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Home Lifestyle Community Happenings Photos: Let’s chalk about foster care
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Photos: Let’s chalk about foster care

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Heather Graham, Sydney White
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June 25, 2021
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2021 Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival - Gallery 1
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Street view of chalk art festival
Shoppers at The Gateway walk by as chalk artists work on their projects during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Two people draw a flower with chalk on the street
The Chaos Wizards work on their chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Man begins to draw with chalk on the street
Dale Flink starts coloring his chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Chalk art supplies
An artist's chalk case sits open during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Chalk artists working side by side
Several chalk artists work on their projects during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Woman uses chalk to color in a cat drawing
Makenzie Crump works on her chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Semifinished space-themed chalk drawing
A chalk artwork by youth artist Astrophile begins to take shape during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Man sits beside large semifinished chalk drawing of Forrest Gump
Victor Villarreal works on his Forrest Gump chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Semifinished chalk drawing of Forrest Gump
A chalk artwork of Forrest Gump begins to take shape during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Chalk drawing by Layla Anderson
A chalk artwork by youth artist Layla Anderson nears its final form during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Two people draw "Despicable Me" characters in chalk
Clan of the Talbots works on their "Despicable Me" chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Chalk case with "Despicable Me" photo
A case of multicolored chalk sits near the "Despicable Me" image used by Clan of the Talbots during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Two people work on a chalk drawing of children holding hands
Chalk Wonders by Rachel participates in the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Man begins work on a chalk drawing
Munchyq Art sketches their chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Chalk drawing by Layla Anderson
A chalk artwork by youth artist Layla Anderson decorates the pavement during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
A multicolored wing on a semifinished chalk drawing
A chalk artwork by Michaela Hamblin awaits further coloring during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Two festivalgoers play games
Festival attendees play games during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Canopies cover chalk artists
Mended works on their chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Canopies cover chalk artists as they draw in the street
Canopies cover several artists working on their chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Three people work on a chalk drawing of Bambi
Forever Young works on a chalk artwork of Bambi during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Artists looks at source photo for chalk drawing
Mended looks at a picture for reference as they work on their chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Woman draws old man in chalk
Brittany Shepler draws an old man while looking at a picture for reference during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Semifinished chalk drawing of a face
A chalk artwork by youth artist Natalie Pope begins to take shape during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Three people use chalk to draw Bambi
Forever Young works on their Bambi chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Early stages of a chalk drawing
A semifinished chalk artwork awaits further refinement during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Kam wears shirt that reads "Let's chalk about foster care"
Kam works on his "Tangled" chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Woman works on a chalk drawing that reads "All You need Is Love"
Hollie Anderson works on her Beatles-themed chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Semifinished chalk drawing reads "Show Up"
A semifinished chalk artwork by Team Zoo includes a message to show up for children during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Semifinished chalk drawing of a smiling face
A chalk artwork awaits further refinement by youth artist Jacey Nied during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Chalk tray next to semifinished orange chalk drawing
A semifinished chalk artwork of a shaman decorates the pavement during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Shoppers watch artists work on chalk drawings
Shoppers at The Gateway watch as chalk artists continue to work during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Semifinished chalk drawing of father and daughter
Sidewalk Studios works on their chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Woman works on ocean-themed chalk drawing
Cass Bailie works on her chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Koi fish drawn in chalk
A semifinished chalk artwork of a koi fish decorates the pavement during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Three artists paint a background
A group of artists uses color blocking on the background of their chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Purple decorations next to event stage
The Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival returned as an in-person event in 2021 after coronavirus forced the event to go virtual last year. (Michael Nelson)
Chalk artist colors in a turban
M'Lynn works on her shaman chalk artwork during the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Artists work on murals in the street
The Gateway in Salt Lake City hosts the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Michael Nelson)
Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival banner on The Gateway bridge
The Gateway hosts the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City. The event returned in person this year after organizers turned it into a virtual event in 2020 due to the coronavirus. (Heather Graham)

After a pandemic pause, the Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival returned to downtown Salt Lake City. The festival, June 18-19, invited local artists to create chalk murals in different styles and colors on the street at The Gateway. The inspiration of artist designs ranged from personal photos to video games and animation, to animals and faces.

Special guests included Nathan Osmond and Utah First Lady Abby Cox.

“The pandemic has not reduced the need for foster parents in our great state,” said the Utah Foster Care website event. “So make a special effort to join us to support these great families who are so willing to open their hearts and homes to children who need safety and love.”

2021 Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival - Gallery 2
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Chalk drawing of a yellow flower
Chaos Wizards won Best In Show at the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a purple and pink lion
Dale Flink created a lion chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a multicolored cat
Makenzie Crump won the Artists' Choice award at the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Zelda-themed chalk drawing
Two Musketeers created a Zelda-themed chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Pokemon chalk drawing reads "Everyone Deserves a Home"
Darling Chalkers created a Pokemon-themed chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Space-themed chalk drawing
Youth artist Astrophile created a space-themed chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of Winnie the Pooh characters
A completed chalk artwork of Winnie the Pooh and Friends decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a young girl holding brown and white hands with the words "Two Worlds, One Heart"
A completed chalk artwork by Kimberley Rowley decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of Wonder Woman
Alex Getts and Olga Williams created a chalk artwork of Wonder Woman for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of Forrest Gump
Victor Villarreal created a chalk artwork of Forrest Gump for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing by Layla
A completed chalk artwork by youth artist Layla Anderson decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of "Despicable Me" characters
Clan of the Talbots completed a "Despicable Me" chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of children holding hands on Earth with the words "Show up for the children"
Chalk Wonders by Rachel produced this chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of animals playing instruments
A completed chalk artwork by Munchyq Art decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a family silhouetted by colorful sunrise
A completed chalk artwork by Team Chalk'N'Awe decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of The Mandalorian holding Grogu
Youth artist Mando Squad won the People's Choice award for youths at the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of Bambi characters
Forever Young created a chalk artwork of Bambi characters for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of an old man and a child using canes
A completed chalk artwork by Brittany Shepler decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of classic Disney characters at the movies
The Chalk Princess won a People's Choice award for adults at the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of Peach, Mario, Luigi, and Daisy
Youth artist Zoey Hammond created a chalk artwork of Super Mario characters for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of Master Chief
DeKorver Boys created a Halo-themed chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of the Beatles with the words "All You Need is Love"
Hollie Anderson created a Beatles-themed chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of multicolored giraffes with the words "Show up for the children"
Team Zoo created a giraffe chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a shaman
M'Lynn created a chalk artwork of a shaman for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a foster family
Sarah Gardner wins the Friends of Foster Care award at the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of an adult and a child rubbing noses
A completed chalk artwork by youth artists Erin and Emma decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a father hugging his daughter who is wearing sunglasses
A completed chalk artwork by Sidewalk Studios decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of three parrots on a tree branch
A completed chalk artwork by Twisted Spinsters decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a Black water goddess with pink wings
A completed chalk artwork by Cass Bailie decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a red-haired woman with pink flowers
Schneidermeister produced this portrait for the 2021 Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of Annie and Sandy
Rachel's Art Creations created a chalk artwork of Annie and her dog, Sandy, for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of Dragon Prince characters
A completed chalk artwork by Lori Carson decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Sydney White)
Chalk drawing of a baby and an adult elephant
Silver Lining created a chalk artwork of elephants for the 2021 Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City. (Sydney White)
Chalk writing reads "show up for the children"
"Show up for the children" was a prominent theme of the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Pokemon chalk drawing reads "Everyone Deserves a Home"
Team Darling Chalkers created this Pokemon chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Chalk drawing of Spot and Arlo from "The Good Dinosaur"
A completed chalk artwork for "The Good Dinosaur" decorates the pavement during the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Chalk drawing of doves in shape of a face
Chalk Doll won Best Reproduction for their chalk artwork at the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Chalk drawing of a Black water goddess with pink wings
Cass Bailie created an ocean-themed chalk artwork for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
Chalk drawing of a koi fish
Kathleen Bowen completed this chalk artwork of a koi fish for the 19th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival in Salt Lake City on Friday, June 18, 2021. (Heather Graham)
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Heather Graham, Sydney White

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