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Our Mission: To be a place for artistic discovery and entertainment

Our Vision: To be a cultural and economic anchor, providing innovative, world-class programming to an ever-expanding audience

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LOCATIONS & DIRECTIONS

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Museum Galleries, SaGāJi Theatre, Cafe 36 & Deco Lounge
30 West Dale Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719.634.5583

Bemis School of Art
818 Pelham Place (entrance behind the main Fine Arts Center building just west of Cascade and Cache la Poudre)
719.475.2444

Directions from I-25:
Take exit 143, Uintah Street.
Go east on Uintah to Cascade Avenue.
Turn right onto Cascade Avenue.
Go south on Cascade to Dale Street.
Turn right onto Dale Street, the Fine Arts Center is on the right (the only building on the block).

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ADMISSION

∗Groups of 10 or more, please notify us of your visit at least one week in advance;
to schedule a tour, please call at least two weeks ahead: 719.475.2444. Every eight students high school and under must be accompanied by one adult chaperone.

The Tactile Gallery is FREE and open to the public

EMPLOYMENT

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Director of Development
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is seeking to fill the position of Director of Development.  This position will be responsible for all fundraising initiatives and activities, including annual, capital and planned giving, memberships and fundraising events;  create, coordinate and implement strategic fundraising plans for all Development areas;  serve as the primary point of contact for all potential and major individual, foundation, and corporate donors;  supervise Development staff and serve as a member of the FAC senior staff; and work closely with programming areas to develop project funding.

Qualifications
B.A. required, Masters in a related field preferred, CFRE preferred; a minimum of 5 years previous experience as a Development Director, excellent communication and donor relation skills, thorough understanding of non-profit organizations and Development best practices; advanced budgeting and financial management skills, ability to implement strategic fundraising opportunities; advanced database skills, well organized, a team player.
Send resume to Kari Torgerson at ktorgerson@csfineartscenter.org by September 15, 2010

Theatre Designers and Technicians
The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company accepts resumes on an on-going basis. The Theatre Company encourages high production values and quality theatre for its patrons, and is looking for talented and creative people to join our team, both on contractual and employment basis. Potential candidates will have formal education and/or experience in the theatre industry. We periodically have need for the following positions:

• Scenic, Lighting, Costume, and Sound Designers
• Prop Masters
• Scenic Artists
• Stage Managers
• Carpenters
• Electricians
• Sound Technicians
• Costume Construction Personnel
• Run Crew Personnel

We also have volunteer and internship positions available.

Please mail, fax or email your resume to:
Christopher L. Sheley
30 W Dale St
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
csheley@csfineartscenter.org | Phone: 719.477.4355 | Fax: 719.634.0570

Actors
Interested in acting? The FAC Theatre Company employs local and regional actors based throughout Colorado. Click here for upcoming audition information. Members of theatrical associations and unions are welcome to audition.

INTERNSHIPS

Check back for new internship postings.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Programs Overview
Our volunteer corps is an essential component in expanding and enhancing our services and programs to our community. At the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center we believe that volunteering should be enriching, rewarding, and a productive use of a volunteer's time. Volunteers will meet new people, explore new interests and support our arts community. The FAC offers numerous opportunities to assist in areas including hospitality, special events and more. We welcome all individuals with various backgrounds interested in volunteering, but do ask that all volunteers be current members. Volunteer applications are continually accepted, but assignments are based on our current needs.

How to Get Involved
To apply for a volunteer position, or for more information, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 719.477.4350, or email volunteer@csfineartscenter.org. Prospective volunteers may also download and print the application form. Completed applications should be sent to:

FAC Volunteer Program
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
30 West Dale St.
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

or email to volunteer@csfineartscenter.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

Greeters: Greet and welcome visitors at admissions entrance during special events and openings. Greeters answer questions and provide information, directions, and specific guidance to patrons, as well as assistance to front desk staff as needed. Standing for long periods of time is required. Time commitment: variable. If you cannot work at an event for which you have signed up, you must find a replacement.

Office Assistants: Needed for providing clerical assistance, including addressing and stuffing envelopes for mailings, compiling teacher packets for school tours, compiling membership packets for new or prospective members, filing, making phone calls, tallying data. Time commitment: 2 -4 hours per week or as-needed; on-call basis.

Bemis School of Art: A couple of positions are open: 1) Administrative: helping with registration, data entry, filing and the schools documentation of classes and students in general, and 2) Family Adventure Days: these are Saturday classes open to children and their parents that explore the fascinating world of the arts. Classes are often changing to integrate and expose students to various techniques used by artists in our current exhibitions. Volunteers will have direct experience in how these classes are organized and run. The position requires a willingness to have fun (and to occasionally get messy!). An enjoyment of teaching and of children is a must. Time commitment: 3 – 4 a week or as needed; on-call basis.

Outreach for the FAC Theatre Company: Outreach volunteers act as “ambassadors” for the Theatre Company. Before a production opens, volunteers are needed to handle outreach efforts. You will go to predetermined locations to distribute flyers and talk up the upcoming musical or play. We provide a list of places close to your workplace, home or school. It is an excellent opportunity to get to know the productions and your community. Time commitment: 3-5 hours per week on an on-call basis.

Technicians: We are looking for energetic, motivated, and dedicated people who have experience or willingness and ability to learn in the following fields: stage carpentry; lighting, sound, and stage electrics; sound and light board operation; follow spot operation; costume construction; and production office clerical work. Time commitment: 3-5 hours per week, except operators, which are 15-20 hours per week during production runs.

Ushers: Would you like to see Theatre Company productions for free? Here is your opportunity. As an usher, you welcome and escort theatre patrons to their seats, helping ensure a quiet and distraction-free environment for them to enjoy the art on stage. Time commitment: flexible. Ushers participate in a point system that may be redeemed for Theatre Company production tickets.