Water Tank at Riverdale Regional Park Mural

Pikes Peak Regional Shelter with red roof, parking lot, and outdoor enclosures visible.

In the summer of 2024, a unique artist selection panel comprised of Adams County residents, Arts and Culture Commission members, and Cultural Arts staff was tasked with selecting an artist to paint a mural on the water tank at Riverdale Animal Shelter. With a pool of 169 applicants from around the world, and a group of five finalists, Denver muralist Bimmer Torres was officially selected.

Torres’ mural will transform the park with a design honoring the rich history of the region and its people. Standing over 26 feet tall with and 360-degree views, this project will be a truly special artwork honoring Adams County.

Colorful mural with bear and deer alongside Parking Garage Access sign; adjacent mural of dancers in vibrant attire.

Mural of a contemplative woman with flowing feathers and cosmic elements.

About Bimmer Torres

Bimmer Torres is a Denver-based muralist and sculptor born in Chihuahua, Mexico whose hyper-realistic work is inspired by the Chicano murals he was exposed to growing up in North Denver. You can find Torres’ work across the Rocky Mountain region, including the larger-than-life Mitotli, an 85 ft. tall mural painted across three grain silos in North Denver. Learn more about Bimmer on his website or following him on social media @youngbeam.

About the Percentage for the Arts Program

This project is funded by the Adams County Percentage for the Arts Program, which dedicates 2% of all construction costs for all eligible capital projects to bringing arts and culture to Adams County. Learn more about this unique and impactful program here.