Nonprofits in See Art, Make Art

Cottonwood Center for the Arts

Cottonwood’s mission is to engage the Pikes Peak Region in art through learning, exhibits, and performances while hosting a diverse and creative community of workspaces for artists. Our vision is to create an environment for a thriving arts community, leaving a legacy of arts, culture, and beauty to future generations.

Downtown Ventures

Downtown Ventures uses public art and engaging programs to support small business and enliven the heart of our city. With thought-provoking sculptures and murals, walking tours, Skate in the Park, First Friday art walks and more, we work to make our city center welcoming and inspiring for all. Our city and region thrive only if Downtown also thrives, and our programs benefit artists, entrepreneurs and residents regionwide.

New Horizons Band of Colorado Springs

We keep adults young and healthy through playing our musical instruments and socialization. Our lives are enriched by the mental and physical challenges of playing music, our interaction with each other, and in offering concerts to our community. Our bands and orchestras rehearse and perform 32 weeks a year! One of our members says ”NHBCOS challenges me to accomplish something and puts structure in my life.”

Ormao Dance Company

As the Springs’ resident dance company, we inspire creativity, resilience and community with our performances and classes. We love to perform and find joy in developing your dance groove. We welcome all ages and abilities to an array of classes, including Dance for Parkinson’s. We imaginatively combine dance with core academic subjects in our local schools. Dance with us!

Springs Ensemble Theatre

Springs Ensemble Theatre is known for producing big theatre in a small space. Our intimate theatre venue attracts an ever-growing audience and guest artists from the Colorado Springs Theatre Community. SET’s all-volunteer membership features professional theatre artists and community leaders who pride themselves on producing challenging, thought-provoking, entertaining theatre of the highest caliber.

The Millibo Art Theatre

The Millibo Art Theatre is a mainstay of the performing arts community in the Pikes Peak Region. We provide 14 original and premiere productions, summer camps, classes, and touring shows for audiences of all ages at our beautiful Ivywild venue. Over 10,000 children, students, and adults are served annually. We also provide paid employment for 100 actors, teachers, designers, directors, and technicians.