March Artist Spotlight: Maureen Cortes

03-12-2010 - 03-12-2010

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safron of manitou springs

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manitou-Springs-CO/safron-of-manitou-springs/258997985784?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=359454781536&index=1

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

Start Time(s): <p>6 pm</p>

Join us at Safron for a girls night out In-store sales, refreshments and a chance to visit with one of the incredibly unique artists whose wearable art graces our store This month, Maureen Cortes, fiber artist, will be on hand to discuss her work, and she will be bringing several one of a kind pieces for your perusal Maureen, a native New Yorker, has exhibited her work in galleries and museums across the country She creates a variety of accessories, including hats, purses, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, scarves, belts and one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art out of her favorite medium: copper wire, which she crochets

Art Guffaw

03-13-2010 - 03-13-2010

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Imagination Celebration

www.imaginationcelebration.org

Cordera Community Center - 11894 Grand Lawn Circle Colorado Springs CO 80924

Admission: <p>$8</p>

http://tinyurl.com/yhwzomb

Start Time(s): <p>10-11 am - followed by milk and cookies!</p>

Join Mr Art Guffaw, a house painter who is afraid of color and cannot draw a straight line Watch as he becomes a real artist, in a mysterious artist’s studio where the easel speaks, drawings come alive and portraits dance With puppetry, juggling, giant soap bubbles and at least 99 art jokes, Art Guffaw brings to life an astonishing circus of fine art

A Gift of Art is a Gift From the Heart

03-13-2010 - 03-13-2010

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Academy Frame Co LLC

www.academyframeco.com

Academy Frame Company - 7620 N Academy Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80920

Admission: <p>Free</p>

719-265-6694

Start Time(s): <p>3-6 pm</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Photography in diverse and creative formats, the 2nd annual high school student ceiling tile exhibit, plus several new artists will be displayed (Elisa Frederickson, Laurisa Rabins, Tim Fausett & Wesley Wood) Please support the local art community and stop by, we have great local artists on display in a huge gallery! Our ‘Enormous Miniature Sale’ & ‘in stock moulding sale/30% off frames’ continues thru March 2010 We are also having special pricing for graduation and wedding photos framed NOW!

Watercolor Pencil with Kang Lee

02-08-2010 - 03-15-2010

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Sheppard Art Institute

First Presbyterian Church - 219 E Bijou Colorado Springs CO

Admission: $80 per person

719-282-2706

sheppardartinstitute@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Mondays through March 15 from 1-3:30 pm

If you are looking for fun, this is the class You can achieve various effects with color pencils by simply adding water to the pencils, making shades and exquisite detail Students learn how to paint flowers, still life, and landscapes Materials cost paid to instructor All ages welcome

Limit: 8 minimum,
Level: All

Entwined

02-26-2010 - 03-15-2010

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Commonwheel Artists Co-op

www.commonwheel.com

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

Admission: <p>Free</p>

719-685-1008

Start Time(s): <p>Open daily at 10 am; Opening Reception: March 5, 5-8 pm</p>

Entwined is a broad concept, so let’s look at some ways to define it: Literally, when things are entwined they are brought together, as in relationships among people, places, things and ideas It could be a permanent melding or a fleeting moment of joining When two pieces of twine are joined they are twisted together, suggesting another take on the concept Entwined is also the theme of the next group show at Commonwheel Artists' Co-op!

A Peoples’ Choice Award of a $100 Commonwheel Gift Certificate will be determined by popular vote For more information call 719-685-1008

Painting the Portrait with Rita Dickerson

02-09-2010 - 03-16-2010

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Sheppard Art Institute

First Presbyterian Church - 219 E Bijou Colorado Springs CO

Admission: $90 per person

719-282-2706

sheppardartinstitute@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Tuesdays through March 16 from 1-3:30 pm

For oil and acrylic artists who want to be more confident when painting portraits This class will focus on methods for applying the paint more efficiently, checking for accuracy and how to represent the subject in simple values The first class will begin with a demonstration Artists will work from a model Plan to work hard and have fun in the process!

Limit: 8 minimum, Room 312
Level: ages 16-adult

An Eye For Watercolor with Loren Yukawa

02-09-2010 - 03-16-2010

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Sheppard Art Institute

First Presbyterian Church - 219 E Bijou Colorado Springs CO

Admission: $90 per person

719-282-2706

sheppardartinstitute@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Tuesdays through March 16 from 9-11:30 am

Many people view watercolor as unforgiving, believing that you must "get it right" the first time and you can't change it once it's on the paper In reality, however, the characteristics of watercolor paint make it amenable to alteration through layering, lifting, and other techniques The purpose of this class will be to help beginners develop a comfort level with watercolor, by learning techniques to alter their initial efforts to achieve desired results The class will also help you develop an eye to evaluate your painting and to determine what changes to make to add life to it

Limit: 8 minimum
Room 312
Level: Beginners

Lunch & A Look at the Garden

03-16-2010 - 03-16-2010

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Garden of the Gods Park & Visitor Center

gardenofgods.com

Garden of the Gods Visitors Center - 1805 N 30th St Colorado Springs CO 80904

Admission: <p>Free of charge</p>

719-219-0108

jmcelderry@gardenofgods.com

Start Time(s): <p>12 pm</p>

As springtime arrives in Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center resumes its Tuesday noon Lunch & A Look at the Garden series of Park-related topics:

Paul deBerjeois, reputed Garden of the Gods photographer, shares some spectacular examples of park photos and locales to capture them, with his presentation entitled “Hiding in Plain Sight, The Best Photo Locales You Have Never Seen!” Then enjoy lunch & conversation at our cafe, at one's own expense Reservations: 719-219-0108

Art of a Nation

02-26-2010 - 03-17-2010

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Cottonwood Center for the Arts

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

Admission: <p>Free admission</p>

719-520-1899

info@cottonwoodartistsschool.com

Start Time(s): <p>Opening reception: Friday, February 26th from 5-8:30 pm;<br /> Regular gallery hours: Tues-Fri from 10 am-5 pm, Sat from 10 am-2 pm</p>

The 5th Congressional District and Cottonwood Center for the Arts hosts the 28th annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students grades 9 through 12 The theme for this year’s show is “Art of a Nation”

The Congressional Art Competition was created by Senator James Jeffors (VT) in 1982 while he was a member of the House of Representatives Every year, Congressional offices across the nation initiate the Congressional Art Competition in their own home districts The works were selected from participating high schools in the 5th Congressional District

Professional artists from Cottonwood will select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each of the following categories: watercolor, oil & acrylics, drawings, computer-generated, photography, prints, and mixed media A “Best of Show” award will be awarded to the student whose work of art displays not only excellent principles of art and elements of design, but also originality, and that extra something that touches the audience The “Best of Show” art work will be sent to Washington, DC to be exhibited in the US Capitol along with other award winning artwork from around the nation The “Best of Show” winner will also receive a scholarship to the Savannah College of Art and Design, a $4,000 scholarship from Adduce Foundation, and three round-trip tickets from Southwestcom to attend the official ribbon cutting celebration held in Washington, DC

A reception will be held Friday, February 26, 2010 at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, to recognize our young artists, their families, friends and art teachers All entrants will receive a certificate of participation signed by Congressman LambornThe  show runs from February 26 to March 17, 2010

Soft Pastel I with Marlene Kort

02-04-2010 - 03-18-2010

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Sheppard Art Institute

First Presbyterian Church - 219 E Bijou Colorado Springs CO

Admission: $90 per person

719-282-2706

sheppardartinstitute@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Thursdays through March 18 from 10 am-12:30 pm

Pastel is a wonderfully friendly, vibrant, and fresh medium Come let pastels bring out your creativity! We will talk about composition, value, and color while exploring soft pastels This is where you want to be if you've always wanted to do something in art but were afraid to try

Limit: 8 minimum, Room 312
(Landscape), Level: Beginner

Colored Pencil with Judy Curry

02-11-2010 - 03-18-2010

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Sheppard Art Institute

First Presbyterian Church - 219 E Bijou Colorado Springs CO

Admission: $90 per person

719-282-2706

sheppardartinstitute@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Thursdays through March 18 from 1-3 pm

If you've always wanted to do portraits, this is the class for you Learn how to start portraits with colored pencils Learn basic techniques for the study of the human head with step-by-step demonstrations Bring a sketch book and any prismacolor pencils that you have Instructor will coach on needed materials

Limit: 8 minimum
Level: Beginner and Intermediate

Watercolor I & II with Frank Davey

02-11-2010 - 03-18-2010

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Sheppard Art Institute

First Presbyterian Church - 219 E Bijou Colorado Springs CO

Admission: $90 per person

719-282-2706

sheppardartinstitute@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Thursdays through March 18 from 5:30-8 pm

This is a transparent watercolor class Mixing colors from the primary colors, red, yellow, blue, creating values, composition, perspective, discovering the freedom of the medium are all focuses of this class The instructor will do a demo in each class that the group can paint along

Limit: 8 minimum,
Level: Beginning and Intermediate

Third Friday Art Walk

03-19-2010 - 03-19-2010

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Woodland Park Arts Alliance

www.woodlandparkarts.com

Downtown Woodland Park - Highway 24 Woodland Park CO 80863

Admission: <p>Free</p>

Start Time(s): <p>4-7 pm</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Old downtown Woodland Park hosts a Third Friday Art Walk every third Friday of each month Seven Arrows Gallery will feature landscape artist Dale Pittock and functional art furniture artist Gary Hand The Woodland Park Arts Alliance and Greenhouse Arts will be hosting artists Jonathan & Christa Reuel from Charlottesville, VA

The Bacchae

03-11-2010 - 03-21-2010

University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

www.theatreworkscs.org

Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater - 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy University Hall Colorado Springs CO

Admission: For tickets prices and to purchase tickets, visit <a href="http://wwwtheatreworkscsorg">Theatreworks' web site</a>

7192553232

Start Time(s): March 11-13 & 18-20 at 7:30 pm Matinee Performances: March 13 & 20 at 2 pm March 14 & 21 at 4 pm

Euripides’ dark account of Pentheus, the King of Thebes, and his complex relationship with the vengeful god Dionysus Presented with original music from the music department and designed by students and professionals from THEATREWORKS and UCCS, The Bacchae will be a visceral experience in which the audience is placed in the middle of the action

Soft Pastel II with Howard Dutzi

02-08-2010 - 03-22-2010

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Sheppard Art Institute

First Presbyterian Church - 219 E Bijou Colorado Springs CO

Admission: $90 per person

719-282-2706

sheppardartinstitute@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Mondays through March 22 from 5:30-8 pm

Pastels are a controllable medium and interestingly different from paints Learn to create depth using rich and vibrant pastel layering along the principles of light and shadow, composition, and perspective Come experience the uniqueness of pastels in this fascinating workshop

Limit: 8 minimum, Room 312
(Architecture), Level: Intermediate

Oil Painting I & II with Reveille Kennedy

02-22-2010 - 03-22-2010

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Sheppard Art Institute

First Presbyterian Church - 219 E Bijou Colorado Springs CO

Admission: $80 per person

719-282-2706

sheppardartinstitute@gmail.com

Start Time(s): Mondays through March 22 from 9-11:30 am

This course is enjoyable for all levels and paces of oil painters from beginner to the seasoned painter Basics of oil painting in impressionistic style will be demonstrated and discussed during the first class A complete list of necessary supplies will be made available at the first class Students should bring a pad of canvas paper (12" x 16" or 16" x 20") and any supplies they may already have

Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Teens

03-22-2010 - 03-22-2010

Michael Garman Productions, Inc

http://www.michaelgarman.com

Admission: <p>$60 All tickets must be purchased in advance Parental consent forms must be signed and returned no less than 48 hours prior to the tour date</p>

719-471-9391

sales@michaelgarman.com

http://www.michaelgarman.com

Start Time(s): <p>10 am-4 pm</p>

Michael Garman Productions, Inc invites students, ages 15-19, for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of the Michael Garman Museum, Magic Town and the sculpture production facilities Event includes lunch with professional artists & the opportunity to hand-paint a Michael Garman sculpture This program is designed for mature art students who are interested in making a career in the visual arts Space is limited

Tour Tuesdays in the IDEA Space!

02-02-2010 - 03-23-2010

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Colorado College

http://www.theIDEAspace.com

IDEA Space - 825 N Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

7193896797

Start Time(s): 12:45 pm

Free, 15-minute student docent-led tours of the current exhibit, Seeing Stories, in the IDEA Space No reservations needed, free and open to all

Wine Tasting Room Opening

03-24-2010 - 03-24-2010

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the Dolphin Horse Gallery

www.thedolphinhorsegallery.com

Dolphin Horse Gallery - 210 W Midland Ave Woodland Park CO 80863

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

719-687-1938

Start Time(s): <p>5-8 pm</p>

Wine Tasting Room Opening Party Come taste 16 different wines, enjoy gourmet appetizers and listen to live music Wine Tasting Room open daily after March 24

Pastel Workshop with Kang Lee

03-22-2010 - 03-24-2010

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Sheppard Art Institute

First Presbyterian Church - 219 E Bijou Colorado Springs CO

Admission: $110 per person

719-282-2706

sheppardartinstitute@gmail.com

Start Time(s): 8:30 am-2:30 pm

Adult Pastel is a fun medium for both beginner and experienced painters It is forgiving with vibrant colors Shapes combined with value create paintings that are unique In this class you will paint Still Life Bring your own photos to paint from or set up your own still life Teachers are welcome

Limit: 8 minimum Room 313
Level: Beginner and Intermediate Ages 16 & up

Giving up 1/2 for AIDS Orphans in Mozambique

03-24-2010 - 03-24-2010

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Colorado College

www.theIDEAspace.com

Coburn Gallery - 14 E Cache La Poudre St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>Suggested donation of $5 (no tickets required)</p>

Start Time(s): <p>4:30 pm</p>

What if instead of buying your usual latte every morning, you spent ½ on a regular cup of coffee and donated the rest to a child orphaned by AIDS in Africa? What if instead of eating out twice a week, you dined out only once and donated the rest to another child orphaned by AIDS in Africa? A small personal luxury cut in 1/2 could make a big difference for one of the thousands of children who have lost their parents to the HIV/AIDS epidemic In conjunction with "The House is Small But the Welcome Is Big" exhibit: A Fundraiser for Reencontro, Mozambique-based NGO devoted to bettering the lives of thousands of children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic You can contribute you ‘morning latte money’ or ‘dinner out money’ through a $5+ suggested donation All proceeds will go to Reencontro, a Mozambique-based NGO providing life-saving support to children orphaned by AIDS Reencontro, meaning "reunion", is a non-profit organization created in 1998 by a group of women of good-will that decided to join efforts and support the many children left without their parents because of the HIV/AIDS pandemic Sponsored by CC Students for Global Health and IDEA @ Colorado College

The House is Small But the Welcome is Big

01-19-2010 - 03-26-2010

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Colorado College

http://www.theIDEAspace.com

Coburn Gallery - 14 E Cache La Poudre St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

7193521586

Start Time(s): 12:30 pm

This exhibit explores the impact of HIV/AIDS as experienced through the eyes of women and children living in South Africa and Mozambique Working with UNICEF and the African Millenium Foundation, Venice Arts photographers teach HIV positive women and children orphaned by AIDS how to tell their stories and document their lives and communities through photography

Extreme Ice Survey

02-05-2010 - 03-26-2010

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Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts

http://www.smokebrush.org

Smokebrush Gallery and Foundation for the Arts - 218 West Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719 444 1012

http://www.smokebrush.org

Start Time(s): Monday-Friday, 12-5pm, Feb 8 ? Mar 26 (plus open Sat Feb 6 & Sat Mar 6), and Fri Mar 5, 5-8pm

Join us First Friday, February 5 from 5-8 pm for the opening reception for Boulder photographer James Balog's Extreme Ice Survey, a sublime and compelling series of large-scale photographs and time-lapse animations

The Extreme Ice Survey (EIS) brings art and science together with stunningly sublime photographic imagery and time-lapse animations illustrating the rapid changes happening to Earth's glacial ice It is at once visually captivating, educational, and compelling And it is the perfect beginning to Smokebrush Gallery's 2010 programming EIS is the most wide-ranging glacier study ever conducted using ground-based, real-time photography EIS uses time-lapse photography, conventional photography, and video to document the rapid changes now occurring on the Earth's glacial ice

James Balog and his EIS team have specially customized and installed 27 time-lapse cameras at 15 sites in Greenland, Iceland, Alaska, and the Rocky Mountains EIS supplements this ongoing record with annual repeat photography in Iceland, the Alps, and Bolivia Mr Balog recently presented his work at the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen in December 2009, was featured on the cover of National Geographic and was recently appointed as the ECO-Ambassador to the Samsung Corporation for the Vancouver Olympics, and his one-hour documentary will release this Spring on PBS's NOVA These credentials merely support the value and timeliness of this contemporary image-maker's work Although the science world has given Mr Balog more attention than the art world at this point, the work itself shares no exclusive borders with either world and certainly stands up on its own in the gallery and museum settings

Spring Fling Creativity Thing

03-22-2010 - 03-26-2010

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Business of Art Center

www.thebac.org

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

Admission: <p>Prices vary To register, drop by the BAC Front Desk, Tuesday-Saturdays from 11 am-6 pm, email</p> <a href="javascript:locationhref='mailto:'+StringfromCharCode(100,115,109,105,116,104,64,116,104,101,98,97,99,46,111,114,103)+'?'">Dale Mueller Smith</a> <p>or call 719-685-1861 Payment for each class is due the day before the class</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

719-685-1861

dsmith@thebac.org

Start Time(s): <p>10 am-12 pm</p>

The BAC hosts the Spring Fling Creativity Thing—three amazing educational opportunities for your school age children

All Things Green
Monday, March 22nd, 10 am-12 pm
Ages 6-12, $20 + $5 supplies fee We will create collages using all things green! This class will give you an opportunity to translate what green means to you, by using recycled materials and art supplies that are environmentally safe Miss this class and you’ll be green with envy!

Create Your Own Business
• Wednesday, March 24th, 10 am-12 pm
Ages 6-12, $20 + $5 supplies fee
• Friday, March 26th, 10 am-12 pm
Ages 13-17, $20 + $5 supplies fee
We will start by doing an exercise to stretch your imagination using an array of “do dah” abstract objects to invent a new “thingy-ma-jig” This will springboard you into creating an idea for your own imaginary business Ideas will fly as we share art materials and ideas to get you going with your own entrepreneurial company!

The Velvet Invitational

02-13-2010 - 03-27-2010

Heebee JeebeeS

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=289953098107&ref=ts

Heebee Jeebees - 318 E Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Open and free to the public

719-578-9226

Start Time(s): The gallery is open everyday noon to 6pm The opening reception is Saturday, February 13, 2010, 6-10pm

Velvet art is alive and kickin’ in Colorado Springs this winter Heebee JeeBeeS invited 16 local artists to create works of art involving velvet A few pieces were created in the traditional “velvet painting” vein, while other artists pushed the boundaries on what velvet art meant to them Gallery goers will be surprised and impressed by the engaging works of art for “The Velvet Invitational”

Participating artists include: Mary Berger, Jeff Cloutier, Elizabeth Copan, Carol Dass, Shanna Keyes, Jean Gumpper, Margaret Kasahara, Sandy Kinnee, Karen Kunz, Kate Leonard, Daisy McConnell, Heather Oelklaus, Jeff Oelklaus, Lauren Potereiko, Rosemary Scheuering, Laurel Swab

Transformation

03-05-2010 - 03-28-2010

The Bridge Gallery

www.thebridgeartgallery.com

Bridge Gallery - 218 West Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>Free</p>

Start Time(s): <p>First Friday from 5-8 pm; Saturdays, 11 am-5 pm; Sundays, 12 am-3pm</p>

"Transformation" is the big group show for March Break down the word and all its permutations and you'll see the creative options Change, rebirth, renewal; switch, morph, twist; build, blend, cross Come see what we saw!

Charles Bunnell and the Broadmoor Art Academy

01-21-2010 - 03-31-2010

Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center

http://www.cmheritagecenter.org

Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center - 1118 W Cheyenne Road Colorado Springs CO 80906

Admission: Admission is free

719-632-7000

info@cmheritagecenter.org

Start Time(s): Gallery hours are 10am-3pm, Mon-Thurs, and the first Saturday of each month

The Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center is proud to present the ecclectic works of Charles R Bunnell who lived and painted in Colorado Springs from 1923-1968 The Gallery displays the artists works as he eveloved from classic landscapes to abstact paintings 

Please call the CM Heritage Center at 719-632-7000 or visit our website wwwcmheritagecenterorg

Leelan Holdeman Solo Exhibition

02-05-2010 - 04-01-2010

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The Gallery at Art Hardware - 402 South Nevada ave Colorado Springs CO 80829

Admission: Free to everyone big and small

719 635 2348

Start Time(s): Opening reception to be held from 4 to 7pm

Local talent and EMT Leelan Holdeman will be showcasing his paintings at The Gallery at Art Hardware Stop by and see this artist's fun, eclectic and sometimes dark portraits and landscapes Please remember that 10 percent of all sales are donated to Celebral Palsy

MOAN: Pleasure and Pain

03-04-2010 - 04-02-2010

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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=268135914116&index=1

UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art - 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Colorado Springs CO 80933

Admission: Call the gallery at 719-255-3567

719-255-3567

Start Time(s): Opening reception, March 4th from 6-9 pm Closing reception, April 2nd from 6-9 pm For hours of operation, please visit <a href="http://wwwgalleryuccsorg">wwwgalleryuccsorg</a>

Taking inspiration from a sound that straddles pleasure and pain, Moan features art work in a variety of media by UCCS Visual Art faculty and students as a part of the City Dionysia Festival A maelstrom of violence, The Bacchae is a potent source for examining the heart of revelry, intoxication, and vengeance

The Bacchae Ensemble

04-02-2010 - 04-02-2010

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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

www.galleryuccs.org

University of Colorado Gallery of Contemporary Art - 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Science Bldg #202 Colorado Springs CO 80918

Admission:

719-255-5133

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Original music created for the student production of The Bacchae will be performed amongst the art at the UCCS Gallery on the final evening of MOAN

Budget Cuts

03-12-2010 - 04-02-2010

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Rubbish Gallery

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rubbish-Gallery/99052463256?ref=ts

Rubbish Gallery - 17B E Bijou Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>Free</p>

7193550280

Start Time(s): <p>Opening celebration Friday, March 12 from 5:30-11:30 pm;</p> <p>Rubbish is open Fridays &amp; Saturdays from 5:30-10:30pm, or by appointment Call 7193550280 or email us at <a href="javascript:locationhref='mailto:'+StringfromCharCode(108,111,114,101,108,101,105,64,114,117,98,98,105,115,104,103,97,108,108,101,114,121,46,99,111,109)+'?'">lorelei@rubbishgallerycom</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Rubbish Gallery & The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center present "Budget Cuts," a visual and interactive commentary on the financial crisis gripping the city of Colorado Springs

Budget Cuts features the work of local artists, produced from reclaimed materials, each targeting one of the many dilemmas weakening our community The state of affairs in Colorado Springs is a constant topic of discussion all over the city, and Rubbish hopes to present imagery that will stay in the collective mind of the citizens

Live Music from The Ghost of Michael Clark, Goodnight Stranger, and Eavesdrop beginning at 7:30 pm

Closing reception will be Friday, April 2 from 5:30 to 11:00pm with music from Megan LeFurge, John Strelec, and The Spaghetti Harvest at 7:30 pm Local illustrator and urbanist J David Thorpe will be giving a talk on the why, what, and how of the Colorado Springs infrastructure on Sunday, March 14th at 3pm

The Modbo Collective

03-12-2010 - 04-02-2010

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The Modbo

The Modbo - 17 C East Bijou Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>Free</p>

719-633-4240

Start Time(s): <p>Opening Friday, 3-12, at 5:30 pm; the show runs through April 2 and can be viewed Friday and Saturday evenings</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

The Modbo is pleased to announce the creation of The Modbo Collective, a group of eight of the most talented, up-and-coming artists in Colorado Springs Comprised of Phil Lear, Lindsay Hand, Brett Andrus, Douglas Rouse, Lorenzo White, Chris Weed, Troy Derose, and Shannon Dunn, the Collective will premier with a group show this Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 5:30 pm

The function of The Modbo Collective is to produce a body of work that continuously challenges and raises the standard for art in our community Meeting two to three times a month for discussion and critique, the Collective strives to create art within the historical context of an artistic community, rather than the current paradigm of each man for himself The Modbo Collective will open this Friday with a show consisting of narrative figurative paintings with an emphasis on emotion and the ability to create a connection between the pieces and the everyday viewer The Collective will be exclusively represented by The Modbo with continued second Friday openings

For the opening on Friday the 12th, food will be provided by McCabe’s tavern, beer by Bristol, and there will be live music by Sarah Musick

The Way I See It

03-11-2010 - 04-03-2010

Business of Art Center

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

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

719-685-1861

Start Time(s): <p>Opening reception from 5-7:30 pm, Thursday, March 11</p> <p>BAC Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 am-6 pm</p>

The Business of Art Center hosts work by Lilian Critchlow’s photography class, comprised of students 9-13 years of age

Wunderkind 2010

03-11-2010 - 04-03-2010

Business of Art Center

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

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

719-685-1861

Start Time(s): <p>Opening reception, Thursday, March 11 at 5 pm</p> <p>BAC Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm</p>

This esteemed exhibition spotlights a baker's dozen of the best junior and senior high school students in the Pikes Peak region This annual show combines a competitive, juried exhibition with an exceptional educational program to assist these talented and promising high school students with developing their artistic passions and future careers

Gender Issues

01-22-2010 - 04-04-2010

Business of Art Center

www.thebac.org

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

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s):

The “Gender Issues” exhibit is a forum for artists to freely express their views on this topic We wish to start an open dialog in our community with this exhibit The work will be shown in conjunction with educational components and entertainment in our Venue 515, January 22, 2010 to April 4, 2010 This exhibit includes work from artists from across the United States, and from Canada

Wit & Whimsy - The Art of Kat and Bob Tudor

10-09-2009 - 04-09-2010

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http://downtowninnerspace.com

The Inner Space at Poor Richard's - 322 N Tejon Street Ste 224 Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-389-1610

Start Time(s): An opening reception begins at 5 pm on October 9 The show runs through April 9, 2009

Wit & Whimsy is the first exhibition at the Outerspaces This show of new art from Kat and Bob Tudor is curated by Don Goede and Don's extensive history in art and design allows for original and creative pieces from local and national artists The Outerspaces is the area surrounding the Inner Space and features a rotating art gallery

Point A: a place to start

02-05-2010 - 04-09-2010

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UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art 121

http://www.galleryuccs.org/121/2009/point_a

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

Admission: <p>Free</p>

Start Time(s): <p>Gallery hours: 10 am-8 pm</p>

POINT A: a place to start, is the first exhibition scheduled at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs’ (UCCS) new downtown gallery, GOCA 121 This exhibition is the starting point for an ongoing discussion on contemporary art and culture, facilitated by UCCS We don’t presume to know where these conversations will take us, we simply offer a place to start POINT A features distinct installations by DeLane Bredvik, Corey Drieth and Izumi Yokoyama

City Dionysia Parade

04-16-2010 - 04-16-2010

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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

http://www.facebook.com/citydionysia

UCCS - University Hall - 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80918

Admission: n/a

Start Time(s): 3 pm

The closing event of City Dionysia, the parade will include five UCCS art classes coming together for a mad progression of revelry and and art Participants include beginning acting students, creators of wearable art, professors, and more Parade will begin outside THEATREWORKS/University Hall, proceed through campus, down the hill through the woods and end at the new University Village Shopping Center for the opening of HeDoGeist

HeDoGeist

04-16-2010 - 04-16-2010

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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

http://www.facebook.com/citydionysia

Admission: Free

719-255-5133

Start Time(s): 4:30 pm

A collaborative video installation by UCCS students Kevin Beechwood, Kim Ferderer, Daniela Ottinger-Furr, Kiersten Orr, Rob Painter, Thomas Swiech, and Ashley Thompson This multifaceted work explores the themes of hedonism, propriety, and Zeitgeist, on exhibit at the University Village Colorado (North Nevada and Eagle Rock Road), opening at the conclusion of the City Dionysia Parade

TikunOlam: Conflict & Harmony

03-12-2010 - 04-16-2010

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Pikes Peak Community College

http://www.ppcc.edu/departments/art/ppcc-art-gallery/

Downtown Studio Gallery - 100 W Pikes Peak Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>Free</p>

719-502-4040

Start Time(s): <p>Tuesday-Friday from 10 am-8 pm, Saturdays from 10 am-4 pm; Opening reception: Friday, March 19 from 5-8 pm (Includes live entertainment and refreshments)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

An international exhibit of artwork exploring the relationship of humankind to Earth's environment, by community arts and environmental organizations with artists from throughout the region and beyond TikinOlam features the artwork of Kate Leonard, Alex Corno, Jeremiah Houck, Peter Marchand, and William Young

Fahrenheit 2010: Established Regional Ceramists

04-07-2010 - 04-29-2010

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Fahrenheit 2010

Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery - 25 W Cimarron St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>Free</p>

Start Time(s): <p>Exhibition opening: Wednesday, April 7, from 5-8 pm; Gallery and restaurant open Monday-Friday 11:30 am-9 pm and Saturday 5-10 pm, closed Sunday</p>

Fifteen Colorado ceramic artists unite for the third time since 1994 to mount a group exhibition of their diverse earthen creations The previous exhibitions, one in 1994 and the other in 2000, were both hosted by Gerry Riggs and the UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art

This momentous revival occurs April 8 – 29, 2010 in the Warehouse Gallery at 25 West Cimarron Street in Colorado Springs An opening reception, hosted by the Warehouse Restaurant & Gallery, is scheduled for Thursday, April 8 from 5pm to 8pm A number of the artists in this exhibition are also musicians and will perform live at the reception! The Fahrenheit 2010 artists include: Randy Bowen, Sharon Cupit, Mark Dillon, Marc Jenesel & Karen Pierce, Jean Jennings, Michelle Loftis, Jim Lummel, Greg Marshall, Donna Osborn, Ken & Tina Riesterer, Roger Tolzman, Clyde Tullis, and Mark Wong

Secrets of the Electric Illuminati: The Lyrics, Art and Toys of Ron English

04-02-2010 - 04-30-2010

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Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts

www.smokebrush.org

Smokebrush Gallery and Foundation for the Arts - 218 West Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: <p>Free and open to the public</p>

719-444-1012

Start Time(s): <p>First Friday Opening: 5-8pm; First Saturday: 12-5pm; Weekdays: 12-5pm; Closed Saturdays (except 4/3/10) and Sundays</p> <br />

Join us during April's First Friday for the opening reception of Secrets of the Electric Illuminati, The Lyrics, Art and Toys of Ron English!

Renowned New York street artist Ron English creates an enticing show of art & toys inspired by the lyrics for his band, The Electric Illuminati (a collaborative endeavor with Springs musicians Jack Medicine & the Velvet Rut) A limited edition screenprint made just for this exhibit will be unveiled and for sale The exhibition continues through April 30

In addition, on April 3 at Stargazers Theatre, Smokemuse Publishing brings you a special screening of the Abraham Obama documentary followed by music from The New Depressionists and The Electric Illuminati Ron English will be available to sign copies of Abraham Obama: A Guerilla Tour Through Art and Politics For more information please visit wwwsongsinenglishcom or wwwkrccorg

A House Divided: Money of the Civil War

10-09-2008 - 05-01-2010

American Numismatic Association

http://www.money.org

American Numismatic Association Money Museum - 818 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free to ANA Members Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and active military, and free for children 12 and under

719-482-9814

Start Time(s): Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 am-5 pm Closed Sundays & Mondays

The American Civil War evokes many strong thoughts and emotions to this day – the end of slavery in our country, the great and terrible battles that saw more that 600,000 men perish, and the secession –– and eventual reunion –– of 11 states Amid brilliant and incompetent generals, vast military campaigns and political turmoil, the impact of money on the war often gets overlooked A House Divided: Money of the Civil War, a new exhibit opening Oct 9 at the American Numismatic Association's Money Museum, takes a unique look at this epic, bloody time, while showcasing the era's coins, paper money, medals, and new ideas in war financing that helped lead to the North's victory The Civil War changed the country forever, including its monetary and economic system: a system based on bullion coinage and privately issued paper money was replaced by a central system controlled by the federal government To pay for the war, the North and South were forced to issue huge amounts of money not backed by gold or silver – a fragile concept in the 1860s The emergence of Union "greenbacks" and "war bonds" helped create a solid economy; in the Confederacy, inflation ran rampant and made it impossible to continue the war effort Visitors to the exhibit are given keepsake Identity Cards featuring one of 34 real people, some famous and some not, who were involved in the war The card includes a photo and information about the person Visitors are encouraged to look for additional interesting facts about their identities while exploring the exhibit Some of the identities include John Wilkes Booth, Clara Barton, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and William Jackson Palmer A House Divided: Money of the Civil War is sponsored by First Community Bank, and runs through Fall 2009

It's Only Rock -n- Roll But I Like It

01-30-2010 - 05-29-2010

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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=1478

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum - 215 S Tejon Street Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Admission to the museum is always free

719-385-5990

COSMuseum@Springsgov.com

http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=1478

Start Time(s): Open Tues-Sat from 10a-4p

After ten years on the road, "It's Only Rock -n- Roll But I Like It" has returned to the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum We are pleased to bring you this exhibit for a limited engagement Beginning January 29th and running until May 29th, "It's Only Rock -n- Roll But I Like It" brings you photos of rock legends from Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin All the photos were taken by accomplished local photographer Larry Hulst Please come and enjoy this entertaining look back on the history of rock Remember, admission to the museum is FREE, unlike most concerts!

11th Annual Art on the Streets Exhibition

06-26-2009 - 06-15-2010

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Community Ventures, Inc

http://Downtown80903.com

Downtown Colorado Springs - 1 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free admission

7198860088

info@downtowncs.com

http://www.downtown80903.com

Start Time(s): The Art on the Streets selections are available to view anytime A reception announcing the winners and selections will be June 26 at 5:30 pm at the Pikes Peak Center

In its eleventh year, Art on the Streets is a yearlong public art exhibition to showcase the works of new as well as celebrated artists from across the country while enlivening the downtown Colorado Springs cityscape and urban experience Art on the Streets has influenced purchase and permanent installation of many of the nearly 50 works of public art in downtown Colorado Springs More than 150 works of art have adorned downtown Colorado Springs since Art on the Streets began in 1999

Download a Walking Tour Map of all the Art on the Streets entries here

What If - Innovation & Creativity Festival

09-10-2010 - 09-12-2010

Imagination Celebration

http://www.imaginationcelebration.org

Downtown Colorado Springs - 1 N Tejon St Colorado Springs CO 80903

Admission: Free

719-597-3344

http://www.imaginationcelebration.org

Start Time(s): TBD

This is a community festival for all ages celebrating innovation, creativity and all of the connections in-between! Imagination Celebration is the instigator, but as with any effective initiative, this will be a shared creation with the festival's name as the "identity" Its purpose is to promote creative collaborations that connect our community

Objectives:
Shine the light on diverse forms of innovation and creativity in the Pikes Peak region
Celebrate our existing strengths and build on these
Surprise the community with the variety/quality and engage them in personally creative experiences
Foster more innovation, new creative relationships, opportunities for cross-pollination, and more of a connected community

Intent:
Engage the broader community in a day of "wows!"
Deliver high quality by collaborating with individuals and organizations and consciously using "the creative process" along the way
Attract and actively connect rural, urban and suburban residents in Pikes Peak region
Help (k-12, Higher Ed) increase student-engagement in creative, critical-thinking processes

September 10th: school groups attending programs designed for them at various venues
September 11th: Festival Day - public programs at multiple inside/outside downtown sites

The Big Picture Discussion Group

07-11-2007 - 10-31-2012

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Business of Art Center

http://www.thebac.org

Venue 515 - 515 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 6:00 pm

What's the function of art in Society? Can art save the world? Come gather at Venue 515 on The Business of Art Center campus every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 PM as we attempt to uncover the truth about art and its place in the world What are the spiritual benefits, if any, to art? How has religion influenced art and vice-versa? All religious practices and artistic disciplines are respected Everyone is welcome The idea is to build community through dialogue This is a structured discourse with a different facilitator each week The discussion group will also have guest speakers, occasional movies and critiquing sessions Bring your art, your thoughts, and your ideas Let's talk about it

Artist Trading Card Sessions

01-17-2009 - 12-15-2012

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Business of Art Center

http://www.thebac.org

Venue 515 - 515 Manitou Ave Manitou Springs CO 80829

Admission:

Start Time(s): 10 am-2 pm

Artist Trading Cards, known as ATC's, are masterpieces in miniature that artists around the globe are creating and trading with each other ATC's are 25"x35" original works of art in any media The cards are traded and not sold You don't have to be an artist or artistically inclined to participate All you need is some card stock and a little creativity A few supplies will be provided

The sessions are held on the third Saturday of each month only
Creating Session: 10 am-1 pm
Trading Session immediately following the creating session at 1 pm