THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE

A free, all-ages creative meetup featuring live music, dance pop-ups, vendors, and more. Presented by AME Industries and Dreamspace Studios 🎨✨ THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE IS BACK FOR ARTS MONTH! October is Arts Month in Colorado Springs, and what better way to celebrate than by showing up for the artists, creatives and culture that make our city what it is? AME Industries & Dreamspace Studios present The Creative Exchange, a night built for creativity, connection and community. 📅 Friday, October 16, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Anthem Live Studios / Dreamspace Colorado Springs 975 Garden of the Gods Rd, Ste H & I Colorado Springs, CO 80907 🎟️ PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN | All ages welcome Whether you’re an artist, dancer, musician, photographer, model, entrepreneur or simply someone who loves being around creative people, pull up and experience: 🎶 Live Music – Featuring local artists and performers 💃 Dance Pop-Ups – Learn from the A-Team and try our dance classes on site. 📸 Creative Headshots – Step in front of the camera with our in-house photographer, CardoShotz 🖋️ Live Tattooing – Watch local artists create in real time 🛍️ Local Artists + Creative Vendors – Discover, shop and support local 🚚 Food + More – Grab a bite while you mix, mingle and create PLUS: COSPLAYERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU. 🎭 Tickets are officially on sale for Night of Magnificence, our signature New Year’s Eve celebration happening December 31 at COS City Hub, and we’re looking for members of Colorado Springs’ cosplay community to be part of the experience. Come to The Creative Exchange in character and audition LIVE by interacting, taking photos and bringing your character to life with our guests. ✨ Selected cosplayers will receive TWO complimentary tickets to Night of Magnificence and an opportunity to be featured at the NYE celebration. The Creative Exchange is about putting Colorado Springs creatives in the same room, discovering new talent, creating new collaborations and supporting the people making art right here in our city. October is Arts Month. Come celebrate it with the creative community. Vendors, performers and additional activations will be announced soon. Interested in being a vendor? DM us or contact [email protected]. Watch the video below for a look at one of our previous Creative Exchange meetups in partnership with COCO Event Group!