Utah’s Hogle Zoo invites Utah professional artists to lend their vision to one of Utah’s most beloved spaces. Thanks to a generous grant from the Utah Arts & Museums and National Endowment for the Arts, we are commissioning five original murals to be painted on zoo grounds — celebrating the intersection of art, community, and wildlife. This is a rare opportunity to create lasting, large-scale work that inspires wonder in visitors of all ages while championing the animals we work so hard to protect. 

This project is supported in part by Utah Arts & Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Project Theme: Wonders of Wildlife 

Artist Compensation: $5,000–$10,000 (based on mural location and square footage). All materials costs will be covered separately from artist compensation.  

Key Dates: 

• Submissions accepted: March 3–31 

• Artist Selections & Notification: Early April 

• Mural installation: May 11–31

• Artist reception: June 3 

How to Apply: Submit the following for consideration: 

• A sample mock-up featuring an animal from the zoo that demonstrates your style 

• Links to your portfolio and past work

Eligibility: Open to professional Utah artists. Selected artists must be available for on-site installation May 11–31 and the artist reception on June 3. 

Selected artists will be engaged as independent contractors and will be required to sign a contract and liability waiver prior to project commencement. Additional details, requirements, and parameters will be provided to chosen artists. 

Submit your materials by March 31.