The two came together to make "Love This City," a project that expanded into three murals in collaboration with three neighborhoods: Art District on Santa Fe(at 7 th and Santa Fe), Golden Triangle Creative District(at 12 th and Bannock) and River North Art District(at Broadway and Arapahoe). "Love This City" – Artist Pat Milbery had long been envisioning a mural that would express his love for Denver, while VISIT DENVER happened to be looking for a special way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Denver Arts Week. The neighborhood is splashed in brilliant color and covered in artwork from head to toe, inside its galleries and outside on it doors, alleys, hallways, sidewalks, walls, mailboxes, windows…you get the picture. The Art District on Santa Fe is a designated Colorado Creative District, with the largest concentration of art galleries in Colorado - more than 30 of them. It, too, is part of the 30-artist installation at Williams and Colfax.ĪBend Gallery Mural – The gallery, commissioned Anthony Garcia and Caleb Hahne, features a transfixing image of blindfolded and closed-eye faces fragmented by lines and bursts of color. “Walmart Girl” – Smiley faces replace the heads on a row of nude, arms-bearing women in this bold statement by Ark Artiste. It was part of a campaign of murals that call attention to African Americans who've been killed at the hands of police officers. “George Floyd” – In 2020, muralists Detour and Hiero completed a portrait of George Floyd on the Ready Temporary Services building located on Colfax Avenue at High Street. With a grant program in the works, expect to see even more street art coming to East Colfax soon. Some of Denver’s best live music venues are here, and its solidly urban, slightly gritty nature is both a draw and incubator for artistic expression. Like one of its iconic neon marquees, East Colfax is abuzz with energy 24/7. It’s located at 27 th and Larimer.Ģ668 Walnut St. – Vyal One tackled a massive project when he adorned the entire building at 27 th and Walnut in hallucinogenic orbs and eyeballs. Go one way and you’ll see a boy with a surprised expression go the other to see a melancholy girl. “Larimer Boy and Girl” – Artist Jeremy Burns’ clever use of a building’s extruding fins means you can only observe the complete image by walking toward it from a distance. Find it on the east side of Larimer, between 25th and 26th streets. “Reverberations” – Trippy, concentric circles comprised of geometric patterns overtake an otherworldly landscape in this pulsating piece by Damon Soule and Justin Lovato. In that same spirit, it’s fitting that the district’s creative expression extends well beyond its galleries’ walls, with colorful and innovative street art around nearly every corner. One of Denver’s creative hubs, River North Art District (RiNo) leans heavily on its industrial past, preferring to revitalize historic warehouses and factories rather than tearing things down. Finally, artists regard the city’s walls and surfaces as living canvases, so don’t be surprised if you go looking for something listed below and find a new piece in its place. Please use common sense and don’t go traipsing into unfamiliar areas alone or at night. Also, street art, by its nature, is often found in alleyways, under bridges or in abandoned lots. Many of the works listed below were commissioned by businesses, events or communities, while others were unsanctioned paintings or graffiti - all are in the open air for anyone to view and enjoy. There are many more examples across the city - far more than we could possibly cover here - so be prepared to stumble across surprises along the way and in other neighborhoods throughout the city.Ī few things to note: We’re using the term “street art” fairly broadly here. If you’re interested in tracking down thought-provoking murals, graffiti and street art in Denver, we invite you to embark on a tour of the areas and compositions listed below.
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