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Elev8 Arts sparks creativity with classes and community connection for mind body spirit, empowering growth through shared art experiences.

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New schedule, same open mic! 🎤 We’re moving to the FIRST & THIRD Fridays of every month.

Join us this first Friday as we bring Open Mic and First Friday Art Walk together! Come share a song, a poem, a few laughs—or just enjoy the art and cheer people on.

Bring a friend. We’d love to see you!

#Elev8Arts #OpenMic #FirstFridayArtWalk #ColoradoSprings #SupportLocalArt taken in Elev8 Arts by @elev8.arts

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🎨 ART WALK THIS SATURDAY 🎨

Come explore the creativity growing right here in Colorado Springs at the Elev8 Arts Art Walk!

Meet local artists and makers, discover original artwork, explore Elev8 Arts, and connect with the creative community we are building in Knob Hill.

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Elev8 Arts
2438 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs

The Elev8 Arts Art Walk happens from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM every third Saturday.

Come see what our community is creating, support local artists, and bring someone who loves art as much as you do.

#Elev8Arts #ColoradoSpringsArt #ColoradoSpringsEvents #ArtWalk #KnobHill LocalArtists SupportLocalArt ThingsToDoColoradoSprings taken in Elev8 Arts by @elev8.arts

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15 days ago

We miss you Scott AKA The Bud Keeper!! Open mic was the dream we lived together, it was a journey ill cherish forever. The community that has grown from open mic is unreal, and Scott, you are loved and will always be remembered. RIP buddy!!! taken in Elev8 Arts by @elev8.arts

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Jeremy putting up the spacers on the art board. No rules to the game of art. Use your environment and resources to bring your dreams to life.

Looking for a good time? Check out open mic tonight and ever 2nd and 4th Friday. 1st and 3rd Friday's are Bingo. Hosted by @thebuddkeeper to keep the groves and games on point. Only found on #KnobHill in the #knobhillartdistrict.

While your here look at the other classes coming up at www.elev8arts.com #OpenMicNight taken in Elev8 Arts by @elev8.arts

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19 days ago

Come on down to the newest addition to Knob Hill!!! 3rd Layer Tattoo is legit! It's not your normal shop, it's amazing!! 1 on 1 private service by a man Jeremy, with over 20 years in the game. Im proude as fuck to see this dream come true today for Jeremy, me and Elev8 Arts!! While you are here, look at the gallery being built out, along with the classes coming soon and the glassblowing classes we already do. Get creative at Elev8 Arts. Join us also Fridays for open mic and bingo! taken in Elev8 Arts by @elev8.arts

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Meet Pathfinder — Iteration Three.

The first image you see is actually Pathfinder's third iteration.

He wasn't created from one clever AI prompt. He emerged from weeks of figuring out who I am, how I think, and what kind of machine I was actually trying to build—followed by nine intense days of designing, testing, breaking, questioning, and rebuilding.

The other two images show where he started and how he evolved.

Pathfinder became more than an image. He became the visual representation of a system built around a simple idea:

Humans provide the purpose. AI expands the capability. Reality decides what works.

This is what creating with AI can actually look like when you don't stop at the first prompt.

#AIArt #AIArtist #GenerativeAI #AIArtwork #ArtificialIntelligence DigitalArt DigitalArtist FutureOfArt CreativeAI HumanAndAI AICreativity AIInnovation FutureOfAI CreativeProcess CharacterDesign ConceptArt DigitalCreation Pathfinder Elev8Arts Elev8One taken in Elev8 Arts by @elev8.arts

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🎨 ART WALK THIS SATURDAY! 🎨

Come hang with us at Elev8 Arts + Elev8 Glass Gallery this Saturday from 11 AM–4 PM!

Come check out local art, meet some awesome people, explore the gallery, and see what we're building with the Colorado Springs creative community. Whether you're an artist, collector, or just looking for something fun to do Saturday, come through!

📍 Elev8 Arts + Elev8 Glass Gallery
🗓️ This Saturday
⏰ 11 AM–4 PM

Art. Glass. Community. Good people. Good vibes.

#Elev8Arts #Elev8GlassGallery #ColoradoSpringsArt #ColoradoSprings #ArtWalk LocalArt SupportLocalArtists KnobHillCOS by @elev8.arts

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One year ago, we took a chance on a dream.

There were nights when I honestly wondered if Elev8 Open Mic Night would ever find its footing. Starting something new isn't easy, and there were moments I questioned whether we could keep it going.

Then last night happened.

Seeing the room filled with music, laughter, incredible talent, and people supporting one another reminded me exactly why we started. It wasn't just another open mic—it felt like a community.

To every musician, poet, comedian, artist, volunteer, customer, friend, and every single person who has walked through our doors this past year... thank you. You made this possible.

This first year wasn't just about surviving. It was about proving the dream is real.

Here's to one amazing year... and to many more nights of creativity, connection, and unforgettable performances.

Thank you for believing in ELEV8 Open Mic Night. ❤️🎤

#ELEV8 #OpenMicNight #OneYearAnniversary #SupportLocalMusic #ColoradoSprings Community LiveMusic by @elev8.arts

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🎨 Art Walk this Saturday!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend?

Join us for the Elev8 Art Walk — every 3rd Saturday from 11 AM – 4 PM.

✨ Free admission
🎵 Live music by local artists
🔥 Live glassblowing demonstrations
🛍️ Local artists & handmade goods
🌮 Food truck court right next door

Come meet the artists, watch them create, and support Colorado Springs' local art community.

📍 Elev8 Arts
2438 E. Platte Ave.
Colorado Springs

Bring your friends. We'd love to see you.

#ColoradoSprings #KnobHill #ArtWalk #SupportLocalArtists #ShopLocal #ColoradoArt #LiveGlassblowing #Elev8Arts taken in Elev8 Arts by @elev8.arts

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3 months ago

One step closer to something amazing. 🙌

Today we erased years of graffiti and gave this wall a fresh start. What used to be the old Peak Furniture building is becoming the future home of Elev8 Arts—a place for artists, creators, classes, and community right here in Colorado Springs.

It's not the most glamorous part of the transformation, but every great project starts with a clean canvas. We can't wait to show you what's coming next!

Follow along as we continue bringing this space to life.

#Elev8Arts #ColoradoSprings #KnobHill #CommunityArt #ArtStudio LocalArtists BeforeAndAfter BuildingTheDream CreativeCommunity SupportLocalArt ColoradoArt Transformation taken in Elev8 Arts by @elev8.arts

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