Artist Directory

Anna Weslin

Dancer - RN, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Anna T. Weslin, RN, MSN, CNS, BA. Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Consultant, Dance Medicine Specialist
Ms. Weslin has been in the dance field for 39 years and a dance educator for 35 years. Ms. Weslin’s artistic background experience includes musical theatre performances as a singer & dancer in... More

Jody Adams

Composer - Musician - Singer - Recording Studio Engineer, Producer, Music Consultant

Jody Adams is a singer/songwriter journeyman-instrumentalist who grewup as a child, surrounded by music. He's often heard commenting that he had no idea the roots of his musical-raisin' would still be in such demand today. That is truly a blessing to share and he's grateful for every supporter and person... More

Billie Allor

Visual Artist

I am Manitou Artist who grew up in Minnesota (ya sure ya betcha) and moved to Colorado to live with my internet partner, Stan Baldwin-artist. I live for the moment and try to record it in paintings and photos. I love nature, animals, music, movies, books and sleeping in late.

Sarah Altonen

Visual Artist

Sarah is a local artist to Colorado Springs area. She has a passion for the arts and has been putting together different artistic pieces for the last 15 years. She discovered her passion at the age of 23. Having a natural creative talent she decided to start taking art classes... More

Robin Anderson, MA, LPC

Visual Artist

I grew up in the Midwest where I studied art at Winona State University in Winona, Minnesota. In 1984 I moved to Colorado, and have lived in the Manitou Springs area for over 15 years. I attended graduate school at the University of Colorado, where I received a masters degree... More

Brett Andrus

Visual Artist

Colorado Springs native Brett Andrus studied painting and art history at The Savannah College of Art and Design before returning home to Colorado in 2001. He has showed in Savannah, New York City, New Orleans, Atlanta, Denver, and Colorado Springs. “Vögel(n)” is his first solo show in three years, although... More

Lauren Andrus

Musician

Lauren Andrus (nee' Ciborowski) began playing piano at the age of 5 and has not stopped since her mastery of "The Little Tugboat." The daughter of a retired Army dentist and an artist, she has lived, and thus performed and studied, all over the United States and Germany. Lauren graduated... More

Nicole Anthony

Visual Artist - Writer

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Mary Arneson

Visual Artist

Being a self-taught artist has its challenges...and that is what makes the learning and growing experience so much fun and rewarding. I began painting in December 2005 and fell in love with the feel of the paint as it glides across whatever surface I've chosen for my canvas. There are... More

Nik Arnoldi

Actor - Visual Artist - Writer

Firstly, to set the record straight, Nik Arnoldi does not suffer from delusions of a talking pear or a giant orange cougar.

That said Nik began his career in the sleepy Midwest city of Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he painted murals for several private residences and businesses to supplement his... More

dolo and arob

Choreographer - Dancer - Filmmaker - Visual Artist - Performance Artist

dolo and arob began choreographing together at Colorado College in 2010. Their first work was "Fall off the Bone," a duet that accentuated the beautiful awkwardness of a relationship between two characters. Since then, dolo and arob have been working together in efforts to create works that challenge current conceptions... More

Marie Baehr

Visual Artist

Life is full of extreme riches and loss, and Marie has lived both in full living color. With all these experiences, she chooses to see the color, the beauty, and the opportunities in every day. She captures the power of the positive human experience. Obsessed with expressing emotions through paint,... More

Pegi Ballenger

Visual Artist

Pegi Ballenger was born in Houston, TX and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Newcomb College of Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. Pegi continued to study commercial art, radio and television at the University of Houston, and computer graphics at Pikes Peak Community College and Dakota... More

6035 Band

Musician - Singer

Ever heard a band who sounds better than the original bands whose songs they cover? These guys do, according to awed fans.
6035 plays a tight mix of music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, with a little something for everyone–from the groovy hippies of the 70s to the... More

Steve Barta

Composer - Musician

Steve Barta Pianist, Composer, Arranger, Producer, Educator Pianist Steve Barta has stayed true to his creative path for over thirty years as a Composer, Recording Artist, Producer, Author, Educator and Speaker. He has performed his original works as a solo artist with jazz ensembles and symphony orchestras. His contribution to... More

Matt Barton

Visual Artist

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Ric Bascobert

Visual Artist - Writer

I grew up in a highly artistic family, so initially, I would like to thank my parents. I began my artistic career in creative writing and language arts, attaining a BA in English Literature, seven years professional experience as a book editor, and scattered but well-received works of fiction and... More

Michael Baum

Visual Artist

"I came to the West in 1976, seduced by the spectacular landscapes, the big sky, and the character and diversity of the people. For more than 30 years, I have explored its mind-blowing vastness and surprising subtlety. I live to get out on the road, explore, get overwhelmed by the... More

Mickey Baxter-Spade

Visual Artist

Mickey Baxter-Spade is a Colorado-based artist who specializes in custom designed murals, limited edition fine art giclees, a line of note cards and bookmarks. Known for infusing her love of nature into her original compositions, Mickey has just released a new line of contemporary art, rich in color and flowing... More

Ray Beckner

Visual Artist - Paint and Photograph Manipulator

Coming from a family of artists, you could say that art is “in my blood”. My Uncle, Norman Beckner, studied under George O. Beardsley (1867–1938) at the Broadmoor Art Academy and is well known for his Colorado Landscapes, rendered in watercolors/oils. With both my Brother, Stephen Beckner, and my cousin,... More

Laura BenAmots

Visual Artist

Of her work she says: “the disparate experiences of my life shape my art as I search for belonging and solitude. ” Of her life she says: "there is no arrival, only moments of clarity." RECENT EXHIBIT & CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (2012) BATTLE PORTRAITS Wounded Lions Wounded Lambs - book launching... More

Jason Bennett

Musician - Singer - Writer

Jason Bennett is a local Colorado Springs singer-songwriter who has released eight CD's of original acoustic-themed music. His music has aired on national television and radio stations all around the world. In 2011, the New York publication, "The Village Voice" rated Jason's 2011 album, "Walsenburg Line" as one of the... More

Becca Bishop

Choreographer - Dancer - Writer

Becca Bishop has more than 20 years of dance training and nearly 10 years of teaching experience. She started dancing in Birmingham, Ala., at the Kathy Draper School of Dance and Birmingham Dance Theater under the tutelage of Kim Wolfe, J.V. Jennings Goecke and Missa Pruitt. She spent summers in... More

Christine Blackburn

Visual Artist

I am a new artist on the scene and excited to list myself on this directory. I was born and raised in Colorado Springs. I currently work for a publishing company located in Denver called TumbleBrush Press as the art coordinator. I work closely with 2 artists. www.tumblebrushpress.com

Michael Bliss

Actor - Composer - Director - Filmmaker - Musician - Poet - Singer - Visual Artist - Writer

Hi I am Michael Bliss and I am an artist that lives in Manitou Springs. Bliss Productions does a lot of great things to help out the community. Currently we just finished Blissfest 5 which was a benefit for Angel Eyes. Now we are working on Blissfest 6. A multi-media... More

Sarah Boardman

Visual Artist

Recently I was selected, nationwide, to paint the official portrait of President Obama for the Denver State Capitol Bulding Rotunda - Gallery of Presidents. So now - to work!!!

I was apprenticed to an old German Master for 4.5 years - who tortured me and ripped up my "masterpieces" until... More

Emily Boughton

Visual Artist

I'm a tattoo artist at Heebee Jeebees Tattoo in Colorado Springs. I'm new to the area so please, come introduce yourself!!!

Deargan Boughton

Choreographer - Dancer - Visual Artist

I've been dancing since I was about yay high...from Ballet to Belly Dance! I teach Fusion Middle Eastern Belly Dance in Pueblo, Colorado. So if you're interested in strengthening your core, gaining flexibility, learning choreographies, or just playing dress up with the rest of us, please contact me! myspace.com/dancedeargan dancedeargan@hotmail.com... More

Christi Bovee

Musician

Christi Bovee has enjoyed singing professionally all over the world for over 20 years, both in live performance and in logging many hours in the recording studio as a session and jingle singer. She has performed in everything from opera to rock bands, as well as voice over work. Christi... More

Mark Bowers

Visual Artist

I am a Colorado Springs area native with a long career creating commercial art. My specialties included Graphic Design, Illustration and Hand Lettering. The market that I was in dramatically changed so in 2012 I started doing handyman work. Since I have a creative background, I started Creative Handiworks in... More