Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

08/25/2026

Last week we gathered at the Millibo Art Theater for a panel discussion hosted by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation. We heard from three regional arts experts: Angela Seals, Executive Director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, Scott RC Levy, Executive Director of Green Box Arts and COPPR Board Chair, and Claire Swinford, Executive Director of the Bee Vradenburg Foundation.

The conversation explored how the Pikes Peak Region can continue strengthening its arts and culture ecosystem. It also underscored the important role arts and culture play in regional prosperity with much of that strength already present in the creativity found throughout our region. The opportunity ahead is to nurture that momentum and continue growing into the arts destination this region can become.

We invite you to stay engaged with us in this big topic! Stay in touch with COPPR's Creative Economy programming throughout the year through our social media and our e-mail newsletter.

Link in comments!

08/17/2026

COPPR was thrilled to partner on August 13 with the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce, the FIRST of its kind in the country, to bring together local creatives, "neurospicy" neighbors, and community advocates. We enjoyed networking, new friends, and a collaborative art activity from COPPR's Addressing Trauma Through the Arts Toolkit that supported everyone's brain-nourishing creativity.

Check out the Colorado Springs chapter of the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce to learn more about how you can connect with the resources they offer.

08/13/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Angela Seals, Nonprofit Leader of the Year Nominee at today's Accolades Awards by the Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce!

Angela's leadership of COPPR has been inspiring, and we know there is much more to come in the years ahead. She is pictured here with COPPR co-founder, mentor, and friend, Susan Edmondson.

We also celebrate category winner Liz Denson of Early Connections Learning Centers, who took home the trophy, and the other remarkable women leaders nominated today across sectors and corners of our community!

08/10/2026

Just a few spots left for this unique mixer with Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at the COPPR office from 5:30-7:00 PM!

Details and registration in the comments!

08/07/2026

Happy August Frist Friday!

COPPR staff Becca, Jonathan, Luke, and office dog Lewis popped into The Look Up Gallery at Yobel this week to say hi to Clay and Emily Ross, owners of the fair-trade boutique, gallery and artist studios in the historic Trolley building downtown Colorado Springs. We love our region's creative businesses!

The Look Up Gallery throws a great First Friday party every month, so be sure to add them to your list of stops tonight--especially if you've never been!

Check out the Peak Radar link in the comments to see what other galleries have happening tonight!

08/06/2026

Last week's artist mixer with Jean Gumpper and her beautiful art in the COPPR office was loads of fun! Thank you to everyone who came out to support Jean and be together for art and community!

Thank you to Auric Gallery for your partnership in curating the Cultural Office with local artists' work!

Stay tuned for future artist gatherings and events--we always have plans in the works! If you're not already subscribed to our e-mail newsletter, the link is below if you like to get updates that way.

08/05/2026

Escape to the Woodland Park mountains this weekend where it's 10 degrees cooler and they have beautiful art!

08/04/2026

This August is National Black Business Month. Black owned businesses are represented across every industry, and we would like to give special recognition to those working within the six interconnected industries that make up our creative sector. Black creatives are here, are thriving, and are helping shape the identity and future of the Pikes Peak region.

The COS Black Chamber of Commerce serves as an important resource for Black business owners and professionals throughout our community. We encourage our creative community to learn more, support local Black owned businesses, and engage with the Chamber throughout August and beyond.

07/31/2026

Call for Art Alert! Don't miss the chance to make something for this unique art show! The deadline is August 31st.

The Peak Radar Local Arts Opportunity page is a great way increase your reach for calls for art, auditions, volunteer opportunities, job openings, etc.

Check it out here! https://peakradar.com/opportunities/

07/31/2026

This will be an educational and inspiring discussion! We hope to see you there! https://www.culturaloffice.org/our-spacious-skys-join-the-conversation-on-the-arts-with-regional-experts

Arts and culture do more than enrich our lives. They help define who we are as a community.

Join us on August 20 for an engaging conversation with regional arts leaders as we explore the role of the arts in building a vibrant, connected, and resilient Pikes Peak region.

We're honored to welcome regional leaders Scott RC Levy (Green Box Arts), Angela Seals (Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region), and Claire Swinford (Bee Vradenburg Foundation) for a thoughtful discussion about the opportunities, challenges, and future of the arts in our community. The conversation will be moderated by PPCF CEO Margaret Dolan.

Whether you're an artist, nonprofit leader, philanthropist, business professional, or community member, this is an opportunity to hear from experts, connect with others, and contribute to an important regional dialogue.

📅 August 20
📍 Millibo Art Theatre, Colorado Springs
🎟️ Registration is free, but space is limited.
Reserve your spot today and help us explore how creativity, culture, and community are connected: www.ppcf.org/register