An Art-Filled Walking Tour
An easy tour of downtown's public art
Street Wise Arts Murals & Guided Tours
Street Wise Arts is a Boulder nonprofit organization that commissions Colorado artists to paint murals with an "ARTivism" theme. This has resulted in dozens of murals that make a superb place to start your own self-guided mural tour of Boulder.
Above: Street Wise mural in the back alley of Boulder Theater
Street Wise Walking Mural Tour
Dive deeper into these impactful murals in downtown Boulder with some of the folks who know them best. Street Wise now offers guided walking tours led by one of their own art docents. Learn about the organization, street art culture and the social justice issues woven into each mural. Plus, many murals are activated in augmented reality, and your guide will show you how to bring them to life. Tours are donation based, from $10-$50, and usually take place on the first Saturday of each month. Registration is required.
Street Wise Mural Tour by Bike
Street Wise also offers bike tours on a sliding-scale donation each month. They ride to more than 25 murals created by local and national artists where you can learn more about the artists, their organization, street art culture and social justice causes. BYOB (bring your own bike!) and make sure to register beforehand.
Street Wise Mural Map
View Street Wise Arts Murals in Boulder in a full-screen map.
Here's a taste of what you'll find among the colorful Street Wise murals all over Boulder. Many have a scannable QR code beside the work, which will open a webpage with more information about the piece. Some even have an audio discussion to listen to on your smartphone.
Adrienne Norris (Afro Triangle)'s Mural
Location: 800 Pearl St.
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George F. Baker III's Mural
Location: 1535 Spruce St. (in the alley behind eTown Hall)
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'Shadow' by Johnny Draco
Location: 2055 26th St.
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There are three other fantastic murals at this same location, too!
Armando Silva's Mural
Location: Boulder Chamber of Commerce
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Moe Gram's Mural
Location: Creature Comforts at 17th & Pearl Street
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While you're at it, stop in for a tasty pastry and cup of coffee at this quirky new cafe.
'Love Always Wins' by Pat Milbery
Location: 1245 Pearl St.
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More Notable Murals
Check out these other famous and buzzed-about murals.
Boulder's "Stranger Things" Mural
Location: 28th and Arapahoe
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This mural by Timoghini made quite a buzz for its nod to the "Stranger Things" TV show. (Side note of interest to "Stranger Things" fans: Fiske Planetarium in Boulder has a Stranger Things laser show.)
Portrait by Detour
Location: Pearl Street and Foothills Parkway
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Runners' Mural
Location: Spruce and Broadway
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This large-scale mural has been at Spruce and Broadway for decades and depicts a diverse group of runners with the Flatirons in the background — a tribute to the spirit of Frank Shorter, a Boulder Olympian who helped spur the running boom in the 70s and contributed to Boulder's reputation as a famously active community.
Public Art Walking Tour
See murals and more on Boulder's downtown public art walking tour. You'll cruise down Pearl Street, taking in sculptures along the way.
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Spot Your Own
More and more murals and street art are popping up around Boulder as the town's artistic ambitions grow. Keep an eye out and you're sure to find more inspiration. Snap a photo and tag @VisitBoulder to share.
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