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Manitou Art Center

(719) 685-1861

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

Manitou Made Launchpad & Incubator Program

Official Launch & Ribbon Cutting

First Friday, June 6th | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Let’s make it official! Celebrate with us as these new shops open their doors to the world. Community and inspiration await — you won’t want to miss it!

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A Collaborative Partnership Program of the Manitou Art Center, Creative Alliance Manitou Springs, Visit Manitou Springs, and the Pikes Peak Bulletin.

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.

Purpose

When the MAC started out as the Business of Art Center in 1988, it also functioned as a launchpad for artists, professionals, makers, and creatives to grow their business before expanding outward. With the Manitou Made Launchpad program, we are returning to our roots. This means equitable shared retail space for creatives and equitable shared office space for professionals, in addition to supportive resources.

The obstacles to opening a new business in our community are substantial: high rent, limited space inventory downtown, and sparse resources. Manitou Made Launchpad turns good business ideas into reality. This opportunity is the first step toward making the bigger leap to a downtown location. While retail space is the primary opportunity, we also have small office spaces available for other business ideas.

Meet the LaunchPad Businesses

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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

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