Lifting Artistic & Economic Vitality in Manitou Springs

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Electric Shuttle Call for Manitou Springs

Creative Alliance Manitou Springs (CRANE) is partnering with the City of Manitou Springs to license artwork from a local artist that invites residents and visitors to ride the free electric vehicle shuttle. Winning artwork will

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How we Work: Our Mission in Three Parts

We elevate and promote Manitou Springs creatives to lift artistic and economic vitality. Why? Because Creativity IS good business.

1 | Promote Manitou Springs

We ❤️ Manitou Springs, a place where the history is as rich and compelling as its natural beauty. We celebrate local charm and fresh ideas while preserving our unique cultural, historic, and natural setting. Our creatives hold a key place at the table for community solutions driven by shared values and love of placemaking. We center inclusion and celebrate what makes us unique.

2 | Elevate Artistic Vitality

Artists drive us forward with their vision, their passion, their collaborative spirit. Colorado is a global leader in the creative industries, which include music, performing arts, design, film and media, heritage, writing and publishing, performing arts and visual arts and crafts. We work closely with community and regional organizations to innovate and to create opportunities.

3 | Lift Economic Activity

As a certified Creative District through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, it’s our goal to help increase jobs, incomes, and investments in Manitou Springs. We do this through small business development programs and coaching including Manitou Made, which is a partnership with the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce.

38+ BARS, RESTAURANTS & CAFES

58+ ARTISTS & DESIGNERS

8 QUIRKY COMMUNITY EVENTS

12+ STUDIOS, GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

50+ PUBLIC ART SCULPTURES & MURALS

80+ HISTORIC DISTRICT BUILDINGS & RESOURCES

Our Key Partners

The Manitou Springs Creative District exists because these local entities came together to seek Colorado State certification. Without their continued partnership, we couldn’t fulfill our mission.

Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development manitousprings.org