Imagine…
Squeeze your eyes shut and imagine a community brimming with the arts
in its schools, in neighborhood centers, in shopping malls and parks.
Music, theater, dance, painting, sculpture, poetry, folk art, literature.
People using their imaginations and people applauding the imaginations
of others.
Now, open your eyes and watch the Imagination Celebration at Colorado Springs bring this image to life! Since 1986, the Imagination Celebration has produced, presented and promoted programs that have nourished, educated, and entertained thousands and thousands of children, teens and adults. Come join us!
Why?
Because there is more to life than tests, work and video games. The arts
help us
to discover new worlds, understand each other and explore our own creativity.
The arts encourage children to love learning, to develop a strong sense
of self, and to "think outside the box." The arts are for everybody!
That's why we send artists into schools, make year-round programs free
or low cost, and stretch beyond the usual to serve the community with
diverse programming for a variety of audiences and age levels.
How?
Imagination Celebration has forged partnerships with arts and cultural organizations (local, regional, and national), schools, businesses, and government agencies with a common cause to ensure that every child grows up rich in the creative experiences of the arts. Our region has a wealth of talent - sometimes it just needs a showcase or an opportunity to bloom.
When? All Year Long!
In addition to the Spring Festival of the Arts - a calendar-cramming festival
of 
performing
arts events, art exhibits, workshops, competitions and school activities
- the Imagination Celebration is busy year round organizing, producing
and presenting enriching content: a family theater season, workshops for
educators, creative and educational activities in schools, libraries and
at our new creativity space, "Celebration Place" at The Citadel.