Creative Alliance Manitou Springs

03/18/2026

Call for art! ❤️

⭐CALL FOR ART!⭐

Cottonwood Center for the Arts (CCA) in partnership with the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPR) is thrilled to present a call for entries for an exhibition opening September 2026 in celebration of the 20th anniversary of COPPR, underwritten by Herman Tiemens.

This project is designed to foster a deeper connection between local creative organizations and local creatives, to benefit our community at large. As inspiration for this call, COPPR and Herman Tiemens selected a diverse spectrum of creative brands from our community as subject matter. We are asking artists to create artworks honoring the ethos and unique character of their chosen organization(s), highlighting their vital role in our region’s cultural identity. Artists can submit one artwork per chosen organization.

EXHIBITION DATES:
September 4-23: Cottonwood Center for the Arts
October 3—December 31: Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region

DEADLINES:
Notify CCA which organization/s (up to five) you have selected by ⭐March 28th.⭐ Notifications must be emailed to [email protected].

⭐Art Submissions accepted until June 16, 2026⭐

Please read all submission details and see the list of arts groups here:
https://cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/calls-for-entries

03/06/2026

Art is out tonight! 🎨❄️ First Friday in Manitou is here! Snowflakes, galleries, and local magic. Don’t just scroll… stroll!

02/27/2026

🚧 This week, you might notice 2 mosaic panels missing from the Marcy Morrison Bridge on Becker’s Lane between Manitou Avenue and El Paso Blvd. CRANE is beginning some restoration work on the artwork, which has been affected by temperature extremes. The repair, which will be complete in April or May (depending on weather), will provide long-term stabilization of the art piece.🌻

Questions? Contact CRANE at: [email protected]

02/18/2026

Starting on February 17, 2026 the Lunar New Year begins the year of the Fire Horse. It is viewed as a year of optimism and opportunity. It is a time in China when people clean their homes to make way for good luck and celebrate the holiday with a reunion dinner with family members. In Chinese culture, the Horse is known for its energetic and dynamic nature. The Art Festival poster image will be a horse that is ready to paint some art.

02/18/2026

🏆💜 A Shiny Thank You to Our Trophy Sponsor! 💜🏆

The ManiKrewe is incredibly grateful to Creative Alliance Manitou Springs for sponsoring the Carnivale Parade trophies!

Because of their generous support, our parade winners don’t just earn bragging rights — they take home something worthy of Mardi Gras glory. 🎭✨

Thank you for always championing creativity and community in Manitou Springs!

02/05/2026

First Friday ArtWalk is tomorrow night!

Manitou Springs is lining up a gorgeous evening with great weather, incredible art, and all the good vibes 🎨🌙

Come stroll, explore, support local artists, and make a night of it. See everyone tomorrow!

02/04/2026

Come meet artist Sallie Knox Funderburg Hall at First Friday ArtWalk at the Manitou Art Center, where she’ll be signing prints of the 2026 Carnivale Poster. 💜💛💚

📅 Friday, February 6th
📍 515 Manitou Ave
⏰ ️5–8PM

02/03/2026

Festival applications are now open!

Festival Applications now being accepted!
Deadline April 1st, 2026
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https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=42443

Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Art Festival is excited to celebrate its 52nd year in the
historic Colorado foothill community of Manitou Springs!

This is a juried Fine Arts & Fine Crafts show that will feature approximately 100 artists
and contemporary craft artisans. This event will be held on September 5 - 7, in
Memorial Park in Historic Manitou. Set-up for the event is on Friday afternoon on September 4th
and Saturday morning. The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm all three days.

01/28/2026

CRANE is excited to share a mural proposal for the Manitou Springs Pool by local artist Katie Curcio! 🎨

We’ve attached her concept sketch, and we’d love to hear what you think before this project moves forward.

Got thoughts?
Drop them in the comments 👇
Or email CRANE Director Audrey Gray at:
[email protected]

Your feedback helps shape public art in Manitou, thanks for being part of it!

01/28/2026

01/23/2026

You know that feeling when you learn about a woman from history and think,
How did I not know this?

Yeah. Same.

So we’re doing something about it. The Women’s Freedom Museum is launching its first 20 outdoor exhibitions in Manitou Springs - small museum boxes in public space, each one spotlighting a woman whose impact helped shape the world.

Yep. That’s happening.

We’re inviting artists with a connection to Manitou Springs to help turn those stories into art that makes people stop mid-walk.

Come make history with us.

Apply here: 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIxOIpFvcH1xHMCN8sv6RBG6SQG7RZnowTMZKaFKefB_WqPw/viewform

01/23/2026

The Manitou Springs Carnivale Parade isn’t just a parade, it’s a moving art show! Giant puppets, wild creations, and artists bringing the streets to life. Come see what happens when art starts walking!

📅 February 14th
⏰️ 1:00 PM
📍 Downtown Manitou Springs

Theme: All you need is love! 💜💚💛