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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TELLING OUR STORY
Executive Director Angela Seals discusses the mission and direction of the Cultural Office on Fox21’s Loving Living Local.
