Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival

CALL FOR ARTISTS!

The Midvale City RDA is working with artists and the community to transform Midvale’s Historic Main Street into a vibrant arts and culture district. By inviting artists, makers, local breweries, musicians, and visitors to participate, The Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival reflects the area’s unique culture, identity, history, and community spirit once again. And it’s just the beginning. 

In addition to the mural festival the Midvale Main Arts & Culture District hosts LetterWest, the Tattoo Showdown and Food Truck Tuesdays. The area also includes the Midvale Performing Arts Center and the Art House which houses affordable art studios located in the old Midvale City Museum building. 

STIPEND: The RDA will award a stipend of up to $4,500 to each commissioned mural artist or team of artists who are US, Mexico, or Canadian citizens, and up to $4,500 in reimbursements for NON-US, Mexico, Canadian citizens. Stipend and reimbursement amounts are dependent on the size of the wall. This amount will cover artist’s fees and expenses for design, supplies, equipment rental (excluding equipment provided by the Agency), insurance, and installation. 

OTHER EXPENSES COVERED: The cost of lifts, ladders or scaffolding will be covered at the RDA’s expense.  

WALL PREP: The RDA will work with a contractor to power wash and prep the walls before a mural is installed. 

ANTIGRAFFITI COATING: Murals selected by the Agency to require anti-graffiti coating shall be provided with the material by the Agency and applied by Artist upon completion of a Mural. Artist will be notified if the assigned wall is required to be coated with the anti-graffiti material. The Agency will pay an additional $150 to the Artist for the application of the anti-graffiti coating if such cost is included in a completed invoice submitted to the Agency. 

TRAVEL EXPENSES: For artists who live outside Utah’s Wasatch Front, an additional per diem in the amount of $150 per day will be provided for lodging, food, and transportation within Midvale City for up to six (6) nights and seven (7) days during the installation period. Additionally, for those artists who are located outside the state of Utah, including artists from Canada and Mexico, the Agency shall provide the sum of $350 to subsidize Artist’s travel costs. 

*See application page for more details regarding payment to US, Canada, Mexico citizen vs. reimbursable payments for participating artists from outside the US from countries other than those listed above.  

TIMELINE REQUIREMENTS: Artists must be available paint their murals between May 24th, 2025 and June 7th, 2025. All artists are required to begin painting no later than June 2nd, 2025, and must complete their mural by June 7th, 2025. Artists must communicate to both RDA staff and the property or business owner on a start date. Artists (or a member of each artist team) are expected to attend the Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival to finish the mural and engage with festival attendees. 

Application Requirements

1. Artists must provide a minimum of 8 and maximum of 10 examples of previous mural work.
2. Artists must provide an artist Bio/Letter of Interest.
3. While welcoming artists of all skill levels and backgrounds, applicants must have prior mural painting experience to be considered.
4. Midvale City is dedicated to fostering art-focused careers and providing transparent opportunities for the art community. All artists, regardless of background or identity, are encouraged to apply.
5. Applicants from outside the US must be able to provide proof of a visa before the mural agreement is signed.
6. Applicants must have or be willing to obtain liability insurance.

Eligibility Criteria

Artists or artist teams will be strongly considered if their artwork examples and portfolio: 

• Will reflect the diversity and character of the Midvale Main area
• Will add to the vibrancy of Midvale Main and a sense of place
• Will adheres to the Midvale City Public Art guidelines and is not deemed an advertisement (these can be found in the application section).
• Will display work that shows an appropriate level of cultural sensitivity and respect for others.

Artists or artist teams will be selected based on the following criteria: 

• Artistic excellence, quality, skills and the ability to develop a unique mural design
• Overall professionalism, the ability to communicate ideas effectively, and application of mural materials.
• Artistic style is appropriate for the Midvale Main area, community, and businesses.
• Experience and ability to complete the project within the required timeframe