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Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region are home to hundreds of organizations that produce and present arts & cultural programming.

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"The Almagre Review/La Revista Almagre" is a Colorado literary journal that promotes writers from the Rockies and the Prairie. They are a paper/online publication devoted to short stories, novel excerpts, essays, memoirs, interviews, and...

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Alpine Line Publishers LLC

Film & Photography ; Literary Arts ; Music: General

Alpine Line Publishers LLC is a publisher of the written word, audio books, music, photography and art. Alpine Line Publishers LLC has been in existence since 2009, first as Angelic Light Publications. As of April 1, 2016, the name was changed to...

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Awaken Creative Institute

Dance: Companies ; Film & Photography ; Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary ; Music: General ; Non-Profit: Arts & Culture ; Theatre & Stage Arts ; Visual Art: Fine Craft

Awaken Creative Institute is a center for the celebration and development of arts-centered community engagement tools called Arts for Community Action Tools, which occupy the space between the fine arts for expression and arts therapies, a space...

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Brave Irene's

Literary Arts

Brave Irene's builds literary community through events. Get lit!

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CSWriters (Inactive)

Literary Arts

This organization is no longer active. CSWriters is a serious group of writers that meets weekly in study of our craft and critique of one another's work. Some members have been published, while others are seeking to be published. Some are...

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Friends of Pikes Peak Library District

Community ; Literary Arts ; Non-Profit: Arts & Culture

The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District supports the Pikes Peak Library District in providing programs and spaces that cultivate belonging, personal growth and strong communities. We achieve this by: Growing and retaining a thriving,...

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Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District

Literary Arts ; Non-Profit: Arts & Culture

The Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District was established on the 50th anniversary of the Colorado Springs Public Library on March 11, 1955, and incorporated in 1969 as a nonprofit organization. The Friends is a constant advocate for the...

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GalaxyFest

Community ; Education ; Film & Photography ; Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary

Natso Mini-Con by GalaxyFest is a small community event that was created by GalaxyFest. It a small pop culutre event typically consisting of 30 geek vendors, cosplay contest and a neighborhood celebrity.

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Hear Here Poetry

Education ; Literary Arts ; Non-Profit: Arts & Culture ; Performance Services ; Performance Venues ; Theatre & Stage Arts

Hear Here Poetry is a non-profit organization in Colorado Springs that encourages people to listen, write, and share with a focus on activating and amplifying youth voices from the region. The organization sponsors regular community events and is...

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Hooked On Books

Literary Arts

Hooked on Books is a book lover’s paradise. Serving Colorado Springs, CO for over 32 years, we have gained the trust and patronage of the local residents. With a collection of over 250,000 paperbacks and hardbound books plus over 1000 on tape, we...

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Jubilee Arts Collective

Community ; Dance: Companies ; Education ; Film & Photography ; Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary ; Non-Profit: Arts & Culture ; Performance Services ; Visual Art: Fine Craft ; Visual Art: Galleries

Jubilee Arts Collective is a catalyst for hope and transformation in underserved populations, creating opportunities for restoration through dance, literary, and visual art workshops, performances, and community engagement. We function as a dance...

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Keep Colorado Springs Queer

Community ; Literary Arts ; Non-Profit: Arts & Culture ; Theatre & Stage Arts

Founded in 2016 by Han Sayles and Nico Wilkinson, Keep Colorado Springs Queer is a celebration of Colorado Springs queer art and culture. The event has featured over a dozen local and touring LGBTQIA2+ artists, and countless more have graced the...

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Kraemer Family Library

Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary

The Kraemer Family Library at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is a center of learning, connecting people and their diverse information needs to the resources, services and technology that advance intellectual investigation. They...

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Mamá Liberada (Inactive)

Literary Arts

This organization is no longer active. Mamá Liberada celebrates inspired families with essays, poetry, drawings, comics, interviews, recipes, photography, herbalism, DIY tutorials, reviews, personal stories, and more in a homespun zine...

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National League of American Pen Women: Pikes Peak Branch (Inactive)

Literary Arts

This organization is no longer active. The Pikes Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women provides support and encouragement for regional women writers, artists, and composers. The branch conducts an annual flash fiction contest,...

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Peach Press (Inactive)

Literary Arts ; Visual Art: Fine Craft

This organization is no longer active. Peach Press, based in Colorado Springs, is a radical small press dedicated to publishing writers and artists who have been historically marginalized. Peach Press believes in disseminating art and literature...

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Pikes Peak Library District

Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary

Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is the second largest library district in the State of Colorado and regularly places in the top tier of national library rankings. PPLD serves a 2,090 mile service area in El Paso County, including all...

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Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Project

Community ; Literary Arts

The Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Project builds a literary arts community through poetry by developing an appreciation of written and performance poetry and inspiring and celebrating poetry and poets in the Pikes Peak Region with dynamic programs of...

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Pikes Peak Writers

Literary Arts ; Non-Profit: Arts & Culture

Pikes Peak Writers is committed to helping writers grow and thrive through education, outreach, and community. Pikes Peak Writers Conference was founded in 1993 by author Jimmie Butler under the auspices and sponsorship of the Friends of Pikes Peak...

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Pikes Peak Zine Fest

Education ; Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary ; Visual Art: Fine Craft

Pikes Peak Zine Fest is Colorado Springs’ new DIY publishing event!

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PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning

Community ; Education ; History ; Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary

PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning is a dynamic hub for curious minds seeking intellectual growth and meaningful community connections. Through an array of engaging programs, thought-provoking lectures, and enriching activities, PILLAR fosters a...

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Poetry 719

Literary Arts

Located in Colorado Springs, Poetry 719's purpose is to foster and support the freedom of self expression in spoken and written word through community connection, education, and poetic unity. Poetry 719 hosts the This is Colorado Springs Poetry...

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Poetry Heals

Education ; Literary Arts

Poetry Heals provides therapeutic writing classes to teen trauma survivors and others who are incarcerated, homeless, institutionalized, in recovery, or recently released. Thanks to grant funding and individual donors, trained writing mentors can...

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Poetry West (Inactive)

Literary Arts

This organization is no longer active. Poetry West is an organization dedicated to the education, encouragement and support of writers and poets throughout the community. Established in 1982, Poetry West is a non-profit and volunteer-led...

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PPLD: Library 21c

Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary

Library 21c is a branch of the Pikes Peak Library District, housing various resources, events, and classes for the region. Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is the second largest library district in the State of Colorado and regularly places in the...

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PPLD: Manitou Springs Library

Community ; Education ; History ; Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary

The Manitou Springs Library is a branch of Pikes Peak Library District. The mission of the Manitou Springs Library is to enhance the community by providing for the informational, educational, and recreational reading needs of citizens. Manitou...

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PPLD: Rockrimmon Library

Education ; Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary

The Rockrimmon Library is a branch of the Pikes Peak Library District, housing various resources, events, and classes for the region. Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is the second largest library district in the State of Colorado and regularly...

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PPLD: Sand Creek Library

Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary

The Sand Creek Library is a branch of the Pikes Peak Library District, housing various resources, events, and classes for the region. Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is the second largest library district in the State of Colorado and regularly...

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Press at Colorado College

Education ; Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary ; Visual Art: Fine Craft

The Press at Colorado College, founded by Jim Trissel in 1978, is a letterpress studio dedicated to the art of making limited edition books and broadsides. Under Trissel’s guidance, The Press became one of the finest letterpresses in the country,...

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Rampart Library District

Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary

Rampart Library District consists of the Woodland Park Public Library in Woodland Park, and the Florissant Public Library in Florissant. The District sponsors or hosts dozens of programs and cultural events throughout the year, from music to poetry,...

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Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association (Inactive)

Education ; History ; Literary Arts ; Non-Profit: Arts & Culture

This organization is no longer active. We are an organization of used and rare book, map and ephemera dealers dedicated to stimulating book and paper collecting, promoting ethical trade in all areas of the business, and providing educational...

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Rocky Mountain Bookbinding (Inactive)

Literary Arts

This organization is no longer active. Rocky Mountain Bookbinding is your source for all bookbinding needs. The company also specializes in book restoration.

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Rough Ruby Arts Collective

Education ; Literary Arts ; Multidisciplinary ; Visual Art: Galleries

Exhibits. Collaborations. Workshops. Creative Endeavors. Rough Ruby Arts Collective is artists creating collaborative inquiry into: identity and the environment, gender lenses on our planet, reflections on society at peace and war. The Rough...

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