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INFORMATION

LOCATIONS & DIRECTIONS

Fine Arts Center | MAP
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 (behind the Fine Arts Center Main)
719.475.2444

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).

HOURS

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.

The Tactile Gallery is FREE and open to the public

EMPLOYMENT

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Part Time Custodian
Performs janitorial duties to include floor vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, buffing, cleaning restrooms, kitchens, trash removal, windows, handrails, etc. Assists with events set-up and break-down and other duties as required. Required high school graduate or equivalent with general janitorial experience and ability to work with the public.

To apply, please email resume and cover letter to Jody Welch at jwelch@csfineartscenter.org.

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

Communications

Video Production Intern
The Fine Arts Center is looking for a volunteer Video Production Intern for the Communications department. And by ‘volunteer’ we mean there is no financial compensation. Interested candidates will find a rigorous, varied personal growth opportunity to learn about non-profit arts communications. When does the internship start? ...When are you available? How long does the internship last? ...That's flexible too.

The Video Production Intern will create videos for the FAC Communications department from conception, shooting, and editing, to posting online on YouTube.com, the FAC Blog and csfineartscenter.org. We are looking for someone who has a background in broadcasting or communications; working knowledge of video production, use of graphics and still photography, proficient in video editing software; and someone who is interested in building a varied portfolio of video projects from 30-second promos, interviews, audio/video gallery tours and more. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to info@csfineartscenter.org. Work samples will be requested at the time of interview.

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.