The Bell Tower will be closed for the immediate future to protect our volunteers and the public. Thank you, stay safe and enjoy our Virtual Art Show Colorful Colorado
or check out our Call to Artists information for our upcoming shows.
or
Help with our Ditchwall project
The wall is 81 feet long by more than 32 inches high and will be covered in a tile-style mosaic.
The theme is “There’s Something in the Air”. The design has been split into elements and areas.
An element— being a kite or balloons, for example. An area — being the top of the wall split into roughly 11” by 16” spaces.
You can become one of the artists by donating your time and actually working on a specific element or area.
We will be working on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 10am.
Other times can also be arranged.
Come and do only one element or an area, or continue and do even more.
We will have a limit of 10 artists at any given time and
the public will be required to stay west of the sidewalk due to current social distancing requirements.
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 will continue to be grateful for this outstanding gift.
Our Mission
We engage in partnerships with other local non-profit groups and community organizations by providing exhibition, performance, and meeting space for them.
Sponsors
2019 Corporate Sponsors 2020 Corporate Sponsors
CC&V Newmont Gold Mining Colorado Garden Foundation
REA
Edmund T & Eleanor Quick Foundation
Southern Colorado Community Foundation
Fremont County Tourism Committee
Rawlings Foundation
Holcim Industries
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 will continue to be grateful for this outstanding gift.
Our Mission
We engage in partnerships with other local non-profit groups and community organizations by providing exhibition, performance, and meeting space for them.
Sponsors
2019 Corporate Sponsors 2020 Corporate Sponsors
CC&V Newmont Gold Mining Colorado Garden Foundation
REA
Edmund T & Eleanor Quick Foundation
Southern Colorado Community Foundation
Fremont County Tourism Committee
Rawlings Foundation
Holcim Industries
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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. Click Here to learn more about the FAC 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, Funerals, Showers, 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. |
