(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Pamela Allred checks out the works by Hanson & Kastles during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Artists James Diem, left, and Darrell Driver talk to customers while displaying their work side by side during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kids admire the detail in Erik Jensen's works made up entirely of recycled keyboard keys during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Recycled keyboard keys, many of them dyed with color, make up the works by artist Erik Jensen on display for the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The unique ballpoint pen works of artist Tai Taeoalii draws a crowd during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Young and old gather for the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sweet food options draw in volunteers during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Young crowds fill the booth of Imps and Monsters with works by Justin Hillgrove during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Artist Jennah Litecky Yost works on her display at FireSmith Copper during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People decide on works by potter Ben Behunin during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The works by 3sevens Pottery is on display at the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Patti and Chad Spackman of Chester Springs Pa. admire the copper works by Greg Gowen of Studio G7 during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kids take a snack break during the annual 2019 Utah Arts Festival as it kicks off at Library Square and Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Thursday, June 20, 2019, with visual and performance art of all varieties and food for all ages from June 20-23.
The Utah Arts Festival opened on Thursday at Washington Square in Salt Lake City. The festival runs through Sunday and features a variety of artists and performers. Tickets are available at uaf.org.
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