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These projects are all happening right now here in

These projects are all happening right now here in Manitou Springs as we prepare for the Day of Friendship. Glass mosaics by Javier Rocabado on the Marcy Morrison Bridge at Beckers Lane and art pedestals curing in preparation for major installations nearby!

(image depicts brightly colored glass mosaic featuring local pollinator insects and flowers and large concrete art pedestals ready for installation)

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With thanks to the Manitou Springs Mineral Foundat

With thanks to the Manitou Springs Mineral Foundation for supplying the power, artist Tom Benedict deinstalled his work this morning in Downtown Manitou Springs. We’ll miss this Art on the Avenue piece, but a permanent work by the same artist is coming soon to a different location!

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Art Call! Open to artists living or working in Man

Art Call! Open to artists living or working in Manitou Springs - the City is looking for artwork to adorn our new Trams - https://manitouspringscd.org/calls-for-artists/

Thank you to all of this year’s pollination stat

Thank you to all of this year’s pollination station volunteers and the Manitou Springs Urban Renewal Authority for another successful planting day. This is the third year of what was a pilot program to beautify Manitou Springs east of Hwy 24!

[Images depict people and planters with pollinator-friendly wine cups, grasses and blanketflowers]

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It’s First Friday in Manitou Springs this week a

It’s First Friday in Manitou Springs this week and the rest of the Avenue Creative Circuit! Join us for arts experiences all day long.

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If you’re in Downtown Manitou Springs, you may n

If you’re in Downtown Manitou Springs, you may notice that our beloved “Peeps” sculptures are temporarily deinstalled for repairs by the artist. They’ll come back in about a month looking more cheerful than ever!

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Have you seen these new works and work in progress

Have you seen these new works and work in progress? First Friday in Manitou Springs was beautiful!

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It was a frosty Fruitcake Toss day here in Manitou

It was a frosty Fruitcake Toss day here in Manitou Springs, but that only made the event nuttier. Congrats to Holland Temple for winning the fruitcake baking contest!

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This year, Art on the Avenue celebrates 150 years

This year, Art on the Avenue celebrates 150 years of Manitou Springs city life with a $1500 Community Choice Award! Visit the artwork in person as you shop Downtown Manitou Springs this weekend and vote by Sunday 12/11/22 to help select the winner. manitouspringscd.org/art

These art works are presented West-East as you walk Downtown from the 900 block of Manitou Avenue. If you need a little holiday cheer, go see some outdoor art!

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Sending love and sorrow as we condemn both hatred

Sending love and sorrow as we condemn both hatred and violence. We stand in support of our LGBTQIA+ artists and community, always.

We were honored to support the Iggy Igloo “Flood

We were honored to support the Iggy Igloo “Floodwaters” tribute mural project and unveiling. This mural will be installed at the Southwestern end of Memorial Park. Please join us in applauding the incredible teamwork from talented artists honoring the life and music of one of the region’s most prolific musicians! 🎵

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Sign up for Saturday’s free Manitou Arts Culture

Sign up for Saturday’s free Manitou Arts Culture & Heritage Grant Application Info Session with Becca Sickbert. Learn what’s new this year and get some pro tips on budgets, grant writing, and what makes a successful application! ManitouMade.com/MACHInfo

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