Elev8 Arts is building a creative home for artists, teachers, makers, and community builders in Colorado Springs. Artists can show original work, teach classes, connect with the public, and help build a stronger local art culture.
Not boring gallery energy. Real momentum.
Create
Make work in a space that values artists, craft, community, and creative sparks.
Sell
Get your work in front of local shoppers, collectors, event guests, and people who care.
Teach
Turn your skills into classes, workshops, demos, and hands-on experiences.
Grow
Build visibility through artist features, events, class pages, projects, and future artist profiles.
There Is More Than One Way To Work With Elev8 Arts
Some artists want to sell work. Some want to teach. Some want to volunteer first. Some want to collaborate on events, youth programs, or community projects. This page is the front door for all of it.
Sell Your Art
Apply to showcase original work through Elev8 Arts and get your pieces in front of the community.
Teach A Class
Turn your creative skill into a class, workshop, demo, or hands-on experience.
Volunteer Or Help Build
Help with events, classes, setup, outreach, youth programming, or creative projects.
Read Expectations First
Clear standards keep the space strong. Read the agreement before going deeper.
Simple Steps. Real Opportunity.
Submit Your Form
Apply as an artist, pitch a class, or tell us how you want to be involved.
We Review The Fit
We look for quality, consistency, professionalism, and people who want to build something bigger.
Set Clear Expectations
If it is a fit, we walk through the agreement, responsibilities, and next steps.
Start Creating
Approved artists can showcase work, teach classes, join events, and grow with the space.
Artists Who Helped Shape The Elev8 Creative Culture
These artists have been part of the Elev8 world for 5+ years. They helped build the culture, glass roots, teaching energy, and creative backbone that Elev8 Arts is growing from today.
5+ years with Elev8
Steve Kelnhofer
Creator, builder, glass artist, and the force behind multiple Elev8 brands.
5+ years with Elev8
Jeff Engle
Borosilicate glass artist and instructor bringing technical skill and live craft into the Elev8 world.
5+ years with Elev8
Nick Shimkus
A strong glass artist bringing skill, personality, and working-artist energy to Elev8.
5+ years with Elev8
Adam Boyle
Glass artist, maker, and part of the creative force keeping Elev8’s art roots sharp.
What We Look For
This program is curated on purpose. Not every artist is the right fit, and that is exactly how it should be.
- Create quality work you are proud to stand behind
- Show up when you commit
- Respect the space, staff, students, customers, and other artists
- Communicate professionally and clearly
- Follow the artist agreement and gallery expectations
Why Artists Matter Here
Elev8 Arts is not trying to become another bland wall of pretty things. We want original work, real people, and actual creative energy in the room.
- Original work gives the space meaning
- Teaching creates stronger community ties
- Live art and artist presence build real culture
- Local artists make Colorado Springs less boring
Ready To Get Involved With Elev8 Arts?
Whether you want to sell work, teach a class, volunteer, or pitch a wild creative idea, this is where it starts.