The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) is the local arts agency for the City of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region (El Paso and Teller Counties) in Colorado.ย 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.
Our programs are focused into 3 arenas of impact:
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
Goodbye to Kate
Kate Hertz joined the Cultural Office in 2022 and has grown into a well-known personality on our team and voice for local arts. As Community Engagement Coordinator, Kate’s work has supported the Cultural Officeโs positive relationships with our community by managing communications, partnerships, and event-planning.ย
Our Next Arts Educators Meetup!
ย Calling all arts educators! Join us on Monday, March 18th from 5-7PM in the Wild Cat Room inside the Ivywild School for our next Arts Educators Meetup! Registration is $5, and includes a drink token and delicious catering from Lazo’s Empanadas! Register Here This
Cultural Venues and Events Boost Talent Attraction
by Cultural Office of the Pikes Paea Region Staff The Pikes Peak regionโs rich arts, culture and entertainment options are important for attracting tourists, keeping residents and turning talented tourists into talented residents!ย Read the rest of the article in the Southern Colorado Business Digest here.ย
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS
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Gallery at Studio West: Seeking Shelter
Presented by Pikes Peak State College at Gallery at Studio West, Colorado Springs
Mar 19, 2024Recent Work by Steve Weed
Presented by Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region at Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs
Mar 19, 202460 Marks
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Mar 19, 2024Colorado Photography Learning Group Members Exhibition
Presented by Academy Art & Frame Company at Academy Art & Frame Company, Colorado Springs
Mar 19, 2024'Trekking in Color'
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou Springs
Mar 19, 2024Write Brain Procrastination, Project Management & Positivity
Presented by Pikes Peak Writers at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 19, 2024Clarence Shivers: Experimenting with Form
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Mar 20, 2024Hฦฐฦกng Ngรด: 'Ungrafting'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Mar 20, 2024Jazz 93.5 Ad-Lib Lab
Presented by Jazz 93.5 at The Carter Payne, Colorado Springs
Mar 20, 2024Countywyde
Presented by Front Range Barbeque at Front Range Barbeque, Colorado Springs
Mar 20, 2024Gallery at Studio West: Seeking Shelter
Presented by Pikes Peak State College at Gallery at Studio West, Colorado Springs
Mar 19, 2024Recent Work by Steve Weed
Presented by Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region at Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, Colorado Springs
Mar 19, 202460 Marks
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs
Mar 19, 2024Colorado Photography Learning Group Members Exhibition
Presented by Academy Art & Frame Company at Academy Art & Frame Company, Colorado Springs
Mar 19, 2024'Trekking in Color'
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Manitou Springs
Mar 19, 2024Write Brain Procrastination, Project Management & Positivity
Presented by Pikes Peak Writers at Online/Virtual Space
Mar 19, 2024Clarence Shivers: Experimenting with Form
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Mar 20, 2024Hฦฐฦกng Ngรด: 'Ungrafting'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Colorado Springs
Mar 20, 2024Jazz 93.5 Ad-Lib Lab
Presented by Jazz 93.5 at The Carter Payne, Colorado Springs
Mar 20, 2024Countywyde
Presented by Front Range Barbeque at Front Range Barbeque, Colorado Springs
Mar 20, 2024TELLING OUR STORY
Executive Director Angela Sealsย discusses the mission and direction of the Cultural Office on Fox21’s Loving Living Local.ย