June 26-28, 2025

Adobe - Lehi Campus

Utah’s largest chalk art festival is back for its sixth year! Chalk It Up is an impactful three-day event bringing together close to 150 chalk artists to transform sidewalks into a captivating one-of-a-kind arts experience. Professional, semi-professional and amateur chalk artists travel in from all around for this highly anticipated event. With 12k attendees, Chalk It Up is a free public arts event that prioritizes community accessibility and helps kindle an interest in the fine arts among non-traditional arts audiences.

Festival Schedule

Thursday, June 26th

10:00 AM - 9:00 PMChalk It Up (Artist's Only)

Festival begins! This day is for our Artists to get a head start on their pieces.

5:00 - 6:00 PMAdvanced Chalk Art Class

Advanced Chalk art class, for our registered chalk artists only!

Friday, June 27th

9:00 AM - 9:00 PMChalk It Up

Artists are well underway. Attendees will start to come to check out the progress!

12:00 PM - 9:00 PMFood Trucks

Yummy food and drinks, and a variety of live performances!

5:00 PM - 6:00 PMBeginners Chalk Art Class

Free class on beginner chalk art materials, colors, and techniques. Open to the public, all materials provided.

Saturday, June 28th

9:00 AM - 9:00 PMChalk It Up

Attendees will enjoy the finished masterpieces and cast their vote for People's Choice award!

12:00 PM - 9:00 PMFood Trucks

Yummy food and drinks, and a variety of live performances!

3:00 PMJudging Begins

Our panel of judges will score the artwork.

5:00 PMAwards Ceremony

Artist awards presented!

Artist Registration

Register to be a chalk artist at Harrington Center for the Arts annual Chalk It Up festival! Artists will be participating in age groups or as a family. If participating as a team, the competition category will be determined by the oldest team member. Only one lead artist registration (ADULT, TEEN, YOUTH, CHILDREN, FAMILY) is needed per team, and any additional artists should register as TEAM MEMBERS. With our new Family category, all ages can compete on a team together (Limit to 4 total team members). Artists will be given up to 36 square feet to chalk. Assigned spaces cannot be changed. Registration will close on June 18th, 2025 @ 11:59 PM.


Each artist registration includes one (1) t-shirt, (1) 48-piece pastel set, one (1) additional 48-piece pastel set will be provided if participating as a team, (1) lanyard, and (1) punch card for 5 snacks and flavored drinks. Lunch will be provided for registered artist each day at 2:00 PM and breakfast on Saturday at 9:00 AM. Unlimited iced water will be provided for registrants.

Prizes

  • Best of Show: $300
  • Adult (Ages 19 & Older): 1st Place - $150, 2nd Place - $125, 3rd Place - $100, 4th Place - $75, 5th Place - $50
  • Teen (Ages 15-18): 1st Place - $100, 2nd Place - $75, 3rd Place - $50
  • Youth (Ages 11-14): 1st Place - $75, 2nd Place - $50, 3rd Place - $25
  • Children (Ages 10 & Under): Each Child Receives Participation Certificate
  • Family (All Ages): Family Gift Basket with Goodies for All Ages
  • People's Choice Award: Gift Basket with Goodies from Local Businesses
  • Artist's Choice Award: Gift Basket with Chalk Artist's Art Supplies

Note: If participating as a team, the competition category will be determined by the oldest team member.

  • Location: Downtown American Fork

  • Location: Art Dye Park

  • Location: American Fork High School

  • Location: American Fork High School

  • Location: Thanksgiving Point's Electric Park

  • Location: Adobe Lehi

  • Location: Adobe Lehi

What days do you plan on attending Lunch (Thursday & Friday) and Breakfast (Saturday)?

Note: Your concept can change prior to the festival, but must be approved by festival staff.

1. Artists will have up to 36 sq. ft. for their artwork. Vignettes are acceptable for judging.
2. Chalk art is only to be produced in designated and assigned areas.
3. The art created must be suitable for public and family viewing (no nude or obscene work). No words or symbols intended as political statements may appear within the art.
4. Harrington Center for the Arts reserves the right to refuse, stop or eliminate objectionable material. Harrington Center for the Arts opinion will be final. Artist must submit a concept of artwork as part of the application process. Artist concept can change prior to the festival, but must be approved by festival staff.
5. Please respect the other artists who are working near you. Do not walk on their pieces or have open beverage containers which could spill and destroy someone’s artwork.
6. Please try to keep your supplies to a minimum and well contained near your space.
7. The event will go on rain or shine. The artists are responsible for protecting their chalk art. Plastic drapes, tape, umbrellas can be used as needed.
8. Artist canopies must we weighted down to prevent damage to the venue and potential injury of participants. Artist canopies cannot be staked into the grass.
9. Participants agree to allow Harrington Center for the Arts to photograph and video record the event, artist designs and artists for promotional and archival purposes.
10. No boom boxes allowed. You may wear portable headsets.
12. No drones allowed at venue.
13. No pets allowed. Qualified service animals are allowed with proper identification.
14. Your chalk art must only include water based chalk. No paint, ink, crayon, fixatives, or oil based chalk allowed. Water based tempura is allowed.
15. Chalk It Up is a smoke free event.
16. Original art is encouraged, but if replicating the work of another artist please give credit.
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