Artists: Jerry Jaramillo and Jay Jaramillo
Using Public Art as a Way to Connect Residents in Adams County In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department launched two public art projects to bring hope and joy to communities, inspire residents and visitors, and fuel the local economy. By Zoe Ocampo, Cultural Arts Liaison, Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts
Murals for Hope Murals for Hope is a series of exterior murals along the Clear Creek and South Platte River Trail systems in Adams County. Themes for each installation were inspired by the wildlife and beauty of the parks, trails, and open space properties throughout Adams County. They commissioned six local artists to install large murals along the trails from July through December 2020.
Mural artists included: Jay Jaramillo and Jerry Jaramillo, Clear Creek Trail, 64th Avenue Trailhead AJ Davis (Project Street Gold), Clear Creek Trail, Clear Creek / South Platte Confluence Johanna Gentry, South Platte River Trail, Clear Creek / South Platte Confluence Anthony Garcia (Birdseed Collective), South Platte River Trail, 120th Street Entrance, Riverdale Regional Park Michael Gadlin, South Platte River Trail, 124th Avenue Underpass, Riverdale Regional Park Artist: Johanna Gentry
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