weeks of class end date Ages 8-12]]>

Colorado Barnscapes by Margaret Zimbrick

06-03-2013 - 06-28-2013

6

Bella Art & Frame Gallery

http://bellaartandframe.com

Bella Art and Frame Gallery - 183 Washington Street Monument CO 80132

Admission: FREE

(719) 487-7691

Start Time(s): Saturdays, the gallery is open to the public until 4pm or later, Sundays by appointment or request

Bella Art and Frame presents artist Reception: June 14th 5-8pm Colorado Barnscapes by Margaret Zimbrick; show runs June 3rd - 28th    Vibrant Colorado Landscapes:  with an eye to the traditional barnscapes, Zimbrick's work brings the old traditions to  a new version in a contemporary light]]>

Documentation

05-03-2013 - 06-29-2013

6

GOCA 121

http://www.uccs.edu/goca/ART/FUTURE/DOCUMENTATION.html

GOCA 121 - 121 S Tejon St Suite 100 Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-255-3504

gallery@uccs.edu

http://www.uccs.edu/goca/ART/FUTURE/DOCUMENTATION.html

Start Time(s): Opening Reception May 3, 2012 5 pm - 9 pm

Opening Reception: Friday, May 3 5 - 9 pm Exhibit Dates: May 3 - June 29, 2013 Documentation features the work of three photographers and their compelling personal narratives Join us for hors d'oeuvre, community ale generously donated by Bristol Brewing Company, wine and more at the Opening Reception There will also be live, local music performed on an outdoor stage Edith Makes A Paperchain will join the fun, along with Mike Clark and Inaiah Lujan, both playing solo Matt Chmielarczyk's iPhone-generated and social-media shared photographic documentation of his daughter's life-changing surgery explores the line of personal versus public and invites our viewers to become a part of one family's community of support and empathy In his most recent work, he is addressing the idea that images are images, regardless of the tool with which they are captured or how they are viewed Bill Starr has for the past 30 years captured movement in dance, theater, performance art and most recently Colorado's indie/electronic/folk music scene through photography Starr's physical and social challenges from living with acute rheumatoid arthritis since the age of nine inform how he observes and translates movement into his prolific photographic practice His photographs capture the structural economy of the body, the architectural and functional beauty of muscle and bone, as well as the extravagant beauty of the human form that escapes the bounds of interpretation Starr sees the studio as a space that allows interaction and experimentation among those who collaborate to create a photograph: models and photographer Andrea Wallace's background as a photojournalist informs her work in large-format color photography Her work is concerned with sense of place, memory and identity Wallace is exhibiting a new body of work for this exhibit - "Towards Amnesia"]]>

Little Big Works

06-07-2013 - 06-30-2013

5

The Bridge Gallery

http://www.thebridgeartgallery.com

Bridge Gallery - 218 West Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-629-7055

Start Time(s):

The artists of the Bridge Gallery have created a marketplace of unique art collectables, with small pieces in a variety of media The members are: Dave Armstrong, Betty Atherton, Cole Bennett, Deena Bennett, Carl Brandenburg, Deb Brewster, Michael Cellan, Laura McCracken, Susan Risinger, Kim Sayers-Newlin, Karen Simkiss and Claudia Tucker]]>

First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado City

07-05-2013 - 07-05-2013

5

Old Colorado City Artwalk

http://www.bestartontheavenue.com

Old Colorado City - Colorado Ave & 25th St Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

719-520-9494

Start Time(s):

ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios along Colorado Avenue April through December As many as 100 art pieces may be viewed for purchase in just one location in Old Colorado City’s art galleries Colorado Springs’ largest concentration of galleries is found within three city blocks along West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets Visit  Arati Artists Gallery, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second Floor Studios, The Squash Blossom, Thunder Mountain Trading Co, Rocky Mountain Cowgirl, Velez Galleries, and Yobel Market]]>

Pikes Peak Arts Fest

07-05-2013 - 07-07-2013

Pikes Peak Arts Fest

http://www.pikespeakartsfest.com

America the Beautiful Park - Confluence Park 126 Cimino Drive Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free, no tickets required

206-851-8386

pikespeakartsfest@gmail.com

http://www.pikespeakartsfest.com

Start Time(s):

 2013 Pikes Peak Arts Fest: Spend some time with art Pikes Peak Arts Fest lets you see art Hear art Buy art Create Art A juried arts festival held in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, the 2013 annual event will feature more than 100 visual artists, three days of music performances, arts happenings, and hands-on arts activities for all ages Come to Pikes Peak Arts Fest, and spend some time with art]]>

Art Camp at Gold Camp Elementary

07-08-2013 - 07-12-2013

5

Colorado Art Camps

http://coloradoartcamps.com

Admission: $115 for the week (half day session), $200 for the full day session all week

719-964-2927

Start Time(s):  Kids that spend the day with us can pack a lunch and spend the hour break eating, doing free art or playing on the playground

Come and create art in a week long themed class such as "Stained Glass" where you'll create beautiful window art, "Express Yourself" in a design class where you'll tie dye Tshirts and make Batic wall hangings, "Flyin' High" where you'll make kites and airplanes, "Invention" a class inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's catapults and machines, "Mosaic Magic" where you'll create patterns out of glass and tile, "Gotcha Covered" sew iPad and notebook covers or a special class for 4 & 5 Year Olds]]>

Wily and Wonderful Things

05-31-2013 - 07-12-2013

6

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/wily-and-wonderful-things/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Opening Reception on Friday, May 31 from 5 pm to 8 pm

All all media show celebrating Outsider Art and Steampunk - Juried by Phil Lear and Timothy C Flood Featuring work by Myles Pinkney With Kathleen Reed and Henna by Laurie Covney Costumes and themed dress are encouraged Show runs through July 12 The term outsider art was coined by art critic Roger Cardinal in 1972 as an English synonym for “art brut” which is French for “raw art” or “rough art,” a label created by French artist Jean Dubuffet to describe art created outside the boundaries of official culture The English term “outsider art” is often applied to include self-taught or naïve art makers Typically, those labeled as outsider artists have little or no contact with the mainstream art world or art institutions Often, outsider art illustrates extreme mental states, unconventional ideas, or elaborate fantasy worlds Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery, especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century Steampunk works are often set in an alternate history of the 19th century’s British Victorian era or American “Wild West”, in a post-apocalyptic future during which steam power has regained mainstream use, or in a fantasy world that similarly employs steam power Steampunk perhaps most recognizably features anachronistic technologies or retro-futuristic inventions as people in the 19th century might have envisioned them, and is likewise rooted in the era’s perspective on fashion, culture, architectural style, and art Pieces in this show reflect these themes and include paintings, sculptures, worn art, jewelry, and more Costumes and themed dress are encouraged for the opening of the show]]>

Drawn to Art

07-08-2013 - 07-12-2013

6

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $125

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Start Time(s):

This multi-media class, for 8-12-year-olds of all ability levels, will focus on drawing and painting techniques Students will push their artistic skills to the next level while enjoying a fun environment Students will draw and paint a variety of subjects including people, animals, still life and imaginary characters using various techniques and media Students will learn a selection of drawing techniques (graphite, ink, colored pencil, and chalk) and paint in watercolor, oil pastel, and acrylic on canvas Emphasis will be placed on developing artistic skills at an individual level while making friends]]>

Photographic Lighting Flash 101

07-06-2013 - 07-13-2013

6

Bemis School of Art

http://www.fineartscenter.org

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art - 818 Pelham Place Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Earnest $182 ( Fine Art Center Members $167) Contact Carol to register for class 719-475-2444

719-475-2444

http://www.csfineartscenter.org/education.asp

Start Time(s): On July 6th we will start the class in a classroom environment We will break for lunch noon - 12:30 pm (Bring your lunch) Bring Camera, batteries, memory cards, instruction manual to both classes We will be photographing outdoors a lot with models

A course designed to teach the use of the external flash for DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras Learn the basic physics of light, color of light and flash exposure through discussion and demonstration At the end of this class, you will be able to use your flash for maximum effect for both indoor and outdoor lighting situations Though not required, a basic understanding of camera principles taught in Digital SLR 101 and/or Creative DSLR Photography is highly recommended 16-Adult]]>

First Presbyterian Church Art Exhibition

05-03-2013 - 07-15-2013

First Presbyterian Church

http://www.first-pres.org

Admission: FREE

719-884-6100

http://www.first-pres.org

Start Time(s): Opening Reception on Friday, May 3 from 5:30pm-8:00pm

The Plaza Gallery of FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH announces an ART EXHIBITION featuring artwork by artists from First Pres and the community from May 3 through July 15  The Opening Reception on Friday, May 3 from 5:30-8:00pm is FREE and open to the public  Music will be provided by PEAKHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA  Location:  219 E Bijou Street, CSC, 80903 - Weber Street Entrance]]>

Explore your Point and Shoot Camera

06-11-2013 - 07-16-2013

2

Bemis School of Art

http://www.csfineartscenter.org

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art - 818 Pelham Place Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $182 ( Fine Art Center Members $167)  

719-475-2444

cmercogliano@csfineartcenter.org

http://www.csfineartscenter.org

Start Time(s):

Explore your Point and Shoot Camera Capture incredible photographs by learning to take full advantage of everything your camera has to offer Learn composition, lighting, exposure, digital terms and how to use the camera functions and symbols Designed primarily for the digital point and shoot, but if you have a digital SLR and use it primarily on auto, this class is for you Bring your camera and manual to each class   ]]>

Fundamental Drawing

06-12-2013 - 07-17-2013

3

Bemis School of Art

http://www.bemisartschool.org/product/fundamental-drawing-2/

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art - 818 Pelham Place Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $173 (Fine Arts Center Members $158)

719-475-2444

http://www.bemisartschool.org/product/fundamental-drawing-2/

Start Time(s): Advanced registration required

This fundamentally comprehensive introduction into visual thinking and image-making offers a primary focus of drawing from direct observation of the surrounding world It is essentially the practice of recording what you see and re-contextualizing the information into the abstract world of the hand-crafted image Discover the formal underpinnings of two-dimensional representation; composition, shape, form, light, space, perspective and movement by concentrating of illusionistic or realistic representation Strive to depict life as closely to what we observe around us as we can through the practice of drawing Model fee will be payable to the model on each day of class]]>

Digital SLR 101

06-11-2013 - 07-23-2013

2

Bemis School of Art

http://www.fineartscenter.org

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art - 818 Pelham Place Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Tue 6-wks 6/11-7/23 6:00-8:00pm Earnest $182 (Fine Art Center Members $167) Contact Carol at Bemis School of Art to register for class 719 -75-2444

719-475-2444

http://http://www.csfineartscenter.org/education.asp

Start Time(s): Please note there is NO class session on Tuesday, July 9th

If you use digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera primarily on Program mode, this class is for you Learn the theory of light and color, exposure control, composition and how to use your camera’s functions to properly control your photographs and exposure Please bring your camera and instruction manual to every class Adult]]>

Creative Clay

07-22-2013 - 07-26-2013

5

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $125

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Start Time(s):

This hands-on clay class will give kids the chance to work constructively Students will have the opportunity to explore their own imagination with clay Kids will be working with pinch pots, slabs, slab construction, and coil building All pieces will be glazed on-site and fired and will be presented for pick up within two weeks of the class finish Ages 8-12]]>

First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado City

08-02-2013 - 08-02-2013

5

Old Colorado City Artwalk

http://www.bestartontheavenue.com

Old Colorado City - Colorado Ave & 25th St Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

719-520-9494

Start Time(s):

ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios along Colorado Avenue April through December As many as 100 art pieces may be viewed for purchase in just one location in Old Colorado City’s art galleries Colorado Springs’ largest concentration of galleries is found within three city blocks along West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets Visit  Arati Artists Gallery, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second Floor Studios, The Squash Blossom, Thunder Mountain Trading Co, Rocky Mountain Cowgirl, Velez Galleries, and Yobel Market]]>

Groovy Glass

07-29-2013 - 08-02-2013

5

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $125

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/kids-classes/

Start Time(s):

In the five days we will do two days of painting with glass powders and crushed glass to create dimensional fused glass paintings One day painting with glassline paint on glass for a 2D fused glass painting And two days glass mosaic; a flat piece and a 3D piece Pieces will be fired on-site and ready for pick up within two weeks of class end date Ages 8-12]]>

Bronc Day Festival

08-03-2013 - 08-03-2013

6

Bronc Day Committee

http://www.broncdayco.org

Admission: Free

719-687-1427

Start Time(s):

The 75th Annual Bronc Day Festival will be on Saturday, August 3rd in Green Mountain Falls The day starts with a pancake breakfast at the fire station A parade at 10 am includes fire engines, floats, antique cars, clowns, cowboys, gunfighters, kids on decorated bicycles and more The rest of the day features fun for the whole family including a rubber duckie race, kid’s games, a radio controlled model boat race on the Gazebo Lake There will also be a 26-feet-high air slide, Disney bouncer and dozens of arts & crafts booths]]>

Stained Glass - Foil Method

07-13-2013 - 08-03-2013

6

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $150 $135 Senior/Military $125 Member

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Start Time(s):

Let the sun shine in – through fantastic stained glass pieces that you create! Learn to assemble an 8×10 glass panel by the copper foil method Choose from four pre-printed beginner designs – celtic knot, sailboat, two different flowers – and construct your piece using the 12 basic steps of stained glass All supplies are included except the Art Glass that must be purchased by the student for their project]]>

Photoshop

07-10-2013 - 08-07-2013

3

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $175 $160 Senior/Military $150 Member

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Start Time(s):

Take your photos to the next level! This class covers the basics of Photoshop and will help you take your images from snapshots to fabulous finished photos In this hands-on course each student will get the same collection of photos and work right along with the instructor to learn photo editing tools and techniques A laptop with Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 or higher is required and the use of a mouse is recommended]]>

Digital Photography

07-11-2013 - 08-08-2013

4

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $175 $160 Senior/Military $150 Member

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Start Time(s):

Point, zoom, click! This class is designed to teach students how to get the most out of their digital cameras and create beautiful images of family, friends, and more In this class you will get a chance to photograph a variety of subjects and learn composition, camera settings, and equipment choices Portrait, macro, and low light sessions will help you get a feel for your camera and how to get the best photos in any setting Homework will be given each week and will be reviewed to judge progress Bring your camera, camera manual, and a thumb drive]]>

Sculpting the Figure

06-22-2013 - 08-10-2013

6

Bemis School of Art

http://www.bemisartschool.org/product/sculpting-figure-2/

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - Bemis School of Art - 818 Pelham Place Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $218 (Members $203)

719-477-4348

cmercogliano@csfineartscenter.org

http://www.bemisartschool.org/product/sculpting-figure-2/

Start Time(s):

The student will learn the basics of clay figure sculpting Starting with the preparing of clay to modeling, shaping and forming of the human figure After these initial steps of roughing out the form, the details of carving and sculpting the human anatomy will be explored Students with experience are welcome to enhance their skills and explore more advance techniques ranging from traditional to abstract expression of the human figure in clay Original sculptures will be fired for a final finish Each student will learn the importance of temperature control, basic glazing techniques and the choice of firing their statues in reduction – through a low-fire Raku process or a high-fire kiln First 25 pounds of clay is included in the class price Clay sculpture and pottery tool kits can be purchased from Meininger’s and is required for the course]]>

Wheel Throwing - Pottery

06-05-2013 - 08-14-2013

3

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Cottonwood Center for the Arts - 427 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: $225 $210 Senior/Military $200 Member

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

http://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/courses/

Start Time(s):

Do you want to get your hands dirty and learn how to make beautiful functional pieces you can use every day? Bowls, cups, and simple vases are great projects for beginners but students with more experience are just as welcome! Starting with preparing the clay to throwing on the wheel this class is full of hands-on experience Learn the properties of firing and finishing, the importance of temperature control, and basic glazing techniques Your first 25 pounds of clay are included in the class price, but make sure to pick up the pottery tool kit from Meininger’s before your first class session]]>

Art in the Cub

05-27-2013 - 09-02-2013

Friends of Cheyenne Canon

http://cheyennecanon.org/

Admission: Free

719-385-6089

Start Time(s): 9 am - 5 pm

Original art by local artists is displayed at the Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center, affectionately known as "The Cub" Two dimensional art includes scenery and wildlife associated with North Cheyenne Cañon Park The visitor center is nestled at the foot of Helen Hunt Falls in North Cheyenne Cañon Park The Park exists thanks to a unique public/private collaboration between the City of Colorado Springs and The Friends of Cheyenne Cañon, a volunteer nonprofit organization In addition to the original, local art, the Center offers an introduction to the natural features visitors of the area Visitors experience this through interpretive exhibits, scheduled hikes and walks, and by talking with the informative staff and volunteers on site]]>

Tracey Eastland and Rose Legge - Art in the City Administration Building

06-07-2013 - 09-02-2013

City of Colorado Springs

City of Colorado Springs City Administration Building - 30 S Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs Colorado 80903

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Opening reception on June 7, 4 pm - 6 pm

Two astounding, local artists present their newest works at the City Administration Building for the third quarter exhibition in the space Tracey Eastland specializes in Polymer Clay Mosaics, creating colorful tiles that work together to create vivid imagery Rose Legge quilts to create fiber art with her hand painted, printed, and drawn fabrics Her pieces have been featured in Quilting Arts and other magazines Combining the textures and multiple pieces each of their works will create a show that will knock viewers' socks off (according to Tracey) ]]>

First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado City

09-06-2013 - 09-06-2013

5

Old Colorado City Artwalk

http://www.bestartontheavenue.com

Old Colorado City - Colorado Ave & 25th St Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

719-520-9494

Start Time(s):

ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios along Colorado Avenue April through December As many as 100 art pieces may be viewed for purchase in just one location in Old Colorado City’s art galleries Colorado Springs’ largest concentration of galleries is found within three city blocks along West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets Visit  Arati Artists Gallery, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second Floor Studios, The Squash Blossom, Thunder Mountain Trading Co, Rocky Mountain Cowgirl, Velez Galleries, and Yobel Market]]>

First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado City

10-04-2013 - 10-04-2013

5

Old Colorado City Artwalk

http://www.bestartontheavenue.com

Old Colorado City - Colorado Ave & 25th St Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

719-520-9494

Start Time(s):

ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios along Colorado Avenue  through December As many as 100 art pieces may be viewed for purchase in just one location in Old Colorado City’s art galleries Colorado Springs’ largest concentration of galleries is found within three city blocks along West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets Visit  Arati Artists Gallery, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second Floor Studios, The Squash Blossom, Thunder Mountain Trading Co, Rocky Mountain Cowgirl, Velez Galleries, and Yobel Market]]>

6th Annual Butterflies and Friends Gala and Auction

10-12-2013 - 10-12-2013

6

Rotary Club of Colorado Springs

http://www.butterfliesandfriends.org

Cheyenne Mountain Resort - 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd Colorado Springs CO 80906

Admission: $7500 per person

719-574-1634

RhondaSRickett@gmail.com

http://www.butterfliesandfriends.org

Start Time(s):

6th Annual Butterflies and Friends Gala and Auction presented by the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs benefiting arts education in District 11 schools and the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs Service Fund  Local artist decorate 31 magnificent metal butterfly sculptures for auction at the charity gala to be held on Saturday, October 12, 2013  at 5:30 PM at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort ]]>

Life Drawing with Tina Riesterer

05-16-2013 - 10-17-2013

4

Business of Art Center

http://thebac.org

Venue 515 - 515 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission: approximately $7 for model fee

719-685-1282

Start Time(s): 6 pm - 8 pm  

Bring your sketchpad and whatever drawing implements you prefer for these weekly sessions, way in the back of Venue 515's Spencer Hall Learn from Tina Riesterer, a master of her craft]]>

First Friday ArtWalk in Old Colorado City

11-01-2013 - 11-01-2013

5

Old Colorado City Artwalk

http://www.bestartontheavenue.com

Old Colorado City - Colorado Ave & 25th St Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: Free

719-520-9494

Start Time(s):

ArtWalk is a self-guided visual arts walking tour featuring art galleries and open artist studios along Colorado Avenue  through December As many as 100 art pieces may be viewed for purchase in just one location in Old Colorado City’s art galleries Colorado Springs’ largest concentration of galleries is found within three city blocks along West Colorado Avenue, between 23rd and 27th Streets Visit  Arati Artists Gallery, Cucuru Gallery Café, Earthen Artisan House, The Flute Player Gallery, Hunter-Wolff Gallery, The Michael Garman Museum, Kathleen McFadden’s Range Gallery, Lane Mitchell Jewelers, The Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, The Second Floor Studios, The Squash Blossom, Thunder Mountain Trading Co, Rocky Mountain Cowgirl, Velez Galleries, and Yobel Market]]>

wOrd Wesnesday

02-08-2012 - 02-25-2015

3

Vbar

https://www.facebook.com/wordwednesdays

Admission: No Cover and Drink Specials All Night

Start Time(s): Vbar Opens at 5 pm Happy Hour until 8 pm and includes Bristol Taps Sign-up and The Artistic Flow Creates the evening

Open Mic Night in a Creative and Supportive Community]]>