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 six 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 Fee: $5,000–$10,000 (based on mural location and square footage). All materials costs will be covered separate from the fee.  

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. 

We can’t wait to see your vision brought to life at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Submit your materials by March 20.