Color Squad

Teen artist mural collective.

Color Squad is a collective of teen artists that design and implement public art that addresses needs in the community. Past projects have included a prominent community mural in East Austin in partnership with Six Square and Cap Metro, a large-scale mural at the Central Texas Food Bank, a community mural in Lott Pocket Park in partnership with GirlForward Austin, a multi-wall mural on Lamar and Barton Springs, and our newest murals at four Cap Metro bus stops around Austin focusing on sustainability.

“I feel a difference in my confidence when I paint. I see more accuracy and creativity in my work. This leads me to be more satisfied with my art than I’ve ever been. I know how to work well with other mediums and artists too. I’ve never been more proud of my work.”

-Color Squad member

Past Projects

A colorful outdoor mural depicting two women dancing, surrounded by bees, butterflies, sunflowers, and other flowers, with social media handles at the bottom.

Ecosystem • MLK & Comal • 2024

Colorful mural on a utility box depicting various nature and wildlife scenes including a deer, a raccoon, a tree with a bird, a basketball player, cacti, flowers, a bird flying, and areas of sky with clouds.

A colorful mural depicting a girl with dark curly hair, wearing a pink dress, sitting on a blue surface and holding a striped brown and beige object. The background shows green trees, grass, and stylized clouds, with a gray stone structure and a bunch of blue grapes.

Based on sentiments expressed through engagement with community elders, this design is meant to emphasize the role of children to build and grow the future of this city. The design also highlights the hope that East and West Austin will unite through the power of community and connectivity. Future generations have the power to shape our world and ignite change in our communities.

Threads of Time • MLK and Chestnut • 2024

Colorful mural on utility boxes depicting a girl knitting on a pink quilt with a window showing a blue sky and mountains in the background, surrounded by greenery and a gray utility pole.

Colorful painted utility box with artwork including a woman looking out a window, a man holding a phone, and various plants and abstract shapes.

Colorful mural of a woman with pink hair sitting and knitting, inside a window-like frame with a bright blue background, and a plant with yellow flowers at the bottom.

This design depicts a family bonding across generations through the craft of quilting. Each generation builds on the work of the last, preserving family history as a base for the future. The patterns of this quilt represent memories that community members shared with us in regard to their past, present, and future living in East Austin.

Colorful mural on a utility box depicting children playing outdoors, with trees, a river, and a blue sky with clouds, set in an urban environment with buildings and a street in the background.

A street scene with a metal utility pole and a yellow electrical box with a large fan near the top. There is a container decorated with children playing and a yellow caution tape on the ground. Trees and a cemetery with headstones are in the background. The sidewalk is shaded by tree branches.

While engaging with members of the East Austin community, it became apparent that there is a strong desire for a future that embraces diversity and inclusivity. One community member said that to her, “true diversity is like a strong ecosystem.” This design seeks to honor the histories and stories of this area’s past, while also looking toward a hope for maintaining the diverse ecosystem that is Austin.

Roots and Bridges • MLK and Alexander • 2024

Colorful mural depicting a woman with dark skin and curly black hair sitting by a stream, surrounded by trees, buildings, and a church tower, with a blue sky and clouds overhead.

Color Squad

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