Downtown Mural Project

Downtown Rock Springs, WY is quickly becoming an arts center in southwest Wyoming.

We’re home to large murals, sculptures, and a unique “Art Underground” gallery. Since our first foray into public art with a large mural in the fall of 2014, we haven’t slowed down and are picking up speed.  


For a Google Map of the murals, click here.  The Community Fine Arts Center (CFAC) at 400 C Street is a great place to being the tour, taking in the mural across the street (The Plateau). From there, head down C Street and utilize the Google Map to guide you, returning to the CFAC at the conclusion.  


The first mural was commissioned on a city-owned building that long sat vacant.  Occupying a wall approximately 126 feet long by 24 feet high, the mural by artist Valerie Doshier was reflective of our landscape.  

Quickly following up on that mural, we rolled out our next project – the Art Underground Gallery.  The Art Underground Gallery transformed a dark, uninspired pedestrian underpass into a lively art gallery with 25 original art pieces by local artists of all ages.  

In the summer of 2016, we commissioned graffiti artist Ryan “ARCY” Christenson to complete a piece on the back of a building along 5th Street.  Titled “Ambition Within,” the piece is hugely popular and brought a renewed interest in the arts to Rock Springs.  

In the fall of 2016, we launched our first-ever KickStarter campaign to fund additional murals in downtown Rock Springs.  Our initial goal was $7,500 and it was blown out of the water, raising nearly $20,000 – thanks in no small part to a match of $7,500 from Bruce and Carla Pivic.  

Landmark Downtown Mural Donors:

    • Eric Aanerud
    • Carl and Lynne Demshar
    • John & Charlese Howe
    • Drs. Richard and Karla Leach
    • David and Sue Neuenschwander
    • Kelly Palmer
    • Spicer Family Foundation
    • Donna Ray Teeples
    • RSNB Bank

    More murals are added each summer to our community.  We invite you to tour the murals and Art Underground Gallery as well as the public art and ghost signs that dot Downtown Rock Springs.   

    In the past, we’ve been successful in partnering with Wyoming Rents for required man-lifts and scaffolding to produce the murals.  These partnerships have allowed us to utilize more funding for the artists themselves, rather than equipment rental.  We’re confident we can continue these partnerships to ensure that the majority of funds raised help support artist and public art projects.  

    If you’re interested in contributing to the project, please click here or contact us at 307-352-1434.

    DOWNTOWN MURAL PROJECT MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS:

    Wyoming Arts Council

    Wyoming Arts Council

    2301 Central Ave.

    Barrett Building, Second Floor

    Cheyenne, WY 82002

    307-777-7742
    WyoRadio

    WyoRadio

    2717 Yellowstone Road

    Rock Springs, WY 82901

    307-362-3793

    MURALS INCLUDE

    Untitled - by Valerie Doshier

    Fall 2014

    This mural, located at the top of the M Street underpass, features the landscapes of Sweetwater County included a steam engine and wild horses.

    Ambition Within - by ARCY

    August 2016

    Completed in August 2016, Ambition Within features a young child depicted in the shadows of his heroes, symbolizing the freedom and opportunities that our great nation has in store for our future generations.

    You’ll find this mural at the corner of 5th and J Streets. 

    Pronghorn by Dan Toro

    June 2017

    Located at the corner of Elk and North Front Streets, this mural is based on a Wyoming animal landscape - prairie themed and giving a working together theme of the many nationalities in Rock Springs. 

    This wildlife scene uses the animals as representatives for a larger vision about working together and building a community.  The artist has made every animal in this to have the coats and colors of the pronghorn. 

    The coyote draws tension and visual lines to the rabbit, while the bird sees all, and the rabbit glances down to the snake that the coyote does not see, creating a triangle and story to follow. The historic awning on the building was the center point to let the landscape build up and become almost a pillar that dictated the characters around it.

    The Plateau by ARCY

    July 2017

    The Plateau is located on Pla Mor Lanes Bowling alley at 327 C Street

    Uphill struggles to success will always be evident and a true artist will need to be prepared to face these struggles along the way. The Plateau explores an artist’s nature to recognize their goals but never become limited by their concerns. To plateau may be necessary for conceptualization, but just like large birds of prey, the artist must persevere with confidence in the endeavors of their art.

    Tribute to Wyoming by Jesse Stark

    July 2017

    This small mural features many icons of Wyoming including the Bison, Indian Paintbrush and Western Meadowlark.

    It's located on the west-facing wall of 701 2nd Street, across from Broadway Burger Station.

    Rock Springs - by Jesse Stark

    July 2017

    This mural was designed to showcase the history and surroundings of Rock Springs. Each letter features a different image from our are. The entire piece serves as a welcoming entrance to downtown. Over 20 youth volunteers helped paint the mural.

    It is located at 701 2nd Street, across from Broadway Burger Station, facing Eastside Elementary Schoo.

    The Power of Coal - by Dan Toro

    Spring 2018

    Located at the corner of M and North Front Streets, this mural pays homage to our coal mining heritage.  See if you can spot all of the hidden images in the background pattern - shovels, pickax, train car, Boar's Tusk, miner's hat, miner's lamp and railroad spike.

    Disarming by Rose Klein

    Summer 2018

    Located at Bank Court (on the rear of 502 S Main Street), this mural depicts the history and struggle of Chinese immigrants in our community.

    Freedom by Chad Bolsinger

    Summer 2018

    This mural captures elements of Sweetwater County's wildlife and landscape.  You'll find this mural on the side of Color Works on Broadway (518 Broadway)

    Untitled by Chad Bolsinger

    Summer 2018

    Designed as the perfect selfie spot, this mural pays homage to Wyoming.

    It's located on the Bike and Trike building at 612 Broadway.

    The Lioness by Rose Klein

    Summer 2019

    The Lioness pays homage to women's suffrage.

    Located on the west side of 725 N Front Street.




    Wings over Rock Springs by Lorin Jones, Brianna Parker, Sara Davidson, and Zoe Kautzman. 

    Spring 2021
    The perfect spot for selfie. You'll find this at the corner of D and Broadway Streets. ​ Spring 2021

    Untitled by Kayla Newnam 

    Summer 2021
    Located at 423 5th Street. This mural features vibrant colors and iconic Wyoming animals. ​ This mural is part of Kayla's "Murals on the Move" project. From 2021-2024, she is going to create a mural in each of the 50 states while traveling in her art camper that she renovated into a mural-filled wonderland! Her overarching goal with her work is to amplify businesses and communities and bring a sense of pride to the people who live in them. ​ 

    Kickin' it in Downtown Rock Springs

    Summer 2021
    Located on C Street, these 7' tall cowboy boots were each designed by a different artist.  
    • Indian Paintbrush - Margaret Jensen
    • Cow - Debora Soule'
    • Pop Culture - Amber Hunt, known as Amber Marie
    • Pronghorn - Chrissy Pruett
    • The Wild West - Laura Grossnickle
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