Faces of the Campaign
The Artists Behind the Visuals
Each year, the Arts Month campaign features artists and arts organizations from across Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region, splashed across banners, posters, print ads, and digital platforms. In this way, we visually celebrate the diversity of local creatives, and the real people who make the arts happen all year long. Local agency Neon Pig Creative is the graphic designer for Arts Month, and new artwork is added every year. The gorgeous styling of the imagery below is the work of Partner & Creative Director, Colin Christie.
MEET THE ARTISTS
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Ormao Dance Company performs “Out of the Crowd” during Arts Month 2020. The shows featured 6 choreographers and 13 dancers using the landscape of Colorado Springs including their parking lot, adjacent alley, loading docks, and sidewalks.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Melanie and Tyler Photography
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Multimedia artist Diego Arnedo, AKA Jaguart Deco, paints live at UV: QUEEN at C.O.A.T.I. in May 2021.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Pull Quote Creative
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Grupo Folklórico Sabor Latino of Denver perform during a Dia de los Muertos event at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College in November 2021.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Lonnie Timmons III / Colorado College
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Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius performs during an event at Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Natalie Garro
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The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company performs “Cinderella” in December 2021.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Jeff Kearney
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Ni’Asia Ali, a 2021 Youth Documentary Academy graduate, does camera work for the film “Las Hijas” directed by Allyson Peña ne Niz. The film is about first generation Mexican American daughters.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Tom Shepard
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An elderly couple dances at an outdoor summer concert event in the Pikes Peak region.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Stellar Propeller Studio
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Ellie Levy performs in the 2018 Theatreworks production of “A Christmas Carol.” Costume designer: Pheobe Boynton.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Isaiah Downing
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Colin McAllister performs with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Michael Lascuola
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Lyn Ettinger-Harwell (right) and another culinary enthusiast cook at the Manitou Art Center.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Mike Pach
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Halau Ilima Polynesian Dance School performs at the 2018 Artini.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Mike Pach
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The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company performs “Working: A Musical” in August 2021.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2022
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Jeff Kearney
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Young musician Juniper West-Lund and mother Jennifer West explore the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs’ Instrument Petting Zoo at Pikes Peak Library.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Tom Kimmel
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Violinists Jacob Klock and Erika Devins perform together for the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Tom Kimmel
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Dancers Tiffany Tinsley Weeks and David Foster dance for Ormao Dance Company’s “Out of the Crowd” outdoor performance.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Melanie & Tyler Photography
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Sanza Fittz, AKA DJ Sanza, performs on the turntables.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Nathan Toner
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Jaryion Surney of High Altitude Dance Ensemble dances for Pikes Peak Community Foundation’s original performance of “Still/Moving: From Borders to Ballots and the Footprints We Leave” in April 2021.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Melanie & Tyler Photography
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Dancer Kaelyn Munro kicks the sky for Ormao Dance Company & School’s Student Repertory program.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Melanie & Tyler Photography
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Poet Rayn Fox performs for the “Take It Outside, People!” event of the Peak Frequency concert series at UCCS in Sept. 2020.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Melanie & Tyler Photography
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James Wallace performs for the crowd at Moonlight Market at the Manitou Arts Center.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Mark Lee
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Dancers Becca Loevy and Jordan McHenry perform for Ormao Dance Company’s “Out of the Crowd” outdoor performance.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Melanie & Tyler Photography
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Pikes Peak Community College Theatre students Emily Newton and Ilana Sherwood perform in collaboration with the PPCC Dance Dept. and Art Gallery for “Still/Moving: From Borders to Ballots and the Footprints We Leave” in April 2021.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Melanie & Tyler Photography
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Local musicians and students of UCCS Visual & Performing Arts program improvise together in fall 2020 for “Take It Outside, People!” event of the Peak Frequency concert series.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Melanie & Tyler Photography
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Writer, spoken word artist, and mentor Philip J. Curtis, AKA “Midnight,” captivates at the mic for Poetry719.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Nathan Toner
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Ormao Student Repertory dancers perform in their spring 2021 recital at Ormao Dance Company & School.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Melanie & Tyler Photography
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James Wallace and Company perform on a beautiful night at Moonlight Market at Manitou Arts Center.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2021
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Mark Lee
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Trinity Isidore dancing with joy for the Colorado Ballet Society
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Ted Mehl, A Better Image Photography
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Jennifer DeDominici and Dieter Bierbrauer in Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Theatre’s award-winning production of “Bridges of Madison County”
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Jeff Kearney, TDC Photography
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A dancer with Ballet Folklorico de la Raza performs for Dia de los Muertos at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
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Krithika Prashant and daughter Shreya perform classical Indian dance together
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Mike Pach, 3 Peaks Photography & Design
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Nathan Halvorson & Birgitta Depree earning laughs in “Shear Madness” for Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Theatre Company
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Jeff Kearney, TDC Photography
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Singers of the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale entertain the audience together
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale
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Chef Ian Dedrickson plates a culinary creation for Ephemera
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Courtesy of Ephemera
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A local child delights in the “Instrument Petting Zoo” hosted by Chamber Orchestra of the Springs
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Tom Kimmel, use courtesy of Chamber Orchestra of the Springs
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Mezzo soprano Valerie Nicolosi Niemerg singing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Tom Kimmel
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Harriett Landrum passionately performs on violin as “My Name is Harriett”
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Mike Pach, 3 Peaks Photography & Design
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An artist demonstrates at Squash Blossom Gallery in Old Colorado City
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2020
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Courtesy of Squash Blossom Gallery
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Tre’Vonne Bell in “American Prom” by Theatreworks
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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Isaiah Downing, used with permission by UCCS Presents
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Josep Caballe-Domenech conducts the Colorado Springs Philharmonic
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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Sean Cayton
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Artist Keith Johnson in a “Creativity Lab” hosted by The Unsteady Hand
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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The Unsteady Hand
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The cast of “Peer Gynt” by UCCS Theatre & Dance.
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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Isaiah Downing, used with permission by UCCS Presents
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Sumi Yu and Zach Guzman in “Oklahoma” by Theatreworks
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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Isaiah Downing, used with permission by UCCS Presents
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Emily and Chris Wegert of Aerial Aura on the silks at “Cirque du Monument”
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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Gallery 132
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A performance by the Colorado Springs Chorale
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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Colorado Springs Chorale
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AMBY at the mic for Poetry719
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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Nathan Toner
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Dana Omar in “Amadeus” by Theatreworks
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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Isaiah Downing, used with permission by UCCS Presents
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Mark Wong at the pottery wheel in his studio
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2019
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Adam Williams, for Humanitou
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Aerialist Jessica Weil at Millibo Art Theatre
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2018
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Broken Glass Photography
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Audrey Bussanich at the keyboard
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2018
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Mike Pach, 3 Peaks Photography & Design
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Tony Exum Jr. plays the saxophone
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2018
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Mike Pach, 3 Peaks Photography & Design
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Colorado Ballet Society dancers
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2018
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Kayla Coburn
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Amalia Martin Dobbins performing for Opera Theatre of the Rockies
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2018
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Tom Kimmell
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A potter at the wheel at the Manitou Art Center
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2018
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Manitou Art Center
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Benjamin Pratt strums his guitar
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2018
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Tom Kimmell
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A filmmaker from the Youth Documentary Academy
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2018
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Youth Documentary Academy
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Dancers from Pacific Pride & Island Hearts
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2018
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Mike Pach, 3 Peaks Photography & Design
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Miguel Dakota sings and plays guitar
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2017
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Mike Pach, 3 Peaks Photography & Design
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Dancers from the Broadmoor Waltz Club
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2017
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Mike Pach, 3 Peaks Photography & Design
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Soul Rhythm African Drumming‘s lead musician, Emmanuel Nii Bortey Annang
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2017
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Kate Creative
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Liping Woods performs on the erhu for Colorado Springs Chinese Institute
INTRODUCED INTO CAMPAIGN
2017
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Colorado Springs Chinese Institute