- Salt Lake City is seeking a local artist to redesign the 9th and 9th whale sculpture.
- Salt Lake County-based artists must apply by Jan. 2, 2026.
- The winning design, selected next year, will be completed by late summer 2026.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s capital city is prepared to give its arguably most prominent inanimate creature a colorful makeover in 2026.
The city is searching for a local artist to transform Out of the Blue, the large, colorful whale sculpture that has captivated many residents and visitors since it was installed over three years ago in the city’s 9th and 9th District.
Salt Lake City Arts Council officials launched an online application process for the 23-foot sculpture’s new design on Monday. The city says it is looking to find a Salt Lake County-based artist or resident who can create a “dynamic, community-centered mural” celebrating the neighborhood’s “creativity and character.”…