The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR) 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.
Beyond the Cultural Office's regional leadership & advocacy,
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
Upcoming Event: Coffee with COPPR
Join us as we launch the new PeakArtsEd on Wednesday, August 14th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the home of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony at 3113 Primrose Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. “This our largest expansion of PeakRadar.com, our flagship program, in years,” says Angela Seals,
COPPR to Launch PeakArtsEd on August 14
The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR) is proud to launch PeakArtsEd, a new arts education search tool within the PeakRadar.com website. This is the region’s first centralized tool where school educators and community members can explore and book local creative classes, educational
Helping Our Creatives to Learn & Grow
The Cultural Office has put together the ultimate Creative Economy Guide, where you can find funding, new opportunities, upcoming trainings, and cohesive resources for however you are ready to learn & grow. Visit our LEVEL UP! Resource Page Don’t miss these upcoming programs,
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS
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'Classport'
09-06-2024
09-28-2024
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
With mediums ranging across painting, ceramics, illustration, digital art, stained glass, mixed media, poetry and beyond - this collection showcases the diverse talent of our many Cottonwood arts instructors.
The opening reception will include...
[more+]With mediums ranging across painting, ceramics, illustration, digital art, stained glass, mixed media, poetry and beyond - this collection showcases the diverse talent of our many Cottonwood arts instructors.
The opening reception will include opportunities to enjoy and engage in demonstrations presented to you by the artists.
Photo credit: Eric Matranga - Redwood Grove
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'Kaleidoscope of Nature'
09-06-2024
09-30-2024
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Sep 15 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 16 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Sep 22 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 23 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am Sun, Sep 29 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 30 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Kaleidoscope of Nature
Elisia Fernandez is a multimedia artist originally from Colorado Springs who began plein air painting as a student studying color and light, and it became a lifelong passion. Elisia finds capturing the colors and...
[more+]Kaleidoscope of Nature
Elisia Fernandez is a multimedia artist originally from Colorado Springs who began plein air painting as a student studying color and light, and it became a lifelong passion. Elisia finds capturing the colors and atmosphere of fleeting moments to be an exhilarating challenge, and exploring the world and putting her experiences on canvas a privilege.
Grant Morris is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation (Wolf Clan), raised in Oklahoma, at the cross roads of the Osage, Muscogee Creek and Cherokee Nations who now resides in the Front Range near Manitou Springs, CO. Primarily a wood sculptor, he also works with rock and creates traditional Native American weapons. Grant’s free time is spent enjoying the outdoors, often collecting the materials used in his art.
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12th Annual Miniatures and 2nd Annual Massive Art Shows: Two Shows, One Reception
09-05-2024
09-28-2024
Presented by Academy Art & Frame Company at Academy Art & Frame Company, Colorado Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 16 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 23 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Please join us for our 13th Annual Judged Miniatures and Small Works Art Show 2024 and our 2nd Annual Massive, Big, Huge! Exhibit.
Not everyone has the space to show off extremely large pieces, but we do! And we LOVE the juxtaposition of the...
[more+]Please join us for our 13th Annual Judged Miniatures and Small Works Art Show 2024 and our 2nd Annual Massive, Big, Huge! Exhibit.
Not everyone has the space to show off extremely large pieces, but we do! And we LOVE the juxtaposition of the Mini & Massive arts! The Miniature show is a judged exhibit with cash awards.
We look forward to sharing this exquisite collection with you!
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'Van Briggle: What Is the Manitou Connection?' and 'The Garden of the Gods Pottery'
07-05-2024
12-31-2024
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 01 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 02 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 03 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 04 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 05 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 06 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 08 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 04 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 07 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum announces its featured exhibits, “Van Briggle: What Is the Manitou Connection?” and "The Garden of the Gods Pottery".
See one of the largest exhibits of Van Briggle pottery in the Pikes Peak...
[more+]The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum announces its featured exhibits, “Van Briggle: What Is the Manitou Connection?” and "The Garden of the Gods Pottery".
See one of the largest exhibits of Van Briggle pottery in the Pikes Peak region. Learn more about Artus and Anne Van Briggle’s creation of this iconic and award-winning pottery works and its connection to historic Manitou Springs. See dozens of beautifully designed pottery creations crafted by America’s longest-running pottery works, Van Briggle Pottery.
Eric Hellman was hired by Nemadji Pottery and Tile to create and design its first line of Nemadji Pottery. Hellman designed pieces "glazed" by floating oil-base colors on water and dipping his pots into this concoction. At his pottery works known as The Garden of the Gods Pottery, he was one of the early craftsmen in the Colorado Springs area.
Visit our free museum. For more information, call (719) 685-1454, email: ManitouHeritage@gmail.com, or visit www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org
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'Manitou Springs High School – Then and Now: 100 Years of Community Pride'
08-02-2024
12-31-2024
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 01 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 02 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 03 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 04 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 05 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 06 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 08 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 04 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 07 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Teachers, alumni and visitors come see why Manitou Springs is much more than a tourist attraction.
The exhibit features Manitou Springs High School stories which focus on “Then and Now” themes and community building. Stories include “100...
[more+]Teachers, alumni and visitors come see why Manitou Springs is much more than a tourist attraction.
The exhibit features Manitou Springs High School stories which focus on “Then and Now” themes and community building. Stories include “100 Years Ago (1924 – 2024)”, a school building history timeline, then and now prom dress fashions, cheerleading and technology. Also included are a Manitou family spotlight for the Zellhoefers, a tribute to Professor Richardson and class photo slideshows. This exhibit ties the past to the present for kids, parents and grandparents while promoting our city’s unique sense of community.
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'Manitou Rails'
08-29-2024
12-31-2024
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 01 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 02 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 03 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 04 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 05 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 06 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 08 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 04 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 07 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.
Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and...
[more+]The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.
Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and the railroads that helped build the West. The Denver & Rio Grande Railway with its Manitou Spur and the Colorado Midland Railway brought tourists from all over the country to visit Manitou Springs. Tour Manitou and the Pikes Peak region while experiencing video rides on the Manitou Incline, the Red Mountain Incline Railway and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
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Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection
08-03-2024
09-21-2024
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Thu, Sep 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 13 @ 12:00 am Fri, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 12:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection
August 3, 2024 - May 17, 2025
Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection is an experimental series of collection-based installations designed to explore new ways of presenting and...
[more+]Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection
August 3, 2024 - May 17, 2025
Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection is an experimental series of collection-based installations designed to explore new ways of presenting and understanding the collection. Participate in the process by contributing your response to each installment through interactive activities. New works of art will be presented throughout the series in response to questions and ideas related to the upcoming reinstallation of the collection galleries.
On View August 3–Sept. 21, 2024
Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady In White & Madame de Pompadour (née Poisson) Tea Service
The pairing of John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady In White and Cindy Sherman’s Madame de Pompadour (née Poisson) Tea Service presents riveting portraits of female historical figures while also raising powerful questions about the act of making someone’s image. Join us as we investigate what these works express about the subjects, the artists, and how they uphold and subvert social, political, and gender conventions.
Image: Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady In White (detail), John Singer Sargent (American [born Italy]), Oil on canvas, way lined. 1889-1890
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CFAM Downtown Farmers Market
06-12-2024
10-09-2024
Presented by Colorado Farm and Art Market at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs
Wed, Oct 02 @ 3:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 3:00 pm - less dates and times
The Wednesday Farmers Market is a vibrant weekly event that brings together local farmers, artisans, and community members in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Held every Wednesday the market offers a diverse selection of:
- Fresh locally...
The Wednesday Farmers Market is a vibrant weekly event that brings together local farmers, artisans, and community members in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Held every Wednesday the market offers a diverse selection of:
- Fresh locally grown produce
- Handmade crafts
- Baked goods
- Specialty foods
- Visitors can enjoy live music
- Family-friendly activities
- and the opportunity to connect with local producers.
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'photo·synthesis'
08-15-2024
09-21-2024
Presented by GOCA (Gallery of Contemporary Art) at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
The artwork features the work of James Tapscott, an Australian artist renowned for his use of light as a medium in minimalist sculptural installations. Tapscott’s art is deeply intertwined with nature, creating immersive experiences that draw...
[more+]The artwork features the work of James Tapscott, an Australian artist renowned for his use of light as a medium in minimalist sculptural installations. Tapscott’s art is deeply intertwined with nature, creating immersive experiences that draw attention to environmental phenomena like air currents and water ripples. This approach, which he calls "site responsive," goes beyond merely being site-specific, instead forming a reciprocal relationship with the environment.
The exhibition showcases photographs from Tapscott’s Arc ZERO series, documenting installations from around the globe, as well as imagery from his Ice Core Studies, a series that began during a residency at Swoon Art House through the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) in 2018. These kaleidoscopic images are macro-photographs of Antarctic ice samples, some of which are over 400,000 years old, housed at Denver’s National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility.
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Grits & Greens
09-11-2024
09-11-2024
Presented by Front Range Barbeque at Front Range Barbeque, Colorado Springs
Grits & Greens returns to the FRBBQ stage!
This 4-piece band is best described as "rock n' roll with a soulful and jam-heavy delivery." Can’t wait to have them return!
Grits & Greens returns to the FRBBQ stage!
This 4-piece band is best described as "rock n' roll with a soulful and jam-heavy delivery." Can’t wait to have them return!
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'Classport'
09-06-2024
09-28-2024
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
With mediums ranging across painting, ceramics, illustration, digital art, stained glass, mixed media, poetry and beyond - this collection showcases the diverse talent of our many Cottonwood arts instructors.
The opening reception will include...
[more+]With mediums ranging across painting, ceramics, illustration, digital art, stained glass, mixed media, poetry and beyond - this collection showcases the diverse talent of our many Cottonwood arts instructors.
The opening reception will include opportunities to enjoy and engage in demonstrations presented to you by the artists.
Photo credit: Eric Matranga - Redwood Grove
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'Kaleidoscope of Nature'
09-06-2024
09-30-2024
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Sep 15 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 16 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Sep 22 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 23 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am Sun, Sep 29 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 30 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Kaleidoscope of Nature
Elisia Fernandez is a multimedia artist originally from Colorado Springs who began plein air painting as a student studying color and light, and it became a lifelong passion. Elisia finds capturing the colors and...
[more+]Kaleidoscope of Nature
Elisia Fernandez is a multimedia artist originally from Colorado Springs who began plein air painting as a student studying color and light, and it became a lifelong passion. Elisia finds capturing the colors and atmosphere of fleeting moments to be an exhilarating challenge, and exploring the world and putting her experiences on canvas a privilege.
Grant Morris is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation (Wolf Clan), raised in Oklahoma, at the cross roads of the Osage, Muscogee Creek and Cherokee Nations who now resides in the Front Range near Manitou Springs, CO. Primarily a wood sculptor, he also works with rock and creates traditional Native American weapons. Grant’s free time is spent enjoying the outdoors, often collecting the materials used in his art.
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12th Annual Miniatures and 2nd Annual Massive Art Shows: Two Shows, One Reception
09-05-2024
09-28-2024
Presented by Academy Art & Frame Company at Academy Art & Frame Company, Colorado Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 16 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am Mon, Sep 23 @ 10:00 am Tue, Sep 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 28 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Please join us for our 13th Annual Judged Miniatures and Small Works Art Show 2024 and our 2nd Annual Massive, Big, Huge! Exhibit.
Not everyone has the space to show off extremely large pieces, but we do! And we LOVE the juxtaposition of the...
[more+]Please join us for our 13th Annual Judged Miniatures and Small Works Art Show 2024 and our 2nd Annual Massive, Big, Huge! Exhibit.
Not everyone has the space to show off extremely large pieces, but we do! And we LOVE the juxtaposition of the Mini & Massive arts! The Miniature show is a judged exhibit with cash awards.
We look forward to sharing this exquisite collection with you!
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'Van Briggle: What Is the Manitou Connection?' and 'The Garden of the Gods Pottery'
07-05-2024
12-31-2024
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 01 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 02 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 03 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 04 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 05 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 06 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 08 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 04 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 07 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum announces its featured exhibits, “Van Briggle: What Is the Manitou Connection?” and "The Garden of the Gods Pottery".
See one of the largest exhibits of Van Briggle pottery in the Pikes Peak...
[more+]The Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum announces its featured exhibits, “Van Briggle: What Is the Manitou Connection?” and "The Garden of the Gods Pottery".
See one of the largest exhibits of Van Briggle pottery in the Pikes Peak region. Learn more about Artus and Anne Van Briggle’s creation of this iconic and award-winning pottery works and its connection to historic Manitou Springs. See dozens of beautifully designed pottery creations crafted by America’s longest-running pottery works, Van Briggle Pottery.
Eric Hellman was hired by Nemadji Pottery and Tile to create and design its first line of Nemadji Pottery. Hellman designed pieces "glazed" by floating oil-base colors on water and dipping his pots into this concoction. At his pottery works known as The Garden of the Gods Pottery, he was one of the early craftsmen in the Colorado Springs area.
Visit our free museum. For more information, call (719) 685-1454, email: ManitouHeritage@gmail.com, or visit www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org
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'Manitou Springs High School – Then and Now: 100 Years of Community Pride'
08-02-2024
12-31-2024
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 01 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 02 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 03 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 04 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 05 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 06 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 08 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 04 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 07 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Teachers, alumni and visitors come see why Manitou Springs is much more than a tourist attraction.
The exhibit features Manitou Springs High School stories which focus on “Then and Now” themes and community building. Stories include “100...
[more+]Teachers, alumni and visitors come see why Manitou Springs is much more than a tourist attraction.
The exhibit features Manitou Springs High School stories which focus on “Then and Now” themes and community building. Stories include “100 Years Ago (1924 – 2024)”, a school building history timeline, then and now prom dress fashions, cheerleading and technology. Also included are a Manitou family spotlight for the Zellhoefers, a tribute to Professor Richardson and class photo slideshows. This exhibit ties the past to the present for kids, parents and grandparents while promoting our city’s unique sense of community.
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'Manitou Rails'
08-29-2024
12-31-2024
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Center at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, Manitou Springs
Fri, Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 14 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 15 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 16 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 22 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 23 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Sep 26 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Sep 27 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 01 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 02 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 03 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 04 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 05 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 06 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 08 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 10 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 17 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 20 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 23 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Oct 28 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Oct 31 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 02 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 03 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 04 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 05 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 06 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 07 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 09 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 11 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 13 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 14 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 20 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 21 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Nov 24 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Nov 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Nov 27 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Nov 30 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 01 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 02 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 03 @ 12:00 pm Wed, Dec 04 @ 12:00 pm Thu, Dec 05 @ 12:00 pm Fri, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Sat, Dec 07 @ 12:00 pm Sun, Dec 08 @ 12:00 pm Mon, Dec 09 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.
Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and...
[more+]The exhibit explains the role railroads have played in the development of our town’s history through our presentation of images, artifacts and video.
Learn about the five railroads that served our town including Manitou’s Lost Railroad and the railroads that helped build the West. The Denver & Rio Grande Railway with its Manitou Spur and the Colorado Midland Railway brought tourists from all over the country to visit Manitou Springs. Tour Manitou and the Pikes Peak region while experiencing video rides on the Manitou Incline, the Red Mountain Incline Railway and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway.
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Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection
08-03-2024
09-21-2024
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Thu, Sep 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 13 @ 12:00 am Fri, Sep 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 12:00 am Sat, Sep 14 @ 10:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 12:00 am Wed, Sep 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 12:00 am Thu, Sep 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 12:00 am Fri, Sep 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 12:00 am Sat, Sep 21 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection
August 3, 2024 - May 17, 2025
Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection is an experimental series of collection-based installations designed to explore new ways of presenting and...
[more+]Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection
August 3, 2024 - May 17, 2025
Work in Progress: Re-envisioning the Collection is an experimental series of collection-based installations designed to explore new ways of presenting and understanding the collection. Participate in the process by contributing your response to each installment through interactive activities. New works of art will be presented throughout the series in response to questions and ideas related to the upcoming reinstallation of the collection galleries.
On View August 3–Sept. 21, 2024
Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady In White & Madame de Pompadour (née Poisson) Tea Service
The pairing of John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady In White and Cindy Sherman’s Madame de Pompadour (née Poisson) Tea Service presents riveting portraits of female historical figures while also raising powerful questions about the act of making someone’s image. Join us as we investigate what these works express about the subjects, the artists, and how they uphold and subvert social, political, and gender conventions.
Image: Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady In White (detail), John Singer Sargent (American [born Italy]), Oil on canvas, way lined. 1889-1890
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CFAM Downtown Farmers Market
06-12-2024
10-09-2024
Presented by Colorado Farm and Art Market at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs
Wed, Oct 02 @ 3:00 pm Wed, Oct 09 @ 3:00 pm - less dates and times
The Wednesday Farmers Market is a vibrant weekly event that brings together local farmers, artisans, and community members in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Held every Wednesday the market offers a diverse selection of:
- Fresh locally...
The Wednesday Farmers Market is a vibrant weekly event that brings together local farmers, artisans, and community members in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Held every Wednesday the market offers a diverse selection of:
- Fresh locally grown produce
- Handmade crafts
- Baked goods
- Specialty foods
- Visitors can enjoy live music
- Family-friendly activities
- and the opportunity to connect with local producers.
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'photo·synthesis'
08-15-2024
09-21-2024
Presented by GOCA (Gallery of Contemporary Art) at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
The artwork features the work of James Tapscott, an Australian artist renowned for his use of light as a medium in minimalist sculptural installations. Tapscott’s art is deeply intertwined with nature, creating immersive experiences that draw...
[more+]The artwork features the work of James Tapscott, an Australian artist renowned for his use of light as a medium in minimalist sculptural installations. Tapscott’s art is deeply intertwined with nature, creating immersive experiences that draw attention to environmental phenomena like air currents and water ripples. This approach, which he calls "site responsive," goes beyond merely being site-specific, instead forming a reciprocal relationship with the environment.
The exhibition showcases photographs from Tapscott’s Arc ZERO series, documenting installations from around the globe, as well as imagery from his Ice Core Studies, a series that began during a residency at Swoon Art House through the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) in 2018. These kaleidoscopic images are macro-photographs of Antarctic ice samples, some of which are over 400,000 years old, housed at Denver’s National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility.
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Grits & Greens
09-11-2024
09-11-2024
Presented by Front Range Barbeque at Front Range Barbeque, Colorado Springs
Grits & Greens returns to the FRBBQ stage!
This 4-piece band is best described as "rock n' roll with a soulful and jam-heavy delivery." Can’t wait to have them return!
Grits & Greens returns to the FRBBQ stage!
This 4-piece band is best described as "rock n' roll with a soulful and jam-heavy delivery." Can’t wait to have them return!
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TELLING OUR STORY
Executive Director Angela Seals shares the Cultural Office’s community impact in 2023.
