03/18/11 Openings Shows with "Finding our Voices" artwork by the survivors of sexual abuse created in the aid of their recovery,
Wunderkind 2011,
Look out! Photography of Manitou Springs by the kids in Lilian Critchlow's class
12/02/10 To
The 9's at the BAC
Be the first to view and buy original artwork at this
fundraiser event for the reasonable prices of $29 or $79. This evening will include a special celebrity
auction with works from Rodney Wood and C.H. Rocky
10/23/10 "So,
You Want To Go Places With Your Art?" Workshop
Join us when Ken Waldman, and Colorado band mate, Michael
Woods delight the Business of Art Center with a workshop on learning how to be
a more productive songwriter, a better instrumentalist, and happier musician.
Make your first or a better album, play more regularly locally, and start
performing regionally or nationally for more money. Though this particular
workshop will be geared primarily for musicians, any attending writer,
performer, or visual artist will come away with tools to take...
10/23/10 “Manitou
Springs to Moose Pass” Concert
Join us for an evening with Ken Waldman and the Secret
Visitors. Ken Waldman is joined by claw hammer banjo player, Michael Woods, and
guitarist, Chris Woods, for an evening of old-time Appalachian string-band
music combined with Alaska-set storytelling, original poetry, and a few
surprises.
10/23/10 Drink
and Draw
It's an art party!
The BAC will offer an evening of interactive art workshop samplers. Come join us where you can drink and
draw...and paint, print and play!
BAC resident artists will lead easy art activities in painting, drawing,
ceramics, paper arts, book-binding and origami. Whether you've never done art before or are an experienced
artist , it will be fun for all! Pick and choose from any or all of the art
workshops. Happy Hour drink
specials for wines,...
10/16/10 Frank
Gray’s Bag ‘O Tricks Demo Workshop
At this intensive workshop based on Frank’s 40 years of
pottery production you’ll learn how to improve your pots, increase your skill
level and work to reflect your personal style. You’ll learn 4 ways to make pots
oval, no-water centering and opening, fun and easy handles, closed form
faceting, 2 piece pot, 1 piece goblet, cut-rim pitcher, and creative rims.
11/27/10 "New
Works" by Sarah Milteer
Sarah Milteer is originally from the North West Highlands of
Scotland. She obtained her
Bachelor of Art degree from Glasgow School of Art. Sarah now lives in Colorado Springs, painting people and
landscapes from both Scotland and the U.S. “New Works,” features individuals
prominent in the Colorado Springs art scene and some from across the
water.
11/27/10 FEMME
"FEMME" is an exhibit highlighting ten
exceptionally talented artists, all in differing stages of their careers. All the artists happen to be
women. The exhibit includes work
from Laura Bearl, Jean Gumpper, Theresa Haberkorn, Margaret Kasahara, Liz McCombs,
Heather Oelklaus, Linda Ryan, Patty Smithsonian, Bonnie Waugh, and Dawn Wilde.
10/15/10 David
Thomason Opening Reception
We are hosting an opening reception for artist David
Thomason, and his exhibit, "Word Art." Come join to celebrate the beauty of words through his new
pieces.
10/09/10 Clay
Relief Sculpting Workshop
Clay relief gives the impression of a three-dimensional
structure. Students will combine drawing and carving to create 8” x 8” tiles to
be used for wall accents, house numbers, hot plates, etc. Students need to
bring designs to class and clay tools, optional. Tuition covers clay, tools,
finishing and firing. All skill levels welcome. Instructed by Harriet Lee.
10/11/10 Tasty
Tunes: A Night of Desserts and Music
The local student-run promotions company C. Sheily
Entertainment will host “Tasty Tunes,” a night of Manitou Springs’ most
delicious desserts and best folk alternative sound. Attendees will arrive to an
array of scrumptious goodies and then be serenaded by the soothing sound of
popular local musician Megan LeFurge. This event is perfect for a girl’s night
out, a date night, or even to just satisfy your sweet tooth. Tasty Tunes will
be catered by Mama Tina’s...
10/03/10 Visual
Pheromonies
The Business of Art Center Presents: Visual Pheromones by
Nadine Sage. Nadine’s artwork
adorns the walls of private residences, museums, and galleries throughout the
United States and her work is exhibited nationally. Encouraging a renewed
appreciation for the master illustrators of the past, Nadine Sage integrates
18th and 19th century bird, animal, insect, sea life and botanical imagery with
decorative components and oil pastels.
08/19/10 Raw
Fusion
The Business of Art Center’s Canvas Café will host “Raw
Fusion”, a three course artistic and mouth watering meal created by healthy raw
ingredients. Chevy Lee Catering will continue their tradition of promoting
well-being through “raw” cuisine. The delicious, energy-infused food that will
be served at our Raw Fusion extravaganza
08/15/10 6th
Annual ROLL Bike Art Festival
The Business of Arts Center and ROLLbikeart.com are proud to
present the 6th Annual ROLL Bike Art Festival. ROLL brings its mystique to
Manitou in 2010 with a giant Saturday featuring BMX magic for kids of all ages.
ROLL takes place at Venue 515 and flatland BMX pro James Macgraw is set to
perform for youth at 11 a.m., August 14th.
07/09/10 Openings
for TRIBE, RARE and Overlooked and Underfoot
The Business of Art Center in Manitou Springs is delighted
to present part three of their Humanities Series: TRIBE is an examination of
race and culture in our society through the eyes of some of the region's most
talented artists. Also opening is “Overlooked and Underfoot” a look at some of
the common but beautiful plants of Colorado by Julie Sprinkle, and “RARE,” a
traveling exhibition of the imperiled plants of Colorado by Marjorie Joy.
07/25/10 Summer
Fun in the in Dead of Winter
Just in time for the summer! A fun and colorful exhibit by
local artist David Thomason. Join us for the opening on June 11th, from
5-7:30pm.
06/03/10 Gallery
Talk: Rainbows of Enlightenment - Spiritual Practice and Tibetan Buddhist
Painting.
Gallery Talk: Ever wonder what those white/blue/green/red
many-armed deities are all about in hanging Tibetan scroll paintings? Come find
out the details about iconography and symbolism in Tibetan Buddhist paintings,
and about how these images are employed in religious visualization practices on
the path to enlightenment. Explore how a rich blend of depth psychology, subtle
physics, profound aspirations of compassion and beautiful art forms combine to
energize millenia-old traditions of...
05/15/10 Painting
the Soul with Lance Green
Expand your creative potential and explore the freedom of
contemporary painting. A “free form” painting workshop which focuses on the
“under painting” technique and utilizing your intuition. In part one, Lance
discusses expressionism and the subconscious’ role in painting and shares
examples of the under painting technique in several of his pieces. Students
will then create many layers of under painting in a random fashion. In part
two, students look at...
05/12/10 Fundraising
Tools for Artists
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Program Officer for
Fiscal Sponsor Programs Rory Golden will present on NYFA’s fundraising and
support programs for artists of all kinds. NYFA’s presentation is geared to
individual artists across disciplines and small/emerging arts organizations on
NYFA’s extensive fundraising and support programs available to artists
nationwide. Visual, performing, literary artists and filmmakers are all
encouraged to attend.
06/27/10 Other
Species
"Other Species" is an exhibit of 14 artist's work
exploring humanity's relationship to the animal kingdom through the concepts of
pop-culture, politics, religion, and the environment.
04/15/10 Raw
Fusion
A three-course artistic, yet mouth watering, meal created by
healthy raw ingredients. Chevy Lee Catering will continue their tradition of
promoting well-being through “raw” cuisine.
This reservation only dinner begins at 6:30 pm and will be
paired with live music by Brendan Woodard. The delicious, energy fused food
that will be served at our Raw Fusion extravaganza is: Appetizer— Spring Rolls
03/31/10 Panel
Discussion: Gender Issues
The Business of Art Center will host a provocative panel
discussion on their Humanity Series: Gender Issues exhibit with Jane Hillberry,
Nancy Jo Morris, and Ryan Acker.
As part of the Humanity Series, the Business of Art Center
is committed to providing a place where people can view art that serves as a
catalyst for provocative thought and insightful dialogue. Each guest speaker
will tackle the topic of gender issues for 20 minutes, leaving enough time for
people to dialogue with the...
03/26/10 Spring
Fling Creativity Thing
The BAC hosts the Spring Fling Creativity Thing—three
amazing educational opportunities for your school age children.
03/22/10 All Things Green
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...
03/18/10 Raw
Fusion
A three-course artistic, yet mouth watering, meal created by
healthy raw ingredients. Chevy Lee Catering continues their tradition of
promoting well-being through “raw” cuisine.
The delicious, energy fused food that will be served at our
Raw Fusion extravaganza is: Appetizer— Almond-garlic soup with figs (A creamy broth of
almond milk, garlic and sherry vinegar poured over chopped almonds and figs) Entrée — Hummus plate with a salad duo ...
03/13/10 Free
Saturdays: Story Time and Collage Making inspired by Leo Lionni
The Business of Art Center and Black Cat Books will host
“Free Saturdays”, story time and collage making inspired by the writing of
popular children’s author and illustrator Leo Lionni. As suggested in the name,
this event is FREE and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Children under
12 must be accompanied by a parent.
04/03/10 The
Way I See It
The Business of Art Center hosts work by Lilian Critchlow’s
photography class, comprised of students 9-13 years of age.
04/03/10 Wunderkind
2010
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
03/05/10 Cahalen
David Morrison and Edith Makes a Paperchain
Popular regional performers Cahalen David Morrison and Edith
Makes a Paperchain return to Venue 515 for a great night of music.
03/03/10 Gallery
Talks
The Business of Art Center's Gallery Talks series invites
dialogue with the artists currently being shown in the galleries. A cash bar
and snacks will be provided for this event.
Presentations by: David Caricota, Naked and Anonymous,
Avenue Gallery. The Big Picture Discussion Group, Homo Reus taboo, Hagnauer
Gallery (Content is adult in nature.)
05/24/10 Movin'
and Groovin' Mondays
On March 1st, the Business of Art Center will host “Movin’
and Groovin’ Mondays”, a weekly dance class teaching the style of Ballroom
dancing for the first six weeks, then moving to the always sizzling Latin style
of dance. Classes are for beginners, singles, and couples. Dance cards can be
purchased from the BAC front desk in advance, or students can drop into classes
as they please
02/24/10 Crooked
Still with Redraw the Farm
Crooked Still, one of the most progressive alternative
Bluegrass bands on today’s music scene, performs with regional favorites Redraw
the Farm. It takes courage to release the security of the familiar and embrace
change. After years of touring and establishing themselves as "the most important
folk group to emerge from Boston since the early 60's" (Boston Globe),
Crooked Still has built a solid foundation.
02/18/10 Raw
Fusion
Canvas Café will host “Raw Fusion”, a 3 course artistic yet
mouth watering meal created by healthy raw ingredients. Chevy Lee Catering will
continue their tradition of promoting well-being through “raw” cuisine.
The delicious, energy-fused food that will be served at our
Raw Fusion extravaganza is: Appetizer— Avocado-hemp seed romaine salad with Asian ginger
dressing (Crunchy chopped romaine, tossed with hemp seeds, dulse, rosemary...
02/13/10 Artsy
Carnivale Mask and Crown Making
Join the Business of Art Center, Concrete Couch, and the
Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade Committee and make a mask or crown for the
carnivale parade that begins right next to the BAC! This activity is free, and
suitable for all ages! (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult,
however.)
02/13/10 Soulmate
with Saptak and Grass It Up
Don't miss this wonderful culturally-diverse concert from
Soulmate, a blues band from India, performing in the evening after Manitou
Springs' annual Mardi Gras celebration.
Opening the show will be Saptak, performing traditional
Indian music. Known for performances at the annual Diwali Festival of Lights
event. Saptak highlights the rich cultural heritage of India.
01/25/10 Three
Day Yoga Rhythm Course
The Business of Art Center will host a Yoga Rhythm Course
with Charli Sales, the creator of Yoga Rhythm. This three day course is
suitable for all, but is a fantastic opportunity for Yoga Teachers wanting to
find fresh inspiration for their own classes and gain confidence teaching more
challenging postures. Teachers will also learn great techniques on how to
progress their students safely, and learn how to push those boundaries.
03/05/10 Naked
and Anonymous; Sometimes a Lie is the Truth
David Caricato presents his artworks to the public in this
thought provoking exhibit.
03/07/10 Homo
Reus Taboo
This exhibition's attempt is to be controversial, inviting
the audience to contemplate what subjects are taboo and what has real meaning
in their lives. "Homo Reus" translates as "accused man," or
"guilty human." The term is Latin and is taken from the Lacrimosa
section of the Requiem Mass. (We are pushing the boundaries and not breaking
the law.)
03/10/10 Sound
and Vision by Will K. Polley
Will K. Polley presents his beautiful and captivating exhibit
"Sound and Vision" to the public.
04/04/10 Gender
Issues
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.
01/21/10 Raw
Fusion
The Business of Art Center's Canvas Café will introduce
"Raw Fusion," a three course artistic and mouth watering meal created
by healthy raw ingredients. Chevy Lee Catering will continue their tradition of
promoting well-being through raw cuisine. This reservation-only dinner will be
paired with live music by Animus Invidious and great company.
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