Art

Manitou Springs has thrived as an artist’s community since the city was founded in the mid-1800s. Now-a-days, we’re a Certified Creative District that merges the genres of the Southwest, Native American, Victorian, American Cowboys, and Hippies to create the Rocky Mountain Lifestyle.

CHEROKEE’S OF MANITOU DARPINO STUDIO GALLERY

351 Manitou Ave.

719-685-3508 www.facebook.com/cherokeesofmanitou/ 20 years of local art, sculpture, photography, garden, and bear carvings. ‘Best of the Springs’ winner 2019 for shopping and cheese.

COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER AT COLORADO COLLEGE

934 Manitou Ave., Suite 107

719-339-9788 www.darpinostudiogallery.com www.facebook.com/DarpinoStudioGallery Fine art gallery, local and national artists working in a variety of media. Art appraisals by appointment. Working bronze studio of Fred Darpino.

GREEN HORSE GALLERY

30 W. Dale St. Colorado Springs, 80903

719-634-5581 www.coloradocollege.edu/fac World-class art galleries, Broadway-worthy theatre, special events, and an art school for all ages make the FAC the top cultural attraction in the Pikes Peak Region.

COMMONWHEEL ARTISTS CO-OP

102 Canon Ave.

719-685-1008 www.commonwheel.com 40+ years offering fine art and contemporary crafts by local artists. Pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, and more. Open daily. Monthly gallery exhibits. Annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival.

729 Manitou Ave.

719-685-0636 www.greenhorsegallery.com This artist-owned gallery features an eclectic assortment of work by over 60 local artists including ceramics, jewelry, wall art, paintings, and sculpture.

MANITOU ART CENTER

513 & 515 Manitou Ave.

719-685-1861 www.manitouartcenter.org Celebrating thirty-four years, this award winning non-profit art organization is free and open to the public. Enjoy exploring the MAC’s galleries, artist studios, makerspace, offices, Manitou Springs Library, and more.

CULTURAL OFFICE OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION

PO Box 190 Colorado Springs 80901

719-634-2204 www.culturaloffice.org The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) is a non-profit local arts agency that connects residents and visitors to regional arts & culture.

MANITOU MUSIC FOUNDATION

PO Box 333 Manitou Springs 80829

www.manitoumusicfoundation.org Founded in 2018, we are a non-profit, musician-guided, community-based foundation, supporting live music and community music programs in Manitou Springs and surrounding areas.

PO Box 61, Manitou Springs 80829

www.ManitouSpringsArtsCouncil.org MSAC is a non-profit whose mission is to preserve, promote, and pursue collaboration between artists and the arts community in Manitou Springs.

MANITOU SPRINGS CREATIVE DISTRICT

PO Box 61, Manitou Springs 80829

manitouspringscd.org A state certified district in the Colorado Creative Industries Creative District Program, we believe in the power of the arts to support the healthy economic growth of our community.