COPPeR has launched the Creative Stays program, a new digital campaign to attract cultural tourists to Colorado Springs and the surrounding community. The inspiration for the program came directly from Arts Vision 2030, the recently released 10-year cultural plan for our region.
Funded by a $20,000 grant from the Colorado Tourism Office, and with content creation by Springs Media and JasonFleming.com, Creative Stays will feature a series of weekend getaway itineraries curated by 13 diverse local creatives, including painters, poets, actors, opera singers, musicians, graphic designers and arts administrators.
Each of these local creatives will share a little about themselves, and recommend some of their favorite lodging accommodations, community attractions, restaurants, entertainment activities, hidden hangouts, and not-to-miss cultural destinations.
The first four Creative Stays itineraries have just been published to cosCreativeStays.com, and an additional nine itineraries will be added over the coming months. Perfect for out-of-town visitors and local residents, Creative Stays offers a variety of new ways to explore and enjoy some of the wonderful attractions and amenities that the Pikes Peak region has to offer.
Participating local creatives include Andy Vick, Jasmine Dillavou, Morgan Calderini and Arley Torsone, Michael Ferguson, Jennifer DeDominici, Jordan McHenry, Adhya Spencer and Diego Arnedo, Nathan Newbrough, Natalie Johnson, Colin Christie, Lynne Hastings, David Siegel, and Jim Jackson and Birgitta De Pree.
The colorful stories behind each Creative Stays itinerary will be brought to life with engaging narratives, videos, photos and social media content, all available at cosCreativeStays.com.
Courtesy of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region