Armando Silva is a painter, muralist, and performer who uses his artistic superpowers to tell powerful stories, build community, and inspire youth through art. As a recipient of a Governor’s Creative Leadership award from Colorado Creative Industries in 2018, Armando has been celebrated for his collaborations with cities, non-profits, businesses, and educators across the state and beyond. Armando was born in Sombrerete, Zacatecas, Mexico and spent most of his childhood traveling between Mexico and the USA.

Armando uses his cultural roots to ground his work and create a voice for his Mexican American story. Armando believes his artistic abilities come with the responsibility to lead, educate, and give back to the community. Armando’s large- scale mural installations give communities a way to communicate messages that can’t always be said in words.