94 Arts and Culture in the Pikes Peak Region

94 Arts and Culture in the Pikes Peak Region

Author: Dave Gardner October 24, 2022 Duration: 48:23

In observance of arts month, get arts and culture updates from Andy Vick, executive director of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region; and Natalie Johnson, executive director of the Manitou Art Center. Andy shares about the community’s new cultural plan, Arts Vision 2030, and some of the work it has already inspired. Natalie shares about some of the specific programs and initiatives that the Manitou Art Center has undertaken to support sustainability efforts.

 LINKS:

Andy Vick’s Slideshttps://studio809podcasts.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SIP-PowerPoint-10-19-22.pdf

Natalie Johnson’s Slides

Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Regionhttps://www.culturaloffice.org

Arts Vision 2030https://www.culturaloffice.org/artsvision2030/

Manitou Art Centerhttps://www.manitouartcenter.org/

Military Arts Connectionhttps://militaryartsconnection.org/

 

November’s Sustainability in Progress

Climate Change in Colorado with Becky Bolinger, Ph.D. (she/her), Assistant State Climatologist, Colorado Climate Center, CSU Dept. Atmospheric Science

Wednesday, November 16, from 12:00 - 1:00 PMThis is a virtual event. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtcOmrrDwpGNMQetZ55X-sXH8rPpPF6BLv

Featured Community Events

Green Drinks RebootA monthly casual networking event where sustainably-minded people meet over drinks. 

Thursday, October 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 pmIvywild School, Bristol Brewing CompanyInfo and RSVP: https://fb.me/e/ePzF22UL9

Seeking Board Members

Do you have a passion for sustainability?

Do you want to promote sustainability efforts happening in the region? 

Do you have about five hours per month to dedicate to this cause?

Do you have or are willing to develop skills in:

  • Marketing 
  • Fundraising
  • Communication 
  • Financial Management 
  • Event Management

Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future is a 501c3 non-profit organization that strives to promote sustainability in the Pikes Peak region and to advance the regional sustainability plan called Looking to Our Future: Pikes Peak Region 2030. You can read the plan here: http://peakalliance.org/uploads/pdf/Final%20PPR%202030%20Plan.pdf

Contact Mary Barber

This episode was recorded at the Sustainability in Progress (SIP) virtual event on October 19, 2022. Sustainability in Progress is a monthly program of the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. Join us (free) the third Wednesday of every month.

The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.

Colorado Springs Office of Innovation

Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future

Pikes Peak Permaculture

Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode:

 


Hosted by Dave Gardner, Peak Environment digs into the real-world choices and conversations shaping life in the Pikes Peak Region. This isn't a distant global overview, but a local look at how environmental care weaves into the fabric of our community, from the trails we hike to the policies our leaders debate. Each episode explores the intersection of our society and our surroundings, considering how sustainable practices impact both our physical health and our cultural values. You'll hear from neighbors, advocates, and experts discussing practical steps for stewardship, the nuances of building a resilient local economy, and the ongoing work toward balanced public policy. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded dialogue that connects personal fitness and well-being directly to the health of the place we call home. Find this podcast for a deeper understanding of what it means to live well, right here.
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