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.
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Just Released! 2025 Annual Report
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Space Sharing for Creative Meetings/Classes
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LOCAL ARTS EVENTS





The Broken Hearts: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (CANCELLED)
04-30-2026 - 04-30-2026
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'Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard'
May 23 - Jul 25
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 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
Wed, Mar 18 @ 10:00 am
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Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region
May 23 - Dec 29
Tue, Mar 3 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Mar 7 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Mar 14 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Mar 17 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Mar 21 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Mar 24 @ 1:30 pm
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Coyoetry
May 24 - May 31
Coyoetry
Presented by Concrete Couch at Coyote Park (Concrete Coyote Community Park)
May 24 - May 31
Sun, Mar 1 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Mar 22 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Mar 29 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Apr 5 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm
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Out of Our Minds: Magic and Mind Reading
May 26 - May 30
Fri, Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Mar 7 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Mar 20 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm
Tue, Mar 31 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm
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Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region
May 26 - Dec 29
Tue, Mar 3 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Mar 7 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Mar 14 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Mar 17 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Mar 21 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Mar 24 @ 1:30 pm
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'Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard'
May 27 - Jul 25
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 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
Wed, Mar 18 @ 10:00 am
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'Clamour'
Mar 25 - Apr 04
Thu, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 4 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 5 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
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'Clamour'
Mar 13 - Apr 04
Thu, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 4 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 5 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
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'Clamour'
Mar 14 - Apr 04
Thu, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 4 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 5 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
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May 23, 2026
Larry McCray
Presented by Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers Colorado Springs, CO
Celebrated for his expressive playing and storytelling, McCray showcases his new album Heartbreak City—produced by Grammy-nominated duo Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith—which blends gritty blues, soulful ballads, and roadhouse burners. From the Michigan-inspired grooves of “Bye Bye Blues” to the swagger-filled “Bright Side,” McCray proves why he’s one of modern blues’ most electrifying performers. Joined by longtime collaborators and a full horn section, this show promises raw emotion, infectious energy, and a true celebration of blues tradition. A torchbearer of American blues, McCray has shared stages with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and the Allman Brothers, and was inducted into the Michigan Rock & Roll Legends Hall of Fame in 2024. Don’t miss an unforgettable night of heartfelt blues and storytelling. 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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May 23, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
'Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard celebrates the foundational role of yards in shaping contemporary art in America. Building upon existing scholarship on Yard Art, artwork created to exist in the transitional space between the home and wider world, artist and art historian Josh T Franco examines the lineage of this robust American art form. Featuring over 30 works, the exhibition spotlights both community and academically taught artists over the past five decades including David Driskell, vanessa german, Donald Judd, and Finnegan Shannon, revealing connections across communities in creative world-building with what is available. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard was originally produced by the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. The exhibition was made possible by the Katherine and Keith L. Sachs Guest Curator Program, and is supported at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College by the Catharine and Bart Holaday Endowment for Interactive Art. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard is curated by artist and art historian Josh T Franco in partnership with Katja Rivera, Curator of Contemporary Art. The curatorial concept was developed by artist and art historian Josh T Franco and Hallie Ringle, Daniel and Brett Sundheim, Chief Curator for the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. Explore Our Free Digital Guide Explore the Fine Arts Center’s museum with our free digital guide! Our guide offers digital access to works in our collection, including exclusive audio from curators, suggested tours, and more. Browse the guide…
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May 23, 2026 - Dec 29, 2026
Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Throughout 2026, join the CSPM in the commemoration of America 250 - Colorado 150 - anniversaries observing the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Colorado’s entrance into the Union. Join a knowledgeable guide on this 1-hour tour, exploring how we have "marked time" throughout the history of Colorado Springs. Consider different regional anniversaries through objects and stories, and reflect on your own memories and observations of important events and dates. 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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May 24, 2026 - 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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May 24, 2026
PAW Patrol Live!
Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure! After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their Mighty Pup Powers, it’s time for the paw-some-est street party ever. But when Supervillain Scientist Victoria Vance feels left out of the festivities, she unleashes her latest invention to crash the party and steal the spotlight for herself! Can the Mighty Pups, armed with their super-charged powers, outsmart Victoria to ensure Adventure City’s biggest bash goes off without a hitch? It’ll take the power of paw-sitivity and mighty teamwork to foil her plans and keep the party pumping! With heroic action, catchy tunes and bark-loads of interactive fun, PAW Patrol’s electrifying new adventure is sure to leave tails wagging and audiences cheering! 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. 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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May 26, 2026 - May 30, 2026
Out of Our Minds: Magic and Mind Reading
Presented by Cosmo's Magic Theater at Cosmo's Magic Theater Colorado Springs, CO
"Out of Our Minds" was written and designed to encourage audience input which affects the outcome for the evening. Continuing in our tradition of storytelling, light and fun presentation and comedy, this show includes brand new, original material created specifically for this performance. The audience will even be "taught" and participate in telekinesis (moving objects with your mind) during the performance! "Out of Our Minds" opened to sellout crowds for several weeks starting in June of 2022 to rave reviews! This show is subtitled, "The show that can't be done without you".
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May 26, 2026 - Dec 29, 2026
Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Throughout 2026, join the CSPM in the commemoration of America 250 - Colorado 150 - anniversaries observing the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Colorado’s entrance into the Union. Join a knowledgeable guide on this 1-hour tour, exploring how we have "marked time" throughout the history of Colorado Springs. Consider different regional anniversaries through objects and stories, and reflect on your own memories and observations of important events and dates. 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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May 27, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
'Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard celebrates the foundational role of yards in shaping contemporary art in America. Building upon existing scholarship on Yard Art, artwork created to exist in the transitional space between the home and wider world, artist and art historian Josh T Franco examines the lineage of this robust American art form. Featuring over 30 works, the exhibition spotlights both community and academically taught artists over the past five decades including David Driskell, vanessa german, Donald Judd, and Finnegan Shannon, revealing connections across communities in creative world-building with what is available. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard was originally produced by the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. The exhibition was made possible by the Katherine and Keith L. Sachs Guest Curator Program, and is supported at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College by the Catharine and Bart Holaday Endowment for Interactive Art. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard is curated by artist and art historian Josh T Franco in partnership with Katja Rivera, Curator of Contemporary Art. The curatorial concept was developed by artist and art historian Josh T Franco and Hallie Ringle, Daniel and Brett Sundheim, Chief Curator for the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. Explore Our Free Digital Guide Explore the Fine Arts Center’s museum with our free digital guide! Our guide offers digital access to works in our collection, including exclusive audio from curators, suggested tours, and more. Browse the guide…
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Apr 23, 2026
Marsalis / Rachmaninoff Open Rehearsal
Presented by Colorado Springs Philharmonic at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Colorado Springs, CO
This intimate gathering for Marsalis / Rachmaninoff is only offered to Maestro’s Circle and Spotlight Society members in recognition of their wonderful encouragement. Maestro’s Circle members are invited to Musical Chairs, where they sit onstage, elbow-to-elbow with the musicians and experience the intensity of a live performance. Spotlight Society members sit in the audience to experience a live rehearsal. Call (719) 575-9632 for more information. Make a donation today and join the fun! Learn more about Maestro’s Circle and Spotlight Society. 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 - Apr 04, 2026
'Clamour'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound: Maria Gaspar: "Clamour" In summer of 2021, the Cook County Department of Corrections began the demolition of two jail dormitories. The buildings, perhaps best known for housing the likes of Al Capone, were more than a hundred years old. The artist Maria Gaspar, who grew up in Little Village, the same neighborhood where the jail is located, documented the demolition and site restoration over the course of two years. She positioned her camera across the street from the project, fixing its view on the long concrete wall that marks the border between the jail and the residential neighborhood. The result is Clamour, which is sixty hours and twenty minutes in duration and captures one section of the building block being torn down, from start to finish. The extended run time of the video — which makes it effectively impossible to view in a single sitting — creates a tension between the persistence of carceral architecture and the possibility of resisting the logic it sustains. This tension is amplified by the scale of the institution itself. To this day, Cook County Jail remains the largest single-site jail in the United States, with an average daily population of approximately 9,000 people. The work’s collapsing of nine months of demolition, and a history that spans generations, offers a way to imagine the dismantling of structures that have shaped the lives of people both inside and outside the jail’s walls. As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to…
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Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 04, 2026
'Clamour'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound: Maria Gaspar: "Clamour" In summer of 2021, the Cook County Department of Corrections began the demolition of two jail dormitories. The buildings, perhaps best known for housing the likes of Al Capone, were more than a hundred years old. The artist Maria Gaspar, who grew up in Little Village, the same neighborhood where the jail is located, documented the demolition and site restoration over the course of two years. She positioned her camera across the street from the project, fixing its view on the long concrete wall that marks the border between the jail and the residential neighborhood. The result is Clamour, which is sixty hours and twenty minutes in duration and captures one section of the building block being torn down, from start to finish. The extended run time of the video — which makes it effectively impossible to view in a single sitting — creates a tension between the persistence of carceral architecture and the possibility of resisting the logic it sustains. This tension is amplified by the scale of the institution itself. To this day, Cook County Jail remains the largest single-site jail in the United States, with an average daily population of approximately 9,000 people. The work’s collapsing of nine months of demolition, and a history that spans generations, offers a way to imagine the dismantling of structures that have shaped the lives of people both inside and outside the jail’s walls. As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to…
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Mar 14, 2026 - Apr 04, 2026
'Clamour'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound: Maria Gaspar: "Clamour" In summer of 2021, the Cook County Department of Corrections began the demolition of two jail dormitories. The buildings, perhaps best known for housing the likes of Al Capone, were more than a hundred years old. The artist Maria Gaspar, who grew up in Little Village, the same neighborhood where the jail is located, documented the demolition and site restoration over the course of two years. She positioned her camera across the street from the project, fixing its view on the long concrete wall that marks the border between the jail and the residential neighborhood. The result is Clamour, which is sixty hours and twenty minutes in duration and captures one section of the building block being torn down, from start to finish. The extended run time of the video — which makes it effectively impossible to view in a single sitting — creates a tension between the persistence of carceral architecture and the possibility of resisting the logic it sustains. This tension is amplified by the scale of the institution itself. To this day, Cook County Jail remains the largest single-site jail in the United States, with an average daily population of approximately 9,000 people. The work’s collapsing of nine months of demolition, and a history that spans generations, offers a way to imagine the dismantling of structures that have shaped the lives of people both inside and outside the jail’s walls. As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to…
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