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
Save the Peeps! (And Other Public Art Maintenance Projects)
You may have noticed that some of our permanent public art sculptures have been showing wear and tear after many years of service to the
Small Town Arts: Manitou Springs Nominated Again as Only Colorado Contender in the Running for Best Small Town Arts Scene in America
The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Manitou Springs Creative District, and City of Manitou Springs are not at all surprised that the town once again
FREE MACH Info Training Session
Download Presentation Deck Here UPDATE: Manitou Arts Culture & Heritage Grant Application Info Session Resources Becca Sickbert, executive director of Creative Alliance Manitou Springs (CRANE),
Volunteer to Help Paint the Transit Hub Mural
Register to help paint 10/17-10/1911am – 1pm Register here! What’s the Goal? The purpose of this mural is to activate an otherwise empty, unfinished wall
Turtle Crossing II – Crosswalk Art Installation
STREET CLOSURE DATES: 10/17 – 10/19 If you remember last year, artists painted 52 turtles on the street to test two different epoxy sealants and
USA TODAY: Manitou Springs is in Top 5 Best Small Town Arts Scenes in America
The final rankings were determined by a popular vote, which placed Manitou Springs as the 5th Best Small Town Arts Scene, up from 9th place
Iggy Igloo – Jonathan Ellis – Memorial Mural Project in Manitou Springs
Choose a Design Help choose the final mural design through Sunday, July 17, 2022. It’s our honor to serve the Manitou Springs creative community by
Capitol Creatives
We are tremendously excited we are to announce that our Solidarity Mobile Mural artists’ artwork will be on display at the Colorado State Capitol building
Creative Alliance and Manitou Pollinators announce 2021 Pollination Station planter winners
As part of a pilot program matching community volunteers to 24 pollinator-friendly planters, the Manitou Pollinators and Creative Alliance Manitou Springs (formerly the Creative District)
MACH Info Sessions 2022
Consider bookmarking the Manitou Arts Culture & Heritage (MACH) Board landing page as the best possible source of information including access to the video recording: www.tinyurl.com/MACHBoard. You can
Turtle Crossing Street Mural Complete
We are delighted to invite you to join Smokebrush Foundation, Concrete Couch, the Manitou Springs Creative District, and the City of Manitou Springs in celebrating the completion
Inaugural Day of Friendship
INAUGURAL DAY OF FRIENDSHIP CELEBRATION: Schryver Park, 10AM-2PM Community members can connect with each other, enjoy live music and poetry together, learn more about community
Pollination Station Planters Ready for Adoption
The Manitou Pollinators and the Manitou Springs Creative District are pleased to announce the launch of their Pollination Station Planter Adoption Program aimed at beautifying
Manitou Springs Creative District Recognized in Top 10 Best Small Town Arts Scenes in America
Manitou Springs, CO – The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Manitou Springs Creative District, and City of Manitou Springs are thrilled to announce that the Manitou
Manitou Springs, Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, partner to launch the Avenue Creative Circuit
The #CreativeCircuit celebrates 6 miles of outstanding arts and culture experiences Pikes Peak Region, CO – Debuting today, the Avenue Creative Circuit brand partnership represents
April 27: Manitou Made ShipStation eCommerce Efficiency Demo
Join us for an in-depth demonstration of Ship Station, an order management and ecommerce efficiency tool free to Manitou Made merchants and affordably priced for
Vote: Best Small Town Art Scene
Help us Win! Our arts scene make be compressed into a tight space, but that only brings our community closer together. If you also think
Friendliest Cities in America
We’re in the Top Three!
Manitou Springs made headlines as Expedia.com announced its list of the 2021 Friendliest Cities in America. We’re flattered, of course,
Manitou Springs Code Updates
The City of Manitou Springs has begun the process of updating zoning and subdivision codes and your input is crucial to this process. Codes also
Emergency Food Distribution
During difficult times, getting help with groceries isn’t about a hand out — it’s a hand up.
There will be an emergency food distribution, hosted by
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates for the Pikes Peak Region
When we surveyed businesses and residents in the summer of 2020, one of the most hopeful things for our community was the arrival of a
Takeout Tables Support Restaurants & Cafes Downtown
Capitalizing on public spaces to keep the local economy strong, the Creative District is partnering with the City of Manitou Springs and the Manitou Springs
Support for Artists and Venues
The Colorado Arts Relief Fund provides $7.5 million to support arts, cultural and entertainment artists, crew members, and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding through
Spirit of Manitou Sculpture by Jodie Bliss
This new piece is funded by the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority’s $250,000 commitment to public art within the Urban Overlay Zone, which stretches from
Skeleton Craze 2020
Presented by the Manitou Springs Creative District (MSCD) in partnership with the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development, the
Manitou Made Website Project Kicks Off
Led by the Manitou Springs Creative District (MSCD) in partnership with the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development, manitoumade.com
Manitou Paints!
Join us for a socially distanced Saturday of outdoor art!
We’ve brought together accomplished artists from around the region to Manitou Springs for an art-filled
Back to School Baby Dino Naming Contest
In honor of the first full week back to school, Manitou Springs Arts Council (MSAC) and Manitou Springs Creative District (MSCD) announced a Baby Dino Naming Contest for
Gateway Guardian: Manitou Springs Arts Council Brings Beloved Bear Sculpture Back
Manitou Springs Arts Council (MSAC) and Manitou Springs Creative District (MSCD) announced today that “Koyuk,” a beloved stone sculpture by Lake George artist John Kessler,
