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
jewelry and traditional southwestern religious artwork by Lawrence Baca and santera Catherine Robles-Shaw.
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.
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.
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.
extended hours, opening celebrations for new shows, refreshments and more at Seven Arrows Gallery, Deer Snake Gallery, the Dolphin Horse Gallery and other businesses.
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.
weekly painting classes for all skill levels. Techniques for oil and acrylic paint covered. $35 per session
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
join others to talk about art and spirituality.
an evening of gallery openings and receptions at various galleries throughout downtown Pueblo.
oil and acrylic painting classes with artist Kathryn McMahon. All level painters welcome. Registration required. $35
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.
an introductory drawing class taught by artist Brett Andrus. Register at themodbo@gmail.com or call 633-4240. $110 for 10 classes.
a collection of works by Katharina Lewis, James Manda and others as well as the Second annual High School Student Ceiling Tile Exhibit.