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page 12 June 10, 2022 | Vol. 3 Iss. 23
Bountiful’s Chalk Art Festival a creation of Joy Foundation
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TANNER STROHN (LEFT) makes sidewalk art with sister, Sid and friend Taylor Johnson at the annual Chalk Art Festival in Bountiful.
Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
Joy Foundation helps youth and adults discover outlets through the arts By Kierstynn King k.king@mycityjournals.com
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wenty years ago, Jane Joy was working with special needs children and youth who were in custody. While he was working she came to a realization–more children needed to have positive influences in their lives, and an outlet to express themselves. That inspired her to create her nonprofit called Joy Foundation.
The foundation not only works with youth, but with adults as well. “My mom is an artist herself,” said David Joy, Jane’s son. “She’s seen first hand the positive impact that art has had on youth.” Joy Foundation’s main mission has been to help provide youth with confidence, overcome adversity, discover their talents, and to give youth the opportunity
to explore the arts. “We work with the Davis County courts by helping youth and adults get their community service hours through programs and events,” Jane said. Joy Foundation has provided art, music and photography classes, filmmaking and recording workshops and veterans programs. The foundation hosts a free open mic night where local musi-
cians and poets can come to showcase themselves. It happens on the first and third Saturday of every month at 8 p.m. “Our most recognizable event is our Bountiful Chalk Art Festival,” Jane said. “It’s sponsored by Bountiful City, Intermountain LDS Hospital and Alta Bank. We couldn’t do this festival without their Please see FESTIVAL: pg. 8