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Ask by Doyle Svenby

Evolution Metal Flower by Glenn Rudolph

Man-in-Z-Moon by Dan Romano

North Star by Don and Maxine Green

Pea by Laszlo Palos

Peeps by Liz Szabo

Pequod by James Graham

Phoenix by Neil Fenton

Pile of Spirals by Liz Szabo

Don Quixote by Jim Geary

Sentinel #1 by Steve Wood

Sentinel by Dan Romano

Art on the Avenue - Some of the sculptures MSAC has installed

The Manitou Springs Arts Council preserves, promotes and pursues collaboration between the Arts and the Community. Read more . . .

MSAC is pleased to welcome our latest business-sponsor, Fast Frame, and we thank Fast Frame for its generosity in supporting us. In addition, Fast Frame owner Diane Werckle has announced that she will provide a 15% discount to MSAC members at her shop at 5154 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919; tel. 719-277-0161. Her business is located next to FarmCrest at the corner of Centennial Blvd. and 30th Street. To obtain the discount, you must bring and show your MSAC membership card.

Your MSAC membership card also entitles you to a 10% discount at the Business of Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. in Manitou Springs (and the discount increases to 15% if you are both a member of the BAC as well as MSAC). Additionally, your MSAC membership card entitles you to 10% off the price of new books at Black Cat Books (720 Manitou Avenue in Manitou Springs).

Indeed, MSAC membership has its privileges! If you aren’t yet a member of MSAC, join today! Annual dues: $25/artist; $30/individual; $50/family. Make your check out to MSAC and mail it to P.O. Box 61, Manitou Springs, CO 80829.

MSAC-Sponsored Art Show a Great Hit!

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Coutura Design Inspirations

The "Colors of Change" art show at Coutura Design Inspirations and sponsored by the Manitou Springs Arts Council has drawn a lot of interest regionally. The show consists of 150 pieces of original art by 50 artists.

"What an awesome venue for an art show, and the artwork is outstanding!" says Billie Allor. She, along with fellow MSAC board member Audrey Gray, coordinated the show. The show has attracted people from all over the region.

Admission is free. The show is open to the public during Coutura’s normal business hours (9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Mondays-Fridays) and (10:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturdays). Coutura Design Inspirations is at 6380 Corporate Centre Circle in Colorado Springs, next to and northerly from Furniture Row.

Tree Hugger by Sharon Rege

MSAC Unveils and Dedicates Stickman

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MSAC Unveils and Dedicates Stickman

Stickman, made of iron, standing about ten feet tall and weighing hundreds of pounds, was dedicated and unveiled in front of Manitou Springs City Hall at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12. Stickman is dedicated to the memory of his creator, Edward Rudolph.

Stickman was designed by Edward Rudolph and built by Louie Schwartz. With the passing of both of those men, Stickman came into the possession of Rudolph'92s partner Chuck Murphy, owner and CEO of Murphy Constructors of Colorado Springs. Murphy and Rudolph were planning to build an industrial park at one time and Rudolph quickly sketched out the figure who became Stickman, originally intended to stand in front of the industrial park.

Ed Rudolph was a three-time U.S. Olympic team speed skater who moved to Colorado Springs in the 1960»s. His wife Gwen was a renowned decorator. Both were killed in a car accident in Wyoming in June, 2009. Rudolph»s best-known and most visible development project in Colorado Springs is the Southern Cross Shopping Center.

He was doodling around and came up with Stickman,'94 Murphy recalls. Rudolph and Murphy shared an interest in public art, which Murphy continues to very actively support.

Murphy has given Stickman to the Manitou Springs Arts Council.

The ceremony on Nov. 12 was attended by several members of Rudolph's and Murphy's families, Manitou Mayor Marc Snyder, members of the MSAC and several members of the public.

Snyder said he was particularly pleased to accept Stickman's placement in front of City Hall, especially at a crosswalk, and noted that the figure complements Manitou Springs as a " walkable community" in a highly visible and entertaining manner.

MSAC Unveils and Dedicates Stickman

Meandering Manitou Springs

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Manitou Springs — City of Galleries . . . Immerse yourself in Art at one of more than 20 galleries in Manitou Springs. The spirit of the town . . . its history and deep connection to nature finds expression in the rich array of art here. Original paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, clothing, jewelry and other handmade one–of–a–kind works by Manitou and Colorado artists are available.

Whether you are a serious collector or just know what you like, there’s something for everyone. Come experience Manitou Springs . . . and take a little bit of it home with you. Read more . . .

Moon over Manitou

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Moon over Manitou - Sculptor Dan Romano was all smiles Saturday as the Manitou Springs Arts Council presented him with a check for $1,000.

The check was the final payment in the MSAC’s purchase of Romano’s sculpture Man In Z Moon. The purchase was the first of its kind by the MSAC. Man In Z Moon stands in Shoshone Plaza and was originally installed as part of the MSAC’s Art on the Avenue project. Pictured are MSAC members Todd Liming, Alexis Elza, MSAC President Ben Kuckel, Dan Romano, MSAC member Christi Mayfield, Manitou Springs Mayor Marc Snyder and MSAC member Julia Wright. Man In Z Moon stands behind the group.

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Prints at Coutura

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MSAC, in collaboration with the Business of Art Center and Coutura, is pleased to offer a limited number of signed prints by world-renowned artists Christo & Jeanne-Claude. They are on display, and available for $300 each, at Coutura, 6380 Corporate Centre Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (719-636-3000 and couturaco.com).

One of the signed prints depicts a rendering of “Over the River,” a project which Christo and his late wife Jeanne-Claude have been working on for many years – a project which would suspend fabric over nearly 6 miles of the Arkansas River near Salida.

The art exhibit and sale at Coutura, arranged by MSAC, also includes many original pieces by local artists, the prices of which range from $95 to $1,800. Stop by Coutura and enjoy the art as well as the design center itself!

Doyle Svenby - Shooting Star

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MSAC Treasurer Christi Mayfield presents artist Doyle Svenby with a $4,000 check to purchase "Shooting Star" near the bridge over Fountain Creek on Canon Avenue. The purchase was made possible by nearby residents, who are in the photo along with MSAC Board member Julia Wright (3rd from right) and Mayor Marc Snyder (2nd from right). MSAC plans to donate the sculpture to the City after renovating and remounting it.