Public art project located at four different sites along the Jordan River Parkway from
600 North to 1500 North, Salt Lake City, Utah | City Council District 1
The Salt Lake City Arts Council, in collaboration with Salt Lake City’s Departments of Public Utilities and Public Lands, seeks to commission four (4) Utah based artists or artist-led teams to create original, site-specific murals for the Jordan River Parkway in the Rose Park neighborhood.
The Jordan River Parkway is the longest paved urban trail in the United States, extending more than 60 miles from Utah Lake to the Great Salt Lake. As a key public asset on Salt Lake City’s Westside, it connects neighborhoods, parks, and recreational destinations while supporting diverse wildlife and providing access to the river’s natural landscape. The project is inspired by Public Lands’ Emerald Ribbon Action Plan, which envisions the Jordan River corridor as a vibrant community destination guided by the interconnected themes of nature, culture, and care. Together, these themes support ecological restoration, improve safety and access, encourage multigenerational use, and promote the corridor as a well-maintained natural and cultural sanctuary where both wildlife and people can thrive.
The Jordan River Parkway Mural Program will contribute to this vision by activating key locations along this natural landmark. The murals will transform selected sites into welcoming, visually engaging destinations that reflect the character of the Rose Park neighborhood, highlight the importance of the river’s ecosystem, and foster meaningful connections between people, place, and the evolving Jordan River Parkway.
COMMISION BUDGET: Variable, 4 commissions available (limit of one commission per individual artist or artist-led team)
DEADLINE: Sunday, July 5, 2026 by 11:59 pm MT
ELIGIBILITY: This Call for Artists is open to all professional artists or artist-led teams currently residing in Utah, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, political opinion or affiliation, or mental or physical disability.
SUBMISSIONS: All applications must be submitted through the CaFÉ (CallforEntry.org)
INFORMATION SESSION: Interested applicants are invited to attend an online info session, via Zoom, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM MT.
Webinar link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85083591789?pwd=qrSXGWzDB3gmHX2YIBjag3bpZVHRTy.1
Password: 1234
QUESTIONS: All questions regarding this RFQ are to be directed to the Salt Lake City Public Art Program by email at publicartprogram@slc.gov. Please review the complete Call for Artists document prior to emailing any questions.
View the full Request for Qualifications here.
Jordan River Parkway Mural Site Images
DIRECT LINK TO APPLICATION: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17611