The Blocks Arts District

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The Blocks is Downtown Salt Lake City’s Arts District. It represents the highest concentration of arts, culture, events, activities and entertainment in Utah. It is an invitation to explore and discover. It is a promise to support the arts and build audiences. It is a collection of experiences including performances, festivals, concerts, murals, exhibits and more.

Installed

95

illuminated sculptures for GLOW, an 18-week art exhibit, making Gallivan Center full of winter whimsy

Attracted

people to 15 free summer concerts for Steppin’ On Main at the Eccles Theater

Delighted

230

people for SB Dance’s Tarotville on the roof of Vectra Group’s Pierpont Garage

Paid

60

performers to showcase their artistry for new audiences

Produced

150

DAys of programming to animate downtown during 2023

Dazzled

locals and visitors at CENTRAL during
NBA All-Star Weekend with 47 artists, s’more pits, fire dancing, and magic!

Open Streets Brought

tens of thousands

of neighbors onto Main Street for sidewalk dining, street performers, Roller Disco at Gallivan, a silent DiscoBox at Exchange Place, mural painting, an Art Market and mini golf cascading down the middle of the street. We hired 47 artists to animate downtown during 6 weekends of programming.