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Upcoming arts events around Colorado Springs.

Tuesday, October 13

Dale Johnson: 'THERAPY'

Tue, Oct 13 · 10 AM–6 PM · Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO

Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a solo exhibition for the month of October by local artist Dale Johnson: THERAPY From the artist: The

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Darla Slee: 'FLORA AND FAUNA'

Tue, Oct 13 · 10 AM–6 PM · Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO

Cottonwood Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a solo exhibition for the month of October by local artist Darla Slee: FLORA AND FAUNA.

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Wednesday, October 14

'Here and Now, Then and Always'

Wed, Oct 14 · 12 AM–11:55 PM · Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO

El Pomar Galleries October 2, 2026 - February 27, 2027 This exhibition draws from the permanent collection to examine artistic practices across the region now

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'Emerging'

Wed, Oct 14 · 10 AM–6 PM · Gallery 515. Manitou Art Center, 515 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO

An opportunity for collectors and art lovers to discover extraordinary new talent and for students to gain professional exposure and experience.

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'Gifts That Shape Us'

Wed, Oct 14 · 10 AM–5 PM · Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO

From the museum’s earliest days, gifts of art have shaped this institution and the permanent collection it stewards.

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Annalee Davis: 'More Tender Geographies'

Wed, Oct 14 · 10 AM–5 PM · Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, CO

Barbadian artist Annalee Davis’s first solo museum exhibition in the United States, More Tender Geographies, brings together more than thirty works spanning a

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Friday, October 16

Art Activities in the Mountains!

Fri, Oct 16 · 12 PM–4 PM · Reserve Our Gallery, 400 W Midland Ave, Woodland Park, CO

Join Woodland Park in celebrating Arts Month in October. We have activities that begin on October 2 during First Friday Art Walk from 4 - 7 p.m.

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Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Springs Walking Tours

Fri, Oct 16 · 5:30 PM–8:30 PM · Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, 517 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO

The event brings in Theatre d’ Art performers, who act as spooky “Spirit Guides”.

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Saturday, October 17

'Impressions of the Spanish Rockies'

Sat, Oct 17 · 12 PM–3 PM · Bridge Gallery, 218 West Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO

“Impressions of the Spanish Rockies” is an exhibit of paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture by Jack Denton, Jill Johnson, Peter Marchand, Annette Novak,

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Sunday, November 1

The Art of Animal Tracking

Sun, Nov 1 · 2 PM–3 PM · Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO

Whose scat is that? Become a nature detective in this fun, hands-on program that introduces participants to the art of reading the landscape.

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Tuesday, November 3

Pikes Peak Watercolor Society Members' Show

Tue, Nov 3 · 10 AM–6 PM · PPLD: Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO

Semi Annual Member Show for the Pikes Peak Watercolor Society includes all original work by a solo artist in water media.

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Wednesday, November 4

Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild Fall Show

Wed, Nov 4 · 4 PM–7 PM · Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd., Colorado Springs, CO

The fall show is the perfect place to shop for unique hand crafted items for that special someone on your Christmas or other holiday gift-giving list!

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Friday, November 6

Pastel Wildlife Painter Michelle Mitchell

Fri, Nov 6 · 5 PM–8 PM · Hunter-Wolff Gallery, 2510 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO

We are unveiling a new exhibit of pastel wildlife paintings by Colorado artist Michelle Mitchel just in time for holiday shopping.

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Award-Winning Pastel Artist Michelle Mitchell

Fri, Nov 6 · 5 PM–8 PM · Hunter-Wolff Gallery, 2510 W. Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO

First Friday ArtWalk November featuring Michelle Mitchell Hunter-Wolff Gallery in Old Colorado City is unveiling a new exhibit of pastel wildlife paintings by

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Saturday, November 7

Chipita Park Association Arts & Crafts Fair

Sat, Nov 7 · 9 AM–4 PM · Marcroft Hall, 9105 Chipita Park Rd, Cascade, CO

This is our 22nd annual Chipita Park Arts & Crafts Fair! We annually host 20-25 vendors featuring locally hand made woodcraft, jewelry, pottery, holiday

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Antelope Ridge Holiday Craft Show

Sat, Nov 7 · 10 AM–3 PM · Antelope Ridge, 4001 Gray Fox Hts, Colorado Springs, CO

Items for sale include: Photograph Art Alcohol Ink Gifts Acrylic Paint Pour Items Epoxy Resin Gifts Mixed Media Canvases Decoupaged Vases and

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Kids' Reading & Craft Time: Those Darn Squirrels!

Sat, Nov 7 · 2 PM–3 PM · Wild Birds Unlimited, 2450 Montebello Square Dr, Colorado Springs, CO

Those darn squirrels are taking over story time! Join us for our November Kids Reading & Craft Time featuring Those Darn Squirrels!

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Saturday, November 28

Holiday Art & Gift Market

Sat, Nov 28 · 11 AM–3 PM · Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO

Our community favorite event is back for its 11th birthday in 2026!

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Friday, December 11

Creative Connections

Fri, Dec 11 · 2 PM–4 PM · Auric Gallery, 125 E. Boulder Street, Colorado Springs, CO

Join us for a fun filled event at Auric Gallery! Drinks from Sovereignty Wines, nibbles from Savour, and you get to create and take home three fabulous items:

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