across our community.

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
Celebrate Arts Month 2025
ARTS MONTH IS HERE! This October marks 12 years of Arts Month in our community! It has grown into a tradition that invites everyone to explore, connect, and celebrate our shared creativity. Each October, hundreds of local events remind us that the arts aren’t just
COPPR is on the move!
On behalf of the Board and Staff of The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, I am pleased to finally share with you some of our nonprofit’s biggest news in our 19-year history: we have purchased a permanent home for the Cultural Office! Our new, vibrant space at the
Congratulations & Best Wishes to Staff Member, Dylan Craddock
The Cultural Office’s Program Manager of Creative Economy, Dylan Craddock, has been accepted to the prestigious London School of Economics’ Masters program in Local Economic Development. Her last full day on staff at the Cultural Office will be August 29th. Since June 2023, Dylan has
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PPW Write Brain: Embracing Brevity: Drabbles, Micro Fiction, and Flash Fiction with Angela Sylvaine
10-21-2025 - 10-21-2025
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Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Oct 27 - Dec 31
Sun, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm
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Dia de los Muertos
Oct 27 - Nov 02
Sun, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
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Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Oct 28 - Dec 31
Sun, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm
Thu, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm
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'Creased'
Oct 28 - Nov 03
Sun, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
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'Periculo Felis'
Oct 28 - Oct 31
Tue, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am
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Guided Tour: "CREATE"ing in Colorado Springs
Oct 28 - Nov 29
Tue, Oct 21 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Oct 28 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Nov 1 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Nov 4 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Nov 8 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Nov 11 @ 1:30 pm
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Dia de los Muertos
Oct 28 - Nov 02
Sun, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
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Dia de los Muertos
Oct 29 - Nov 02
Sun, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
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'Space in Between + CARE'
Oct 29 - Dec 13
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am
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'Creased'
Oct 29 - Nov 03
Sun, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am
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'Between the Land and Sky'
Oct 29 - Dec 13
Thu, Oct 23 @ 3:30 pm
Fri, Oct 24 @ 3:30 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 3:30 pm
Mon, Oct 27 @ 3:30 pm
Wed, Oct 29 @ 3:30 pm
Thu, Oct 30 @ 3:30 pm
Fri, Oct 31 @ 3:30 pm
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Oct 27, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
Known as “America’s Ultimate Challenge” the Pikes Peak Marathon is a race like no other. With a 7,800-foot vertical climb, the course takes runners from Manitou Springs, Colorado, along Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet —and back— for a total of 26.2 grueling mountain miles. For seven decades, dedicated runners have competed in this Ultimate Challenge, meaning that September 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Marathon. In partnership with the Pikes Pike Marathon & Ascent organization, the Manitou Springs Heritage Museum is hosting “Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary,” an informative exhibit that will provide historical highlights of each decade as the race evolved and will feature some legendary runners throughout the years. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
Dia de los Muertos
Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery Manitou Springs, CO
Green Horse Gallery in Manitou Springs will host a Dia de los Muertos-themed exhibit in October. Local artists have come together to celebrate the beautiful Mexican holiday that honors our loved ones who have passed. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 28, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
Known as “America’s Ultimate Challenge” the Pikes Peak Marathon is a race like no other. With a 7,800-foot vertical climb, the course takes runners from Manitou Springs, Colorado, along Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet —and back— for a total of 26.2 grueling mountain miles. For seven decades, dedicated runners have competed in this Ultimate Challenge, meaning that September 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Marathon. In partnership with the Pikes Pike Marathon & Ascent organization, the Manitou Springs Heritage Museum is hosting “Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary,” an informative exhibit that will provide historical highlights of each decade as the race evolved and will feature some legendary runners throughout the years. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025
'Creased'
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op Manitou Springs, CO
Creased is a group show featuring art made on and from paper. Featuring artwork by Amy Kerr, Paige Carley, Carrie Dunlap and Summit Scribes. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 28, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
'Periculo Felis'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Cats and people have coexisted for an estimated 12,000 years. There is no shortage of feline chicanery, mischief and hilarious misconduct documented throughout history, and for this call we asked artists to celebrate it to the point of aggrandization. Entries of all mediums and styles were accepted, as long as they saluted the cheeky delinquency of our feline companions in an intentional way. Photo credit: Jess Jones - Glitterbug Sponsored by Purple Mountain Group at Morgan Stanley. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025
Guided Tour: "CREATE"ing in Colorado Springs
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Throughout its history, the Pikes Peak region has inspired creativity among the people who have called the area home. From the dramatic silent film performances of Lon Chaney to the contemporary beadwork of Southern Ute artist, Debra Box, guests are invited to explore the complexity, diversity, and uniqueness of the Pikes Peak region. While all guests are welcome, this tour is designed for an adult audience. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 28, 2025
A Day To Remember & Yellowcard
Presented by Broadmoor World Arena at The Broadmoor World Arena Colorado Springs, CO
A Day To Remember & Yellowcard with special guest The Wonder Years and Dinosaur Pile-Up to Colorado Springs during their Maximum Fun Tour. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 28, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
Dia de los Muertos
Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery Manitou Springs, CO
Green Horse Gallery in Manitou Springs will host a Dia de los Muertos-themed exhibit in October. Local artists have come together to celebrate the beautiful Mexican holiday that honors our loved ones who have passed. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 02, 2025
Dia de los Muertos
Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery Manitou Springs, CO
Green Horse Gallery in Manitou Springs will host a Dia de los Muertos-themed exhibit in October. Local artists have come together to celebrate the beautiful Mexican holiday that honors our loved ones who have passed. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 29, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
'Space in Between + CARE'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Margarita Cabrera: Space in Between + CARE Artist Margarita Cabrera collaborates with local communities to encourage conversations about migration, labor, border politics, food justice, and other social issues. At the Fine Arts Center, Cabrera presents two ongoing projects that connect our local communities to broader social issues. The Space in Between (2010–ongoing) are soft sculptures of plants native to the Southwest region, including cacti, aloe vera, and agave, made from fabric sourced from US Border Patrol uniforms. Cabrera will lead workshops with members of the local Colorado Springs community who have personal or family connection with immigration to construct and embroider the plants. The embroidery—in a style inspired in part by Indigenous Mexican folk art and craft traditions—includes phrases and symbols that hold significance for the participants. The exhibition features the newly commissioned sculptures, created during the workshop in Colorado Springs, adding local and personal experiences to the presentation. In the adjacent gallery, Cabrera’s CARE (2021–ongoing) builds on Cabrera’s recent collaboration with Ollin Farms to explore food sustainability, justice, and access in Colorado. The installation includes a series of ceramic spoons and will culminate in a feast performance in November 2025. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025
'Creased'
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op Manitou Springs, CO
Creased is a group show featuring art made on and from paper. Featuring artwork by Amy Kerr, Paige Carley, Carrie Dunlap and Summit Scribes. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Oct 29, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
'Between the Land and Sky'
Presented by UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Between the Land and Sky Karla García 2025 F.E.A.R.S Artist Reflecting on past works, García reimagine a landscape composed of recycled ceramic grasses, concrete blocks, and terra cotta cacti sculptures. The glazed surfaces of the cacti evoke a starry night sky embedded in their forms, drawing connections between the cosmos and sacred land. This body of work merges myth and material. García continue her reflections on the exiled desert goddess Malinalxochitl and the poetry of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz—voices that shape stories across time and space. In this terrain, the cacti become sacred beings, and the grasses act as connective tissue: linking the land beneath to ourselves, to the sky above. García’s process remains grounded in traditional hand-building techniques, yet the forms appear to shrink, expand, and shift like breath or memory. Through these gestures, she invite viewers to pause and consider the landscape not as backdrop, but as a living record of resilience, transformation, and sacred connection. VACS: Karla García 2025 F.E.A.R.S. Artist Description Karla García is the 2025 Female Emerging Artists Residency Series (F.E.A.R.S.) artist. This residency series is an experimental program that invites artists early in their professional careers to UCCS to participate in a residency, solo-exhibition, and academic classes. F.E.A.R.S. is now a collaborative initiative between the UCCS Visual Arts Department (VAPA) and GOCA. Karla García (1977, Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico) is a Texas-based artist originally from Mexico. Her ceramic sculptural installations are rooted in her Mexican heritage and informed by personal and cultural memory, historical…
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