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About the Blocks

The Blocks is a visionary initiative of the City and County to promote the abundance and vibrancy of our creative community, facilitate partnerships and collaborations, and activate underutilized spaces to establish downtown Salt Lake City as the premier cultural district of the Intermountain West.

Explore Downtown’s Arts Scene!

20 ART VENUES
23 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
6 MUSIC VENUES
50 MURALS

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The Blocks Arts District Is…

DIVERSE
Unique and diverse voices are actively engaged

RESPECTFUL
We treat all with respect

RESOURCEFUL
We use resources efficiently and effectively

DEDICATED
We put community priorities ahead of personal interests

PROFESSIONAL
We are responsive, competent and conduct ourselves so as to enhance the reputation of the Cultural Core and our creative community.

COLLABORATIVE
We support each other and our community partners.

Our Team

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LUCAS HORNS
Program Director

lucash@downtownslc.org

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JOSHUA JONES
Director of Communications & Marketing

josh@downtownslc.org

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KAI HENRIKSEN
Program Manager

kai@downtownslc.org

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