Exhibit Opening: “Colorado Nick: A Legacy of Tattoo Art in Colorado Springs”

Exhibit Opening: Colorado Nick: A Legacy of Tattoo Art in Colorado Springs

Saturday, February 28

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration encouraged

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) is thrilled to announce the opening of Colorado Nick: A Legacy of Tattoo Art in Colorado Springs on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Housed in the AJ Smith Gallery on the CSPM’s third floor, this fascinating exhibit was developed in partnership with Scott and Kayla Boyer, founders of Yellow Beak Press, a publishing company based in Colorado Springs focused on preserving and promoting tattoo history.

“This exhibit aims to bring the hidden history forward. The early tattooers featured here were key figures who shaped the craft in Colorado Springs, but their stories were scattered, forgotten, or never recorded at all,” stated by co-curator Scott Boyer.

Featuring a vibrant range of tattoo art known as flash, tools of the trade, and stories highlighting the history and legacy of Colorado Nick along with a host of others, this unique exhibit highlights the little-known but important cultural history of tattooing.

The CSPM in partnership with Scott and Kayla Boyer invite the community to celebrate this special exhibit opening from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guests of all ages will explore this special exhibit, enjoy treats from food trucks, engage in family-friendly activities, receive complimentary exhibit-themed temporary tattoos (while supplies last), and more.

OPENING SCHEDULE 

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Live tattooing by Scott Huttenmaier and Nate Hudak (for a fee)
  • Both artists will be offering selected designs featured in the exhibit and book
  • Interested guests should contact the artists in advance via their Instagram accounts: @s.huttenmaier and @nate_hda
• Family-Friendly Activities (end at 4:00 p.m.)

2:00 p.m.  Division I Courtroom

Colorado Nick Presentation, Book Sale and Signing with tattoo historian Scott Boyer (special edition bags and tattoo-themed sticker packs with book purchase while supplies last)