Guide to Murals in Downtown Rock Springs

View Sweetwater County’s 10+ Murals

Downtown Rock Springs has an award-winning Main Street for many reasons – one being the vibrant public art found around town. Larger than life murals, commissioned by the Rock Springs Main Street/Urban Renewal Agency, are inspired by the Southwestern Wyoming landscapes and wildlife, and the history of Sweetwater County. Next time you’re passing through, make sure to get a glimpse of these ten works of art and counting.

A mural on a brick wall depicts a desert landscape with red rocks, mesas, sparse vegetation, and blue and white clouds against a bright sky.

1. ‘Big Country’ by Valerie Doshier

Rock Spring’s first mural was created back in 2014 by artist Valerie Doshier. Titled “Big Country,” the mural reflects the high-desert landscape found in and around Sweetwater County. Those who spot this mural may recognize iconic geographical landmarks including the Killpecker Sand Dunes and Boar’s Tusk. Wild horses and a steam engine are also depicted in the 126-by-24-foot mural.

Find it: Above the M Street underpass

A large mural on a building wall depicts a young boy smiling and holding a hat above his head.

2. ‘Ambition Within’ by ARCY

Featuring the artist’s four-year-old son and abstract paint splashes on a 30-by-30-foot wall, “Ambition Within” by ARCY represents the freedom and opportunities available to the nation’s future generations.

Find it: Corner of 5^th and J Streets, Rock Springs, WY 82901

A mural shows a jackrabbit, a coyote, and desert scenery painted around a building entrance with a pole and accessibility sign in front.

3. ‘Pronghorn’ by Dan Toro

“Pronghorn” is a work of art featuring wildlife native to the area including a coyote, snake, rabbit and bird. Painted by Wyoming-based artist Dan Toro, the mural represents a vision of community where each animal has its own role in relation to the others.

Find it: Corner of Elk and North Front Streets, Rock Springs, WY 82901

A large mural on a brick wall depicts a soaring eagle with wings fully spread, painted in natural brown and white tones against a colorful abstract background.

4. ‘The Plateau’ by ARCY

Painted across two adjacent walls, “Plateau” depicts a flying raptor and ARCY’s signature paint splashes. The mural represents artists’ perseverance in recognizing their goals and overcoming struggles like that of a bird of prey.

Find it: 327 C Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901 (on the side of Pla Mor Lanes Bowling)

Colorful graffiti mural on a brick wall, featuring abstract designs and a section depicting a cityscape with a sign reading "Hot Springs" above it.

5. ‘Rock Springs’ by Jesse Stark

Welcoming both tourists and locals to downtown, “Rock Springs” by Jesse Stark portrays the history of Sweetwater County. Each letter features different aspects of the community including the Rock Springs Coal Welcome Arch and nearby rock formations. More than 20 youth volunteers helped complete the mural.

Find it: 701 2^nd Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901

A mural on a building wall features mining tools, black and white photos, and a large neon-style “COAL” sign, with red and green patterned background. Rocks line the ground in front.

6. ‘The Power of Coal’ by Dan Toro

Inspired by Rock Spring’s coal mining history, “The Power of Coal” by Dan Toro features coal camp images, mining tools and a train car over a patterned background.

Find it: Corner of M and North Front Streets, Rock Springs, WY 82901

Colorful mural featuring a man with a sword fighting a dragon, with swirling flames and bold, dynamic lines. The artist’s name, Rose Klein, is visible on the right side.

7. ‘Disarming’ by Rose Klein

“Disarming” by Rose Klein, is an homage to the history of Sweetwater County’s Chinese immigrants, featuring a dragon and miners.

Find it: 128 Elk Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901 (on the side of Mountain Bay Scuba)

A mural shows a glowing yellow eagle, a flying green bird, and a fiery horse on a blue wall with lightning and swirling energy patterns.

8. ‘Freedom’ by Chad Bolsinger

Incorporating Wyoming’s diverse wildlife and landscape, “Freedom” by Chad Bolsinger depicts a swirling scene of wild horses, birds and rock formations.

Find it: 518 Broadway Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901 (on the side of Color Works on Broadway)

Mural of a roaring bear, a person holding a “How long must women wait for liberty” sign, faces, mountains, and the U.S. Capitol on an exterior wall.

9. ‘Lioness’ by Rose Klein

“Lioness” by Rose Klein celebrates the 150^th anniversary of women’s suffrage and features civil rights leaders such as Anna Julia Cooper and Ida B. Wells. The mural represents the movement’s past successes as well as the ongoing fight for equality.

Find it: 725 North Front Street, Rock Springs, WY 82901

A mural of stylized running horses and mechanical elements covers a building wall, with a rocky hill and cloudy sky in the background. Yellow posts line the edge of the parking area.

10. ‘Spirit of the Wild’ by KEY DETAIL

While this mural isn’t located in Rock Springs, “Spirit of the Wild” by KEY DETAIL in Green River is worth the visit. The colorful work of art captures the spirit of the city’s railroading past, featuring wild horses, Castle Rock, a train and the city’s namesake river.

Find it: On the side of the CenturyLink building on Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, WY 82935

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