Learn more about our programs by visiting the MAC   |   513 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs CO 80829  


Manitou Art Center

(719) 685-1861

We cultivate an inclusive and resilient creative economy of people and resources through active participation and outreach.




Welcome to the

Manitou Made

Creativity Engine

Mission

A program of CRANE and the MAC, we shine a spotlight on our existing creatives and grow our new ones while investing in the spaces and resources that they need to thrive. 

Vision

Our vision for Manitou Springs includes performance spaces, literary events and shops, an active culinary scene, a new generation of artists, and more. Manitou Made works to build and launch the future of our Manitou Springs creative community while building sustainability for our current one. 



Connect with Local

Creatives & Businesses

Co-Create, Collaborate, 

Innovate & Celebrate, Support!


Blue Hands

Indigo Dye Club

Connect with Blue Hands


David Bradley

Blacksmith & Instructor

Connect with David



Mary Cowdery

Artist, Doodler & Dabbler

Connect with Mary




Colin Davis

Ceramics Artist & Instructor 

Connect with Colin




ECHO Studio

Sound Healing, Art, Meditation

Connect with Steffany



Flying Piscean Paperworks

Paper Maker - Folder - Milliner

Connect with Amy


Jordan Fitzgerald

Glass Artist

Connect with Jordan



Natalia Foster

Ceramics, Textiles, Jewelry

Connect with Natalia



Hart & Horn 

Wearable & Witchery

Connect with Angela


Sophia Hernandez Crade

Artist Extraordinaire!

Connect with Sophia

Sallie Knox Hall

Artist - Painting

Connect with Sallie


Jarek Krych

CEO & Lead Software Engineer

A GREATER GRID LLC, Connect with Jarek



Laser Luminaries

Kendrick Cowdery

Connect with Kendrick

Ramona Lapsley

Printmaking Artist & Instructor

Connect with Ramona


Manitou Springs Black Box Theatre

Printmaking Artist & Instructor

Connect with MSBBT


Sid Nichols

Ceramics Artist

Connect with Sid


Jerry Rhodes

Ceramics Artist 

Connect with Jerry


K8e Orr

Owner & Artist - Jibwa Studio

Connect with K8e


Jessica Rossi

Glass & Textiles Artist

Connect with Jessica

Jannine Scott

Artist at J9 Glass

Connect with Jannine


Scott Sampson 

Photo, Print & Paper Artist

Connect with Scott



Wildflower's Botanical Menagerie

Teas, Tinctures, Salves  & Jewelry

Connect with Wildflower's




Imagine Art

Afterschool Program

Connect with Gretchen


Join our Manitou Made Creativity Engine

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Your Neighborhood Art Center for 37 Years

Music, theatre, pottery, printmaking, and other loud, slightly dangerous, and intensely messy events happen here daily. Locals and tourists alike flock to our galleries, studios, exhibition space, and classrooms.  Our spacious facilities can also accommodate events, conferences and offices. experiences are unlimited - how will you enjoy the MAC?

Hours of Operation

Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 6pm

Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm

Sunday and Monday CLOSED


513/515 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 

(719) 685-1861 






513/515 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829  (719) 685-1861 Manitou Art Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.


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