CONVENE
Bringing together the arts, cultural, and creative community to foster collaboration, networking, and innovation.
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.
LEAD
Growing our capacity as the local arts agency for the City of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

 The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (a.k.a. COPPR) is the nonprofit local arts agency that serves the City of Colorado Springs and the greater Pikes Peak region (El Paso and Teller Counties) in Colorado. We work to ensure that the creative sector grows in economic vitality and depth of impact, that creative workers can thrive in our community, and that the arts are leveraged to positively address regional economic development, education, cultural tourism, and quality of life.

Beyond the Cultural Office's regional leadership & advocacy,
our programs focus on:

Our Mission

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

RECENT NEWS

LEVEL UP! Creative Sector Summit and Speaker Series

In the summer of 2025, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region will present the Pikes Peak region’s first professional summit at the intersection of business and creativity. The Level Up! Creative Sector Summit will be held June 25, 2025 from Noon-6:00 p.m. at

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Advancing Creatives Intensive is Back After Two Years!

February 21-23, 2025A program of Colorado Business Committee for the Arts Hosted by Manitou Arts Center Sponsored by COPPR It’s back after 2 years! COPPR and Manitou Arts Center are excited to bring CBCA’s transformative program back to our community. ACI 2025: Manitou Springs is

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LOCAL ARTS EVENTS


Colorado College Men's Basketball Game

02-09-2025 - 02-09-2025

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Colorado College Women's Basketball Game

02-09-2025 - 02-09-2025

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'Potter', A Magical Aerial Dance Adventure

02-07-2025 - 02-09-2025

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Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group

02-11-2025 - 02-11-2025

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Youth in the Arts Breakfast

02-13-2025 - 02-13-2025

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Galentine's Day Dinner

02-13-2025 - 02-13-2025

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17th Annual High School Student Ceiling Tiles Competition

12-12-2024 - 02-14-2025

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The Western Horse

02-14-2025 - 02-14-2025

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Dueling Pianos | Valentine's Celebration

02-14-2025 - 02-14-2025

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Edie Carey with John Standish

02-14-2025 - 02-14-2025

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Back to the Future

02-14-2025 - 02-15-2025

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Yesterday

02-15-2025 - 02-15-2025

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Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness

Presented by Manitou Art Center at Manitou Art Center, Manitou Springs

February 07 - February 28

Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness: Gretchen Vorderlandwehr and Jerry Rhodes.

Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness: Gretchen Vorderlandwehr and Jerry Rhodes.

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Dates & times

Sun, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am + 17 more dates and times

Wed, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 14 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 15 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 21 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 22 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Mon, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am - Less dates

Admission

Free.  

Location

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513 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

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TELLING OUR STORY

Executive Director Angela Seals shares the Cultural Office’s community impact in 2023.