The November 8, 2024 Member meeting was postponed to the November 15, 2024 for weather.
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 2023 Annual Report is Available below for downloading.)
Major donors and Grantors for 2023
Gold donors $1,000 per year or more Bruce Bell
Silver donors $250-999 per year Steve and Becky Andrews Beryl Baker Larry Lasha John and Willie Miller Brendan Pardue Tom and Peg Piltingsrud Barbara Smith Bob and Sue Wood
Major corporate and foundation donors for 2023
Colorado Creative Industries; $4,000 for operating expenses
Florence City; $1,000 for operating
Fremont County Tourism Council, $1,000
Fremont Community Foundation,$1,000
Rocky Mountain Bank and Trust,$250
Emergent Campus,$250
Holy Cross Winery at the Abbey, $250
Ongoing ad support from Canon City Daily Record; The Crusader; and the Shopper
Kroger Industries
Patron Members $500 Coleen Bobinac Bruce Bell Donor members: $100 to $499 Brenda Jackson Nancy Rienstra
Individual members: 165
Special thanks to our volunteers and other contributors: T.J. Aitkin, Becky and Steve Andrews, Big D's Market, Terri Baker, Bruce Bell, Mark Clinard, John and Barbara Clark, Mary Jo Cline, Colon Orchard, Jim and Jeannene Cox, Sandy Dale, Merri Daley, Rod and Erin Davidson, Diane DelDuca, Lori Ann Dickerman, Janna and John Dixon, Joen Elliot, Jan Fead, Randy Ford, Fremont Center for the Arts, Carol Gordon, Gary Grindle, Denise Hood, David Hooker, Janet Hopper for 103 Vintage Market, Carol King, The Lavendar Farm, Beverly Little, Johnny Macias, Scott McMillin, John and Pam Maxwell, Rudl and Darlene Mergelman, David Manship, Joanne Mohr and the Farmer's Market, Michael Oliver, Arlene Pennington, Doris Petro, Bill and Emily Phillips, Carol Pfaffly, Tom and Peg Piltingsrud, Suzie Popkess, Lisa Quinlan with Hang Em High framing, Rocky Mountain Bank, Jim and Beth Red Hawk, John Schleyer, The Shopper, Mark and Joan Sindler, Barb Smith, Marsha and Dennis Snell, Holli Thompson, Jeannie Truitt, Debra Veeder, Sharon Whelan, Jean Whitmore, Pat Wiles, Millie Wintz, Bob Wood , Valerie Wulf,
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 2023 Annual Report is Available below for downloading.)
Major donors and Grantors for 2023
Gold donors $1,000 per year or more Bruce Bell
Silver donors $250-999 per year Steve and Becky Andrews Beryl Baker Larry Lasha John and Willie Miller Brendan Pardue Tom and Peg Piltingsrud Barbara Smith Bob and Sue Wood
Major corporate and foundation donors for 2023
Colorado Creative Industries; $4,000 for operating expenses
Florence City; $1,000 for operating
Fremont County Tourism Council, $1,000
Fremont Community Foundation,$1,000
Rocky Mountain Bank and Trust,$250
Emergent Campus,$250
Holy Cross Winery at the Abbey, $250
Ongoing ad support from Canon City Daily Record; The Crusader; and the Shopper
Kroger Industries
Patron Members $500 Coleen Bobinac Bruce Bell Donor members: $100 to $499 Brenda Jackson Nancy Rienstra
Individual members: 165
Special thanks to our volunteers and other contributors: T.J. Aitkin, Becky and Steve Andrews, Big D's Market, Terri Baker, Bruce Bell, Mark Clinard, John and Barbara Clark, Mary Jo Cline, Colon Orchard, Jim and Jeannene Cox, Sandy Dale, Merri Daley, Rod and Erin Davidson, Diane DelDuca, Lori Ann Dickerman, Janna and John Dixon, Joen Elliot, Jan Fead, Randy Ford, Fremont Center for the Arts, Carol Gordon, Gary Grindle, Denise Hood, David Hooker, Janet Hopper for 103 Vintage Market, Carol King, The Lavendar Farm, Beverly Little, Johnny Macias, Scott McMillin, John and Pam Maxwell, Rudl and Darlene Mergelman, David Manship, Joanne Mohr and the Farmer's Market, Michael Oliver, Arlene Pennington, Doris Petro, Bill and Emily Phillips, Carol Pfaffly, Tom and Peg Piltingsrud, Suzie Popkess, Lisa Quinlan with Hang Em High framing, Rocky Mountain Bank, Jim and Beth Red Hawk, John Schleyer, The Shopper, Mark and Joan Sindler, Barb Smith, Marsha and Dennis Snell, Holli Thompson, Jeannie Truitt, Debra Veeder, Sharon Whelan, Jean Whitmore, Pat Wiles, Millie Wintz, Bob Wood , Valerie Wulf,
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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. |
