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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
Nov 02 - Dec 31
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
Sun, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm
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Coyoetry
Nov 02 - May 31
Coyoetry
Presented by Concrete Couch at Coyote Park (Concrete Coyote Community Park)
Nov 02 - May 31
Sun, Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Nov 2 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Nov 9 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Nov 16 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Nov 23 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm
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'Creased'
Nov 02 - Nov 03
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
Sun, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am
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'Creased'
Nov 03
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
Sun, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am
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'Between the Land and Sky'
Nov 03 - 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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Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Nov 03 - Dec 31
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
Sun, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm
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Sacred Harp Singing
Nov 03 - Jun 01
Sacred Harp Singing
Presented by Pikes Peak Sacred Harp Singers at Switchback Coffee
Nov 03 - Jun 01
Mon, Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm
Mon, Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm
Mon, Nov 17 @ 6:00 pm
Mon, Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm
Mon, Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm
Mon, Jan 5 @ 6:00 pm

Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Nov 04 - Dec 31
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
Sun, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm
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Nov 02, 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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Nov 02, 2025
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Fall Concert
Presented by Colorado Springs Youth Symphony at Roy J. Wasson Academic Campus Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Winds – performing dynamic and challenging wind ensemble literature Ovation Youth Orchestra – a full orchestra preparing young musicians for symphonic repertoire Youth Symphony – the flagship orchestra of CSYSA, showcasing the region’s finest young musicians Your Impact: Outreach & Partnerships Serving our community is a top priority of the CSYSA. We offer over 60 performances a year in our community and online, 20 of which are part of performance tours for each of our ensembles to area schools. The CSYSA actively seeks to strengthen our community offerings by also partnering with other local artistic and service groups. Your support makes a difference in the community. Your generous donation will be doubled by our matching donors, allowing students from all communities to participate in our programs and its partnerships with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Colorado Springs School District 11, and the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale. Through Music, We are One We are the most comprehensive instrumental music program for youth in this part of the country. Our mission compels us to provide for artistic development through high quality, diverse music experiences that enrich the cultural environment of local, national and international communities. The Mozart Strings Project, an outreach program for beginning string players, is offered in school districts where there are no string programs. The Youth Symphony plays for thousands of children and adults yearly, focusing on audiences that have limited exposure to live orchestral music. Our ten youth ensembles connect families to the life-altering power of musical…
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Nov 02, 2025 - May 31, 2026
Coyoetry
Presented by Concrete Couch at Coyote Park (Concrete Coyote Community Park) Colorado Springs, CO
C O Y O E T R Y - Poetry at Coyote Park Main Stage Come yip and howl your mind and soul with us Sunday nights. Writers, thinkers, activists, and other wordsmiths are invited to come bless the mic with their wisdom every Sunday evening. See concretecouch.org/calendar for feature / slam announcements and location changes. 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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Nov 02, 2025
'Things That Go Bump'
Presented by Chamber Orchestra of the Springs at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
A rollicking romp through the dance floor of the underworld. A rapturous dream of diabolical origins. And the shrieking strings that defined slasher films for a generation. After trick-or-treating is over, bring your costumes to the Ent Center and join us for a concert of thrilling music that will leave you questioning what’s lurking in the shadows. Mystery, menace, and music collide in this chills-inducing, Halloween-weekend concert. Luigi Boccherini — Sinfonia No. 6 in D minor, “La Casa Del Diavolo” Giuseppe Tartini — Devil’s Trill Sonata (arr. Kreisler) William Grant Still — Phantom Chapel Bernard Hermann — Psycho: Suite for Strings Miguel del Águila — Conga-Line in Hell RUN TIME: 1 hour, 28 minutes (including intermission) 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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Nov 02, 2025
'The Great Gatsby Ballet'
Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Dance into the Roaring Twenties with this dazzling Broadway-style ballet. Immerse yourself in the jazzy world of flappers and champagne with this new and entirely original production from World Ballet Company. Experience the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and sweeping Art Deco-inspired sets, brought to life by WBC’s all-star creative team. World Ballet Company’s “The Great Gatsby” is the must-see show of the season. Dress to impress, raise a glass, and get swept away in an unforgettable night of elegance, drama, and breathtaking artistry. 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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Nov 02, 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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Nov 02, 2025
Día de Muertos Celebration
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Día de Muertos Celebration Watch live music and performances Engage with hands-on art activities Installation by artist Cal Duran See ofrendas created by local school and community groups Food and drink available for purchase Shop at a mercado with food vendors and artisans A children’s costume parade will be held on both days If you don’t feel comfortable celebrating with us this year, we understand. We will see you next year! At the Celebration Performances Saturday, Nov. 1 TBD Saturday, Nov. 2 TBD Food & Drink TBD Bar provided by Bon Appétit (credit card only) Activities Sugar skull (calaveras) decorating Button making Mercado Artisan creations available for purchase, artisans TBD. Community Ofrenda Participate in the construction of a community ofrenda in Taste throughout both days of Día de Muertos. Ofrendas (or offerings) are altars created to honor those who have died and are traditionally filled with photographs, food, flowers, and candles. All are welcome to bring these elements or others that celebrate someone special in your life who has passed. A digital printer will be available for those who wish to print a photo during the celebration. Please refrain from bringing alcohol, tobacco, or anything flammable and note that we are unable to return any items left on the ofrenda. Contributing to the community ofrenda is free and will be open on Nov. 1 and 2. At the conclusion of Día de Muertos, messages and memories will be placed in a sacred fire with love and care to commit them…
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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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Nov 03, 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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Nov 03, 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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Nov 03, 2025 - Jun 01, 2026
Sacred Harp Singing
Presented by Pikes Peak Sacred Harp Singers at Switchback Coffee Colorado Springs, CO
We sing from the Denison (red and green!) book, loaners and introductory lessons are available. All are welcome at anytime. Email pikes-peak-sacred-harp+subscribe@googlegroups.com for monthly updates. 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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Nov 04, 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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