Remember This Time
In June 2020, as Black Lives Matter protests filled Denver’s streets, the city’s walls and streets were also painted with images and messages of the movement. But a lot of that art was temporary.
Off the Walls
Off the Walls is a podcast about the people and the stories behind Denver’s street art. In each episode, you’ll learn about the inspiration and creation of different murals in the city. Through interviews with artists, activists and other Denverites, hosts Kibwe Cooper and Emily Williams explore what murals mean and why they matter to local communities in Colorado.
Latest Episodes
Babe Walls
Some local artists noticed that Denver’s street art scene was mostly male-dominated, and they set out to change that with Babe Walls, a festival celebrating female and non-binary muralists.
Queen Fathima of Welton Street
When Fathima Dickerson was approached about being the subject of a mural, she was surprised. But to the artists, Fathima was the perfect subject, because she embodies the idea of community.
The Hummingbird Warrior
After his mural “Huitzilopochtli” was painted over without permission, artist David Ocelotl Garcia learned that a mural could be reborn.
The Soul of the Community
Emanuel Martinez started a community mural movement in Denver in the 1970s. His mural “La Alma” is a reminder of that time.
Introducing ‘Off The Walls’
If you live in Denver, you know the city is full of beautiful murals. But what you might not know are the stories behind these larger-than-life pieces of art.
