The 2025 National Mural Awards will be presented in conjunction with Mural Fest in South.Salt Lake. Planned activities include:

▪ Community Conversations & Presentations – Elevating public discourse on the subject of murals and their benefits to urban development is an overarching goal of the organization and thus throughout the week, our team will present engaging programming in partnership with area nonprofits, schools, businesses and government agencies.

▪ Arts Education – We will celebrate the future of mural art through by engaging with students from local schools and universities. Providing a sense of direction by connecting young artists with advice and mentorship from those who have lived the artistic life is one of the NMAs foremost goals. Our Arts Education pieces will include hands-on activities for high school and college students in local arts programs, as well as workshops for artists about the business of public murals.

▪ Demonstration Murals – Visiting artists representing award winners from 2024 will collaborate with local artists and institutions to create a demonstration mural(s) to celebrate the 2025 National Mural Awards. The public works created will serve as a lasting legacy to the community’s commitment to artists as entrepreneurs.

▪ Mural Tours – Shining a light on the existing murals of our host city is a priority for the Award Celebration Week. Special tours will be mapped in partnership with cultural institution partners and existing tour operators.

▪ Awards Celebration – The week will culminate with a live awards presentation featuring individual artists and community engagement winners appearing in-person and via video to accept their awards. The celebration will also include a Lifetime Achievement Award for a renowned muralist as well as other activities and activations.