Andrew Colin Beck, @andrewcolinbeck

Local Utah Artist created the iconic poster for the 5th Annual Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival. Andrew Colin Beck is an artist and musician living in North Salt Lake. He has created illustrations for Vanity Fair, the Boston Globe, GQ and many others. When he puts the pencil down, Andrew loves to write music and has a band called The Mellons.

Gregory Shilling, @paintinmyblood

Gregory Shilling is an artist and muralist from Sacramento. He’s also a passionate birdwatcher, a late-night dancer, and a loving partner. He got his BFA from UC Santa Cruz in 2019 and has been a full-time artist since. His work explores facial expression and body language and the ways a painting can be woven with identity and narrative. Sometimes his work is peaceful and pastoral, like a seat in a garden, other pieces depict loud, dynamic groups of people painted with energetic brushstrokes. Either way, a story is being told. Shilling’s figures are often accompanied by native flora and fauna as a reminder we are not on this planet alone. He makes oil paintings and sculpts, but his most rewarding projects are large-scale murals. If you see him on a wall, stop for a chat.

The Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City (RDA) is accepting applications for muralists for the fifth annual Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival,scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 4 to 9 p.m. in the Midvale Main Arts & Culture District, 7505 S Holden Street, Midvale, Utah.

The festival invites local and national artists and artist teams to create murals in one of Utah’s most active public art districts. With 45 completed murals, the district has become a destination for large-scale public art, collaboration, and community-driven creative expression.

Murals will be painted June 6 through June 13, 2026, with artists completing their work during the festival while engaging directly with attendees. The festival brings together muralists, musicians, local businesses, and visitors for a shared, street-level experience that reflects Midvale’s character, diversity, and lived experiences.

Artist Support and Stipend

Selected artists or artist teams will receive a stipend of up to $4,500, based on wall size. The stipend covers artist fees and expenses related to design, supplies, equipment rental, insurance, and installation.

Additional support includes:

• Wall preparation, including power washing and surface prep completed by the RDA
• Lifts, ladders, or scaffolding provided at the RDA’s expense
• Anti-graffiti coating, when required, with an additional $150 paid to the artist for application
• Travel support for artists outside Utah’s Wasatch Front, including a $150 per diem for up to six nights and seven days, plus a $350 travel subsidy for artists located outside the state of Utah

Artist Eligibility and Requirements

The application is open to local, national, and international mural artists and artist teams of all backgrounds. Applicants must have prior mural painting experience and submit eight to 10 examples of previous mural work, along with an artist bio or letter of interest. Selected artists must have, or be willing to obtain, liability insurance and complete the E-Verify process as required by Utah State Code.

Timeline

• Application Opens: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Application Closes: Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST
• Artist Selection and Wall Pairing: Wednesday, March 4 to Thursday, March 12, 2026
• Artists Notified: Monday, March 16, 2026
• Artist Agreements Due: Friday, March 27, 2026
• Mural Designs Due for Approval: Thursday, April 9, 2026
• Mural Painting: Saturday, June 6 to Saturday, June 13, 2026
  (All artists must begin painting no later than Monday, June 8)

Artists are required to attend the Los Muros on Main Mural Festival to complete their mural and engage with festival attendees.

2026 Call for Artists Application

2025 Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival