2:00pm to 3:00pm - Education Panel
This panel will address the vandalism to private property and business while presenting learning examples of how graffiti is being used as a positive outlet for the younger generation through programs like the West High Mural Project, and how graffiti art is adding to the “Quality of Life” in our neighborhoods.

Moderator: Kim Owens, editor of Kaffeine Buzz and producer for Street-2-Screen 

Panelists: 

Regina Heurte
Director of Crime Prevention & Control / Police Department 

Ratha & Bimmer
Graffiti artists, too kool

Mary Valdez
Public Art Program/Denver Office of Cultural Affairs 

Wiser and Keith White
Your Name in Graffiti 

Lisa M.W. Eldred
Director of Exhibitions & Programs / Denver Botanic Gardens 

Delton Demarest
Graffiti Artist, RTD  

TOPR
Graffiti Artist, Lords Crew/ Hip-Hop Performer

3:15pm to 4:15pm - Commerce Panel
This panel will take a look at how graffiti is appearing more in more in our overall society, how entrepreneurs have turned to  their graffiti skills as a foundation and gateway to their business success, and how Denver can incorporate this art form into our evolving art culture while supporting its artists and giving guidance to our younger generation’s entrepreneuristic future.

Moderator: Kim Owens, editor of Kaffeine Buzz and producer for Street-2-Screen 

Speakers: 

Stella Yu
Executive Director, Arts Street 

Ratha & Bimmer
Graffiti Artists, too kool

Delton Demarest
Graffiti Artist, RTD  

Jolt
Graffiti Artist, Guerilla Garden 

Wiser and Keith White
Your Name in Graffiti 

TOPR
Graffiti Artist, Lords Crew/ Hip-Hop Performer 

Jon Reiss
Director, BOMB IT