Petrichor Collective Art Storm in Old Town Square
Art | Live Music | Community
50 + Artists, Live Music, Art Activities and Activations
Kid friendly event, all ages
Launch party and Reading for the 2025 edition of SpeakOut!
SpeakOut! is a Community writing journal published by CSU Community Literacy Center (free)
The SpeakOut Event takes place during our First Friday free admission time which goes from 6 - 9 pm. The Journal reading is at 7 pm!
Both that event and Zanny's talk are open to all ages!
https://globalvillagemuseum.org/product/may-1-first-friday-art-walk-speakout-journal-launch-reading/
Art Workshop at Visit Fort Collins
FCMP Wheat Paste Workshop sponsored by the City of Fort Collins
Saturday May 2nd at 1:00PM
Free workshop for the community
Kid friendly, but need to be accompanied by parent or guardian
Join the Arty Party! Watercolor Bookmarks w/ Jenn Snow
Join the Arty Party with local Artist Jenn Snow and create four unique watercolor bookmarks while learning beginner-friendly techniques.
This beginner-friendly class is a great way to try watercolor in a low-pressure, creative setting. Jenn will guide participants through techniques such as glazing, negative painting, washes, lifting, and more, with plenty of room to experiment and make each bookmark your own.
All materials will be provided, so just bring yourself and get ready to make something fun, useful, and original.
What you’ll make:
Four original watercolor bookmarks
What you’ll learn:
Watercolor basics including glazing, negative painting, washes, lifting, and other foundational techniques
Skill level:
Beginner-friendly - Good for anyone 12 and up! Adult supervision required for anyone under the age of 18.
Materials:
All materials provided
Meditation Circle at Petrichor Collective
Calm and Connect
No funds are needed; it's free for the community.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meditation-circle-calm-connect-tickets-1986784612258?aff=oddtdtcreator
18+ only
Dead Pen Drawing Club
Dead Pen Drawing Club is a weekly creative meetup hosted by Sweet Malarkey at Wolverine Farm Publick House every Monday from 6-9pm
Free and open to the public, Dead Pen Drawing Club (est. October 2021) is a casual, social, and creative environment that seeks to build connections and engagements with local artists and makers.
All mediums welcome. No experience necessary. Bring whatever.
Yoga @ MoA
$25 GA, $15 MoA members
If you have ever wanted to practice yoga in a beautiful museum setting, come to Yoga at MoA. This will be an hour long all-levels class with yoga instructor (and MoA Development Manager) Kim Graves. Please bring a mat and whatever props that you practice with. The museum will be open at 5pm for any pre-class rituals. The class will be from 5:30-6:30 and then the last half hour, you can look and bid on any of your favorite Masks.
Gulo Gulo Poetry Writing Workshop
Join the Gulo Gulo Poetry folks in a free writing workshop, every First Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm.
Amate Art workshop (Mexican Folk Art) at Petrichor Collective
Join us for a special Amate Art Workshop celebrating the rich tradition of Mexican Folk Art!
This free, hands-on event invites the community to create their own artwork on traditional Amate bark paper while learning about the cultural and historical roots of this ancestral art form.
No experience needed—all materials provided. The workshop will be led in English, and while we won’t have a live interpreter, written materials will be available in both English and Spanish. Everyone is welcome!
This workshop is good for all ages! Adult supervision required for anyone under the age of 18.
Snacks and drinks will be provided!
What to Expect: • Learn about the history and cultural roots of Amate art • Create your own Amate-inspired artwork • Written materials available in English and Spanish • This is a free community event, but space is limited—please register in advance.
Free for the community.
Kid friendly, but need to be accompanied by parent or guardian
Art Night & Community Food Swap at Petrichor
Make Art, share food, and connect with community at Petrichor Collective during Art Week! Open to everyone.
🎨 Art Night at Petrichor Collective!
Our doors are open during Art Week for a night of making, sharing, and connecting. Bring your projects, your sketchbooks, and your ideas, or just come hang out with fellow creatives.✨ Bring a dish to share, potluck style because Art and food are always better together.
🍎 Community Food Swap Also happening during Art Night.
As the world feels a little uncertain right now, we’re finding new ways to support one another. Bring what you can, take what you need. Food, pantry goods, and toiletries. Everything helps.
18+
Residency Concert w/ Jill S at Wolverine
https://www.wolverinefarm.org/event/residency-concert-w-jill-s-2/
Join us every First Wednesday for live music with our Spring Resident Musician, jill s. Residency concerts are meant to encourage collaboration, experimentation, and support our local blooming music scene. Music starts at 6pm, suggested donation is $15-20.
Jill says:
Hiii im Jill s.!!!. I’m a musician from the Seattle area. I sing. and play guitar, and draw inspiration from every genre and every artist that has shaped me. Think adriennne lenker, beach house, amyl and the sniffers, baby cool, mannequin pussy put together in a big delicious soup. I have a plethora of original music that will help you navigate the nature of existence (or at least it helps me). Please join me in pondering themes of identity, queerness, connection, and community. Peace and love, Jill
Catch Jill at the Publick House every First Wednesday: 4/1, 5/6, 6/3
Let Your Voice Be Seen: Protest Sign Workshop w/ Colby Beutel
Join Colby Beutel for a protest sign making workshop during Art Week.
Make your own protest sign and let your voice be seen! All supplies will be provided, because cardboard and markers should not be the thing standing in your way.
Bring your ideas and make something meaningful, visible, and at least legible.
About this event:
Participants will create their own protest sign/poster to take home, with all materials provided. Bring your ideas, your strongest opinions, or just a healthy sense that something is not quite right.
What’s included:
all sign-making supplies
guided creative support
a finished protest sign to take with you
Who this is for:
This workshop is open to anyone ages 10 to 110. No experience needed. Unsupervised children will be given coffee. Adults, unfortunately, are on their own.
Reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-your-voice-be-seen-protest-sign-workshop-with-colby-beutel-tickets-1986782061629?aff=oddtdtcreator
Travel with Intention from Travel Writer Zanny Merullo
Doors 6:30PM
Admission $10
Get tickets here: https://globalvillagemuseum.org/product/may-7-travel-with-intention-from-travel-writer-zanny-merullo/
Join us for an inspiring evening with travel writer Zanny Merullo as she presents “Travel with Intention,” a talk exploring meaningful ways tourism can support local communities and conservation efforts around the world.
Drawing from her career in travel journalism and international living experiences, Zanny will share stories from tourism projects she has collaborated with that prioritize ethical travel, cultural respect, and environmental stewardship. From her early days living and working in Cambodia to her current work writing about travel, food, and lifestyle for magazines like National Geographic, Fodor's, and Travel and Leisure, Zanny’s journey highlights how thoughtful storytelling and responsible tourism can create real connections across cultures.
Throughout the evening, guests will gain insight into how travel can move beyond sightseeing to become a force for positive change. Whether you’re a traveler, writer, or simply curious about the intersection of storytelling and global impact, this event offers a chance to hear firsthand experiences from a journalist dedicated to exploring the world with curiosity, care, and purpose.
Come listen, learn, and discover how traveling with intention can deepen our understanding of the places we visit and the people who call them home.
Cult Movie Night on Old Town Square - Little Shop of Horrors (1960 PG)
Join us in Old Town Square for a cult classic: Little Shop of Horrors (1960), hosted by Chris Stevens and Tyler Thibeau.
This weird little comedy-horror classic follows a clumsy florist’s assistant, a very strange plant, and a series of increasingly bad decisions. It’s dark, funny, low-budget, and a great pick for a movie night in the square.
What to bring:
chairs
blankets
jackets if it gets chilly
strong opinions about questionable plant care choices
Who this is for:
This film is not rated only because it came out before the modern rating system existed. It’s more campy than scary, but since there is a man-eating plant, parent discretion is encouraged for younger viewers.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Mural
We are excited to partner with Colorado State University and Poudre School District for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, honoring Dr. King’s legacy 🕊️
Join artist Decay Renew for a collaborative community mural at the Lory Student Center on January 19th from 10:45 am to 12:45 pm. This is a live painting session and the community is encouraged to participate! 🎨
This event brings together campus and community partners for a day of reflection, inspiration, and engagement featuring performances and opportunities to engage. Together, we celebrate the ongoing work of “Building Community, Uniting Fort Collins.”
“The mural symbolizes collective strength and shared humanity. The words ‘We Still Dream’ honor Dr. King’s legacy and celebrate unity, resilience, and the enduring power of hope”. - Decay Renew
The completed work will later be displayed on CSU campus.
About the Artist✨
Decay Renew is a Haitian American artist shaped by his upbringing in South Florida, where bright colors, layered cultures, and vibrant communities define everyday life. Growing up surrounded by murals and street art inspired him to create in public spaces while resisting the status quo. This taught him that creativity belongs to everyone and is strongest when shared. After moving to Colorado, Decay Renew’s work has been further influenced by the region’s diverse landscapes and a desire to preserving the outdoors through environmental conservation.
Full event details available at www.lsc.colostate.edu/campus-activities/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-march-celebration
Exit Through the Gift Shop Screening Benefitting FCMP
Art for All an End-of-Year Celebration: Exit Through the Gift Shop Screening
Join Fort Collins Mural Project (FCMP) for an inspiring evening celebrating local art, community, and creativity! We’ll be screening Exit Through the Gift Shop — the acclaimed documentary by street artist Banksy that dives into the wild world of underground art, fame, and authenticity.
All ticket sales directly support FCMP and our mission to collaborate with local artists and businesses to bring contemporary public art to our city. Your support helps us create more opportunities for underrepresented and emerging artists right here in Colorado.
Come celebrate a year of community and creativity!
Exit Through the Gift Shop is rated R and may not be suitable for all ages is rated R
WALKING MURAL TOUR
Photography by @mnb_photographer
Starts and ends at The Gearage | 142 Remington St
(right next to the Old Town Parking Garage on Mountain)
Join FCMP for a one-of-a-kind Walking Mural Tour highlighting murals across our community.
Don’t miss this unique chance to see our city’s murals through a fresh, behind-the-scenes lens that blends art, advocacy, and connection.
BEHIND THE WALLS
Join us for a dynamic finale to The Symposium as FCMP brings street art indoors!
Thursday, November 6 from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.
This special event highlights murals created through the Fort Collins Mural Project, offering a rare opportunity for an immersive, up-close experience.
Enjoy light refreshments and a live artist panel featuring the muralists behind the works - sharing stories behind the walls, their creative process, and more. It's a unique chance to see how street art is brought to life, from concept to completion, straight from the organizers and artists who make it happen.
2025 Project Bike Tour
Starts and ends at The Gearage - 142 Remington st.
Wrap up the Fc Mural Project week with us and cruise around town to visit every completed 2025 mural!
No bike? No prob. Spin Bikes will have rides ready for you!
Grab a free or donation based ticket on Eventbrite!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-mural-project-bike-tour-tickets-1612168532479?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mental Health Murals Bike Tour
Starts and ends at United Way 525 West Oak St.
Join FCMP and the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County for a one-of-a-kind Mural Bike Tour highlighting mental health-themed murals across our community.
Ride alongside the artists themselves as they share the stories and inspiration behind their powerful works (both new and familiar).
Don’t miss this unique chance to see our city’s murals through a fresh, behind-the-scenes lens that blends art, advocacy, and connection.
Grab a free or donation based ticket on Eventbrite!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-murals-bike-tour-tickets-1612146175609?aff=oddtdtcreator
Odell Project Party!
Celebrate a decade of murals and our 100th mural! Meet the artists and toast to 10 incredible years of public art in Fort Collins.
Mental Health Artist Talk
Museum of Art Fort Collins in the Gallery
Join us for an open conversation on creativity, healing, and community impact. Artists will share how mental health influences their process and how they hope their work inspires others.
You’ll also be invited to visit the “Beyond Resilience” exhibit, featuring powerful work by Danielle SeeWalker (2023 FCMP alumni).
2025 FC Mural Project!
Our 10th year & 100th mural!
Join us for a week of celebrating the impact of public art as we mark our 10th year and a major milestone—100 murals painted across Fort Collins.🤯🎉
From September 6–13, 14 artists will transform walls throughout Fort Collins with 13 new murals, adding fresh color and story to our community. The week will include live mural painting, bike tours, artist talks, and community events!
💚 This year we are partnering with the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County with a focus on art and mental health.
Come explore, connect, and celebrate a decade of murals with us! 🎨 ARTIST LINE-UP Announcement Coming Soon!
Donate here to help keep FCMP an annual event in your community!
Spray Paint Workshop
Sponsored by DDA: @DowntownFoCo | www.downtownfortcollins.com
3 hr coached collaborative mural
Mentor Artist: David Swartz he/him
Broaden your skills and portfolio with hands on experience with spray paint. A great opportunity for one on one engagement with a professional muralist.
Max 12 participants
Tickets released for reservation on Saturday, May 24th at 9am.
$0 community rate: Thanks to the DDA this is a free event!
10x10: A Once in a Decade Celebration!
https://www.facebook.com/share/15Fzsj8KZS/
🥳You're Invited!🥳
Join us as we celebrate Fort Collins Mural Project's 10th anniversary AND 100th mural this year with an evening of art, music and community!
Date & Time:
📆 5–10 PM
🎈 Visit Fort Collins in Old Town
What to Expect:
🎨Art Exhibition & Fundraiser
🎨Food & Drinks
🎨Live Music by Alysia Kraft Trio
🎨Over 60 Artists Participating
Featuring works by:
Armando Silva, Lindee Zimmer, Allie Ogg, Diane Findley, Mike McPuff, Bobby McGee Lopez, JUHB & over 50 FCMP Alumni!
FoCo MX Artist Call
Artist Call will be open from February 10th until midnight on March 1st!
FoCo MX is looking for 5 Northern CO Artists to paint a window of a participating venue. Each artist will be asked to paint a design in the theme of blooming/growing instruments with elements like roots, flowers, fruit, music, and vibrations. The instruments can be fantastical - no need to stick to real instruments. 🎶
No window painting or mural experience needed! FCMP board members will walk you through how to execute a window mural.
Artists Forum
You may have noticed FCMP evolving over the last few years. Now we want to hear from you!
Come to the Artists Forum to be heard! Bring your ideas for any direction you’d like to see FCMP go in. Can be related to the Mural Project Festival, Workshops, Artist Talks, Career Development, and/or Resources. You name it, we’re here to hear it!
Location: Art Lab
239 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Light snacks and refreshments provided.
Gateway Mural Unveiling Celebration
This postcard style mural isn’t just about showcasing Fort Collins landmarks; it’s a vibrant tapestry of our city’s human history, brought to life by a diverse group of local artists sharing their unique stories.
At the party, you’ll get to hear from the artists themselves as they share the inspiration behind their designs. Plus, enjoy music, snag some pre-order merch, and grab a bite from the Matador food truck!
The unveiling celebration is sponsored by: Bohemian Foundation
FCMP Walking Tour 9/21
Join us for a walking tour of Fort Collins Mural Project murals in Old Town Fort Collins starting and ending at Salt Road Brewing Company! Click here to sign-up!
FCMP Walking Tour 9/14
Join us for a walking tour of Fort Collins Mural Project murals in Old Town Fort Collins starting and ending at Salt Road Brewing Company! Click here to sign-up!
Volunteer Painting! '24 Community MURAL PROJECT
Our 2024 Mural Project will kick-off with our board members and community volunteers painting the background of the Gateway Mural.
Donate here to help keep FCMP an annual event in your community!
'24 Call for Artists
FCMP Call for Artists is NOW OPEN
through Monday, July 1st @ 11:59 MTN
Art Week Mural Tours #2
Join FC Mural Project as we celebrate Art Week and tour murals from the 9 years of our nonprofit in the Old Town area. We will ride 10 mph on average, with multiple stops at murals to talk about the artists and the murals. FC Mural Project. Participants need to have a bike in good working order and are expected to obey the rules of the road.
Tours begin and end in the South Parking Lot of Petrichor Collective | 131 E Lincoln Ave Ste. C, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Please sign up HERE, so we can prepare. If you didn’t sign up you are still welcome to join!
Petrichor Collective will be open for touring after the Bike Tour wraps and will have a new mural in progress on their patio by artist Jessica Morrison Abold.
To see the entire calendar of events for Art Week click HERE
*Rain or Shine event
Art Week Mural Tours #1
Join FC Mural Project as we celebrate Art Week and tour murals from the 9 years of our nonprofit in the Old Town area. We will ride 10 mph on average, with multiple stops at murals to talk about the artists and the murals. FC Mural Project. Participants need to have a bike in good working order and are expected to obey the rules of the road.
Tours begin and end in the South Parking Lot of Petrichor Collective | 131 E Lincoln Ave Ste. C, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Please sign up HERE, so we can prepare. If you didn’t sign up you are still welcome to join!
Petrichor Collective will be open for touring after the Bike Tour wraps and will have a new mural in progress on their patio by artist Jessica Morrison Abold.
To see the entire calendar of events for Art Week click HERE
*Rain or Shine event
Check back as we add events!
Currently we have a lot in the works behind the scenes!
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Artist Talk - Dominique Montano
Dominque Montano
Speaking on: Follow the Science. The Intersect of Art and Science
Dominique Montaño is a Fort Collins artist and educator, utilizing a career in artistry, zoology and the sciences to investigate nature and its complexities through a visual lens. With a focus in systems thinking and how individual parts become the whole, she explores how science informs the arts, and how we can use the arts to advance and improve the sciences and our ability to communicate it.
A published scientific illustrator and local artist, she will discuss the similarities and differences between art and science, and how a merging of the two leads to extensive opportunities and abilities to effectively communicate and connect across disciplines.
The last of our “stART the year off right” artist talk series.
Petrichor Collective | 131 E Lincoln Ave Ste. C, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Basement level)
Register for a seat HERE
Sponsored by Fort Fund
*Rain or Shine event, Free to Attend
Artist Talk - Rorey King
Next up in our stART the year off right Artist Talk series. Check out the new Rubble Art Collective with Rorey King (they/them). Rorey will be speaking on muraling as community engagement and visioning.
*Mask required
Rubble Art Collective | 314 N Howes Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Inside of Eco Thrift in the back by the tool section.
Sponsored by Fort Fund
*Rain or Shine event | Free to attend
Artist Talk - Mike McPuff
Join us for a super informative talk from the one and only Mike McPuff (he/him). Yes, you’ve seen his work all over Fort Collins and beyond. Mike will be speaking on How to do the art hustle. How he creates a range of revenue streams and keeps his art hustle sustainable.
Click HERE to reserve a seat.
Petrichor Collective | 131 E Lincoln Ave Ste. C (Basement level), Fort Collins, CO 80524
Sponsored by Fort Fund
*Rain or Shine event | Free to attend
“Contract Building Workshop”
Sponsored by Fort Fund
60 min panel discussion + 30 min networking session afterward
Panelists: Brian Hanning, Attorney and Owner of Hanning Law and David Pyle, Arts Professor at CSU, Mediated by Jess Bean, Executive Director of FCMP
Learn how to build mural contracts and Q&A
Bring your laptop if you can
Location: Old Town Library | 201 Peterson St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
FREEEEEEEEEE
Bike Tour
No costs, guided bike tour to all of the 2023 Mural Project murals.
Beginning at Wolverine Publik House | 316 Willow St | 9 am
Ending at Brave New Wheel | 111 W Olive St
Join FCMP for our annual bike ride! After meeting at Wolverine Farm and checking out some art from a workshop we hosted earlier this year, we will head to each of the mural sites for the 2023 festival. You will have a chance to interact with the Board of FCMP and find out more information about each painting and artist. We will end our ride at Brave New Wheel, a mural site from 2019. Ride will be approximately 6.8 miles long, at a casual conversational pace.
Artist Talk - Markus Puskar
Markus Puskar will be discussing using murals to interact with the community. He will have chalk and allow the community to color in completed portions of his “coloring book” mural on the front facade of Bas Blue Theatre.
Bas Blue Theatre | 401 Pine St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
*Rain or Shine event