Brandy Heninger (left) got her whole family involved in the neighborhood chalk art festival, held at the end of June. (Peri Kinder/City Journals)

 Families, friends and neighbors turned their driveways into works of art during a neighborhood chalk art festival and market in Sandy. Melody Tripp organized the first event last year and was excited to bring it back for the second time. 

The festival was centered around Julho Street and extended for several blocks, with more than 20 families participating. Neighbors also sold treats, lemonade, magnets, 3D-printed items, homemade breads, bracelets and more. The idea was to get neighbors out visiting with each other and making new connections. 

“It’s been an awesome day,” Tripp said. “I love just seeing how many people come out and spend the time and do art. It’s just fun.”

Neighbors toured the area to enjoy the different chalk designs made by their friends and to get to know new people. (Peri Kinder/City Journals)

Laurisa Cope’s artwork featured flags from Colorado and Argentina, where her daughters are located. The theme for their art was “Where Will Summer Take You?” and she invited neighbors to share their summer vacation ideas.

“It’s been really good,” Cope said. “We’ve met a lot of people we didn’t know well.”