THE FOURTH ANNUAL

The Unity Block Party is more than an event—it’s a movement dedicated to economic empowerment, cultural representation, and artistic excellence within Utah’s creative community and its allies. What began in 2020 as the Say Their Names Memorial has grown into a dynamic, multi-day celebration that strengthens Utah’s arts and culture landscape.

This inclusive, art-driven experience features a gallery, local vendors, and food trucks, along with a thought-provoking panel discussion on economic empowerment, creative entrepreneurship, and community growth. The event culminates in a benefit concert showcasing talented local artists. More than just a festival, it’s a platform for creative professionals, with proceeds supporting the development of an innovative hub designed to uplift underserved and underrepresented start-ups and small businesses

SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MEANS CONTRIBUTING TO INITIATIVES THAT:

– Support startups and growing small businesses.

– Bring more economic growth to underserved and underrepresented communities in the region.

– Make Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas more attractive to a diverse, high-value workforce.

These statistics from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study (AEP6), conducted by Americans for the Arts, show that when we invest in both economic and community wellbeing, specifically, the Arts and Culture industry encourages people to want to live and work in the area. It builds a community where entrepreneurs and creative economy businesses are launched, and economies flourish.