Two Colorado Artists Selected for Ford Amphitheater Murals

The VENU Arts and Culture Foundation unveils winning mural designs to be installed in 2026.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:39am

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The VENU Arts and Culture Foundation has selected two Colorado artists, Tyler Hainey of Colorado Springs and Timothy Curry of Denver, to create original murals that will be installed at the Ford Amphitheater in 2026. The murals were commissioned through a statewide open call for artists and will celebrate the energy of live music, the spirit of Colorado, and the connection between fans and the stage.

Why it matters

The addition of these murals to the Ford Amphitheater will help showcase the vibrant arts and culture scene in Colorado, particularly in the Pikes Peak region. The VENU Arts and Culture Foundation's initiative to support local artists and enrich the community through public art installations aligns with its mission to empower creatives and celebrate the region's artistic talents.

The details

The two winning mural designs were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants. Tyler Hainey's piece, titled "Front Row Colorado," is a digital painting that captures the immersive experience of standing at the edge of a live performance, where music, landscape, and audience converge in a distinctly Colorado setting. Timothy Curry's work, "Echoes of the Rockies," blends layered texture and movement to reflect the rhythm of live performance set against the iconic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.

  • The VENU Arts and Culture Foundation unveiled the two mural designs on March 3, 2026.
  • A formal ceremony recognizing the artists will be held in the coming months ahead of the 2026 season.

The players

Tyler Hainey

A Colorado Springs-based artist whose mural design, "Front Row Colorado," was selected for the Ford Amphitheater.

Timothy Curry

A Denver-based artist whose mural design, "Echoes of the Rockies," was selected for the Ford Amphitheater.

Chloe Polhamus

The President of the VENU Arts and Culture Foundation, which commissioned the mural designs.

VENU Arts and Culture Foundation

A foundation that supports arts and culture initiatives in the Pikes Peak region, including community concerts and the Encore grants program.

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What they’re saying

“The Foundation was built for projects exactly like this. We were overwhelmed by the number of applicants and the depth of talent represented. It was an incredibly competitive group, and the creativity we have here in the Pikes Peak region is something our community should be proud of. Creating real opportunities for artists to be seen, supported, and celebrated is at the heart of why this Foundation exists.”

— Chloe Polhamus, President of the VENU Arts and Culture Foundation

“The foundation's really excited because I just, the arts and culture initiatives here in Colorado Springs are so powerful. VENU is so excited to be able to enrich this community and do all and empower these folks to be able to do what they do.”

— Chloe Polhamus, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Philanthropy at VENU

What’s next

A formal ceremony recognizing the artists will be held in the coming months ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The selection of these two Colorado artists to create murals for the Ford Amphitheater demonstrates the VENU Arts and Culture Foundation's commitment to supporting and celebrating the vibrant arts scene in the Pikes Peak region. This initiative will help to further enrich the community's cultural offerings and provide a platform for local creatives to showcase their talents.