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Roots That Run Deep: Sakura Square Receives $10,000 for Two New Murals

By Kristen Fiore

May 20, 2025

"Rooted in Tradition" will honor Pacific Mercantile founder George Inai.

Catalysts Collage Celebrates Overlooked Individuals Within the Denver Art Scene

By Tim Weighart

Mar 13, 2025

The triptych collage will be installed on the southern wall of Buell Theatre for the next two years.

A Brush With Greatness: Artist Pat Milbery Honors a Hero

By Jason Heller

Jan 28, 2025

After painting a mural inspired by legendary skateboarding designer Jim Phillips, he'll create an installation before the January 31 documentary screening.

Artist Detour Packs a Lot of Meaning Into His New Piece at Denver International Airport

By Patricia Calhoun

Jan 23, 2025

This is the first three-dimensional piece by renowned muralist Thomas Evans.

Remembering Denver Artist Markham Maes, aka Shitty Kitten

By Jason Heller

Dec 16, 2024

"Rest in paint" is the phrase that friends, colleagues and family members have been posting online to mark his death last week.

Colfax Canvas Mural Festival Highlights Aurora's "Vibrant Community"

By John Flathman

Sep 13, 2024

Now in its fifth year, the festival hosts over a dozen local muralists painting in the Aurora Cultural Arts District and then celebrates with a block party.

Local Artist Joe Palec Unveils Mural at Native Roots Dispensary

By Julianna O'Clair

Aug 12, 2024

Denver artist Joe Palec's newest mural is a groovy ode to Colorado, cannabis culture and airport conspiracies.

man in hat with spraypaint against mural

Chris Haven Recruits a Crew of Street Artists to Beautify the Cherry Creek Trail

By Chris Perez

May 8, 2024

"These spaces are important. The artists get to express themselves and the public gets to enjoy the art, and we want to keep it that way."

Huckleberry Roasters Opening Location in Larimer Square

By Danielle Krolewicz

May 6, 2024

"We want to be welcoming; we want to be approachable and delight folks who come in with the coffee that we work so hard to produce."

Immersive Experience Shows How to Breathe Healing Into the Banks of Sand Creek

By Susan Froyd

May 1, 2024

“We want people to feel it. We’re inviting bodies into reckoning with the fact that massacres took place in order for white people to live here now.”

Wheel Deal: Artist Pat Milbery Shows Off Seven Mural "Portals" in Denver

By Bennito L. Kelty

Feb 1, 2024

"I love biking as transportation. I love riding my bike around the city, because you're always discovering new neighborhoods, new pockets or new parks."

person standing in front of colorful mural outside

Seven Stunning New Murals in Boulder Highlight Black Artists and Culture

By Hyde Chrastina

Jan 3, 2024

"Public art is a beautiful way for individuals to feel represented and understood.”

Fifth Annual COLORCON Painting the Town...and Westword Parking Lot

By Emily Ferguson

Aug 24, 2023

The murals all portray iconic people of color from Colorado, with a free community celebration with live music, food and drinks.

painting of a woman with blue abstract stripes

RiNo Art District Welcomes Denver Walls, an International Mural Fest, in September

By Emily Ferguson

Aug 21, 2023

Spearheaded by muralist A.L. Grime, Denver Walls will welcome artists from around the world.

Detour's colorful mural in Denver of Denver Nuggets players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray

Check Out These New Murals in Denver

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 8, 2023

From Detour's mural of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray to new works at the Museum of Outdoor Arts and the Botanic Gardens.

Murals

Good Bye, Mestizo-Curtis Park Murals

Cheba Hut Is As Famous for Its Murals As Its Food

Murals

Good Bye, Mestizo-Curtis Park Murals

Cheba Hut Is As Famous for Its Murals As Its Food

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