There are so many murals in Utah Valley and Provo murals seem to top the list in popularity and design. Some of the best times to go on a Downtown Provo mural hunt is during the First Friday of the Month Art Stroll, so you can see art both indoors and outdoors in a lively setting. Find classic murals below, like the One Time in Provo mural, the Change What you Can mural, and many others! Scroll to the bottom of this post for a map showing where you can find the murals!
1. One Time in Provo Mural
- Artist: Alex Vaughn, sponsored by Google Fiber
- Where it is: 250 W Center St
Of all the murals in Utah Valley, this one is a must-see as it immediately brings your fond memories of visiting Provo to mind.
2. Change What You Can Mural
- Artist: Dean Cheesman
- Where it is: near 25 W 400 S
Provo murals are great at motivating people to live their best lives. This one is a prime example.
3. Albert Einstein Mural
- Artist: Tute Genomics
- Where it is: 150 S 100 W
This iconic mural of a pixelated Einstein is adjacent to some beautiful colored walls.
4. The Faces Mural
- Artist: The Neighborhood Art Center (community project)
- Where it is: 163 N University Ave
Walking along University Avenue and seeing this mural is sure to bring a smile to your face.
5. Provo City Mural
- Artist: George Patterson
- Where it is: 397 E 200 N (Provo Bicycle Collective)
Find this mural of Provo City and take a picture with your favorite people in front of the painted Y, the temple, or other iconic Provo sights!
6. Chom's Yum Mural
Picture Credit: Downtown Provo
- Artist: BYU Design Group, AIGA BYU
- Where it is:45 W 300 N (at CHOM)
It's basically essential that you take pictures with your food from CHOM Burger at this mural.
7. This is Our Home Mural
- Artist: BYU Design Class 2018
- Where it is: 111 W 600 S (side of Startup Building)
It may be located in a parking lot, but this mural is still picture perfect, especially for locals to Provo.
8. Guru's Wall Mural
- Where it is: 45 E Center St (behind Guru's Cafe)
This colorful mural represents BYU and UVU with a rainbow ribbon running through the middle and great Hindu vibes.
9. Mariachi Band Mural
- Artist: Ainsley Romero
- Where it is: 39 W 200 N
This mural is pretty new to town, but it is one of the largest in Provo. Plus, it is just good fun to look at and imitate!
10. Floppy Disks Mural
Picture Credit: Instagram account @nora_celestial
- Artist: Ancestry UX Team
- Where it is: 200 N University Ave
Capture the perfect picture for the 'gram at this hipster-ish, cool mural.
11. Dolphin Mural
- Where it is: 198 W Center St
This Provo mural is a classic and has been around for a long time! Created for a pet store, it's now currently on the side of Fruta Crush!
12. Colorful Bubbles Mural
- Where it is: 32 S Freedom Blvd (at FishKiss)
After a visit to FishKiss Fish Spa, continue your aquatic adventure with taking pictures by this wall that looks like multicolored bubbles.
13. What Are you Waiting For Mural
Picture Credit: Instagram account @tea_obsession
- Artist: Brittany Jepsen
- Where it is: 145 N University Ave
Another motivating Provo mural, this one will make you want to fulfill all your dreams!
14. The Best Gift is You Mural
- Artist: Dallas Clayton and young artists
- Where it is: 52 N 100 W
This mural was made for dogs and children to sit under. It also just makes you feel good to read it when passing by.
15. Indigenous Bison Mural
- Artist: Hayley Barry
- Where it is: 40 W 100 N
This mural is a throwback to Provo's history, where bison once reigned supreme, wandering wherever they pleased.
16. Startup Building Mural
- Artist: The House Lars Built (community project)
- Where it is: 111 W 600 S (Startup Building)
The Startup Building has murals on many of its walls. This abstract mural has several different vantage points perfect for pictures!
17. Pokemon Mural
- Where it is: 150 S 100 W
Back when Pokemon Go was all the rave, this mural came into existence. It's still cool, so go visit it.
18. The Birds and the Bee Mural
Picture Credit: Instagram account @ericirvin
- Artist: Louis Masai
- Where it is: 163 W Center St (Sensuous Sandwich)
By far the most goofy picture we've seen at any mural, this one is a great for silly and energetic photos.
19. Provo Bicycle Mural
- Where it is: 470 W Center St
Provo is becoming an increasingly bike-friendly city and this mural just supports that.
20. Travel Posters Mural
- Artist: Kolby Larsen
- Where it is: 250 W Center St
They may not be painted to the wall, but they are still a great sight to behold (and then buy one at the visitors center next door).
21. Pioneer Book Mural
- Where it is: 450 W Center St (Pioneer Book)
This quaint bookstore attracts visitors with its incredible mural of books along its storefront, including Provo's cult favorites like Lord of the Rings and Pride & Prejudice.
For a map showing where to find many of these murals, visit Downtown Provo's website. There are so many other murals in Provo that are not on this list and the search is never over--Downtown Provo has "mural Monday" with a new mural painted each month! Check out their Instagram account or search the hashtag #provowalls for more info and to keep up with the new murals that are painted and have become beautiful street art.
For more ideas on fun free things to do in the area, check out our free activities page! (P.S. this mural hunt is really fun to do on a city scooter!)
