A new mural project celebrating Colorado State University and community diversity is in need of some helping hands.
Beginning July 17 through July 26, volunteers are needed to help paint a new mural designed by Northern Colorado artist Armando Silva that celebrates the location’s vibrant community.
Part of a joint project between CSU’s Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Arts Advocacy and the Public Institute and the City of Fort Collins, the mural will be installed on the north wall of the Housing Services Center, 1624 W. Plum St., in Fort Collins. The location was chosen for its central location to housing for international students and the larger Fort Collins community.
No experience necessary
Volunteers will work in two-hour shifts. No previous painting experience is necessary. Students from CSU’s LEAP Institute for the Arts will be on site to provide guidance.
For more information or to sign up to volunteer, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a4cabaa2ca0f58-mural2#/
About Armando Silva
Armando Silva, AKA Artmando, uses his artistic drive to tell powerful stories, build community, and inspire audiences through art. The Greeley-based artist has been celebrated for his collaborations with cities, non-profits, businesses and educators across the state and beyond.
About the LEAP Institute
The LEAP Institute for the Arts provides on campus and online students with the professional resources they need to become more marketable and allows students and professionals to explore other career opportunities in the creative sector, including arts administration, jobs in mainstream entertainment, and opportunities in creative industries and beyond. The curriculum provides leadership and advocacy training that will allow students to be informed of issues in the arts and make a difference in their community.
