Creating a legacy of epic wildlife murals

It began in 2022 with a 120 ft Bonneville cutthroat trout mural in Salt Lake to celebrate Utah’s wildlife through large-scale murals. Led by artist Chris Peterson, and writer Brett Prettyman, in collaboration with Utah Wildlife Federation & dozens of partners, this grassroots project has turned blank walls across the state into monumental mural tributes to local species. ​ These murals do more than brighten boring walls and revitalize Main Streets; they tell stories about the wildlife that shapes Utah’s identity. Each piece highlights a local species, using art and a custom QR code to bring awareness to the local habitats and creature stories. From small town main streets to bustling urban parks, these murals turn ordinary places into eye-catching, powerful reminders that wild animals are part of our communities in the American West.