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
Arts Month 2024 Proclamation
The Cultural Office secures official Arts Month proclamations from El Paso County, Teller County, and the City of Colorado Springs. Below is the inspiring text that is read at each one by our local county commissioners and council members: A Resolution recognizing October 2024 as
Upcoming Event: Coffee with COPPR
Join us as we launch the new PeakArtsEd on Wednesday, August 14th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the home of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony at 3113 Primrose Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. “This our largest expansion of PeakRadar.com, our flagship program, in years,” says Angela Seals,
COPPR to Launch PeakArtsEd on August 14
The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR) is proud to launch PeakArtsEd, a new arts education search tool within the PeakRadar.com website. This is the region’s first centralized tool where school educators and community members can explore and book local creative classes, educational
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS
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'Dial M for Murder'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado SpringsSeptember 19 - October 06
"Dial M for Murder"
Mainstage
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora
A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy, Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare both in danger, recrimination, and murder.
Details
Run...
"Dial M for Murder"
Mainstage
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher | From the original by Frederick Knott | Directed by Elise Santora
A new version of the celebrated murder mystery that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpiece. Tony is convinced that his wife Margot has been cheating on him. Now it seems that the affair is over, but in his jealousy, Tony spins a web of suspicion and deception that will tighten around them and ensnare both in danger, recrimination, and murder.
Details
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission.
Show Content: This updated version of the classic thriller explores mature themes and adult situations. It also contains moments of violence, herbal cigarette smoke, and strobe lighting.
Dates & times
Admission
Location
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College 
30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
TELLING OUR STORY
Executive Director Angela Seals shares the Cultural Office’s community impact in 2023.
