Downtown Rock Springs is quickly becoming an arts center in southwest Wyoming.
Downtown Rock Springs isn’t just a place to shop, dine, or unwind—it’s a place to explore creativity around every corner. From vibrant murals and striking sculptures to ever-changing exhibits and hidden artistic gems, Downtown has become a living gallery that invites you to slow down, look closer, and experience something new.
Stroll the streets and you’ll find large-scale murals transforming blank walls into bold expressions of culture, history, and community. Public sculptures and installations add character and unexpected moments of discovery, creating perfect photo ops and places to pause.
Beneath it all, quite literally, the Art Underground Gallery turns an everyday underpass into a dynamic showcase of local talent—proving that art belongs everywhere and is for everyone.
Inside and around Downtown venues, galleries and rotating exhibits continue that story, featuring regional artists and giving visitors a reason to return again and again. Whether you’re following a mural trail, exploring public art installations, or discovering new work in unique spaces, there’s always something new to see.
Art in Downtown Rock Springs isn’t confined to a single building—it’s woven into the streets, the spaces, and the spirit of the community.
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.
Located at Elk and North Front Streets, this prairie-inspired mural uses Wyoming wildlife to reflect the many nationalities that make up Rock Springs and the idea of working together to build community. Each animal carries the colors of the pronghorn, while their placement creates a subtle story—tension, awareness, and connection across the scene. The historic awning serves as the central anchor, shaping the landscape and the movement around it.
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.
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 School.
The Art Underground Gallery features rotating art by local artists and students, transforming the pedestrian underpass into a vibrant, ever-changing creative space. Located beneath the “Home of Rock Springs Coal” arch, it connects South Main Street and North Front Street with a unique and unexpected art experience.
Grenville M. Dodge, chief engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad, played a key role in routing the Transcontinental Railroad through southern Wyoming, leading directly to the establishment of Rock Springs. His recognition of the area’s rich coal deposits helped shape the city’s development as a vital railroad and mining hub. (Located on the corner of Broadway and B Street.)
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.
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.
Located along Bridger Ave, near the SCM Church, this powerful memorial honors the victims of the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre, one of the darkest chapters in the city’s history. Depicting a Chinese miner standing among the ruins of Chinatown, the sculpture serves as a place of reflection—acknowledging loss, preserving memory, and encouraging continued understanding and healing within the community.
The Broadway Theater now features a rotating lobby art exhibit showcasing local and regional artists, adding a fresh creative experience with each visit. Pair that with a full lineup of live entertainment—from concerts and comedy to theater and touring productions—and there’s always something new to see.
The Community Fine Arts Center features a mix of rotating and permanent art exhibits, offering both ever-changing displays and lasting pieces that reflect the community’s character and history. Together, they create a dynamic experience with something new to discover alongside familiar favorites.
Peter Christian Bunning immigrated from Germany and arrived in Rock Springs in 1886. Best known for his service as Mayor of Rock Springs from 1924 to 1934, Bunning helped modernize the city through major beautification and infrastructure projects, including paving streets, improving Bitter Creek, creating Bunning Park, and developing the city sewer system. He also founded Bunning Transfer after opening the Megeath Mine in 1911.
Born in Croatia in 1873, Jacob Radosevich immigrated to Rock Springs in the early 1900s, where he worked in the Union Pacific mines before purchasing the Wyoming Meat Market in 1921. Widely known throughout the community and surrounding coal camps, he became an important leader within the Croatian community and a respected merchant in Rock Springs.
Timothy Kinney was born in County Mayo, Ireland, in 1846 and immigrated to Wyoming in the early 1870s. A successful sheep rancher, businessman, and civic leader, Kinney became one of the five largest sheep ranchers in the United States. He served in the Wyoming Territorial Legislature, helped introduce the first bill for construction of a state hospital in Rock Springs, and founded both the Rock Springs National Bank and the Kinney Mercantile.
August Crippa was born in Milan, Italy, in 1865 and eventually settled in Rock Springs, where he became a prominent businessman and advocate for the Italian immigrant community. Over four decades in Rock Springs, Crippa became affiliated with several important local businesses and financial institutions, including North Side State Bank and Union Mercantile Company.
