On Monday, May 20, theย Colorado Springs Regional Business Allianceย invited Peak Arts Fund to visit their weekly staff meeting with an Arts Break and presentation about how to get involved with this spring’s campaign. The Arts Break was an elegant Bachย violin solo performed by Jacob Klock, concert master violinist ofย Chamber Orchestra of the Springs.
Christina McGrath, Executive Director ofย COPPeR, introduced the work of COPPeR in connecting residents to arts and culture and strengthening the creative industries in the Pikes Peak region. Angela Seals, Development Officer of COPPeR, shared about this year’s Peak Arts Fund campaign andย itsย proven strategyย to growย arts audiences and revenue for arts nonprofits.ย As a surprise gift, a generous donor provided allย Regional Business Alliance staff withย Peak Radar Passes, normallyย received with a minimumย $60 donation. Theย Pass’s diverse discounts toย theater, dance, concerts, andย galleries will make it easy for staff to enjoy the arts all year and cultivate their ability to speak knowledgeably about the arts to their local and national contacts.
Through lively conversation, the group explored ways that the Regional Business Alliance and COPPeR can continue to work together toย leverage the artsย toward recruitmentย and retention of innovative companies and workers. This partnershipย enriches the economic and cultural life of the Pikes Peak region.ย Thank you, Regional Business Alliance, for your inspiring work andย leadership!