Illuminate: Lighting the Way for the Arts

Schedule

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 05:30 pm

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Location

30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80903 | Colorado Springs, CO

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Illuminate: Lighting the Way for the Arts
Presented by the Fine Arts Center Foundation
NEW DATE: Saturday, September 13, 2025, 5:30–8 p.m.
Step into the light and join us for ILLUMINATE, an extraordinary evening dedicated to celebrating the arts and the enduring light they bring to our community. Hosted by the Fine Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors, this vibrant gathering shines a spotlight on the Fine Arts Center’s rich legacy — and the bright, inspiring future we are building together.
ILLUMINATE coincides with the opening of Gathering Place, the first comprehensive reinstallation of the museum’s first-floor galleries in nearly a decade. This powerful new exhibition invites our community to explore the diverse histories, cultures, and artistic voices of the Southwest, and beyond, through works from the FAC’s permanent collection.

Throughout the night, you’ll experience a lively blend of creativity, connection, and discovery. Sip craft cocktails, savor delicious hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy the sounds of live music filling the spaces of our iconic venue.
Midway through the evening, we’ll gather for brief remarks as we honor the Fine Arts Center’s impact and invite guests to continue exploring all the FAC has to offer — from our galleries and performance spaces to the creative studios where imagination thrives.
We can’t wait to share this extraordinary night of creativity, connection, and inspiration with you.
Ticket Information
Guest Tickets: $85
Radiance Tickets*: $100
VIP Tickets**: $120
* Radiance tickets are for young professionals interested in engaging more deeply with the arts. This ticket level comes with the commissioned art piece and one drink ticket per person.
**VIP tickets include two drink tickets, an art print commissioned exclusively for the event, and a bottle of wine.
Performing Arts
Encounter pop-up performances that celebrate the energy, creativity, and storytelling spirit of our acclaimed theatre company.

Visual Arts
Join in for a memorable early look at Gathering Place, a landmark exhibition that reflects a pivotal moment for both the Fine Arts Center and the Colorado Springs community.

Creative Arts
Watch live art demonstrations unfold before your eyes and experience a variety of mediums and techniques presented by our talented Bemis School of Art instructors.
ILLUMINATE is a celebration and so much more — it’s a philanthropic event with purpose. All proceeds raised from the evening directly benefit the Fine Arts Center’s dynamic programming across our museum, theatre company, and Bemis School of Art. Your support has a profound and lasting impact, helping us ignite new ideas, empower artists and audiences, and bring transformative arts experiences to our community for generations to come.
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30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, Colorado 80903

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