Chalk the Block for Charity Utah held its fifteen year celebration in Provo, featuring the theme Holidays. The festival, held at the north Provo Beach lot at The Shops at Riverwoods, involved artists creating chalk art in asphalt parking stalls.
Artists participating in the event were required to register online and check in at an information booth to receive a space number, a 48-piece chalk set, and a festival t-shirt. Participants were permitted to use chalk or a base layer of white or black tempura paint, though non-washable or permanent products were prohibited. To qualify for competition, artists were required to have their work finished and their supplies cleared by 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 22nd.
Judging for the event included several categories, such as Best in Show, People's Choice, Best Use of Color, Best Representation of the Theme, Artist's Choice, Charity's Choice, Sponsor's Choice, Spirit of Chalk the Block, Hidden Gem, Most Realistic, Best Nature-scape, and Youth categories. Additionally, teams were required to pre-submit a brief sketch or picture of their design via email before receiving their materials.
The festival supported Spectrum Academy, an organization focused on children with autism. Artists were encouraged to include symbols of autism awareness in their work, such as the infinity symbol, butterflies, a puzzle piece, or the gold ribbon of acceptance.
