Wake the Great Salt Lake’s Mural Party is a community celebration for the new mural
Watchers of the Shore by Trevor Dahl.
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 | 5-7pm
910 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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About the Mural
Trevor Dahl’s Watchers of the Shore transforms a busy Rose Park corridor into a vibrant tribute to the Great Salt Lake and its creatures. Known for blending playfulness with deeper meaning, Dahl depicts brine shrimp, birds, and other lake life as spiritual guardians, united and gazing toward the city. The mural’s vivid details and reversed perspective place the lake and its ecosystem in the foreground, reminding viewers of the essential role even the smallest organisms play.
Created in collaboration with the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation and the Great Salt Lake Institute, the piece honors the interconnectedness of people, wildlife, and environment. Positioned along 1000 North and the I-15 on-ramp, the mural not only celebrates the lake’s beauty but also calls attention to the urgent need for its protection — particularly for West Side communities most affected by its decline.
About the Artist
Trevor Dahl is a Salt Lake City-based visual artist known for his imaginative, symbol-rich style that blends playful characters with deep philosophical themes. Working across murals, illustration, and fine art, Dahl’s work draws inspiration from dreams, mythology, pop culture, and the unconscious mind. His large-scale public artworks invite viewers of all ages to connect with nature, emotion, and meaning through color, whimsy, and storytelling. Dahl has created art for communities across Utah and beyond, and is the founder of Good Happy Stuff, a creative studio focused on artwork that makes people feel more human. Learn more at www.goodhappystuff.com.
