Art in Storefronts Summer 2013

COPPeR is currently accepting submissions for the Summer 2013 season of Art in Storefronts! For more information about the project and to download an application visit our AIS page.

Bootcamp: Disaster preparedness, planning and response

We are once again saddened by the news of the fires in Southern Colorado. But have been proud of how our community continues to come together and support one another. Our arts and cultural community can be deeply impacted by … Continue reading →

2013 Guide to Free Outdoor Summer Concerts

It’s here! Our 2013 Guide to Free Outdoor Summer Concerts. Be sure to visit our Resources Page to find more information. Or download the Guide here today!

2013 Business & Arts Luncheon Nominations

Nominations are now being sought for businesses and business leaders to be honored at the sixth annual Business & Arts Awards Luncheon, co-sponsored by the Regional Business Alliance and COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region. Award categories … Continue reading →

Peak Arts Party II and live concert on June 7

Join us for a free First Friday party and concert featuring music, art, food and drink and so, so many jelly beans! It all happens Friday, June 7 from 5-9 p.m. and is co-hosted by GOCA121 and COPPeR. Musician Alex Koshak will perform as part … Continue reading →

Beer That Keeps Giving

On May 15 from 5-7 p.m., TRiNiTY Brewing Company welcomed Peak Arts Fund for their second Giving Beer night, a new program that contributes $1 from each TRiNiTY brew sold to a local nonprofit. The COPPeR crew showed up in force with balloons, table … Continue reading →

Three Cheers for the Regional Business Alliance!

On Monday, May 20, the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance 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 Bach violin … Continue reading →

The Impact of Peak Arts Fund

The 18 arts nonprofits that benefit from every dollar given to Peak Arts Fund 2013 are an impressive collection of leading arts organizations in the region. Together, they span artistic genres, communities and age ranges. They are historic centerpieces of the local … Continue reading →

The Leadership of Kirkpatrick Bank

On Friday, May 3, Kirkpatrick Bank launched its Workplace Giving Campaign for Peak Arts Fund. Already lead sponsor for the 2013 Launch Party, the Bank invited Angela to present about the campaign to its employees and pledged to match employee gifts. What … Continue reading →

May is Peak Arts Fund Month

This May, you’ll find an exciting spectrum of arts experiences across the region, all presented by the 18 arts organizations who benefit from Peak Arts Fund. Don’t miss the fun – and Peak Radar Pass benefits - at this month’s bonanza of … Continue reading →

Support from Velvet Hills Chorus

This past Monday, Angela presented about Peak Arts Fund to approx. 80 members of Velvet Hills Chorus. These inspiring women recently placed FIRST in our region and qualified for the Sweet Adelines International competition in Hawaii in November! The Chorus is … Continue reading →

New Partner: Colorado College

Peak Arts Fund is the 4th and newest giving option for employees of Colorado College. Last year, CC staff pledged nearly $38,000 to local charities. Isn’t that inspiring? Our thanks to Colorado College for its incredible contributions to its neighbors and its support … Continue reading →

Colorado Springs CVB Supports the Arts

The Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau kicked off their Workplace Giving Campaign for Peak Arts Fund this past Tuesday, April 2. COPPeR Development Officer, Angela Seals, presented about Peak Arts Fund and shared helpful talking points for the CVB staff to use … Continue reading →

NEW Peak Radar Pass Benefit: Ice Cream!

Regardless of today’s blizzard, it IS actually spring and ice cream season has officially returned. Our newest Peak Radar Pass benefit is 10% off at Pikes Peak Chocolate and Ice Cream! Show your pass at their location downtown or in Manitou Springs … Continue reading →

Art’s Economic Impact Presented to the Rotary

Last Friday, Christina McGrath presented to the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs about arts and culture in the Pikes Peak region. The 80 attendees were particularly impressed by the arts nonprofit sector as an economic engine, generating $72 million in … Continue reading →

Peak Arts Fund Launch Party

Celebrate the launch of the 2nd Annual Peak Arts Fund Campaign with an evening of art and live performances, plus delicious beer, wine, and sweet treats provided by Bristol Brewing and Nosh.

Coffee with COPPeR: February 26

February 26, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Avenue RSVP to rsvp@coppercolo.org Join COPPeR and the Downtown Development Authority for a discussion on Colorado Springs’ new state-designated Emerging Creative District. The hour-long conversation

February 8 – Ceramica: Contemporary Clay Opening at COPPeR and GOCA 121

Feb. 6th

Hootenanny for the Arts January 25

EXPERIENCE! Performances by local greats while supporting CREEP! post production and Peak Arts Fund • ADMISSION! Includes three drink tickets and a swanky spread of delicious fare • SEE! Mayhem in the Dancehall with local legends such as: The Modbo Collective • Douglas Rouse • Taiko Society Drummers • Ormao Dance Company • MORE

Ideas for sharing your Economic Impact

We’ve always known that arts and culture contributes greatly to our quality of life. Now with the release of the Arts and Economic Prosperity Study we have compelling proof that it’s also a major industry in the Pikes Peak region and contributes significantly to our local economy. Here’s a great example of how your organization can share that story:

Tree Lighting Celebration

Dec. 6th

Call for Artists – Art in Storefronts

Interested in the opportunity to showcase artistic work in an exciting, unique, new type of exhibition site? Art in Storefronts is designed to repurpose vacant store windows by filling them with non-commercial art installations, artwork, creative businesses or pop-up shops

October 2012 News

A big congratulations to our Business and Arts Lunch award winners! This Wednesday, 280 business leaders, community advocates, and artists gathered at the Antlers Hotel to celebrate the 5th Annual Business and Arts Lunch, co-presented the by the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and COPPeR.

September 2012 News

Sep. 3rd

Better Block Pikes Peak Art in Storefronts

Amy Seltzer from Roll Exhibit will be the first artist featured for COPPeR’s newest program Art in Storefronts. She has contacted several Roll Exhibit artists and gathered pieces from her past exhibits.

Business & Arts Luncheon Nominations

Nominations are now being sought for businesses and business leaders to be honored at the fifth annual Business & Arts Awards Luncheon, co-sponsored by the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.

July 2012 News

What a great week to recognize Arts and Culture in our community. At The Mining Exchange this Tuesday, COPPeR released the Arts and Economic Prosperity Report, an economic impact study for the region’s nonprofit arts and culture industry.

AE&P Release Event

The COPPeR Board of Directors invites you to join us for coffee and bagels as we release findings on the economic impact of arts and cultural groups in the Pikes Peak region.

June 2012 News

At COPPeR, we’re looking forward to a summer full of exciting arts experiences. From Free Outdoor Summer Concerts and the Arts Walk with Mayor Bach to festivals and workshops, there are tons of things to keep you busy

April 2012 News

Today we join scores of others in celebrating the 25th Annual Arts Advocacy Day. While we aren’t physically in Washington D.C. for the national event, COPPeR communicates the value of arts all year round to civic leaders, businesses, community groups, neighbors and friends in the Pikes Peak region.