Tag: mural
-
Four-story Castle Rock mural commemorates Colorado, U.S. anniversaries
As Colorado celebrates the 150th anniversary of its statehood, and the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, the Douglas County Housing Partnership has announced the creation of a mural that commemorates both historic milestones. Painted by Colorado Springs-based muralist Michael Beenenga, the large-scale artwork covers four stories of the building at 403 Perry St., in Castle…
-
Grandson of fallen World War II hero makes case for public memorial in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save An official proclamation declaring Dec. 7 as Pearl Harbor Day has been a longstanding tradition for the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. But Tuesday’s ceremonial reading, held during a board meeting at Centennial Hall, was a little different. Dave Griffin, the grandson of fallen…
-
Grandson of fallen World War II hero makes case for public memorial in Colorado Springs
An official proclamation declaring Dec. 7 as Pearl Harbor Day has been a longstanding tradition for the El Paso County Board of Commissioners. But Tuesday’s ceremonial reading, held during a board meeting at Centennial Hall, was a little different. Dave Griffin, the grandson of fallen World War II hero Daniel T. Griffin, flew in from…
-
Muralist commemorates Nuggets NBA Finals run
Local muralist, Detour, is completing a mural of Nuggets players and coach Michael Malone on the corner of Colfax and Race on an abandoned building he received permission to use as a canvas. Here, Detour adds some details to Michael Porter Jr. Passersby stopped to take photos with the mural throughout Monday before the Nuggets…
-
NEWS | Photo of Gabby Petito features Old Colorado City mural
A photo of Gabby Petito with angel wings was taken in Old Colorado City in front of a mural painted by local artist Diego Jaguart. (Video by Stephanie Earls)
-
LIFE | Conejos Mural Project in Downtown Colorado Springs
Members of the community were invited to help artist Mauricio Ramirez complete the “Conejos Mural Project.” Covering 320 feet of the Colorado Avenue underpass at I-25, it will be the biggest mural in Colorado Springs. The project will pay homage to the history and future of the residents of the Conejos neighborhood, a diverse, working-class…
-
West Side Tattoo mural – Colorado Springs
The beloved graffiti mural on West Side Tattoo Shop’s building was repainted in August 2020 in an effort to revamp Colorado Springs’ westside..
-
VIDEO | Take Back the Power
More than 4 in 5 American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced violence in their lifetime, according to the National Institute of Justice Research Report. Gregg Deal, an Indigenous artist and activist, has partnered with Art of the Streets to create a 60-foot mural titled ‘Take Back the Power’. The mural shows Deal’s daughter, 14-year-old Sage…