ADVOCATE
Serving as a respected and recognized leader in advocacy for our creative sector.
PROMOTE
Presenting our region as a vibrant cultural destination, and a hub for artists and creatives to live, work, and thrive.
CONVENE
Bringing together the arts, cultural, and creative community to foster collaboration, networking, and innovation.
LEAD
Growing our capacity as the local arts agency for the City of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.
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The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) is the local arts agency for the City of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region (El Paso and Teller Counties) in Colorado.ย  The Cultural Office works year-round, often behind the scenes, to achieve more than any one artist or cultural organization could do independently to ensure that the creative sector thrives and uplifts our entire region’s life and economy. As an independent nonprofit, we are efficient, strategic, and passionate about this work.

Our programs are focused into 3 arenas of impact:

Our Mission

We champion our diverse creative community as a vital part of the regionโ€™s identity and economy through service, connection, and advocacy.

RECENT NEWS

Breaking Ground: New Projects in the Arts

Did you know there are 4 exciting capital projects in the arts that are all unfolding in the Pikes Peak region right now? Get inspired โ€“ and get involved! In this whirlwind presentation we learn about four bold visions coming to life right now in

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New Exhibit: ‘Sonata (redefined)’ by Marjorie Vernelle

The Cultural Officeโ€™s next exhibition will be โ€˜Sonata (redefined): A Painted Composition in Four Movements,โ€™ a collection of plein air watercolor paintings by Marjorie Vernelle. The opening reception for Sonata (redefined) will take place on Wednesday, October 4 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The show will then

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Arts Educators Meetup

Are you an arts educator in the Pikes Peak region? Join COPPeR in fostering networking between arts educators across districts, grade levels, and disciplines at our Arts Educators Meetup at the Millibo Art Theatre’s beautiful garden patio! Whether you work in the community or are

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LOCAL ARTS EVENTS


Tig Notaro

09-25-2023 - 09-25-2023

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Arts Educators Meetup

09-25-2023 - 09-25-2023

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Mariachi Herencia de Mรฉxico

09-26-2023 - 09-26-2023

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Grass It Up

09-27-2023 - 09-27-2023

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Attila - About That Life 10 Year Anniversary Tour

09-27-2023 - 09-27-2023

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Big Richard

09-28-2023 - 09-28-2023

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Martha Russo VACS

09-28-2023 - 09-28-2023

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The US Air Force Academy Band, Academy Winds!

09-28-2023 - 09-28-2023

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Corey Drieth - 'Found Objects'

09-01-2023 - 09-29-2023

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Doctor Fine Rhythm & Blues Revue

09-29-2023 - 09-29-2023

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Figures and Forms

09-01-2023 - 09-29-2023

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Libation Lecture: 'Musings of Chicana Feminist from the Anthropocene'

09-29-2023 - 09-29-2023

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TELLING OUR STORY

Executive Director Angela Sealsย  discusses the mission and direction of the Cultural Office on Fox21’s Loving Living Local.ย 

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