2024 Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival
Step into the vibrant Midvale Main Arts & Culture District and immerse yourself in the creative energy of the Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival. More than just an event, this festival is a celebration of our local community's diversity and a platform for artists - local, national, and international - to showcase their talents.
Live Murals
Immerse yourself in the live mural demonstrations, where artists bring walls to life with vibrant colors and captivating storytelling.
Beer Garden hosted by Bohemian Brewery
Sip on our
local hand crafted brews while immersing yourself in the colorful creations that surround you, celebrating the union of creativity & craft.
Food Tucks
Enjoy a culinary adventure at the festival, where food trucks offer a variety of tasty dishes to satisfy your hunger and add to the vibrant atmosphere.
Vendor Marketplace
Explore the bustling vendor marketplace at the mural festival, where local artisans showcase their crafts, offering a diverse array of handmade treasures to discover and enjoy.
Midvale Art House Open House
Get a first look at Midvale Main’s newest community art studio called the Art House. Open house hours will take place during the Festival. Join us in welcoming these talented studio artists and exploring this new creative space within the Midvale Main Arts & Culture District. The Art House will be open to the public and host creative activities for everyone to enjoy throughout the year.
While you’re there, don't miss the chance to admire a new indoor mural by acclaimed LetterWest artist Ximena Jimenez from Bogota, Colombia, adding a unique international flair to our mural collection. Join us at the Art House to celebrate with the local art community, celebrate creativity, and experience the magic of Midvale's budding arts and culture scene.
FREE Concert at the Pearl on Main (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Calling all Bowie fans! Get ready to experience the magic of the 8th Annual David Bowie Tribute, brought to you by Major Tom & The Moonboys at The
Pearl on Main! On June 8, as part of Midvale’s 3rd Annual Mural Festival, Los Muros on Main, join us for a night filled with electrifying performances and cosmic energy. The evening kicks off with The Poppees, who will mesmerize you with their tributes to the musical genius, setting the stage on fire with their electrifying renditions. Then, prepare to be transported to another dimension as Major Tom & The Moonboys take the stage to deliver their signature interpretations of Bowie’s greatest hits. From the glam rock of Ziggy Stardust to the experimental sounds of Blackstar, they’ll capture the essence of Bowie’s multifaceted legacy like never before. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., so arrive early to secure your spot in this cosmic spectacle. While general admission is free, guaranteed seating will soon be available for those eager to claim their seated view of the magic unfolding onstage. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of music, art, and Bowie-inspired revelry! Join us for an evening that’s sure to leave you dancing in the moonlight as we honor the Thin White Duke in style and celebrate his timeless influence on music and culture. Vist The Pearl on Main's website to learn more.
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (EVENT FULL)
Murals and Ice-Cream with the Mayor
This popular event is now full. We are no longer accepting RSVP's.
Join us for a mural walk with the Mayor as part of the Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival. Together we’ll explore the vibrant and historic streets of the Midvale Main Arts & Culture District which has over 30 magnificent murals. This is an opportunity to meet some of this year’s muralists, witness live mural making and uncover the stories and creativity behind how murals are made. We’ll finish our memorable walk with some delicious ice cream from Altojitos, a local Midvale Main Street business.
Volunteers (CLOSED - No longer accepting applications)
Join us as a volunteer for the upcoming Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival! We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals (aged 18 and older) to fill various roles and help make this event a resounding success.
No matter your interests, personality, or skills, we have a position that's perfect for you. All roles involve interacting with the public, so friendliness and safety are our top priorities. Plus, as a token of our appreciation, each volunteer will receive a Festival tee-shirt and sticker!
Here's a rundown of the available roles:
- Information Booth (Shifts: 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.): Assist visitors by providing information about the festival, directing them to various activities, and distributing festival maps and stickers.
- Vendors and Food Truck Check-In (Shifts: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.): Guide vendors and food truck operators on unloading and parking, and provide information about key festival areas.
- Vendors and Food Truck Directing Load Out (Shift: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.): Ensure vendors have what they need for packing up, and assist with safely directing them out of the festival area.
- Festival Setup and General Support (Shift: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.): Assist with setting up equipment, loading/unloading supplies, and answering attendee questions.
- Festival Takedown and General Support (Shift: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.): Help dismantle equipment, remove signage, and provide general support as needed.
In addition to your specific role, all volunteers will be asked to hand out flyers to guests. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, support the community, and have a blast!
If you're interested in volunteering, please submit the Volunteer Application. We can't wait to work with you and make this year's Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival a huge success!
Call for Vendors (Closed)
Are you a local artisan, maker, or vintage vendor looking to showcase your talents and goods at the Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival? We'd love to have you join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, community, and culture! The festival is a prime opportunity to connect with our vibrant community and share your unique offerings with attendees.
We're committed to curating a diverse and eclectic mix of vendors that truly represents the spirit of Midvale. While we have limited space available, we're dedicated to prioritizing diversity among vendors and ensuring a variety of goods for festival-goers to explore.
To apply, submit your application by May 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Our festival committee will carefully review all applications and you can expect to hear back from us by May 15, 2024.
There is no fee to participate as a vendor. However, if accepted to participate as a vendor, a $50 vendor deposit will be required. This deposit will be refunded the week after the mural festival unless you do not show up, in which case the deposit is non-refundable.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of the Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival! Your participation will help make this event a memorable celebration of art, culture, and community.
Call for Artists
Chris Peterson, 2023 (Closed)
On March 12, 2024, the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Midvale City released a Call for Artists, inviting creative minds to participate in the upcoming 2024 Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival. The deadline for submitting Statements of Qualifications was April 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. The selection committee is currently in the process of scoring applications. For further information regarding the timeline of this process, please refer to the details below:
- Selection Committee – April 12 – 24, 2024
- Artists Notified – April 24, 2024
- Artist Agreements Signed – May 8, 2024
- Mural Designs Completed for approval – May 23, 2024
- Muralist Welcome/Reception Meet-n-Greet – May 30, 2024
- Begin Painting – May 31 – June 8, 2024 (All artists MUST begin painting by Monday June 3, 2024)
- Los Muros on Main – Saturday, June 8, 2024 (All artists MUST be present for an agreed upon time with RDA team)
About Midvale Main Arts & Culture District
The Midvale City RDA is working to revitalize Midvale’s Historic Main Street by highlighting the area’s unique culture, 
Emma Gilbert, 2023identity, history, and community spirit once again by transforming Midvale Main into an arts, culture, and food district. Activating the street by inviting artists, vendors, and visitors to the street is just the start. In the beginning stages of establishing this district, this festival is a vital part of the revitalization process.
The RDA is committed to partnering with local arts and community organizations and artists to host Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival, the LetterWest Conference, Food Truck Fridays, and the up-and-coming Art House, a public art studio located in the old Midvale City Museum building on Main Street.
Learn more about the Midvale Main Arts and Culture District here.
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Volunteers needed! The Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival is quickly approaching, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's event a success! We have a variety of positions and shifts available on Saturday, June 8, from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (the festival runs from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
This is a great opportunity to meet new people, support the community, and have fun! If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Application.
We look forward to working with you and making this year's Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival a success!About 2024 Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival
Get ready to be blown away by the power of paint and creativity at our 3rd annual Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival! Join us on Saturday, June 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as we continue to transform Main Street into a jaw-dropping canvas of imagination and wonder.
But this isn't your average art show. Our festival is a full-on celebration of Midvale's thriving arts and culture scene. We're talking stunning murals that reflect the unique styles and visions of each artist, a beer garden to quench your thirst, live music to groove to, a small business pop-up marketplace to shop from, and food truck vendors to keep you fueled up and ready for action.
And we're not just here to impress your senses. We're also here to inspire you. Come witness the creative process in action as you watch the muralists work their magic. And don't forget to snap the perfect Insta-worthy shot and tag us #LosMurosOnMain.
Last year's festival was a total hit, and this year, we're taking things up a notch. We can't wait to see what kind of awe-inspiring creations our artists will come up with. So, bring your friends, family, and anyone else who appreciates the beauty of art, and let's make the 2nd annual Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival a day to remember!
Artist: Amir Santiago aka Muta Vision
Miami Beach, FL
@mutavision
Mural Location
Puprle Penguin Car Wash
762 W Smelter Street, Midvale
About
With a subtle abstract approach, I strive to create work that is clear and uncompromising. Taking inspiration from my surroundings, I try to capture a moment that grabs a hold of you like a moment in time of listening to your favorite song, or being astounded by nature. Creating imagery connected to my family's native ancestral history, dreams, and the essence of Eastern Philosophy backed by the power of StreetArt, is what my work tends to explore.
Artist: Daisuke Okamoto aka Okaina Image
Los Angeles, CA
@okainaimage
Mural Location
Rick Service
7584 S Main Street, Midvale
About
Daisuke Okamoto’s work, "OKAINA IMAGE" is an elaborate and involved system of ink line drawings representing identity and transformation, exploring the cycle of life in the complex, biomorphic narratives of the organic. Daisuke Okamoto was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, and currently works and resides in Los Angeles, California. Okamoto's art is heavily influenced by science fiction and psychedelic culture. Given his intense passion for repetitive line drawing, Okamoto has been known to work over a year on a single piece. Okamoto had partnered with Microsoft on a Microsoft Surface Pro 8 since 2022 and has also done collaborative projects with PBS KCET in Southern California. Okamoto’s murals are in Los Angeles, Dallas, Las Vegas, New York, Oregon, Tokyo Japan, and Berlin Germany.
Artist: Darion Fleming aka DaFlemingo
Charlotte, NC
@daflemingo
Mural Location
Charlotte, NC
@daflemingo
Mural Location
Salt Lake County Senior Center
7550 S Main Street, Midvale
About
After pursuing a career as a professional cyclist in 2013 I moved from my hometown of Arlington, VA to Charlotte, NC to attend college and earn a degree. In 2017 I started working for a local brewery where I’d spend down time drawing chalk art around the taproom. A year later the owners commissioned me to install a mural and in 2018 I began painting full time. With no classical training my process comes entirely from trial and error. I enjoy being outside of my comfort zone - attempting new levels of detail, style, and larger scale. This helps maintain variance in my work and keeps me excited and motivated for each new piece.
Artist: Eric Karbeling aka Squiggle Papi
About
Eric Karbeling, aka Squiggle Papi, is an artist based in Honolulu, HI renowned for his playful "squiggle" style, transforming spaces with vivid imagery. Originally from Gaithersburg, MD, his creative journey started from a passion for music and design, then after studying design in Miami, FL and working as a graphic designer, he started painting in pursuit of creative freedom and greater depth with his art which led to has led to collaborations with major brands, arts festivals, schools, and community projects across the county. Whether a large-scale public mural or a smaller, more intimate piece, Eric’s work evokes joy and balance amidst chaos to create a source of escape where people can get out of their heads and simply enjoy the beauty of art and where they are, just as he does while creating it.
Artist: Erik Burke aka OU Public Works
Reno, NV
@OUPublicworks
Mural Location
Reno, NV
@OUPublicworks
Big Mountain Barbell
741 W Smelter St., Midvale
About
Erik Burke is a fifth generation Nevadan creating place-specific murals throughout the world under the utiliatrian, yet coy name, OU Public Works. Inspired by an upbringing in the high desert his work strives to capture light and legacy. Throughout his 20+ years of painting themes of celebration and empowerment have taken center stage by enlarging people, plants, and places to larger than life. His colorful work encourages people to explore our public spaces and aims to be a catalyst for for stewardship and creativity.
Artist: Jason Jones
Fayetteville, AR
@artistjasonjones
Mural Location
About
Jason Jones is a muralist residing in Fayetteville Arkansas. His work can be seen in many locations throughout the U.S. In addition to his mural work, Jones is internationally known for his altered thrift store art, where he adds his own twist by hand-painting on top of old discarded art. Jones’ practice expresses a dialogue between old and new, humor and social concerns, bringing a whimsical tone with each work.
Artist: Josh Scheuerman
Josh Scheuerman is a painter, graphic designer and photographer known for using his artistic talents to promote community and environmental activism originally from West Valley City, UT. In 2016, Josh traveled to Spain to recreate a mural for the city of Sant Carles de la Ràpita he had originally painted in 2012. In 2017, he shared a retrospective of his work for Salt Lake Design Week titled, Act Like You Know What You are Doing. He was also in a group show, Urban Plein Air at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, curated by THE BLOCKS, Salt Lake’s Cultural Core in September 2018. He was worked with numerous arts councils both as an artists and a liaison for the arts. Current and past clients include INDUSTRY, POWRD CORP, STRUCK, WeWork, Cafe Rio, Tru Hotel in Ogden, Laziz, and RoHa Brewery and Brighton Ski Resort among many others across the Salt Lake Valley totaling 150+ murals across the west. In the fall of 2021 he was voted Best Muralist by the community in Salt Lake City Weekly Readers Choice Awards.
Artist: Kristen De Palma aka KDP Letters
Halifax, Nova Scotia
@kdpletters
Mural Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
@kdpletters
Mural Location
Old Fire Station
7683 S Holden Street, Midvale
About
For nearly a decade, I’ve been bringing stories to life through the beauty of lettering. In 2021, I left my corporate marketing career to draw letters for a living and haven't looked back! Among book covers, packaging design and editorial illustrations, you can find murals I’ve designed and painted in dozens of locations around Nova Scotia and beyond. I particularly enjoy partnering with local townships to create meaningful, eye-catching artwork that represents an area’s unique character and brightens communities.
I’m a big believer in looking to something old to create something new, so I love to source inspiration from the Victorian design era where the artwork was ornate, decorative and detailed.
I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, with my lovely husband Justin and our sweet rescue dogs.
Artist: Megan Oldhues
Caledon, Ontario
@oldhues
Mural Location
The Canary Apartments
7555 S Main Street, Midvale
About
Megan Oldhues (b. 1997), is a Toronto based emerging artist who developed her craft from the roots of the underground graffiti and street art scenes. Transitioning her off beat techniques into figurative and representational art, Megan’s work is best described as traditional realism inspired by the beauty of everyday life. Megan hopes to resonate with audiences by conveying compelling narratives and reflecting on universal experiences.
DJ: Joel Merrill aka Soul Pause
@Soul___Pause
Biography
Joel Merrill, better know as Soul Pause has been involved in the local DJ scene for 20 + years now. While being able to play any format, he specializes in hip hop, soul, jazz, and funk. Growing up in a household where records were the main staple of every weekend, his love and appreciation for music grew. Some of his earliest influences were Jam Master Jay of the 80’s rap group Run-Dmc, and DJ Magic Mike of the Miami bass scene. While having played for events, fundraisers, and volunteering, you can currently catch him spinning all vinyl sets in the Salt Lake area.
June 8, 2024, 4pm-7pm
Tres Gatos Patio
7567 S. Main Street
DJ Soul Pause is bringing the vibes to Los Muros on Main Midvale City Mural Festival! You’ll find him spinning records on the Trest Gatos patio, the local coffee shop on Midvale Main Street.
The Pearl on Main (@ThePearlOnMain)
June 8, 2024, 7:30pm, Doors open at 6:30pm (FREE)
7711 S Main Street
Calling all Bowie fans! Get ready to experience the magic of the 8th Annual David Bowie Tribute, brought to you by Major Tom & The Moonboys at The Pearl on Main!
Art House Mural: Ximena Jiménez
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