Cheyenne Water Tower to Get New Mural Next Summer

The North City water tower will feature a new mural on its north side beginning in the summer of 2027.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Philanthropy

Screen-print poster illustration of a tall water tower on the prairie, evoking community mural projects in Cheyenne. — Artist Jordan Dean will return to Cheyenne’s North City water tower in 2027 to paint a new mural featuring pronghorn and an eagle. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Artist Jordan Dean will return to the North City water tower in Cheyenne to paint a new mural on the currently blank north side. The project, which requires $50,000 in donor funding, follows requests from residents living in the Ranchettes area.

Why it matters

The extension of the mural project fulfills community requests to improve the appearance of the water tank for residents facing the north side. Organizers are currently raising funds to ensure the project meets its design goals featuring local wildlife.

The mural project requires $50,000 in funding to paint the north side of the North City water tower. This cost is in addition to the original contract that was limited to the front of the tank.

The players

Jordan Dean

Jordan Dean is an artist who was selected to paint the mural on the North City water tower.

North City water tower

The North City water tower is a prominent local structure currently serving as a canvas for community art.

The details

The upcoming mural design is set to feature two pronghorn and an eagle. Jordan Dean will return to perform the work after painting the original section of the tank.

November 1, 2024: The Water Tank Mural project call for artists was released.
Summer 2027: Painting on the north side is expected to begin.

Market Landscape

This project follows the pattern set by the Water Tank Mural project initiated in 2024. By extending the scope to the north side, it aligns with broader municipal trends to invest in public art assets.

Residents of the Ranchettes area will see the completion of the mural work following their specific requests for the project. The fundraising campaign currently requires $50,000 to move forward with the planned artwork.

The takeaway

Completing public art projects often requires additional private fundraising beyond the original municipal contract. Residents interested in the outcome of the north side design can track the progress of the $50,000 fundraising effort.