About Bell Tower Cultural Center
The Florence Arts Council received an enormous gift in the summer of 2013. The former First Baptist Church built in 1898, was given to the council by members of the church to be used as a center of learning for the community. The former sanctuary has retained its 1898 flavor with outstanding stained glass windows, oak pews and a small stage area. Art, events, lectures and artistic performances of all kinds have and will continue to keep the Performance Hall (formerly the sanctuary) alive. Areas for meetings, offices, private art studios, and classroom space have returned the Annex to a useable venue. Classroom space and private artisan studios take up the space on the second floor and the third floor is currently used as a clay area known as the Clay Addicts Attic with classes or studio rental time available.
The Florence Arts Council members and their volunteer friends have worked diligently to get this building back to its former glory and continue to be grateful for this outstanding gift. We engage in partnerships with other local non-profit groups and community organizations by providing exhibition, performance, and meeting space for them.
We appreciate our Foundation, Corporate and Individual Donors who make our mission a success!
Whether by direct financial donations, Membership, Signing up for City Market Rewards when you shop, Supporting & Participating in the many activities and events , And with your gift of time in volunteering -- YOU are the Heart of our Organization!
(Our 2024 Annual Report is Available below for downloading.)
Major donors and Grantors for 2024
Gold donors $1,000 per year or more: Bruce Bell and Brendan Pardue
Silver donors $250-999 per year; Steve and Becky Andrews, Bernice Barnes, Jeffrey and Connie Mueller, Lynn and Michael Oliver, Tom and Peg Piltingsrud, Lynn and Kathy Seidling, Barbara Smith, and Sue Turnquest.
Major corporate and foundation donors for 2024
Emergent Campus
Florence City, for Summer and Fall programs
Fremont County Tourism Council, advertising for Paint the Town
Fremont Community Foundation, for children's programs
F.E.W., for childrens programs
Rocky Mountain Bank and Trust
Royal Gorge Association of Realtors, for Shakespeare in the Park
Southern Colorado Community Foundation, for children programs
Winery at the Holy Cross Abbey
Ongoing ad support from Canon City Daily Record; The Crusader; and the Shopper
Kroger Industries; and Village Inn,
Patron Members $500; Steve and Becky Andrews, and Coleen Bobinac
Donor members: $100 to $499; Bernice Barnes, John and Sylvia Noble, Marsha Snell, and Florence Merchants Association.
Individual members: 125
Special thanks to our volunteers and other contributors: Becky and Steve Andrews, Big D's Market, Terri Baker, Bruce Bell, Canon City Daily Record, Sharon Chanley, Mark Clinard, Barbara Clark, Mary Jo Cline, Colon Orchard, Jim and Jeannene Cox, Sandy Dale, Rod and Erin Davidson, Diane DelDuca, Jerry Denny, Janna and John Dixon, Joen Elliot, James and Katie Eubank, Randy Ford, Fremont Center for the Arts, Carol Gordon, Gary Grindle, Denise Hood, Janet Hopper for 103 Vintage Market, Carol King, Beverly Little, Johnny Macias, Scott McMillin, John and Pam Maxwell, Rudl and Darlene Mergelman, David Manship, Joanne Mohr and the Farmer's Market, Russ Mueller, John Noble, Michael and Lynn Oliver, Arlene Pennington, Bill and Emily Phillips, Tom and Peg Piltingsrud, Suzie Popkess, Lisa Quinlan with Hang Em High framing, Rocky Mountain Bank, Jim and Beth RedHawk, John Schleyer, The Shopper, Mark and Joan Sindler, Barbara Smith, Marsha and Dennis Snell, Holiday Thompson, Sue Turnquest, Jean Whitmore, Pat Wiles, Millie Wintz, and Bob Wood.
The Florence Arts Council received an enormous gift in the summer of 2013. The former First Baptist Church built in 1898, was given to the council by members of the church to be used as a center of learning for the community. The former sanctuary has retained its 1898 flavor with outstanding stained glass windows, oak pews and a small stage area. Art, events, lectures and artistic performances of all kinds have and will continue to keep the Performance Hall (formerly the sanctuary) alive. Areas for meetings, offices, private art studios, and classroom space have returned the Annex to a useable venue. Classroom space and private artisan studios take up the space on the second floor and the third floor is currently used as a clay area known as the Clay Addicts Attic with classes or studio rental time available.
The Florence Arts Council members and their volunteer friends have worked diligently to get this building back to its former glory and continue to be grateful for this outstanding gift. We engage in partnerships with other local non-profit groups and community organizations by providing exhibition, performance, and meeting space for them.
We appreciate our Foundation, Corporate and Individual Donors who make our mission a success!
Whether by direct financial donations, Membership, Signing up for City Market Rewards when you shop, Supporting & Participating in the many activities and events , And with your gift of time in volunteering -- YOU are the Heart of our Organization!
(Our 2024 Annual Report is Available below for downloading.)
Major donors and Grantors for 2024
Gold donors $1,000 per year or more: Bruce Bell and Brendan Pardue
Silver donors $250-999 per year; Steve and Becky Andrews, Bernice Barnes, Jeffrey and Connie Mueller, Lynn and Michael Oliver, Tom and Peg Piltingsrud, Lynn and Kathy Seidling, Barbara Smith, and Sue Turnquest.
Major corporate and foundation donors for 2024
Emergent Campus
Florence City, for Summer and Fall programs
Fremont County Tourism Council, advertising for Paint the Town
Fremont Community Foundation, for children's programs
F.E.W., for childrens programs
Rocky Mountain Bank and Trust
Royal Gorge Association of Realtors, for Shakespeare in the Park
Southern Colorado Community Foundation, for children programs
Winery at the Holy Cross Abbey
Ongoing ad support from Canon City Daily Record; The Crusader; and the Shopper
Kroger Industries; and Village Inn,
Patron Members $500; Steve and Becky Andrews, and Coleen Bobinac
Donor members: $100 to $499; Bernice Barnes, John and Sylvia Noble, Marsha Snell, and Florence Merchants Association.
Individual members: 125
Special thanks to our volunteers and other contributors: Becky and Steve Andrews, Big D's Market, Terri Baker, Bruce Bell, Canon City Daily Record, Sharon Chanley, Mark Clinard, Barbara Clark, Mary Jo Cline, Colon Orchard, Jim and Jeannene Cox, Sandy Dale, Rod and Erin Davidson, Diane DelDuca, Jerry Denny, Janna and John Dixon, Joen Elliot, James and Katie Eubank, Randy Ford, Fremont Center for the Arts, Carol Gordon, Gary Grindle, Denise Hood, Janet Hopper for 103 Vintage Market, Carol King, Beverly Little, Johnny Macias, Scott McMillin, John and Pam Maxwell, Rudl and Darlene Mergelman, David Manship, Joanne Mohr and the Farmer's Market, Russ Mueller, John Noble, Michael and Lynn Oliver, Arlene Pennington, Bill and Emily Phillips, Tom and Peg Piltingsrud, Suzie Popkess, Lisa Quinlan with Hang Em High framing, Rocky Mountain Bank, Jim and Beth RedHawk, John Schleyer, The Shopper, Mark and Joan Sindler, Barbara Smith, Marsha and Dennis Snell, Holiday Thompson, Sue Turnquest, Jean Whitmore, Pat Wiles, Millie Wintz, and Bob Wood.
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Florence Arts Council
The FAC's mission is to PROMOTE, PRESERVE, and PURSUE collaboration between the arts and the communities in Fremont County. The success of FAC depends upon the involvement of artists, volunteers, patrons, and other benefactors who understand the vital importance of supporting the arts. Want to know more about the Florence Arts Council or Become A Member or Volunteer? |
Events
The Bell Tower Cultural Center is a division of the Florence Arts Council. Our building is available for special events such as Performances, Weddings, Celebration of Life Memorials, Showers, Concerts, Performances, Classess and Lectures. Your "Special Event" will be very special when held in our venue. Contact us for more information and to book your event. |
Class Schedule
The Bell Tower Cultural Center offers a wide variety of classes for all ages and interests. Classes involving Art, Music, Fitness, and more are available throughout the year. Member and Non-Member pricing is available, and new classes are being added regularly. Click Here to view the upcoming class schedule and register. |
