Open House & Art Reception at KGNU's GNU Community Media & Cultural Center featuring Art Exhibitions from Street Wise Arts and Motus Theater
Join KGNU, Street Wise Arts, and Motus Theater - during Boulder Arts Week - for a sneak peek of KGNU's GNU Community Media & Cultural Center, opening soon to the public! Check out KGNU’s new community space, complete with radio and podcast studios, performance spaces, offices, and one of the best views in Boulder. The new space offers exhibition opportunities for local artists and organizations. Exhibitions kick off with artworks from Street Wise Arts and Motus Theater.
Ephemera: Lost Murals from the Street Wise Arts Archive
Street art is an ephemeral art form meant to be appreciated in the moment, encouraging people to slow down and connect with the people and public spaces that surround them. Many of the Street Wise murals we have created have been lost as Boulder develops and changes.
Rather than let them fade quietly, we're celebrating them through an exhibition showcasing a selection of Street Wise murals that no longer exist. Pay tribute to these lost murals by viewing photographs from our archives and hearing directly from the artists who made them via a storytelling audio tour. Featured artists include Juls Mendoza, Latasha Dunston, Mister Mario, Moe Gram, Olive Moya, UCSepia, Jessica Moon, Koko Bayer, and more.
Motus Theater ImmigrantAmerica: “Lotería” Visual Arts Exhibition
Moving from a theatrical space into a gallery became an opportunity for Motus Theater to share the many ways we have approached the issue of immigration beyond live performances.
Through performances, as well as podcasts, film, animation, and visual arts, Motus has reached over 420,000 people since 2012. As part of this exhibition, Motus is highlighting the seven reimaginings of Lotería cards: four developed in 2015 for our SALSA Lotería performance co-presented with El Centro Amistad, and three in 2024 for Motus’ ImmigrantAmerica project. The artwork was created by Sebastián Sifuentes in collaboration with Motus Theater Artistic Executive Director Kirsten Wilson. Lotería is a popular board game, similar to Bingo, that utilizes strong iconic images. These Lotería cards help visitors reflect on ways in which the struggle for humane immigration policy is not just one that concerns people with undocumented family members. Civil rights, human rights, and American democracy are strengthened when we honor immigrant rights. The health and happiness of each of our hearts are at stake in how we treat our neighbors seeking refuge.