colorado springs pioneers museum

“i am cos” selfie wall

In the Summer of 2023, Jeresneyka Rose, of ArtByRizzo, was commissioned by the City of Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to create a selfie wall. Rizzo created the animated design with inspiration from the Museum’s I Am COS Campaign and the Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight, Story of Us: Pikes Peak Region A - Z and Ute Knowledge: Colorado's Original STEM CSPM Annex Exhibits. This project was completed over a 2 day span. The selfie wall is on display at CSPM Annex at the Plaza of the Rockies, located at 121 S. Tejon Street, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

For more information about the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, their exhibits, hours, and programs, click visit: https://www.cspm.org/

southwest airlines “Local Love” Mural

In Fall of 2022 after a rigorous jury process, Jeresneyka Rose, of ArtByRizzo, was selected to design and create a mural to celebrate the arrival of Southwest Airlines at Colorado Springs Airport (COS) by highlighting the world-renowned tourism and cultural icons of Colorado Springs as well as local landmarks, drawing a parallel between Southwest’s “Acts of Kindness” Community Pillars (Sustainability, Military, Arts & Culture) culture and character of the Southeast Springs community. The project was made possible by Southwest Airlines, Visit Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Airport, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, Norwood Development Group & other community partners to show dedication to the people of COS! “Local Love” was conceptualized and created by through inspiration, art workshops, and the love of the Southeast Colorado Springs, CO community. Creative Consortium partnered to install the vinyl mural in June of 2023.

The mural is on public display at First & Main shopping complex at 3215 Cinema Point, located on the exterior wall of AI Sushi & Grill.

Columbia elementary school 5th grade legacy mural

In Spring of 2023, Jeresneyka Rose, of ArtByRizzo, partnered with Jillian Murphy of Columbia Elementary School for their 5th Grade Legacy Mural Art Project. Rizzo created a lesson plan to facilitate the creative process for the 5th grade students to learn about legacy and choose their own legacy project. The students quickly identified their legacy as creativity. Rizzo worked with students to create the dynamic design that highlighted the students diverse ideas and aided the art process. This project was completed in 8 sessions. The mural is on display at Columbia Elementary School, located at 835 E St Vrain St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Please note that this mural is not open to the general public and any proposed viewing would have to be coordinated with District 11/Columbia Elementary School.

FOOD TO POWER HILLSIDE HUB ORAL HISTORY & MURAL

In September 2022, Jeresneyka Rose, of ArtByRizzo, partnered with the Food to Power for the Food to Power Oral History and Mural Project. Rizzo interviewed many long-time Hillside residents to collect oral history. Using the hours of interviews, Rizzo created the vibrant design inspired by the history of Food to Power, formerly Colorado Springs Food Rescue, and the deep history of the Hillside neighborhood. With the help of hired community members, this project was completed over a 4 day span. The mural is on public display at Food to Power, Hillside Hub, located at 1090 S Institute St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

For more information about the project, click here: https://foodtopowerco.org/hillside-hub

PANORAMA PARK TILE Art PROJECT

In the summer of 2020, Jeresneyka Rose, of ArtByRizzo, partnered with Trust for Public Land, Pikes Peak Library District and the City of Colorado Springs for the tile art project at Panorama Park. The beautiful tile art mosaics were designed by Jordan Romero and Jenny Mehta with input from the Southeast Colorado Springs, CO community. Shortly after the design process, Rizzo was brought on board to organize and facilitate all aspects of the tile art project, from mixing, rolling and firing clay to hosting and instructing tile art workshops. Thank you to all of the community members who joined the public workshops, pop ups and small group sessions to help us decorate the 7,200 tiles needed for this project! 

Up close, each tile has it’s own personalized touch. From afar, the tiles come together to create two beautiful mosaics that celebrate the diversity and unity of Southeast Colorado Springs. The themes of the mosaics are “Stepping Into Our Power” and “Sharing Our Light.” They are permanent features in the newly renovated park.

With the help of Pikes Peak Library staff, volunteers and thousands of community members, the tile art project was completed over a 2 year span. As of fall 2022, both tile art murals are complete and on public display in Panorama Park. The park is located in Southeast Colorado Springs, adjacent to Panorama Middle School, at 4540 Fenton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916.

For more information about the project, click here: https://coloradosprings.gov/panoramapark

Pencils in the Park was created by Jeresneyka Rose of Art by Rizzo in the summer of 2020.

Pencils in the Park is a series of FREE kid-friendly art lessons that integrates nature and science while getting outdoors. This programming is free to everyone (even if you do not have children or reside in Colorado Springs, CO), so please take advantage.

Pencils in the Park is brought to you is in partnership with Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Region at The Catamount Institute. Make sure you LIKE Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Region on Facebook to view the free programming, stay updated with events, and view other available programming. Hope you enjoy!

Monterey Elementary Storm Drain Art

In October 2019, Jeresneyka Rose, of ArtByRizzo, partnered with the Council of Neighbors and Organizations and the City of Colorado Springs for the storm drain art project at Monterey Elementary School. Rizzo created the designs inspired by sustainability and colorful Colorado. With the help of volunteers and students from Monterey Elementary, Rizzo completed this project over a 2 day span. Three storm drains have been painted and are on display for public view directly in front of and across the street from Monterey Elementary School, located at 2311 Monterey Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910.

For more information about the project, click here: https://coloradosprings.gov/stormdrainart