Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House

09/04/2025

06/27/2025

Mural Art Bootcamp with JP begins Wednesday, July 9

Born and raised in New Orleans, Jamar Duvol Pierre is a self-taught artist, chef, educator, and cultural storyteller with over 25 years of experience. Known for his vibrant palette and community-centered work, his large-scale murals include the Tchoupitoulas Street Floodwall Mural and Resilience, the official artwork for New Orleans’ Tricentennial. His work has been recognized by the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Institute, and his art is held in prestigious collections including the United States Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

This summer, Jamar brings his rich storytelling and collaborative spirit to Smokebrush Farm in Manitou Springs as he leads the Mural Art Bootcamp (July 9–August 13), mentoring artists through a six-week immersive program exploring the art, craft, and business of public mural making.

He also joins the Summer Harvest Dinner Series as guest chef on August 31 for Southern-Style Sunday Supper, preparing a multi-course farm-to-table menu in the historic Rockledge House kitchen. Drawing on his New Orleans roots and the farm’s commitment to community and the land, Jamar’s menu blends Smokebrush’s seasonal harvest with his own distinctive culinary artistry.

Learn more at www.artbyjpierre.com.
Ticket links for the Mural Boot Camp and Farm-to-Table Dinner → www.smokebrush.org

06/23/2025

🎨 This Week at Red Crags — Dance. Drum. Move.

Afro-Brazilian Capoeira
📆 Monday ⏰ 7–8:30 PM
With Erwin Hewitt — Martial arts, music & culture in motion.

Intro to LambaZouk
📆 Tuesday — Cancelled this week & next

Ignite the Dancer Within
📆 Wednesday ⏰ 5–6 PM
With AuroTejas Hemsell — Zumba, mudras & Indian dance fusion.

The Joy of African Drumming
📆 Wednesday ⏰ 5–6 PM
With Heidi Alina — Boost rhythm, energy & creativity.

Bellydance: Embrace the Inner Goddess
📆 Thursday ⏰ 1–2 PM
With Adriana Jones Rincon — Expressive movement for all levels.

📍 Red Crags Arts & Agriculture House, Manitou Springs

🎨 This Week at Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House — Dance. Drum. Move.

Afro-Brazilian Capoeira
📆 Monday ⏰ 7–8:30 PM
With Erwin Hewitt — Martial arts, music & culture in motion.

Intro to LambaZouk
📆 Tuesday — Cancelled this week & next

Ignite the Dancer Within
📆 Wednesday ⏰ 5–6 PM
With AuroTejas Hemsell — Zumba, mudras & Indian dance fusion.

The Joy of African Drumming
📆 Wednesday ⏰ 5–6 PM
With Heidi Alina — Boost rhythm, energy & creativity.

Bellydance: Embrace the Inner Goddess
📆 Thursday ⏰ 1–2 PM
With Adriana Jones Rincon — Expressive movement for all levels.

📍 Red Crags Arts & Agriculture House, 302 El Paso Blvd. Manitou Springs

06/21/2025

Mural Art Bootcamp at Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House begins June 9th! Sign up at https://www.smokebrush.org/mural-bootcamp/

06/21/2025

*LOCATION CHANGE*
Tomorrows Soul Songs with Judith Piazza has been moved to our Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Blvd
Manitou Springs, CO 80829

RSVP appreciated.
judypiazza@gmail.com / 720-982-8291
Please come in good health.
Carpooling encouraged.

More info:

SOLSTICE RISING SOUL SONGS
with JUDITH PIAZZA
For Renewal, Hope & Healing

Sunday, June 22, 10:30 am til Noon

Invoke the power of Summer Solstice in our lives and in our community!

We'll chant, move, hum, and vibrate with the Sun's brilliance, cultivating power and activating our own inner brilliance. We'll sing songs of devotion in sacred languages in simple call and response style. No experience necessary. Sing, sit, meditate, hum, dance, rest. We sing from our
natural voice to still our minds, open our hearts, and let our spirits soar. Bring your favorite morning beverage. Mats, blankets, cushions and chairs are provided.

This project is funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiative. Thank you Manitou! Donations are appreciated, not expected.
Hosted by Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts

05/29/2025

Starting July 9 at Red Crags Arts and Ag House!

🚨🔥 MURAL ART BOOT CAMP begins July 9, Manitou Springs, CO
🎟️ Ticket link is now LIVE: https://events.humanitix.com/mural-art-boot-camp

🎨 Design your own mural, from concept to finished proposal
🖼️ Build pro skills in color, composition, contracts & community
🌎 Co-create with JP on his newest large-scale public mural

📅 Weds. Afternoons | July 9th thru Aug 13th (12 sessions over six weeks)
📍 Red Crags Arts & Agriculture House, 302 El Paso Blvd. Manitou Springs, CO
🎟️ $180 per student | Ages 17+ | Only 12 spots available

Led by New Orleans muralist Jamar Duvol Pierre
Presented by Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts

The writing is on the wall — sign up TODAY!
https://www.smokebrush.org/mural-bootcamp/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2790763107790410/2804739723059415/

Funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture and Heritage Initiative with funding from City of Manitou Springs Sales and Use Tax approved by the voters in 2019.

03/28/2025

01/31/2025

Taking place this Sunday at Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House — Come early! First come first served!

302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO
www.smokebrush.org

12/14/2024

🚨 Important Update: Due to illness, we need to reschedule today's The Art of African Drumming with Heidi Alina workshop.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Original Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
New Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025

All existing reservations will be honored for the new date. If you have any questions or curiosities, please feel free to reach out to us at smokebrushevents@gmail.com.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to drumming with you in January!

— The Smokebrush Foundation