Colfax Canvas

04/30/2026

The 2026 artist application is LIVE at ColfaxCanvas.com/app till 11:59p on May 31.
Add your voice to the (ACAD).
Painting will be between Aug 31-Sept 6.
The block will party with and ACAD businesses on Sept 4 (First Friday).

11/04/2025

• [051] Century Square Mural | approx. 1,400 sq ft Aurora, CO | done with spray paint and some magic… there is something about painting murals that has opened a new creative outlet and now all I want to do is paint more. Thanks to for making this happen. I feel like I am starting over in a new creative industry and I am stoked to see where this goes. If you need a wall scribbled on…let’s make it happen. Thanks for stopping by… 🎨 🦋....

10/30/2025

The Century Square CPTED mural is done! Thanks to Brooks Engel () for working with the client to create a stunning addition to the Colfax & Havana intersection! A big shoutout to The Daniel Group, LLLP for choosing color and art in their approach to making a safer neighborhood and community! And as always, thank you to our season sponsor
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Come for the Art. Stay for the neighborhood:

08/29/2025

The owners of Century Square seek to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original public mural for the Colfax Ave & Havana Street facing building at 10498 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010.

The building representative has identified one outdoor location for the allocated total budget of approximately $8,500.00 USD (includes rentals, paint, and supplies).

Up to four (4) artists/teams will be selected as finalists. Those selected will receive more specific information regarding the site and the project. The finalists will receive an honorarium of $250.00 USD to prepare the proposal and present it in person or virtually.

The selection panel will review the proposals, interview the finalists, and select an artist/team for the commission.

Timeline
Except for the application deadline, timeline is subject to change.

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Finalist Interviews: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Selected Artist/Team Notification: Friday, September 19, 2025
Installation: September 29 - October 5, 2025

08/11/2025

Meet our 2025 artists! We’re so excited to have , , , , , & .heir.of.aztlan representing the with their art.

2025 is a year of refocus to the art. Six artists, three walls. We’re stepping away from the district block party this year and partnering with to offer mural tours during their PRIDE celebration on August 30th at Fletcher Plaza.

But, as always, you can drop by the neighborhood and enjoy the guided walking tour all on your own. Just visit ColfaxCanvas.com and click the tour link.

Come see us at Aurora Pride on Fletcher Plaza Aug 30th.

2025 Artistic Team
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Come for the Art. Stay for the neighborhood:

10/02/2024

•INTERCONNECTEDNESS• Mural collab with Cante Eagle Horse (Lakota) for mural festival in Aurora, CO, September 2024. Honored to bring this one to life with a fellow Lakota wíŋyaŋ.
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This one is packed full of so many symbols and meaning as it relates to our Lakota roots. There is a Lakota story called “The Great Race”, that tells the story of uŋkčékhiȟa (magpie). Magpie was the winner of the race for the Lakota people despite it being known as a goofy and clumsy bird. Our winged relative, Magpie, won through persistence and determination and ever since, it’s been a respected bird to our people.
The colors of the crisp lines that encompass the piece all have significance:
RED= signifies our grandmother earth and the dirt that nourishes and provides for our plant relatives and ultimately for us
BLUE = representing mní (water), the blood of our grandmother earth and the source of all life. Also to honor the water relatives that make it their home
YELLOW = to honor our grandfather sun and all he provides for life to exist and to feel the comfort of warmth
GREEN = representing our plant relatives and all they provide for us
BLACK / WHITE: represent the balance + harmony of all things which also run parallel to our foundational philosophy: Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ (everything is related).
In the middle of these four intersections is a conglomerate of all shades of colors to represent that it all interacts with one another. Not one is more important than another and you can’t have one by itself.

Dakota floral is something I personally love to paint and have been exploring more in my murals. This type of floral design can be seen on our beaded regalia from hundreds of years ago and today our people still love to adorn ourselves with Dakota floral.

The geometric thuswéčha (dragonflies) are represented in each of our medicine wheel colors, our sacred colors. Dragonflies are messengers from the spirit world and are often referred to as the spirit of the whirlwind.

09/16/2024

09/15/2024

09/15/2024

Thanks to everyone who came out! The new art is stunning. ❤️