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
Untitled
Location: Vogue Services
Artist: Sebas Velasco — Basque Country, Spain
Dreams Are the New Frontier
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.
Surf N Turf
Artists: Mike Lucido— Reno
Mike Lucido is a working artist/illustrator.
Himalayan Snowcock
Artists: Seth McCorkle — Reno
Mexican Doll
Artists: VAKA — Reno
VAKA has sold artwork for more than a decade, with a particular passion for creating murals.
