Over the summer of 2025, the Ballpark neighborhood was transformed into a vibrant open-air gallery through the creation of ten new murals. Each mural emerged from a unique collaboration between a local business and a local artist selected from the Public Art Program’s Pre-Qualified Artist Pool. Business owners offered their walls as creative canvases, while artists designed site-specific works that captured the people, stories, and distinctive character of the neighborhood.

Funded by the Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA) and programmed by the Salt Lake City Arts Council, the initiative infused the neighborhood with new energy, color, and creativity. The project celebrated and strengthened the artistic spirit already thriving in the community, uplifting small businesses, showcasing local talent, and cultivating a deeper sense of place. Together, these ten murals formed a cohesive and dynamic collection that reflects what makes the Ballpark neighborhood truly one of a kind.

Trevor Dahl (aka Good Happy Stuff) is a Salt Lake City–based visual artist interested in creating contemporary mythologies. His surrealistic, whimsical artwork can be recognized by its distinct shape-language and color palettes, bringing a fresh & unique approach to American Western motifs. His public art often incorporates history, local landscapes, and culture to create place-specific murals that create deeper meaning for residents. Trevor has created several murals around Utah and beyond, and maintains a fine art practice in his Capitol Hill studio.

Photos by Logan Sorenson