Curtis Hylton was listed as a 2026 muralist for the South Salt Lake Mural Fest, according to the official Mural Fest website.
The Mural Fest, which is located in the Creative Industries Zone of South Salt Lake, incorporates messages of unity, inspiration, diversity, and community. According to an undated report by the South Salt Lake Journal, the event has been running for nine years and has helped put the small city on the map within the international art community. The festival features local, national, and international muralists who contribute to the growing number of public art displays in the city. Hylton, representing the United Kingdom, was among the artists identified in a 2026 list of muralists provided by the festival organizers.
As of the conclusion of the 2026 event, the Mural Fest boasted 89 murals. An undated website for the festival noted that 11 new murals were added to the city's walls during the 2026 festival. This brought the total number of installations in South Salt Lake to 90. The festival organizers stated that the community's energy during the 9th annual event was unmatched. The festival's goal has been to reach 100 murals, a milestone the organization aims to achieve during its 10th year.
Visitors to the Mural Fest can experience the city as an open-air gallery. According to the Mural Fest website, guests are invited to stroll or bike ride through the area, using an interactive mural map to view the art and visit with the muralists. The collection of street art in South Salt Lake is one of the largest in the state. The 2026 festival included various activities, such as a beer garden located at the event headquarters at 151 W. Commonwealth Ave., as well as street buskers and musicians.
In addition to the murals, the festival has grown to include various community elements. Ben Keller, the South Salt Lake Public Outreach Coordinator, stated in an undated article that the world-renowned talent brought into the event has made a name for the city in the international art community. The festival's growth is evidenced by the hundreds of artist applications the organizers receive each year. While the 2026 festival has concluded, the city remains home to a significant collection of street art that residents can explore via the Public Art Archive or the dedicated Mural Map provided by the festival.
What this means for South Salt Lake
Residents of South Salt Lake can view the work of international artists like Curtis Hylton by exploring the city's open-air gallery. With 90 murals now installed as of the 2026 festival, the city continues to build toward its original goal of 100 public art displays to expand its collection of street art.
