Annual chalk art festival uses street creations to raise awareness of Utah's foster kids

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Jon Warner, of West Jordan, uses chalk to draw his daughter Lucy, 6, during the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday.

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John Prue and Jason Lemmon, of Salt Lake City, use chalk to draw The Flash and Aquaman during the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday.

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Featured artist Julie Kirk Purcell uses chalk to draw a 3D jungle scene during the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday.

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Marisa Green, of South Jordan, uses chalk to draw a scene from In & Outduring the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday.

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Kesley Slaugh, of Vernal, uses chalk to draw during the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday.

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Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Jon Warner, of West Jordan, uses chalk to draw his daughter Lucy, 6, during the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune John Prue and Jason Lemmon, of Salt Lake City, use chalk to draw The Flash and Aquaman during the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Featured artist Julie Kirk Purcell uses chalk to draw a 3D jungle scene during the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Marisa Green, of South Jordan, uses chalk to draw a scene from In & Outduring the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Kesley Slaugh, of Vernal, uses chalk to draw during the 13th Annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival at The Gateway Friday June 19, 2015. The festival draws more than 100 artists creating art at The Gateway to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care. The festival's artwork will be on display through Sunday.

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· June 21, 2015 9:38 am

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The 13th annual Utah Foster Care Chalk Art Festival drew about 140 artists working Saturday to complete fantastic creations that will be washed away after the festival ends Sunday. Each year the festival at The Gateway mall aims to increase attention on how people can help change the lives of the 2,700 Utah children in foster care.

The festival's creations will be on display through Sunday at The Gateway mall, 18 N. Rio Grande St.