Atlanta Arts Festival

Sunday, September 15, 2013

The Atlanta Arts Festival took over a section of Piedmont Park in Midtown over the weekend. Although preparations were being made for Music Midtown in the big green near Park Tavern it didn’t stop thousands of people from perusing the local, regional and national artists’ booths that lined the sidewalks within the park. The two day festival was free and not only included art but also demonstrations, classes and live entertainment. 200 painters, sculptors, photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, clothes makers, jewelers and other artists enjoyed nice weather over the weekend which helped draw a large crowd.

Mia Bergin (left), her father Mike and artist Bill Buckner work with clay at the Creation Station during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

Mia Bergin (left), her father Mike and artist Bill Buckner work with clay at the Creation Station during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

 

Laurie Fulton (left) and Susan Dumiak look at the photographs on display in Nathan Bailey's booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

Laurie Fulton (left) and Susan Dumiak look at the photographs on display in Nathan Bailey’s booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

 

Lee McDonald looks at the wooden ark on display in Jim Newbury's booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

Lee McDonald looks at the wooden ark on display in Jim Newbury’s booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

 

Beth Martin (left) and Cara Granelli and her mother Amy look at the sketches on display in Marjorie Bowers' booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

Beth Martin (left) and Cara Granelli and her mother Amy look at the sketches on display in Marjorie Bowers’ booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

 

Debbie Jennings looks at the sculptures on display in Ancizar Marin's booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

Debbie Jennings looks at the sculptures on display in Ancizar Marin’s booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

 

Alan Lancaster (right) and Rob Lee look at the illustrations in artist Greg Stones' new book during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

Alan Lancaster (right) and Rob Lee look at the illustrations in artist Greg Stones’ new book during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

 

Plua Vue (right) looks at jewelry as she talks to artist Tracey Davis during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

Plua Vue (right) looks at jewelry as she talks to artist Tracey Davis during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

 

Mae Smith (right) looks at hour glasses and sand timers in artist Doug Crane's booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.

Mae Smith (right) looks at hour glasses and sand timers in artist Doug Crane’s booth during the Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, September 15, 2013.