Colorado Springs, CO – May 8, 2025 – The Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA) proudly presents Justice of the Piece, a bold and timely exhibition featuring three transformative muralists and studio artists—Lady Pink, Sydney G. James, and Grow Love—on view from June 7 through October 4, 2025.

Justice of the Piece explores how murals and public art can serve as acts of resistance, remembrance, and reclamation. Each artist reclaims visual space to amplify underrepresented narratives—transforming walls and canvases into sites of social justice, cultural memory, and community healing. 

“This exhibition centers women and female- or nonbinary-identifying artists whose work refuses erasure,” says Dr. Joy Armstrong, GOCA Director. “Lady Pink, Sydney G. James, and Grow Love bring fierce artistry and radical care to their practice, reminding us how public art can uplift entire communities.” 

The exhibition opens with a free community celebration on Saturday, June 7 from 12–4 p.m., featuring: 

• A gallery talk with all three featured artists
• A community mural project led by Grow Love
• Live painting by local artists Katie Curcio, Rachel Dinda, and Grace Wood
• Music, food trucks, and more 

ABOUT THE ARTISTS 

Lady Pink (NYC): A pioneer of 1980s graffiti culture, Lady Pink broke barriers in a male-dominated art form, merging fine art and street aesthetics. Her work appears in collections at The Whitney and The MET and continues to empower through mentorship and education. ladypinknyc.com 

Sydney G. James (Detroit): An award-winning muralist and co-founder of the BLKOUT Walls Mural Festival, James centers Black women in large-scale public works that blend visual poetry with social critique. sydneygjames.com 

Grow Love (Denver): Founder of Grow Love International and co-founder of the Babe Walls Festival, Grow Love uses vibrant florals and portraiture to build community, support emerging female- or nonbinary-identifying artists, and foster youth mentorship. growloveart.com 

Justice of the Piece is presented by GOCA, part of the Ent Center for the Arts at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, which champions boundary-pushing contemporary art across the region. 

To learn more, visit entarts.org/gallery

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Media Contact:

Elyce Gronseth
Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS
egronset@uccs.edu

About the Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA): GOCA serves as a regional hub for contemporary art, culture, and conversation, producing dynamic exhibitions and programs that connect national, international, and regional artists with the community. GOCA operates across multiple spaces, including the Ent Center for the Arts. Visit entarts.org/gallery 

About the Ent Center for the Arts: Located on the UCCS campus, the Ent Center for the Arts is a first-class facility fostering creativity and collaboration. It serves as a central space for the arts, bringing together diverse ideas and people. Visit entarts.org