Mural Art BOOTCAMP w/ Jamar Duvol Pierre

MANITOU SPRINGS, CO — The Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts presents Mural Art Bootcamp, a six-week intensive designed for emerging and established artists ready to advance their public art careers. Led by New Orleans muralist and cultural storyteller Jamar Duvol Pierre, this immersive training combines hands-on learning, professional development, and real-world mural installation experience.

Hosted at Red Crags Arts & Agriculture House, part of Smokebrush Farm in Manitou Springs, participants will develop both personal and collaborative public art projects while gaining professional knowledge to launch or expand their mural careers.

By the end of the bootcamp, students will leave with:
• A fully developed mural proposal
• Real-world installation experience
• Professional portfolio pieces
• Expanded public art networks
• The confidence and tools to pursue paid mural commissions.

Perfect for students, emerging artists, and established creatives, participants will gain real-world mural experience through a dual-track approach: developing a personal mural proposal from concept to presentation, while also contributing to the planning and final painting of a collaborative public mural to be installed in Manitou Springs.

The Mural Art Bootcamp culminates in a Community Day, where participants help complete the mural installation, followed by a Closing Ceremony honoring the work created and the community built throughout the program.

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Program Details

📅 Bootcamp Duration: Six weeks — July 9 to August 13, 2025
🧑‍🎨 Who Can Join: Artists ages 17+
🎨 Enrollment Limit: 12 participants
🕐 Weekly Schedule: Wednesdays 1:00–4:00 pm
💲 Tuition: $180 per student
📍 Location: Red Crags Arts & Agriculture House
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO


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• Develop your artistic voice as you conceptualize, design and complete your original mural maquette paper proposal, ready for pitching or presentation

• Collaborate with Jamar Pierre on his newest large-scale public mural to be installed in Manitou Springs, showcasing and honoring Native American First Nations symbolism

•  Build technical proficiency in color theory, grid translation, brush work, composition, large-scale planning, narrative design, and more

• Gain professional skills in community collaboration, contracts, budgeting, branding, and mural preservation as well as hands-on experience in public mural execution and community-based storytelling

•  Engage in dedicated studio time for individual project development with structured feedback from bootcamp peers and J. Pierre.

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About Jamar Duvol Pierre

Born and raised in New Orleans, Jamar Duvol Pierre is a self-taught artist and educator with over 25 years of experience. Known for his vibrant palette and cultural storytelling, his work includes the Tchoupitoulas Street Floodwall Mural and “Resilience”, the official artwork for New Orleans’ tricentennial. His art is community-driven and globally recognized, with pieces featured in collections including the Library of Congress.

About the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts

The Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts nurtures creativity, ecological awareness, and holistic education through art and agriculture. From its home in Manitou Springs, Smokebrush supports healing, expression, and community connection through transformative experiences. www.smokebrush.org

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To learn more about the Mural Art Bootcamp, see the full schedule and curriculum, or register, visit www.smokebrush.org/mural-bootcamp/ or email smokebrushevents@gmail.com

Learn more about Jamar Duvol Pierre at www.artbyjpierre.com

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Funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiative with funding from City of Manitou Springs Sales and Use Tax approved by the voters in 2019. https://www.manitouspringsco.gov/558/_Manitou-Arts-Culture-and-Heritage-Board