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Public Free Day

Third Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Public Free Day

Should you have any free time on this particular Tuesday (or any third Tuesday of any month), head to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (30 W. Dale St., csfineartscenter.org) for Public Free Day. Even if you aren't a member, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. access to all first floor galleries is gratis. This month showcases contemporary works, Native American artifacts and the current stars of the FAC's permanent collection: some of the newly acquired artwork from the Vogel Fifty Works for Fifty States gift. Especially buoyant is the cheerful Mexican Popular Ceramics show, while Seductive Gesture: Figurative Drawing from the American Collection is sensitive and intimate. Docent-led tours start at 10 and 11 a.m. as well as 1 and 2 p.m. — Edie Adelstein

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (map)
30 W. Dale St.
Downtown
phone 634-5583

Two of Santa Fe's Best Spanish Market Artists

Sat., Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

jewelry and traditional southwestern religious artwork by Lawrence Baca and santera Catherine Robles-Shaw.

The Great Southwest (map)
76C S. Sierra Madre St.
Downtown
phone 471-7772

Sugar Salon #1: Performing Sugar

Tue., Nov. 24, 4:30 p.m.

as part of the Sugar, Sugar exhibit, scientific demonstrations involving by CC professor Ted Lindeman, followed by presentations by artists Kate Leonard and Gypsy Aimes. At 6 p.m., a performance of Rare Sugar by the CC Music Department.

I.D.E.A. Space at Colorado College (map)
14 E. Cache la Poudre St.
Downtown
phone 227-8263

Sugar Salon #2: Producing Sugar

Tue., Dec. 1, 4:30 p.m.

a presentation by Sugar, Sugar artist and sugar beet farmer Tracy Linder, who will speak on the local and international place sugar has politically, economically and socially.

I.D.E.A. Space at Colorado College (map)
14 E. Cache la Poudre St.
Downtown
phone 227-8263

Sugar Salon #3: Performing Inspirations

Tue., Dec. 8, 4:30 p.m.

a panel discussion by Sugar, Sugar artists, with demonstrations of sugar-lift printing, poetry readings by Jessy Randall and Dave Mason, as well a holiday taste of sugar plums and visit by the Sugar Plum Fairy.

I.D.E.A. Space at Colorado College (map)
14 E. Cache la Poudre St.
Downtown
phone 227-8263

Woodland Park Art Walk

Fri., Nov. 20, 4-7 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 18, 4-7 p.m.
phone 687-1938

extended hours, opening celebrations for new shows, refreshments and more at Seven Arrows Gallery, Deer Snake Gallery, the Dolphin Horse Gallery and other businesses.

Seven Arrows Gallery (map)
118 W. Midland Ave.
Woodland Park
phone 302-2282

Sugar Salon #4: Sugar Rush

Thu., Jan. 21, 4:30 p.m.

the final salon in the Sugar, Sugar series, featuring a demonstration of sugar sculpture by Denver executive pastry chef, James Gallo and a ritual destruction of artist Julia M. Becker's sugar mandala created for the art show.

I.D.E.A. Space at Colorado College (map)
14 E. Cache la Poudre St.
Downtown
phone 227-8263

Art Lessons with Kathryn McMahon

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

weekly painting classes for all skill levels. Techniques for oil and acrylic paint covered. $35 per session

Second Street Art Market (map)
366 Second St.
Monument
phone 488-2506

Artist Trading Card Sessions

First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Third Saturday of every month, 1-4 p.m.

a chance for anyone to create their own artist cards and trade them with others. Craft sessions held on the first Saturday of each month, and trading sessions on the third Saturday. Hosted by Concrete Couch, the BAC and the Pikes Peak Arts Council. Free

Business of Art Center (map)
513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs/Ute Pass
phone 685-1861

Big Picture Discussion Group

Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

join others to talk about art and spirituality.

Venue 515 (map)
515 Manitou Ave.
Manitou Springs/Ute Pass
phone 685-1861

First Friday Art Walk

First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m.

an evening of gallery openings and receptions at various galleries throughout downtown Pueblo.

Art on South Main Cooperative Art Gallery (map)
205 S. Main St.
Pueblo
phone 719/542-6838

Painting Instruction on Location

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

oil and acrylic painting classes with artist Kathryn McMahon. All level painters welcome. Registration required. $35

Hunter-Wolff Gallery (map)
2501 W. Colorado Ave.
Old Colorado City
phone 520-9494

Christmas at the Gallery 2009

Nov. 20-22

Opening reception, Fri., Nov. 20, 4-8 p.m. a showcase of affordable holiday works in which a portion of the proceeds will benefit FutureSelf.

Gallery Two-Ten (map)
210 E. Cimarron St.
Downtown
phone 632-2132

"You Can Draw!"

an introductory drawing class taught by artist Brett Andrus. Register at themodbo@gmail.com or call 633-4240. $110 for 10 classes.

The Modbo (map)
17C E. Bijou St.
Downtown
phone 633-4240

Fantastic Fall

Through Nov. 30

a collection of works by Katharina Lewis, James Manda and others as well as the Second annual High School Student Ceiling Tile Exhibit.

Academy Frame Company (map)
7620 N. Academy Blvd.
Academy (North)
phone 265-6694

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