From Peaks to Paintbrushes: Vail Valley's Colorful Art Scene

Stroll around any of Vail’s villages and you’ll encounter more than 70 art pieces curated through the community’s robust Art in Public Places program. Often referred to as a “Museum without Walls,” the collection ranges from paintings, sculptures, murals, playground elements, to site-specific integrated art.

You’ll even find some of the most striking art in the parking garages! Since 2019, the Vail Art in Public Places program has invited Colorado artists to create brightly colored murals. Olive Moya and the collective duo Pedro Barrios and Jaime Molina are among the artists who created 10 murals that now enhance public spaces, including the sides of buildings and even the town’s parking structures. Discover Moya’s signature vibrant, geometrical palette in the large interior mural at the Vail Village Transportation Center. In Lionshead Village, you’ll find abstract faces of Barrios and Molina’s mural that represent healing within humankind. Follow this map to view all the murals around Vail.

Immerse yourself in Vail’s artistic vibe during Wednesday Summer Art Walks through August 28, 2024. Meet at the Vail Village Welcome Center at 11am and enjoy a free one-hour public art tour. The tour winds its way through the Village with discussions of the history of the Vail Valley, the founding of Vail Mountain, the master planning of the Village, and the importance of site-specific art. Or stroll on your own time using this interactive map.

Numerous art galleries in Vail and Beaver Creek showcase the creative genius of local, national and international artists. Be sure to browse through some of our favorites:

Summer in the Vail Valley is festival season – celebrating everything from music and dance to food and art. Mark your calendar for these signature art festivals.