Take A Drive Through Ogden, Utah To See More Than A Dozen Vibrant Murals
By Catherine Armstrong|Published November 16, 2020
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
When you’re looking for art in Utah, you don’t have to visit a museum or gallery – we have outdoor art all over the place! From the ancient art in nine-mile canyon to the incredible Spiral Jetty, created by Robert Smithson, there’s plenty of beauty to behold while taking in the splendor of nature here.
You can also look to Utah’s cities and towns for outdoor art. The city of Ogden has more than a dozen vibrant murals just waiting to be discovered!
Brent Atwood created this pretty Mona Lisa mural in 2017. It's located next to Roy's Auto Sales at 1764 Washington Boulevard.
This Ode To The Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo has graced the side of Union Grill at 315 E. 24th Street since 2003. It was created by artist Kelly D. Donovan.
The murals at Wasatch Roasting Company (2436 Grant Avenue), change every few months, but they're always colorful and artistic. Past artists include Rich Ramos, Nezak, Jaroh, and Mr. Shmo.
The Monarch is a building full of artists, so it should be no surprise that you'll find murals here. Check out this beauty by Jane Kim, placed in 2018.
If you enjoy cycling in Utah's great outdoors, you'll love this mural by Julia T. Hinkley and Leslie H. Trimble. See it at The Pizza Hut at 205 Washington Boulevard.
Here's a mural that's both an homage to Ogden and an advertisement for a business! Artist Benjamin painted this one on the side of the Ogden Auto Service Building (Grant Avenue) in 2017.
The artist(s) of this historic rendering of the completion of the country's first Transcontinental Railroad is unknown. You can see it along Wall Avenue.
If you find yourself strolling or cycling along the Ogden Parkway, you'll see several vibrant murals, including this one. The artist is unknown, but you can see it at the Ogden Canyon Bridge Underpass.
The gorgeous murals in this article aren’t all of the artistic treasures you’ll find on the sides of buildings and walls in Ogden. Take a drive through town to find even more!
Have you seen some of the murals in Ogden? Which one is your favorite?
