Create with Elev8 Arts in Colorado Springs
Elev8 Arts is building a creative home for artists, teachers, makers, and community builders in Colorado Springs. This is where working artists can showcase original work, teach classes, connect with the public, grow their visibility, and help shape a stronger local art culture. Not just wall space. A real creative ecosystem with momentum.
Build your work inside a space that respects artists and puts creativity in motion.
Get your art in front of local shoppers, collectors, event-goers, and curious visitors.
Turn your skills into classes, workshops, demos, and hands-on experiences.
Build visibility through artist features, events, community engagement, and future profile pages.
There is more than one way to work with Elev8 Arts
Some artists want booth space. Some want to teach. Some want to volunteer first. Some want to collaborate on events or community projects. This page is the front door for all of it.
Become a resident artist
Show your work, build your presence, and become part of a curated creative program that grows with the space.
Teach a class
Turn your skills into classes, workshops, demos, and community learning experiences through Elev8 Arts.
Volunteer or help build
Not ready for a full artist role yet? Help with events, classes, setup, outreach, or creative programming.
Read expectations first
We keep standards clear. Artists should understand the culture, the space, and the agreement before jumping in.
What this hub is for
This is the main artist page for Elev8 Arts. It is here to help artists understand the opportunities, discover who is already involved, and take the next step without getting lost in a mess of random pages.
Why this matters
Great art spaces do not happen by accident. They are built by people who show up, make strong work, share what they know, and care about the community around them. That is the energy we want here.
Built to grow
Today this page helps artists apply, connect, and get oriented. Over time it becomes a stronger showcase, a teaching hub, and proof that Elev8 Arts is building something real in Colorado Springs.
How it works
1 Submit your form
Apply as an artist, pitch a class, or tell us how you want to be involved through the Google form.
2 We review the fit
We look for quality, consistency, professionalism, and people who actually want to help build something bigger.
3 Read and sign
If it is a fit, we will point you to the agreement and next steps so expectations are clear from day one.
4 Start creating
Approved artists can move into showcasing work, teaching classes, joining events, and building their artist profile.
Artists helping shape Elev8 Arts
These artists are part of the creative energy behind Elev8. Some create work for the space. Some teach. Some help build the culture. More artists will be added as the program grows.
Steve Kelnhofer
Creator, builder, glass artist, and the force behind multiple Elev8 brands. His work blends glass, sculpture, design, business, and community building into one creative life.
Jeff Engle
Borosilicate glass artist and instructor helping bring technical skill, live craft, and one-on-one learning into the Elev8 world.
Nick Shimkus
A strong glass artist bringing skill, personality, and real working-artist energy to Elev8 Premier and Elev8 Arts.
Adam Boyle
Glass artist, maker, and part of the creative force helping Elev8 keep its art roots sharp instead of safe.
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 to events, classes, and responsibilities
- Respect the space, the staff, and the customer experience
- Maintain professional communication and presentation
- 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. Artists are the heartbeat of that.
- 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 become a resident artist, teach a class, volunteer, or pitch a creative idea, this is where it starts.
Replace the Google form link in every button above once you are ready.