Call Description

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 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, citizens. Stipend 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, the Agency shall provide the sum of $350 to subsidize Artist’s travel costs.

*See application page for more details regarding payment to US citizens. 

TIMELINE REQUIREMENTS: Artists must be available paint their murals between June 4th, 2026 and June 13th, 2026. All artists are required to begin painting no later than June 8th, 2026, and must complete their mural by June 13th, 2026. 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 required to attend the Los Muros on Main: Midvale City Mural Festival to finish the mural and engage with festival attendees.

Timeline

Application Opens – Thursday, January 22nd 
Application Closes – Thursday, February 26th @ 11:59 PM MST (any applications after the deadline will not be accepted)
Selection Committee and Wall Pairing–  Wednesday, March 4th- Thursday, March 12th 
Artists Notified by – Monday, March 16th 
Artist Agreements Signed Including Required Documents by – Friday, March 27th 
Mural Designs Completed for approval – Thursday, April 9th 
Muralist Welcome Meet-n-Greet – Date TBD
Begin Painting – June 6th – June 13th  (All artists MUST begin painting by Monday June 8th)

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 must have or be willing to obtain liability insurance.
6. Applicants must complete the E-Verification process, required by Utah State Code.

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