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

Our Spacious Skies: Join the Conversation on the Arts with Regional Experts
Please join us for a free event featuring a panel discussion on the future of arts and culture in the

Artist Mixer with Featured Artist Jean Gumpper
Calling all artists, arts appreciators, and collectors! Join COPPR and Auric Gallery at the Cultural Office to spend time with

Neuromingle: Creative Connections
Thursday, August 13th | 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region | 287 Fountain Blvd. #100.

Creatively Engaged: Arts Policy & Legislative Recap
Monday, July 13th | 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM with optional Q&A talkback session thru 11:30 AM Pikes Peak Library District’s

Inspired in Trinidad: Creativity Strengthening Community
COPPR at 2026 Creative Industries Summit The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region was proud to join creative leaders,

Building Our Cultural Destination Through Strategic Storytelling
Alongside partners at Bee Vradenburg Foundation and Amy Triandiflou PR, the Cultural Office continues to build our cultural destination’s reputation
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 12 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
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Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 13 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 14 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 17 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 18 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 19 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 20 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 21 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 24 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 25 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 26 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
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Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
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'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am
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Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 14, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 21, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 24, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 25, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 26, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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Mar 27, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
'Sacred Roots: The Art of the Living Earth'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
From the Artist: In Sacred Roots, the symbiotic relationship between ancient heritage and the natural environment takes center stage. Drawing from centuries-old Indian art forms, this solo exhibition celebrates nature not as a backdrop, but as a primary protagonist. From the regal display of stylized peacocks to the fluid movements of aquatic life, each work serves as a testament to the belief that every living being carries an essential story. By bringing these earth-based traditions to a modern audience, the collection highlights a global yearning for harmony with our surroundings. The exhibition is a rhythmic dance of pattern and pigment, offering a meditative space where viewers can reconnect with the "Tree of Life" and the vibrant spirits of the animal kingdom. Through intricate linework and intentional geometry, these pieces translate the pulse of the natural world into a sophisticated, contemporary visual language. 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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