Having a rich cultural environment at Arcosanti, even during the early phases of construction, was important to her. Today, there is a regular season of concerts at the center from May through October. Most evenings begin with a festive dinner in the Cafe at Arcosanti, often featuring food which complements the theme or type of music at that evening's concert. Some evenings end with Pictograph 2000 following the concert. In this popular light and sound show, huge choreographed shadow images produced by moving people and slides are projected onto the mesa across from Arcosanti.
Diversity is the key word to programming the concert season.
There is an ongoing commitment to the work of living composers. Dance or theatrical presentations of music are often part of the season. In addition to bringing fine music to central, rural Arizona, the Colly Soleri Music Center expresses a commitment to education through special programming. Each year the Annual Young Composers Seminar brings talented young composers together with professional musicians and established composers to work in the inspiring setting of Arcosanti. The residency culminates with the annual Colly Concert featuring the work of the young composers.