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. 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 region’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 – and get involved! In this whirlwind presentation we learn about four bold visions coming to life right now in
New Exhibit: ‘Sonata (redefined)’ by Marjorie Vernelle
The Cultural Office’s next exhibition will be ‘Sonata (redefined): A Painted Composition in Four Movements,’ 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
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
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS
Libation Lecture: 'Musings of Chicana Feminist from the Anthropocene'
09-29-2023 - 09-29-2023
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Many Shades of Brown and Plenty of Color
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou SpringsSeptember 01 - October 02
Commonwheel is pleased to kick off the fall art season with, “Many Shades of Brown”, &, “Plenty of Color”, from master wood worker Thomas Conter and painter Susan Tormoen.
“Many Shades of Brown”, explores the full range of Thomas Conter’s
Wood creations over the last seven years, all with turquoise inlay, which is his signature design. Included will be tables: console, accent, and end, as well as, plant stands, wall clocks, charcuterie boards, a wall mounted coat rack, 3D...
[more+]Commonwheel is pleased to kick off the fall art season with, “Many Shades of Brown”, &, “Plenty of Color”, from master wood worker Thomas Conter and painter Susan Tormoen.
“Many Shades of Brown”, explores the full range of Thomas Conter’s
Wood creations over the last seven years, all with turquoise inlay, which is his signature design. Included will be tables: console, accent, and end, as well as, plant stands, wall clocks, charcuterie boards, a wall mounted coat rack, 3D wall art, etc.
These are unique pieces that are both functional and beautiful. Each piece has been crafted from ethically sourced wood and is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
“Plenty of Color”, brings you beautiful landscape paintings from Susan Tormoen.
Susan is a Colorado Springs artist, educated in Philosophy at Carleton College and Lake Forest College. She work in pastels, oils and woven tapestries.
This collection brings to you her most recent paintings, slightly abstract, and especially concerned with color. Susan is a signature member of Pikes Peak Pastel Society.
[less-]Dates & times
Thu, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 29 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 01 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 02 @ 10:00 am - Less dates
Admission
Free.
Location
TELLING OUR STORY
Executive Director Angela Seals discusses the mission and direction of the Cultural Office on Fox21’s Loving Living Local.
