New Public Art Installation In Boulder Celebrates Immigration

BOULDER, CO — Mayor Suzanne Jones and Congressman Joe Neguse will join the Boulder community June 17 for a kick-off event in celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month. The day-long event, which is one of dozens being held across the country, will feature a variety of multicultural performances, music and food. It will also include an interactive public art installation that celebrates immigrants from around the world.

The public art demonstration will include a large art piece that proudly displays I❤ BLDR. Participants are encouraged to share their immigrant heritage or that of a loved one by placing a flag sticker of their identified heritage(s) on the heart itself. Flags will be available on site.

The event will take place Monday, June 17, at 11 a.m. in front of the Boulder County Courthouse at 13th and Pearl Street. The event is free and open to the public.

Immigrant Heritage Month is a nationwide effort to gather and share the inspirational stories of immigrants in America. Spearheaded by the I Am An Immigrant campaign, this year marks the sixth annual Immigrant Heritage Month, which is celebrated in June.

The City of Boulder and the Office of Arts + Culture are proud partners for the local event.