“Coat of Hands”
Glazed Ceramic, 39 participating community members, 2026
Principal Artist: Sophie Arango Nebeker
Partners: Salt Lake City Arts Council, Sugar House Community Council, Petersen Art Center, Iron Desert Arts, The Neighborhood Hive
Located on the exterior of The Neighborhood Hive in the Sugar House area at 2065 East 2100 South SLC, UT
Led by artist Sophie Arango Nebeker, this community-made ceramic mosaic is created by 39 different locals.
Tiles were decorated by participants over the course of two workshops led by Sophie using her provided custom hand-made stamps for folks to create texture on slabs of clay. The workshops were held and the tiles were glazed and fired at two local ceramic studios Petersen Art Center and Iron Desert Arts.
The mural was installed in August of 2026, with the help of glass, tile, and stone artist Barry Dwyane Hollis, using traditional grouting methods.
This colorful, textured and vibrant public artwork holds the handicraft of the community members that make Salt Lake a thriving arts area!
This project was made possible with funding from the Salt Lake City Arts Council, Sugar House Community Council, and participating community members
Read an article published in The Daily Utah Chronicle written by Ashlee Astin here
More information about our partners:
The Neighborhood Hive
Petersen Art Center
Iron Desert Arts
Salt Lake City Arts Council
Sugar House Community Council
Names of Participating Community Members:
James Roberts
Alexis Hubbard
Q Koelliker
Kenya
Ashlee Astin
Heidi Nebeker
Julia Nebeker
Holly Barton
Hannah Barton
Sarah Barton
Yue Zhao
Ruby Ren
Vanessa Seligmann
Merinda Starnes
Sarah Young
Laurie Bray
Tina Hose
George Sumner
Megan Leether
Pia Piccoli
Julee Mori
Jeremy Martinez
Gabby Martinez
Kristen Vardenega
David Gosse
Tyler Broberg
Mia Crisostomo
Yvonne Martinez
LeeAnn C Diamond
Nan Gray
JoAn Coon
Chantel
Luka
Jenn Reese
Lisa Arango
Melinda Nebeker
Meg Cabell