Friday, May 18, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Friday April 20th at The GuerillaGarden
Friday, March 16, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Mr. Q’s right brain, left brain world (taken from the North Denver Tribune)
by Basha Cohen |
Barth Quenzer is symbolic of an old fashion educational phrase, “Arts and Sciences.” However, this generation’s renaissance man is going about it in a thoroughly modern way. Wildly prodigious and creative in his artistry, the local art teacher was raised by two scientists in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He muses, “The reason I am back at Brown is because I had two scientists as parents, and didn’t have an art experience in school. Where I grew up art was more about ‘vocal arts’, and the last thing I needed was vocal music. As ‘Art’ was being taught he would tune out, adding the Charley Brown “Waaa, Waaa, Waaa” soundtrack to his descriptive quip. Being a good son and student, he left the southwest and moved to Denver to pursue his degree in Cognitive Science at the University of Denver. It was a phenomenal program, but “I was only doing it because that was what I was supposed to do. I finally realized I needed to start following my gut and not my head. I’m going to change my direction to my passion.” Hence, a true artist was born.
The Guerrilla Garden and Brown International Academy are the proud homes of this visionary. Yes, he is an artist, but he has the mind of a scientist, too. After all, the apple never really falls that far from the tree. The true nature of his art is that he is exacting, experimenting, recalibrating and reconsidering until the truth is revealed both on his personal canvases and those of his devoted students. The fusion of this right-brain, left-brain thinking is articulated on his “Artist Statement” page of the Guerrilla Garden website. He and a variety of collaborative artists work together to create their own unique works of art, but framed within the larger context of their collective vision. Mr. Q’s artist statement begins,
“Artist statements should begin with a disclaimer: Art requires no explanation, no validation; it simply exists because there is no other option. It is tempting to explain some anthropological reason for the existence of art, but I won’t… I would rather get to the gist and provide an actual description of the art in the most concrete, objective way possible:
The body of work has its genesis at the Guerilla Garden over two years ago, slowly maturing into its finished state. It is covertly influenced by the chance encounters of other artists that inhabit creative spaces, subtly drawing inferences from graffiti, printmaking, sculpture, filmmaking, music, and fine art painting. Using a self-described process of aesthetic inquiry the body of work attempts to capture these multiple influences in a singular form.” (For the full statement go to www.bquenzer.com/p/artist-statments.html)
Mr. Q’s educational philosophy continues to evolve. The cornerstone of his current thinking echoes the influence of his collaboration at the Guerrilla Garden. “The Guerrilla Garden artists have made me see my students as artists in the real world.” As a result, Quenzer experienced a breakthrough career moment. He began thinking about the art program entirely differently, “This year I have reconsidered the function of art at Brown so it is not just about teaching art, but teaching the students about the practice of being a contemporary artist.” He has taken on the mission to create a collaborative artist space for his students. In this studio, each of his students are artists, with their own intrinsic motivation and skills that Mr. Q wants to build upon in their learning. “Student art doesn’t have to be little individual projects, but instead we can have an impact by working in collaboration with the art world to understand it’s real effect in day-to-day ways. If each student is an artist with their own specific talents, and work together toward a bigger vision, ultimately we come up with big, and potentially even great projects.”
There are several programs which are being developed both inside and outside of the classroom in Quenzer’s after-school art club that reflect this big picture, collaborative thinking. Framing the entire schoolyard, a plain concrete wall became one of the first major art projects that Mr. Q spearheaded in 2007. Quenzer is currently working with the Urban Arts Fund Committee to complete this visionary project. His pitch letter, clearly demonstrates the adage, “Life imitates art,” in a unique twist of events that has brought the community together full-circle.
“Our artistic vision begins with a great story…Five years ago I heard of a teacher doing amazing work with students during an after-school art program at West High School. I heard that this teacher was doing something special with her mural program; she was collaborating with some very talented young graffiti artists. I contacted the teacher, Maureen Hearty, and made arrangements to take a tour. She showed me elaborate student murals throughout the historic building. The murals were tall, complex works of art. ‘Really, students did this?’ I was in awe. That day I didn’t have the opportunity to meet the young artists responsible for painting the murals…but I left feeling inspired to start my own mural program at Brown…and I did.
Five years and many murals later, I’m at the Guerilla Garden listening to a panel of artists talk about how they “Made it in America” by pursuing and staying true to their creative beliefs. Ratha Sok was one of the artists speaking on the panel, talking about his ideas behind the “social entrepreneur,” a new way of thinking about social change throughout the creative mediums of art, music, film and smart business. Then Ratha spoke about where this all began…back at West High as a student and the mural program he created with Maureen Hearty. In a flash, I immediately understood that this was the unknown artist whose art inspired me five years ago as I toured West High. Ratha was one of the people who set me on a path as an elementary art teacher eager to learn more about the possibilities of student-led public art.
When I told Ratha my story, we both could hardly believe how incredible it was. Five years ago, Ratha began his work as a “social entrepreneur,” whose work by proxy inspired a public art movement at Brown Elementary. Now the year is 2012, and we have one more wall to go…it just seems like fate that Ratha is here to help us with Brown’s last white wall.”
Aside from the mural, a remarkable global art initiative called “The Inside Out Project” has engendered worldwide participation. Gigantic photographic portraits are submitted from individuals around the planet and displayed in creative ways on walls, stoops, fences, etc. Each face tells a tale of concern and hope, and underscores the desire of the artist ranging from world peace, to the simplicity of bringing a smile to passerby’s faces. Mr. Q, in collaboration with fellow teacher, Jamie Johnson, “an outstanding portrait photographer,” are training one of the fifth graders, Owen Dehmler-Buckley, “our resident photographer,” in portrait photography. He will capture the 3rd to 5th grade students in the Art Club in order to create their own “Inside Out Project” that supports Brown’s International Baccalaureate philosophy and ideals, such as being “ A Risk Taker, Principled, and Caring.” For more on this fascinating project www.insideoutproject.net/#@section=about
As if these aren’t enough, the entire school community is coming together in a collaborative process to install a bronze statue of five children at the front entrance. Allied Realty’s Lauren Brockman gifted the statue. The groundbreaking community project day is slated for Monday, March 26th. All community members are welcome with picks, shovels and gloves, proving that true artistry also requires true grit.
In yet another community collaboration last Saturday night, Gina Hartley, proprietor of the Edgewater Coffee Company, held an art opening for the students of Brown’s art club. She hired family-friendly musicians, Mark McQuery and Dan Treanor, to entertain the packed crowd of parents, students and friends for this Saturday night art exhibition. Hartley, with her characteristic generosity gave the art club $200. Student’s creative works will be displayed through the month of March, and are available for sale.
Barth Quenzer is not your average art teacher. He is reaching his stride in his professional life as an artist and educator. His left-brain moves the boundaries at Brown with experimental pilot programs that push the limits of art. His right-brain has been asked to serve on a committee for the Colorado Department of Education and DPS to help redesign the assessment tools for teachers in every discipline. “The goal is to create a bank of research data based on qualitative work that anyone can access to view true student growth over time that reflects teacher effectiveness and student’s understanding.”
Buoyed with enthusiasm about his new focus, Quenzer paints a picture of the impact our time has on the education continuum. “I really believe that we are coming out of the information era, and moving into the conceptual era. How can you conceptualize information since there is far too much out there? Students need the ability to access information, organize it in a meaningful way, and create vehicles for sharing very complex ideas with others. We don’t need to create new information, but instead, synthesize, understand and incorporate diverse perspectives in order to innovate.”
A picture paints a thousand words. Somehow, Mr. Q does both.
http://www.bquenzer.com/
Barth Quenzer is symbolic of an old fashion educational phrase, “Arts and Sciences.” However, this generation’s renaissance man is going about it in a thoroughly modern way. Wildly prodigious and creative in his artistry, the local art teacher was raised by two scientists in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He muses, “The reason I am back at Brown is because I had two scientists as parents, and didn’t have an art experience in school. Where I grew up art was more about ‘vocal arts’, and the last thing I needed was vocal music. As ‘Art’ was being taught he would tune out, adding the Charley Brown “Waaa, Waaa, Waaa” soundtrack to his descriptive quip. Being a good son and student, he left the southwest and moved to Denver to pursue his degree in Cognitive Science at the University of Denver. It was a phenomenal program, but “I was only doing it because that was what I was supposed to do. I finally realized I needed to start following my gut and not my head. I’m going to change my direction to my passion.” Hence, a true artist was born.
The Guerrilla Garden and Brown International Academy are the proud homes of this visionary. Yes, he is an artist, but he has the mind of a scientist, too. After all, the apple never really falls that far from the tree. The true nature of his art is that he is exacting, experimenting, recalibrating and reconsidering until the truth is revealed both on his personal canvases and those of his devoted students. The fusion of this right-brain, left-brain thinking is articulated on his “Artist Statement” page of the Guerrilla Garden website. He and a variety of collaborative artists work together to create their own unique works of art, but framed within the larger context of their collective vision. Mr. Q’s artist statement begins,
“Artist statements should begin with a disclaimer: Art requires no explanation, no validation; it simply exists because there is no other option. It is tempting to explain some anthropological reason for the existence of art, but I won’t… I would rather get to the gist and provide an actual description of the art in the most concrete, objective way possible:
The body of work has its genesis at the Guerilla Garden over two years ago, slowly maturing into its finished state. It is covertly influenced by the chance encounters of other artists that inhabit creative spaces, subtly drawing inferences from graffiti, printmaking, sculpture, filmmaking, music, and fine art painting. Using a self-described process of aesthetic inquiry the body of work attempts to capture these multiple influences in a singular form.” (For the full statement go to www.bquenzer.com/p/artist-statments.html)
Mr. Q’s educational philosophy continues to evolve. The cornerstone of his current thinking echoes the influence of his collaboration at the Guerrilla Garden. “The Guerrilla Garden artists have made me see my students as artists in the real world.” As a result, Quenzer experienced a breakthrough career moment. He began thinking about the art program entirely differently, “This year I have reconsidered the function of art at Brown so it is not just about teaching art, but teaching the students about the practice of being a contemporary artist.” He has taken on the mission to create a collaborative artist space for his students. In this studio, each of his students are artists, with their own intrinsic motivation and skills that Mr. Q wants to build upon in their learning. “Student art doesn’t have to be little individual projects, but instead we can have an impact by working in collaboration with the art world to understand it’s real effect in day-to-day ways. If each student is an artist with their own specific talents, and work together toward a bigger vision, ultimately we come up with big, and potentially even great projects.”
There are several programs which are being developed both inside and outside of the classroom in Quenzer’s after-school art club that reflect this big picture, collaborative thinking. Framing the entire schoolyard, a plain concrete wall became one of the first major art projects that Mr. Q spearheaded in 2007. Quenzer is currently working with the Urban Arts Fund Committee to complete this visionary project. His pitch letter, clearly demonstrates the adage, “Life imitates art,” in a unique twist of events that has brought the community together full-circle.
“Our artistic vision begins with a great story…Five years ago I heard of a teacher doing amazing work with students during an after-school art program at West High School. I heard that this teacher was doing something special with her mural program; she was collaborating with some very talented young graffiti artists. I contacted the teacher, Maureen Hearty, and made arrangements to take a tour. She showed me elaborate student murals throughout the historic building. The murals were tall, complex works of art. ‘Really, students did this?’ I was in awe. That day I didn’t have the opportunity to meet the young artists responsible for painting the murals…but I left feeling inspired to start my own mural program at Brown…and I did.
Five years and many murals later, I’m at the Guerilla Garden listening to a panel of artists talk about how they “Made it in America” by pursuing and staying true to their creative beliefs. Ratha Sok was one of the artists speaking on the panel, talking about his ideas behind the “social entrepreneur,” a new way of thinking about social change throughout the creative mediums of art, music, film and smart business. Then Ratha spoke about where this all began…back at West High as a student and the mural program he created with Maureen Hearty. In a flash, I immediately understood that this was the unknown artist whose art inspired me five years ago as I toured West High. Ratha was one of the people who set me on a path as an elementary art teacher eager to learn more about the possibilities of student-led public art.
When I told Ratha my story, we both could hardly believe how incredible it was. Five years ago, Ratha began his work as a “social entrepreneur,” whose work by proxy inspired a public art movement at Brown Elementary. Now the year is 2012, and we have one more wall to go…it just seems like fate that Ratha is here to help us with Brown’s last white wall.”
Aside from the mural, a remarkable global art initiative called “The Inside Out Project” has engendered worldwide participation. Gigantic photographic portraits are submitted from individuals around the planet and displayed in creative ways on walls, stoops, fences, etc. Each face tells a tale of concern and hope, and underscores the desire of the artist ranging from world peace, to the simplicity of bringing a smile to passerby’s faces. Mr. Q, in collaboration with fellow teacher, Jamie Johnson, “an outstanding portrait photographer,” are training one of the fifth graders, Owen Dehmler-Buckley, “our resident photographer,” in portrait photography. He will capture the 3rd to 5th grade students in the Art Club in order to create their own “Inside Out Project” that supports Brown’s International Baccalaureate philosophy and ideals, such as being “ A Risk Taker, Principled, and Caring.” For more on this fascinating project www.insideoutproject.net/#@section=about
As if these aren’t enough, the entire school community is coming together in a collaborative process to install a bronze statue of five children at the front entrance. Allied Realty’s Lauren Brockman gifted the statue. The groundbreaking community project day is slated for Monday, March 26th. All community members are welcome with picks, shovels and gloves, proving that true artistry also requires true grit.
In yet another community collaboration last Saturday night, Gina Hartley, proprietor of the Edgewater Coffee Company, held an art opening for the students of Brown’s art club. She hired family-friendly musicians, Mark McQuery and Dan Treanor, to entertain the packed crowd of parents, students and friends for this Saturday night art exhibition. Hartley, with her characteristic generosity gave the art club $200. Student’s creative works will be displayed through the month of March, and are available for sale.
Barth Quenzer is not your average art teacher. He is reaching his stride in his professional life as an artist and educator. His left-brain moves the boundaries at Brown with experimental pilot programs that push the limits of art. His right-brain has been asked to serve on a committee for the Colorado Department of Education and DPS to help redesign the assessment tools for teachers in every discipline. “The goal is to create a bank of research data based on qualitative work that anyone can access to view true student growth over time that reflects teacher effectiveness and student’s understanding.”
Buoyed with enthusiasm about his new focus, Quenzer paints a picture of the impact our time has on the education continuum. “I really believe that we are coming out of the information era, and moving into the conceptual era. How can you conceptualize information since there is far too much out there? Students need the ability to access information, organize it in a meaningful way, and create vehicles for sharing very complex ideas with others. We don’t need to create new information, but instead, synthesize, understand and incorporate diverse perspectives in order to innovate.”
A picture paints a thousand words. Somehow, Mr. Q does both.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The GuerillaGarden presents....
Shout to Beemer for this design..
Don't be fooled, Don't be blind, see the deception......
Don't be fooled, Don't be blind, see the deception......
Monday, March 12, 2012
1099 Osage
Well it's said and done...the people have moved in...trees are planted..the building and mural is complete. We put a lot of love and haddwork into this 5000 square foot 8 story tall project and I have to say it feels really good to visit with the people that have made 1099 Osage there new home and hear about how much they appreciate the art!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Jolt X 5280 magazine
5280’s March fashion feature, “Streetwise,” was shot on location at Denver-based GuerillaGarden Studios, where artist Jeremy Silas Ulibarri, aka “Jolt,” does his thing with urban colors and shapes. We were so enamored with the background of the shoot—not to mention the hot spring looks
photos by David Raccuglia www.davidraccuglia.com/flash.html
Hair by Matthew Morris www.matthewmorrissalon.com
photos by David Raccuglia www.davidraccuglia.com/flash.html
Hair by Matthew Morris www.matthewmorrissalon.com
Jolt X Scion for Westwords Artopia
On Saturday, February 18, Artopia filled five SoCo venues with work from some of Denver's best visual artists, local fashion, culinary creations and specialty cocktails mixed exclusively for Artopia attendees..During the event over a five hour period Jolt created live art on this Scion while attendees watched at City hall....Video coming soon!
New RTD Lightrail station mural by Jolt, Omni, and East
The Denver Public Art Program and the Urban Arts Fund (UAF) unveils its latest mural, "Untitled," by local street artist Jolt, adjacent to the newly constructed Federal/Decatur public transportation bridge underpass.
The UAF was created in an effort to prevent graffiti vandalism by generating positive, well-tended and active community gathering spaces, and by producing opportunities for local young people to participate in diversionary art and leadership programs.
Artist Jolt (a.k.a. Jeremy Ulibarri), is a Denver native who has created both private and commercial murals in Denver and other U.S. cities. His submission for the Guerilla Garden mural was chosen and approved last year and completed in January 2012. Jolt worked with painting assistants, Omni and East, to transform the concrete bridge underpass into an alive and energetic public space for commuters and pedestrians.
For more information on the Urban Arts Fund, click here or contact Mary Valdez at mary.valdez@denvergov.org.
Photos: "Untitled" by Jolt
The UAF was created in an effort to prevent graffiti vandalism by generating positive, well-tended and active community gathering spaces, and by producing opportunities for local young people to participate in diversionary art and leadership programs.
Artist Jolt (a.k.a. Jeremy Ulibarri), is a Denver native who has created both private and commercial murals in Denver and other U.S. cities. His submission for the Guerilla Garden mural was chosen and approved last year and completed in January 2012. Jolt worked with painting assistants, Omni and East, to transform the concrete bridge underpass into an alive and energetic public space for commuters and pedestrians.
For more information on the Urban Arts Fund, click here or contact Mary Valdez at mary.valdez@denvergov.org.
Photos: "Untitled" by Jolt
Monday, January 16, 2012
Thursday Jan. 19th @ The GuerillaGarden Studio
Get up-close and personal with top Denver-native creatives about making it in music, art and fashion this Thursday.
The Guerilla Garden Presents:
HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA
5-7 pm
$5
3821 Unit A Steele St.
Denver, CO 80205
Featured panelists:
Jolt - The Guerilla Garden Studios & Gallery
Deca - Producer & MC
Ratha Sok - RAWH Expressions Streetwear
The Guerilla Garden is one of Denver's most creative venues. It's a collaboration of artists from various disciplines: graffiti, fine art painting, video, silk screen printmaking and sculpture. This is the space where big ideas are born...
Two years ago Jeremy Silas Ulibarri [a.k.a. Jolt] founded the Guerilla Garden and his mission statement was simple: to build a creative space where local artists could collaborate with other local artists.
Jolt accomplished this exceedingly well, making the Guerilla Garden one of Denver’s premier creative venues. He did this by leading a team of Denver’s most talented young innovators.
Deca is a producer and MC who has had a large following in Denver since his first solo release, Top of the Line Bottom Feeder during which time he was a heavy hitter in Life Crew, Denver's Hip Hop community collective. He's self-released 3 solo albums, has spent time in LA and is now performing monthly at Bowery Poetry Club in New York City where he lives.
Ratha Sok is a entrepreneur and artist. His passions quickly developed into the desire to build and manage a successful business. It wasn't until his late teenage years that Ratha was given the tools to create and grow his own company. In a few short years, Ratha has become an entrepreneur who is unafraid to take those seemingly impossible leaps in his career. He has the ability to help people discover their passions and empowers them to follow their dreams; as such, he has brought together a strong, well-rounded group of individuals that make up Rawh Expressions. Together, combined with Ratha's artistry and set of marketing and interpersonal skills, Rawh Expressions has become an asset to the community at large.
Moderated by
The New York Love Songs
The Guerilla Garden Presents:
HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA
5-7 pm
$5
3821 Unit A Steele St.
Denver, CO 80205
Featured panelists:
Jolt - The Guerilla Garden Studios & Gallery
Deca - Producer & MC
Ratha Sok - RAWH Expressions Streetwear
The Guerilla Garden is one of Denver's most creative venues. It's a collaboration of artists from various disciplines: graffiti, fine art painting, video, silk screen printmaking and sculpture. This is the space where big ideas are born...
Two years ago Jeremy Silas Ulibarri [a.k.a. Jolt] founded the Guerilla Garden and his mission statement was simple: to build a creative space where local artists could collaborate with other local artists.
Jolt accomplished this exceedingly well, making the Guerilla Garden one of Denver’s premier creative venues. He did this by leading a team of Denver’s most talented young innovators.
Deca is a producer and MC who has had a large following in Denver since his first solo release, Top of the Line Bottom Feeder during which time he was a heavy hitter in Life Crew, Denver's Hip Hop community collective. He's self-released 3 solo albums, has spent time in LA and is now performing monthly at Bowery Poetry Club in New York City where he lives.
Ratha Sok is a entrepreneur and artist. His passions quickly developed into the desire to build and manage a successful business. It wasn't until his late teenage years that Ratha was given the tools to create and grow his own company. In a few short years, Ratha has become an entrepreneur who is unafraid to take those seemingly impossible leaps in his career. He has the ability to help people discover their passions and empowers them to follow their dreams; as such, he has brought together a strong, well-rounded group of individuals that make up Rawh Expressions. Together, combined with Ratha's artistry and set of marketing and interpersonal skills, Rawh Expressions has become an asset to the community at large.
Moderated by
The New York Love Songs
Monday, January 2, 2012
Friday, December 30, 2011
why not?
I recently painted a bunch of GuerillaGorilla's on some signs, and canvases..things that can be attained by people for a very affordable price..which is something I've never done..never really thought about it, just painted it on walls and what not. I've always tried to push new and unique approaches when I create fine art...it really amazed me how QUICK all of them went..heres a few that I got pics of.
2011 GG video recap
here is a collection of short videos we put online in 2011
Jolt North highlands_ Guerilla Garden from Tyler Weisz on Vimeo.
Jolt backlight_Guerilla Garden from Tyler Weisz on Vimeo.
Barth Quenzer - Artist Cut 1 from Tyler Weisz on Vimeo.
Osage Mural Trailer from Joel Stangle on Vimeo.
Jolt's Mural Project from Joel Stangle on Vimeo.
Archetypes from Barth Quenzer on Vimeo.
Skateboard Remix from Barth Quenzer on Vimeo.
Guerilla Garden Studios from Eric Heights on Vimeo.
Children's Hospital - Guerilla Garden from Seetwist Productions on Vimeo.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
CO. SHERIFF IN JAIL NAMED AFTER HIM AFTER ARRESTED FOR SELLING METH
-Hypocrisy at its finest! This is one of the most incredible stories I have ever heard! This law enforcement…
Ex Colo. sheriff accused of offering meth for sex
CENTENNIAL, Colo. The ex-Colorado sheriff was known for his no-nonsense style, his heroism in saving two deputies and for his concern about teenage drug use. He was even named the nation’s sheriff of the year.
Patrick Sullivan, 68, found himself on Wednesday in a jail that was named for him, facing charges of offering methamphetamine in exchange for sex from a male acquaintance.
Dressed in an orange jail uniform and walking with a cane, a handcuffed Sullivan watched as a judge raised his bail amount to a half-million dollars and sent him to the Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Detention Facility.
Sullivan’s arrest has many in suburban Denver’s Arapahoe County where he held sway for nearly two decades wondering what happened to the tough-as-nails lawman they once knew.
“This isn’t the Pat I know,” said Peg Ackerman, a lobbyist for the County Sheriffs of Colorado who often worked with him on legislation. She said he was concerned about drug use in schools and was a chief of security at a school district.
The current sheriff, Grayson Robinson, who worked as undersheriff for Sullivan from 1997 until he took over the job in 2002, said the department was shocked and saddened at his arrest.
Robinson said the case is still under investigation, including where and how Sullivan might have gotten the drugs. He declined to say if authorities suspect Sullivan of using drugs, or if others might be charged.
At the brief court hearing, Judge William Sylvester told Sullivan not to contact anyone involved in the case.
Sullivan’s attorney, Kevin McGreevy, did not return calls seeking comment.
Sullivan came to the attention of law enforcement after an Oct. 4 call to authorities from a home in Centennial, according to an arrest affidavit. The deputy who responded had worked for Sullivan and knew who he was.
After investigating further, the deputy learned from two confidential informants that Sullivan was dealing meth but would sell it only if they had sex with him, the document stated. He was arrested after police set up a sting at a home.
Deputies found that Sullivan had handed someone a bag of meth and had another bag on him when he was searched, according to the affidavit. Both bags weighed less than a gram.
Sullivan served as sheriff from 1984 until his retirement in 2002.
In 2002, then-U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo praised him on his retirement, citing Sullivan for promoting homeland security and for being named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff’s Association.
In 1989, Sullivan was hailed as a hero. During a gunman’s rampage, he rescued two deputies after crashing his truck through a fence and protecting them while they were loaded into the vehicle.
While those who know Sullivan were puzzled by the news, some said they weren’t surprised that a person of his stature could get involved. They said meth users will do almost anything to feed their habit and often hurt others in the process.
“This drug knows no economic, social, professional or occupational boundaries,” said state Rep. Ken Summers, who served on a legislative meth task force.
© 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Ex Colo. sheriff accused of offering meth for sex
CENTENNIAL, Colo. The ex-Colorado sheriff was known for his no-nonsense style, his heroism in saving two deputies and for his concern about teenage drug use. He was even named the nation’s sheriff of the year.
Patrick Sullivan, 68, found himself on Wednesday in a jail that was named for him, facing charges of offering methamphetamine in exchange for sex from a male acquaintance.
Dressed in an orange jail uniform and walking with a cane, a handcuffed Sullivan watched as a judge raised his bail amount to a half-million dollars and sent him to the Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Detention Facility.
Sullivan’s arrest has many in suburban Denver’s Arapahoe County where he held sway for nearly two decades wondering what happened to the tough-as-nails lawman they once knew.
“This isn’t the Pat I know,” said Peg Ackerman, a lobbyist for the County Sheriffs of Colorado who often worked with him on legislation. She said he was concerned about drug use in schools and was a chief of security at a school district.
The current sheriff, Grayson Robinson, who worked as undersheriff for Sullivan from 1997 until he took over the job in 2002, said the department was shocked and saddened at his arrest.
Robinson said the case is still under investigation, including where and how Sullivan might have gotten the drugs. He declined to say if authorities suspect Sullivan of using drugs, or if others might be charged.
At the brief court hearing, Judge William Sylvester told Sullivan not to contact anyone involved in the case.
Sullivan’s attorney, Kevin McGreevy, did not return calls seeking comment.
Sullivan came to the attention of law enforcement after an Oct. 4 call to authorities from a home in Centennial, according to an arrest affidavit. The deputy who responded had worked for Sullivan and knew who he was.
After investigating further, the deputy learned from two confidential informants that Sullivan was dealing meth but would sell it only if they had sex with him, the document stated. He was arrested after police set up a sting at a home.
Deputies found that Sullivan had handed someone a bag of meth and had another bag on him when he was searched, according to the affidavit. Both bags weighed less than a gram.
Sullivan served as sheriff from 1984 until his retirement in 2002.
In 2002, then-U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo praised him on his retirement, citing Sullivan for promoting homeland security and for being named Sheriff of the Year by the National Sheriff’s Association.
In 1989, Sullivan was hailed as a hero. During a gunman’s rampage, he rescued two deputies after crashing his truck through a fence and protecting them while they were loaded into the vehicle.
While those who know Sullivan were puzzled by the news, some said they weren’t surprised that a person of his stature could get involved. They said meth users will do almost anything to feed their habit and often hurt others in the process.
“This drug knows no economic, social, professional or occupational boundaries,” said state Rep. Ken Summers, who served on a legislative meth task force.
© 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Friday Dec. 23rd at The GuerillaGarden!
categories: Bboy/Bgirl 7toSmoke, MC 7toSmoke!!
Picks are almost complete! All info will be up in a few days
w competitors vids! Remember this tour is for non-marquee names only! So its the next hungry ones! Looking forward to my hometown edition, I know it will be popin! All of Denver's finest in HIp-Hop and commUnity will be in attendance. Locally produced by: La Casa del Fonk, Radio Bums, Dent, Ietef, and Jolt along with Guerrilla Garden.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Spray-cation Miami (Art Basel)
Art Basel...Mannnn I loved it.
There's a few reasons why Art Basel was necessary to check out this year..1. The weather was about to hit below zero in The Mile High, 2. It was time to spend some much needed time with my homie East..and 3. a "spray cation" no fine art, murals, nada..just some straight graff was something I've been craving for a while!
So with that in mind, I purchased a ticket last minute and tagged along with E, we hit Miami with zero plans or expectations which I feel made the trip that much better!
I returned to Denver refreshed, relaxed, inspired, and happy! I haven't seen that much graff since "Paint Louis" and have never in my life seen that many murals! The galley shows where off the hook, the food was bangin..and the women (yo just go to Miami B!)
Art Basel is a must for everyone to check out at least once, I made a lot of friends and reconnected with some old ones.
Shout out to Eric and Perla for sharing there home, Jersey Joe for giving us a shit ton of paint, Pad4(DanielSon) for reminding me of what innocence looks like, Juicy for taking us to hear some amazing music and the shout outs on the radio, Apex for giving us even more paint, Jick for being down to finally connect on the "Jick Jolty" joint, Cushy for the hospitality, Wane and East for the education, Abstrkt and Ticoe, and Syco and The Dirty Jersey homies..come to Denver, I got y'all.
There's a few reasons why Art Basel was necessary to check out this year..1. The weather was about to hit below zero in The Mile High, 2. It was time to spend some much needed time with my homie East..and 3. a "spray cation" no fine art, murals, nada..just some straight graff was something I've been craving for a while!
So with that in mind, I purchased a ticket last minute and tagged along with E, we hit Miami with zero plans or expectations which I feel made the trip that much better!
I returned to Denver refreshed, relaxed, inspired, and happy! I haven't seen that much graff since "Paint Louis" and have never in my life seen that many murals! The galley shows where off the hook, the food was bangin..and the women (yo just go to Miami B!)
Art Basel is a must for everyone to check out at least once, I made a lot of friends and reconnected with some old ones.
Shout out to Eric and Perla for sharing there home, Jersey Joe for giving us a shit ton of paint, Pad4(DanielSon) for reminding me of what innocence looks like, Juicy for taking us to hear some amazing music and the shout outs on the radio, Apex for giving us even more paint, Jick for being down to finally connect on the "Jick Jolty" joint, Cushy for the hospitality, Wane and East for the education, Abstrkt and Ticoe, and Syco and The Dirty Jersey homies..come to Denver, I got y'all.
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