As a muralist, Cole Eisenhour strives to create works of art that not only brighten up public spaces, but also tell stories and inspire viewers. His murals are more than just paintings on walls, they are a testament to the power of art to transform urban landscapes and bring people together. He believes that art should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status or background. This aspect of creating murals gives Cole the motivation to take part in beautifying all types of environments. Cole always aims to create designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also relevant and meaningful to the community or client. His creative process always begins with extensive research and development of the mural’s concept. There is an ever-evolving challenge with each new wall, and this aspect invigorates his work. Cole is constantly stimulated by the challenge of creating new ideas and messages through his murals. Whether it’s a vibrant collage of faces and shapes, or a poignant tribute to a popular figure or company, he always strives to make each piece reflective of the core concept. Above all, Cole hopes to inspire people to see the beauty and potential of their neighborhoods, businesses, and communities. In sum, he hopes to encourage the embrace of creativity and imagination as vehicles for positive change within each viewer.

Chris Peterson grew up in the foothills of Timpanogos along Utah’s Wasatch Front. During his twenties, he served an LDS Mission to the South Bronx, studied painting at BYU and KCAI, spent time living and painting in New York City, and took semesters off to explore the wilderness of the American West.

In 2001, Chris pivoted from studio art-making to pursue graduate education in conservation and community-building work. Graduate studies at the University of Utah earned Chris an M.P.A. in Nonprofit Management & Environmental Policy and an M.S. in Environmental Humanities focusing on conflict resolution and leadership development. His organizational work during this time included Colorado River restoration and tribal coalition-building, charter school and nonprofit co-founding, leadership development programming, teaching as K-6 art specialist, rural development humanitarian work in East Africa and South Asia and directing the Sorenson Unity Center, with a focus on civic engagement and arts programs for Salt Lake City.

In 2009, Chris began moonlighting on murals and organizing community arts and youth-centered park visioning projects as a strategy for combating nature deficit disorder”. He worked with various organizations to provide youth arts programming, including community murals with Ugandan and Cambodian youth and students across Utah. In 2017, he was commissioned to install a 45-foot jaguar mural, inspiring him to restart his studio practice to refine his painting and design processes around wildlife concepts. His practice today includes mixed-media studio paintings, large-scale murals, and placemaking projects and custom installations.

In 2022, Chris partnered with the Utah Wildlife Federation to launch the Utah Wildlife Walls Project: A statewide arts, science, and engagement campaign to celebrate local wildlife, including the installation of 29 wildlife murals; one in each county. Chris is the principal of Chris Peterson Studio LLC., located in Holladay, Utah.

William M. Louis or Bill is the Artist behind BiltsLouisArt. Born in Suva on the island of Fiji, Bill’s artistic talents and inspirations are multifaceted akin to his diverse cultural heritage. His father is Fijian, Samoan, and German and his mother is from the island of Tonga in Vava’u. At only 1 year old, he migrated with his mother and two of his five siblings to the US in 1984. Growing up in Reno, NV, Bill has lived in various cities including Seattle and San Francisco, before moving to Salt Lake City in 2011.Pursuing a passion for the arts from an early age, his stylistic influences pay homage to an experience of surveying vibrant topographies and adapting to changing cultural landscapes, while remaining dedicated to his family and a Polynesian culture rich with tradition. Cultivating a visual language of his own, Bill’s influences cull from West Coast Graffiti art to early contemporary masters such as Salvador Dali, Vincent Van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin. His street art influences are Revok, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, and John “Prime” Hina Many of Bill’s recent work have been inspired by digital and cultural art as well. Bill has been a featured artist in many galleries that have showed at UMOCA, Studio Elevn and Impact Hub. He has painted many murals across the Wasatch front including South Town Mall (JC Penny building), McPolin Farmstead Tunnel, Solidarity Mural on Main Street Park City and Regent Street Black Box at Eccles Theater. He has traveled around the United States painting murals in locations like, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Tennessee. Bill has worked with many community beautification art projects alongside Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and the Boys & Girls Club. His latest work comprises a combination of his Polynesian culture, graffiti, surrealism, abstract-geometric shapes, and family. Bill hopes that his art can influence others to use their creative side and to utilize their talents to inspire individuals of all walks of life. Art can be very therapeutic and can help heal people in various ways. Bill would like to help create a pathway for emerging Polynesian artists as well as all creators to leverage their passion for art to make a difference in their communities.

Trasheer earned his Graduate Degree in Visual Arts from the National School of Plastic Arts (UNAM). His artistic journey commenced with graffiti, where he explored diverse techniques and contemporary art trends, nurturing his aesthetic and technical skills. Influenced by surrealism, pop art, and illustration, Trasheer blends various themes in his work. However, his primary focus revolves around human emotions and societal issues, depicting characters immersed in alternate realities and universes beyond their own. Trasheer's artwork has been showcased both domestically and internationally, gracing public and private spaces such as Centro Cultural BORDER, National School of Plastic Arts of the UNAM, Galería José María Velasco, Embassy of Mexico in Japan, Montana Gallery (Japan), Utah Arts Alliance, and Toy Art Gallery (Los Angeles). Additionally, he has collaborated with renowned brands like Mini Cooper, Nike, Adidas, Puma, and others, contributing to interventions and projects.

Growing up in the mountains of Wyoming, Elizabeth Walsh was taught how to be a steward of the land and to take care of the environment. Now as a Utah-based artist, Elizabeth wants her art to inspire everyone to get out in nature and enjoy it while taking care of it. She has worked as an artist on several mural projects around the state, worked with the Redevelopment Agency of SLC to create public art pieces, and also works as a freelance fine artist working in acrylic. This varied background combined with a very bold and vibrant style informs her current work. When not in the studio, Elizabeth can be found hiking in the Wasatch mountains.

Andrey Kravtsov, aka KEY DETAIL, is a mural artist who also works with painting and illustration. He lives and works in New York, NY. He obtained his Bachelor of Architecture from the Belarusian National Technical University. Since childhood, Andrey was always intrigued by art and architecture. His curiosity led him to explore these two fields and he gained knowledge and experience in both of them. Seeking more creativity and artistic freedom, Andrey discovered the world of mural art and started focusing on the idea of ‘public space’. He has been creating mural art for more than ten years. The artistic map of KEY DETAIL features murals in Europe, Asia, and U.S. Expressing creativity, he successfully managed and completed many private and public commissions, and worked closely with numerous community organizations. Eight years of architectural experience allows him to respond creatively and uniquely to site-specific design challenges. Andrey's artworks have been featured in a number of international magazines and books, and his paintings are included in private art collections throughout the U.S. and Europe. Experimenting with paint techniques and exploring the diversity of themes, he established his own mythology; a magical world where the spectators can escape. Andrey avoids a focus on a single character, preferring to do a wide variety of diverse concepts.

Chuck Berrett, is a professional muralist, and a US Marine Corps veteran. He was born and raised in the Salt Lake Valley, and after living in NYC and Miami for the past 16 years. Chuck decided to move back to Utah in the summer of 2022. Since returning, Chuck has been wildly inspired by the people and the nature of this magnificent place in the world. He has yet to paint in Utah, and it has been a huge life goal. Utah has been a significant part of his identity as he has worked and traveled all over the world. Chuck has painted for municipalities, corporations, public art programs, and mural festivals as an artist since 2012. With that being said, the true reward of doing public art reveals itself when the artist connects with the community. Chuck has found a great deal of inspiration since he returned to Utah last year. He has also done a great deal of community work with at-risk youth, as well as students in several cities across the US. He has seen first-hand, the positive effect that public art has on communities, and especially among the young people in those communities. Chuck strongly believes that public art is a powerful transformative force that can elevate the practitioners, as well as the people and their communities. It creates an individuality in the environment that cannot be reproduced, and it makes the place in which it inhabits special for as long as it exists.

Ben Wiemeyer loves People, Problem Solving, And Mark Making. His work is a result of his life experiences. He is a graffiti artist / Painter first, and a trained artist with a degree second. Ben’s life revolves around creating work. Growing up his parents always supported and encouraged art making, his Father worked as a builder/contractor, his Mother did interior design, and Grandmother was a painter. These skill sets influenced Ben’s fascination with problem solving, respect for material sensibility, and a love of mark making. With limited access to toys and unlimited access to tools and materials around the house, Ben began exploring artmaking and fabricating at a young age. He has a degree in Intermedia Sculpture from the University of Utah, and has been painting Graffiti, Graffiti style murals, and painting in all mediums for the past 25 years. Ben has great respect for the Graffiti subculture, and his family and friends that thrive in this Arcane Arena.

Introducing the Roots Art Kollective (RAK), a dynamic collective comprising three talented Mexican American artists: Miguel Galaz, Alan Ochoa, and Luis Novoa. With a shared mission to expand public art and foster a vibrant environment that celebrates diverse cultures, RAK has been painting awe-inspiring murals for over 8 years. Each artist brings their unique background and perspective, with expertise in Art Education, Graphic Design, and Environmental Studies, to create captivating public artworks.

The collective's journey began in 2015, when they embarked on their first community mural project in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since then, RAK has had the privilege of collaborating with various communities, leaving their artistic imprint on walls throughout the city.

The Kollective draws significant inspiration from the natural world and their indigenous roots, which greatly influence their artistic approach. They incorporate organic geometry and symmetry in their creations to establish a sense of balance and familiarity. Firm believers in the transformative power of art, are convinced that through the integration of nature, patterns, and calligraphy, cultural spaces can be redefined and enriched. Their work seamlessly weaves together these elements, resulting in captivating pieces that evoke a deep connection to both our surroundings and heritage.

Join RAK on their artistic journey as they continue to paint stories on community walls. Together, let's make our world a more colorful and culturally enriched place, one mural at a time!

Emma Gilbert, an oil painter, and muralist born and raised in Alabama. She now travels the country painting murals and finding inspiration in new places and people. Emma began traveling in 2021 to learn about herself, see the beauty in this world, and experience different cultures and lifestyles. With her art, she hopes to share those experiences through her style of portraiture and hands. Emma has been an artist since she can remember, and her hopes are to keep that child-like spirit alive by continuing to paint art that will allow her to expand her creative horizon.