River Stop Mural Opp
Artist Maria Beam and Rifle’s Helen Rogers pose next to one of the high-visibility sites at River Stop that have been selected for custom mural artwork. A sponsor is being sought to underwrite the work that will beautify the space for years to come.
Transforming Public Space into Purposeful Art
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council (MCWC) invites a community-minded business or individual to underwrite a new mural project that will bring color, character and conservation messaging to the River Stop river ecology interpretive center at Lion’s Park in Rifle, adjacent to Lion’s Pond and the Colorado River. River Stop serves as the Middle Colorado Watershed Council’s headquarters and is a learning and gathering space for youth and adults; residents and visitors. This vibrant installation — designed and painted by acclaimed local muralist Maria Beam — will honor the ecosystems of Rifle Creek and the Colorado River through whimsical, layered artwork that celebrates local flora and fauna.