Artwork

Each year, more than 120 artists aged 12+ converge on The Gateway in Downtown Salt Lake City, turning Rio Grande Street into Utah's largest live art gallery. Along with live entertainment, the colorful, temporary Chalk Art murals draw more than 17,000 visitors to the Festival each year.

Chalk Art Festival Photo Album

Photo of a chalked painting.

2011 Winners

Best in Show

Adult: Team Super! (Square #235, Sponsored by Fleming’s Steakhouse)
Youth: Alicia Seely (Square #106, Sponsored by Moreton & Co)

Best Rendering of a Masterpiece

Adult: KT's Walk (Square #211, Sponsored by Kohl's)
Youth: Crista, Leah, & Bronte (Square #118, Sponsored by Molina Healthcare)

Best of “Animation Alley”

Adult: Rachael Bridge (Square #237, Sponsored by Eschelon Edge Academy)
Youth: Forever Young (Square #102, Sponsored by Wasatch Software)

Best Use of Theme

Adult: Karen Allred (Square #215, Sponsored by Fleming’s Steakhouse)
Youth: Jennica McDonald (Square #127, Sponsored by Thaifoon)

People’s Choice

Adult: Clayton Tycksen (Square# 229, Sponsored by Western States Lodging & M4 Creative Agency)
Runner's up: Daniel Nielsen, The Real Housewives.

Youth: Mookie / Questa Sono Io (Square #101, Forever Young Pre-school/Vernal)
Runner's up: The SpARTans, Crista, Leah, & Bronte.