Sandy Springs Artsapalooza

Sunday, April 13, 2014

I expect that you will see a lot of white tents and blocked off streets around the Atlanta area over the next few months. Festival season has come to the metro area and each weekend you won’t have to travel far to be treated to local, regional and national art. Hundreds and thousands of artists will be criss crossing the country to display their wares whether it be paintings, jewelry, glass and pottery, photography, mixed media pieces, metal work and so much more. I got a good dose of the festival circuit this weekend with the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza. Nestled a few streets off of Roswell Road, two city blocks were closed off to showcase the work of nearly 150 artists over the weekend during the third annual festival. The weather was gorgeous which brought out throngs of people to peruse the thousands of pieces on display. It was an awesome day to enjoy art in the great outdoors!

Jack Appleton (left) and his wife Kathy walk past the artist booths on Lake Forrest Dr. during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Jack Appleton (left) and his wife Kathy walk past the artist booths on Lake Forrest Dr. during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Artist Deby Cowdin (right) shows Rebecca Reeves and her husband John one of her pieces during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Artist Deby Cowdin (right) shows Rebecca Reeves and her husband John one of her pieces during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Ashley Barrett works on designing a piece of jewelry during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Ashley Barrett works on designing a piece of jewelry during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Tessa Sander (center) looks at a necklace with her father Karl as they check out the jewelry in Courtney Loving's booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Tessa Sander (center) looks at a necklace with her father Karl as they check out the jewelry in Courtney Loving’s booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Steve Dickerson (left) and his wife Jane look at glass artwork on display in Nathan Nardi's booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Steve Dickerson (left) and his wife Jane look at glass artwork on display in Nathan Nardi’s booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Artist Fatou Sall (left) helps fit Natalie Lusher in one of her hats during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Artist Fatou Sall (left) helps fit Natalie Lusher in one of her hats during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Claire Thurber looks at picture frames in Leisha Allen's booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Claire Thurber looks at picture frames in Leisha Allen’s booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Stone, bone and fossil artwork sits on display at Lee Frankel's booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Stone, bone and fossil artwork sits on display at Lee Frankel’s booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Christian Novacek (center) holds his son Nixon as they check out a wooden dinosaur at Paul Fussell's booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Christian Novacek (center) holds his son Nixon as they check out a wooden dinosaur at Paul Fussell’s booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Jennie Viers works on designing a piece of glass artwork during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Jennie Viers works on designing a piece of glass artwork during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

 

Tayla Berzack (right) is reflected in a mirror as she passes by Suzanne and Don Puckett's booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.

Tayla Berzack (right) is reflected in a mirror as she passes by Suzanne and Don Puckett’s booth during the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza on Sunday, April 13, 2014.