Aug. 6, 2026 After more than a year of community engagement, the Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has unveiled the final design concept for the future of the Fleet Block open space, a 2.4-acre area in the Granary District, designed by and for the community. Located at the corner of 900 South and 300 West, […]
Salt Lake City unveils new mural for ‘Out of the Blue,’ iconic 9th & 9th Whale
Aug. 3, 2026 On the evening of August 1, aka 801 Day, Salt Lake City revealed the design of the new mural that will soon be painted on one of our most beloved pieces of public art in the heart of the 9th & 9th neighborhood. Salt Lake County-based artist Jiyoun Lee-Lodge will create a new […]
SLC completes new bikeways, longest continuous public art in Utah to date
May 27, 2026 Salt Lake City officials cut the ribbon on the 400 South Viaduct Trail bridge Wednesday, marking the completion of a new protected bike route that links downtown and the Granary District to the extended 300 West path. The 400 South Viaduct Trail is one of only two routes where residents can cross […]
Community-led mural to bring new visibility to Salt Lake City’s historic Japantown
April 29, 2026 A new community-informed mural will be installed this summer in Salt Lake City’s historic Japantown, bringing renewed visibility to one of the city’s last remaining cultural corridors as major changes take shape in the surrounding downtown area. The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency in partnership with the Salt Lake City Public Art Program, […]
Salt Lake City seeks its first-ever Poet Laureate
April 20, 2026 The Salt Lake City Arts Council and Mayor’s Office are launching the City’s first-ever Salt Lake City Poet Laureate Program. The new initiative will designate a local poet to serve as the City’s official ambassador for poetry, a vital literary art form. “Salt Lake City has a long history of stewarding public […]
With light and sound, Olafur Eliasson calls global attention to Great Salt Lake
March 23, 2026 Salt Lake City invites residents to gather at Memory Grove after dark to experience a new art installation by Olafur Eliasson—titled “A symphony of disappearing sounds for the Great Salt Lake”—that brings sounds of the lake to the heart of the city from March 26 through April 4. Each night at 9 […]
Salt Lake City invites public feedback on Fleet Block open space design concept
March 18, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands unveiled a design concept for the future of the Fleet Block open space, located at the corner of 900 South and 300 West, and is inviting community members to share their feedback through an online survey. The concept design for the approximately 2.4-acre open space—part […]
Salt Lake City breaks ground on Pioneer Park improvements
Feb. 27, 2026 The Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands has broken ground on major improvements at Pioneer Park, marking the next phase of the City’s long-planned revitalization of the historic downtown space. The project will add a pavilion, a co-located restroom and ranger office building, an accessible playground, a promenade, a mist fountain […]
Salt Lake City announces artists selected to participate in citywide public art project, ‘Wake the Great Salt Lake’
‘Wake the Great Salt Lake’ will address the Lake’s decline by increasing understanding of the crisis and motivating action toward solutions July 16, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Arts Council has announced the artists and organizations selected to participate in “Wake the Great Salt Lake,” a […]
Glendale Regional Park chosen as future home of iconic public art commission for Salt Lake City’s westside
May 8, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Salt Lake City Arts Council has announced the Glendale Regional Park as the site for an upcoming iconic public art installation. This decision, rooted in extensive community input and collaboration, reflects the City’s commitment to inclusivity, neighborhood vitality, and celebrating the […]