Step into a world of wonder and let your senses be captivated by the immersive environment designed by visionary artists.

With boundless creativity and imagination, they have created a space that will leave you feeling inspired. These talented individuals have poured their hearts and souls into crafting spaces that transport you to another world.

THE ARTISTS

  • Jon Medina (CO)

    Creative Director and brains behind the Willow Weave Bar, Dance Floor, Backyard, and Beacon’s overall aesthetic. Jon has left his mark on the city of Denver with the creation of Beacon.

    @jon_medina_

  • James Medina (CO)

    Builder and right-hand man to his brother Jon, James supported nearly every aspect of Beacon’s creative build-out.

    @_jamesmmedina_

  • Aleesha Anderson (CA)

    A vibrant fabricator, Aleesha Anderson is the inventor of “A Trip to the Hive Mind,” an interactive and playful room in Beacon.

    @zing.zing.dynamite

  • Sidney Connell (CO)

    A tasteful designer, Sidney Connell is responsible for creating the Stardust Wagon, where we gather and lounge.

    @coloi_

  • Nueshok Studio (CO)

    Experiential design wizard, Jesse Rathod of Nueshok Design is the brains behind the LED cloud feature hanging above the dance floor.

    @nueshok

  • Diod Design (CO)

    Designed and built by Erik Ringler, the Portal Bar features music-reactive lights and purposefully placed mirrors. The goal of the room, which is located between the dance floor and outdoor patio, was to make the room feel bigger than it is and to allow patrons to SEE THE MUSIC! The excellent photo ops are just an added bonus!

    @diod.design

  • Andrew Mack (LA)

    One of the collaborating artists behind our Larimer Street mural, which won Denver’s Best New Mural in 2022. “Healing Ecosystem,” a spirited painting, encompasses crystals, mushrooms, and a frog in vibrant color.

    @joux_co

  • Brendan Cooney (CO)

    One of the collaborating artists behind our Larimer Street mural. “Electric Journeyman” encompasses rich teal, blue and purple. This mural won Denver’s Best New Mural in 2022.

    @cooney_werks

  • Emily Kuchenbecker (CO)

    A collaborator in “Perspective,” by Mario Nocifera. Emily Kuchenbecker is a glass artist inspired by the body's movement and the forces of nature.

    @e.moonly

  • Travis Powell (CO)

    A collaborator in “Perspective,” by Mario Nocifera. Travis Powell is a mixed media artist and the designer of, the Light House which symbolizes a beacon of light, guiding individuals as they enter into the space.

    @deepspacediver

  • Mario Nocifera (CO)

    The visionary behind “Perspective.” The story of an old dying sea fairing man who finds his way back to land to relive his life through his youthful spirit.

    @mario_nocifera

  • Pickle Town Co. (CO)

    Founded by Jessica Sparzak. An ecoartist who created the floral pieces using organic matter around the Communal Table and the Willow Weave Bar.

    @pt.f.co

  • Patrick McMichael (CO)

    Founder of Track Architecture, a firm specializing in adaptive reuse projects to help breathe new life into used-up buildings. Chief Picker at Harvest Denver, repurposing used materials previously destined for the dump.

    @trackarch

  • Corvus Design Build (CO)

    Architectural metal work company; a team of Jacob Uhl and Sam Fletcher. These two fabricators created the Communal Table using 140-year-old box car reclaimed mahogany wood. This is located next to the Wilow Weave Bar.

    @corvusdesignbuild

  • Jordan Forge (CO)

    An abstract sculpturalist, Jordan Forge is the creative force behind the rock-like sculpture running along the side walls surrounding the Communal Table.

    @jordan.forge.art

  • Kendall Rose (CO)

    Contemporary and organic, Kendall Rose is the artist behind the beautiful mural flowing around the outside wall in Beacon’s Back Patio.

    @kendallrose.art

  • AJ Davis (CO)

    Bold and realistic, AJ Davis is the multi-talented muralist behind the Green Owl painted in Beacon’s Back Patio.

    @adden.art

  • Sean Zenner (CO)

    One of the collaborating painters behind our Back Patio Bar and Truck Bed. The realistic illustration captures rich tropical plants and animal forms.

    @seanzenner

  • Ryan Lavelle (CO)

    One of the painters who collaborated on our Back Patio Bar and Truck Bed, and is responsible for creating a stunningly realistic illustration that showcases the lush beauty of tropical plants and animals.

    @synchroneyes

  • Emma Rose (CO)

    One of the painters who collaborated on our Back Patio Bar and Truck Bed, and is responsible for creating highly realistic illustrations depicting the vibrant tropical flora and the female human form.

    @erose.art

  • Andy Blair (CO)

    Created by Andy Blair, Mood Swings is a steel stroboscopic 3d zoetrope. Precisely timed strobe lights and a rotating sculpture create a confounding optical illusion, creating stop-motion animation in real life. Andy's zoetropes aim to invoke the beauty of motion and Sisyphean pursuits.

    @Andy.Blair.Zoetropes

  • Diana Merkel (CO)

    The visionary behind multiple installations throughout Beacon, including the chandeliers over the Community Table Area as well as the Beacon, branded DJ booth.

    @dlmerkel

  • Drennan Flahive (CO)

    One of the collaborating artists of SOL - a unique take on the disco ball, located next to the DJ Booth. Recreated using Nikoli Teslas sacred method numbers of 3, 6 & 9. They aim to animate the capacity for community to be inspired and to shine and reflect upon one another.

    @purasuertecr

  • Alejandra Serna (CO)

    An Interior designer, Alejandra Serna, created the Mirror Waterfall with support from Drennan Flava. This installation mimics the function of a disco ball, capturing and refracting images and light around the DJ Booth.

    @sernaale

LEADERSHIP TEAM

  • Mario Nocifera (Owner)

    Senior executive director of high vibes + big smiles.

    Mario has spent his career in the food + beverage industry, running four-star Michelin spots in San Francisco and high-end restaurants in Boulder and Aspen. Recently, he owned Lower48, an award-winning restaurant in Denver, CO.

    When the pandemic hit, he opened Onward, an Art Gallery and Event Space in RiNo.

  • Robert Champion (Owner)

    Senior vice chairman of vices and comfy chairs, has two decades of experience gathering people, curating heartfelt experiences, and fostering lifelong friendships! ⁣

    ⁣Along with many other achievements and skill sets, he grew a 1,500-person automotive event to a 28,000-person multi-event series! ⁣Now he is channeling that energy to gathering the people of Denver at Beacon.

  • Chris Price

    Has 11+ years of experience in providing a safe and fun environment for nightlife establishments. Having interacted & engaged with all walks of life - from United States Generals to Weed Farmers & Growers alike - he has the unique ability to connect with people & make anybody feel at home & welcomed.

    Chris's mission is to ensure everyone has the freedom and comfort to express themselves openly, honestly, and, most importantly - safely. His loyalties run deep because our team is Family.