Kalani Tonga

Location: 716 South State Street

“[This design] incorporates several easily recognizable traditional Polynesian tribal patterns that I believe will foster a sense of belonging and pride in the neighborhood amongst Pacific Islanders…I chose to create these patterns using a rainbow color scheme because rainbows are historically connected to both the Hawaiian community and the LGBTQ+ community…"

Chuck Landvatter

Location: 716 South State Street

“[This piece] positively evokes movement and references Salt Lake City’s burgeoning downtown culture and night life.”

Alex Billany

Location: 711 South State Street

"One of my favorite aspects of State Street is its unique automotive culture and being able to see incredible low-riders showcased as they drive up and down the street throughout the year."

Liz Shattler

Location: 711 South State Street

"This design remembers the Paper Moon, Salt Lake City's only lesbian bar. The pink moon from their logo is centered above rainbow stripes which recall the stripes that were painted on the asphalt outside of the bar's front door. This neon sign is in tribute to the space we once had and to the local lesbian community."

Valerie Jar

Location: 638 South State Street

“My family would often take a weekend trip to Salt Lake City, driving up State Street for dim sum…I remember the excitement of heading to the city and spending time with my family.”

Emma Ryder

Location: 638 South State Street

“My neon sign illustrates an anecdote my grandmother told to distract me while crossing the street’s intimidatingly wide lanes. She said State Street was designed to provide room for an ox cart to make a U-turn and continue their journey in the opposite direction. I never forgot this little glimpse into the past. Now I get to share it with everyone who passes by in glowing neon. "

Ryan Perkins

Location: 643 South State Street

"The Great Basin rattlesnake reminds us that despite our urban landscape, the awesome power of wilderness remains ever-present. In addition, it evokes the wild and braggadocious tattoo culture whose historic home is on State Street."

Verónica Pérez

Location: 643 South State Street

"The butterflies in this piece represent migration and transformation. State Street was built on native land that sustained many Indigenous peoples, land that has been traveled by Mormon oxcarts and Mexican taco carts…The heart represents…how we have all adjusted and changed with these movements.”