
ย 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 regionโs identity and economy through service, connection, and advocacy.
RECENT NEWS
LEVEL UP! Creative Sector Summit and Speaker Series
In the summer of 2025, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region will present the Pikes Peak regionโs first professional summit at the intersection of business and creativity. The Level Up! Creative Sector Summit will be held June 25, 2025 from Noon-6:00 p.m. at
It Takes All of Us to Build A Community United by Creativity
Friends of the Cultural Office, Thank you for supporting arts & culture this year.ย We saw you out there, attending performances large and small. You bought locally-made gifts, art, food, and experiences. You learned to dance, draw, and sing. You donated to arts nonprofits, shopped at
Advancing Creatives Intensive is Back After Two Years!
February 21-23, 2025A program of Colorado Business Committee for the Arts Hosted by Manitou Arts Center Sponsored by COPPR It’s back after 2 years! COPPR and Manitou Arts Center are excited to bring CBCA’s transformative program back to our community. ACI 2025: Manitou Springs is
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS












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Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness
Presented by Manitou Art Center at Manitou Art Center, Manitou Springs
Feb 09, 2025
New Work by Ken Riesterer
Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery, Manitou Springs
Feb 09, 2025
'Happy Little Trees'
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou Springs
Feb 09, 2025
Sweet Sixteen
Presented by Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio at Laura Reilly Studio, Colorado Springs
Feb 09, 2025
The Photography of E.S. Curtis and Roland Reed-Historic and Contemporary First Nation Images
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, Manitou Springs
Feb 09, 2025
'She Dies!' Opera at its funniest.
Presented by Millibo Art Theatre at Millibo Art Theatre, Colorado Springs
Feb 09, 2025
'The Heart Sellers'
Presented by Theatreworks at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Feb 09, 2025
Pikes Peak State College Faculty Art Exhibition
Presented by Pikes Peak State College at Gallery at Studio West, Colorado Springs
Feb 10, 2025
17th Annual High School Student Ceiling Tiles Competition
Presented by Academy Art & Frame Company at Academy Art & Frame Company, Colorado Springs
Feb 10, 2025
Chiaroscuro: Light in Darkness
Presented by Manitou Art Center at Manitou Art Center, Manitou Springs
Feb 09, 2025
New Work by Ken Riesterer
Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery, Manitou Springs
Feb 09, 2025
'Happy Little Trees'
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou Springs
Feb 09, 2025
Sweet Sixteen
Presented by Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery and Studio at Laura Reilly Studio, Colorado Springs
Feb 09, 2025
The Photography of E.S. Curtis and Roland Reed-Historic and Contemporary First Nation Images
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, Manitou Springs
Feb 09, 2025
'She Dies!' Opera at its funniest.
Presented by Millibo Art Theatre at Millibo Art Theatre, Colorado Springs
Feb 09, 2025
'The Heart Sellers'
Presented by Theatreworks at Ent Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Feb 09, 2025
Pikes Peak State College Faculty Art Exhibition
Presented by Pikes Peak State College at Gallery at Studio West, Colorado Springs
Feb 10, 2025
17th Annual High School Student Ceiling Tiles Competition
Presented by Academy Art & Frame Company at Academy Art & Frame Company, Colorado Springs
Feb 10, 2025TELLING OUR STORY
Executive Director Angela Seals shares the Cultural Office’s community impact in 2023.