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One of Judy’s key graffiti-control initiatives takes another step forward tomorrow, when the new community mural at Rude Recreation Center is unveiled. Titled “Art is Justice,” the mural was created by youth from the Third Way Center and Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center, along with artists Delton Demarest and Jeremy Ulibarri.
The public is invited to a celebration of the new mural, located at 2855 W. Holden Place (near the intersection of Federal Blvd. and 13th Avenue). The celebration lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include free food, performances from local dancers, and informational vendors such as the Sun Valley Youth Center, Colorado Department of Human Services, Denver Preschool Program, and Mexican Consulate.
Demarest and Ulibarri, both Denver natives, are known both locally and nationally for their graffiti art. The two artists led a group of 16 at-risk youth over a period of months to create the 15-foot by 70-foot mural in the pool area of Rude Recreation Center. The two local artists have completed many projects around the Denver area, including murals at the Sun Valley Youth Center, Aztlan Recreation Center, Swansea Recreation Center, Globeville Recreation Center, Athmar Recreation Center, and Santa Fe Arts District.
These restorative justice projects help to control graffiti by providing a constructive outlet for young graffiti artists. They enable participating youth to contribute to their community instead of harming it.
Judy and her staff teamed up with numerous partners on this project. They include the Division of Youth Corrections, Denver Parks and Recreation, Colorado Department of Human Services, Denver Police Department-District 1, Third Way Center, and Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center.
For more information, please contact Rude Recreation Center at 720.865.0570 or the Denver Parks and Recreation Marketing Department at 720.913.0691.
