Artwalk in Elko

Shining a Spotlight on Local Artists

Art was meant to be experienced freely and up close, which is why the downtown Elko mural artwalk is the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon in town. Some treat it like a scavenger hunt with the aim of seeing all 100+ murals in one fell swoop, while others like to tease out the experience over time, finding murals organically as they explore Elko. Whether you take the self-guided tour or are just curious about the murals you see around Elko, you’re in the right spot.

So, what’s the story with Elko’s murals? Like many good things in Nevada, the idea sprang up from a single event. In 2019, more than 40 muralists from around Nevada and the world gathered to paint 51 murals across 30 walls. Since then, vibrant, colorful murals reflective of the area’s Basque and Native American heritage have held up a mirror to Elko’s diverse history, including that of the Old West, railroads, mining and Spanish influence.

Elko’s Artwalk Murals

Get to know the artists behind Elko’s famous murals. Find locations for all the murals along with a brief description of each below.

Forbidden Fruit

Location: Roy’s Market
Artist: Angie Terrell — Reno
White bird, green cactus, and pink petals.

The Greeter

Location: Lipparelli Eye Office
Artist: Anthony Orgega — Reno
Mayan graphic

The Metamorphosis of Love

Location: Idaho & Railroad Street Alley
Artist: Artie Richmond — Reno
Caterpillar

Wahine

Artist: Bill Louis — Salt Lake City
Hawaiian woman

Feathers

Location: Roy’s Market
Artist: Derek Yost — Portland
Multicolored feathers on red background

Alma Y Corazon

Artist: Edwin Martinez Escobar — Reno
ELKO and gray street scene with colorful heart

Jack Off

Location: Roy’s Market
Artist: Emily Montoya — Jiggs, NV
Blue rabbits with orange and yellow background

Saguaro Universe

Artist: Jamie Darragh — Reno
Cactus and white flowers on rust-colored background

Ancient Wisdom of the Unattainable Beast

Location: Idaho & Railroad Street Alley
Artist: Jen Charboneau — Reno
Feral horse in field

Spike

Location: Roy’s Market
Artist: Joe C. Rock — Reno
“Loud as Folk” portrait

Untitled

Location: Roy’s Market
Artist: Kela Downs

The Mayor is Here to Stay

Location: Roy’s Market
Artist: Mallori Renee — Reno

The Flower of Time

Artist: Nathaniel Benjamin — Reno
Red feet w/candles

Symbiotic

Location: Roy’s Market
Artist: Rachel Pittaro — Elko
Antelope with black and white bird

Far Westeko Euskal Herria

Location: Vogue Services
Artist: Sebas Velasco — Basque Country, Spain

Cowboy Needs a Horse

Location: Thunderbird Motel
Artist: Matthew McDowell — Reno, NV

Sunrise of Champions

Artist: Brent Johnson —Elko

Cowboy Dan

Artists: Dale & Jake Slingland — Reno
Dale Slingland is currently working on solo shows, group shows and outdoor events. Jake Slingland is a Reno-based cartoonist and illustrator.

Spirit Racer

Artists: Gina Holmberg — Elko

Rattlesnake Mountain

Artists: Hernan Borrero — Reno

Conducting Business as Usual

Artists: Joe C. Rock — Reno
Joe C. Rock is a fine-art muralist with an emphasis on street art, graffiti, cartooning and realism, combining them all to create extraordinary works of art. He is now one of Reno’s premier muralists.