Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Spring festival season is in full swing in Atlanta and I have covered quite a few of them. Each has their own pros and cons but I was pleasantly surprised with the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival. Nestled under the trees in Chastain Park in Buckhead the two day festival showcased over 175 artists from across the local and regional areas and their work. Painters, potters, photographers, mixed media artists, and more braved the threatening rain as thousands of people did the same for the sake of art. There were a few standout artists that I had not seen this year that really left an impression. Daniel Lai from Knoxville, TN has created works of art from pottery and discarded books that are gorgeous. Mike Snowden has transformed old cigar boxes into working guitars for music lovers who are looking for something a little different. There is also Kitty Garrett who has created works of art from old cameras, shoes, teapots and other antiques but has then added antique doll heads to form something a little more creative. Regardless of your tastes, when the next Buckhead festival comes around I would highly suggest checking them out!

Nolan Alexander (left) holds hands with his father Michael as they walk their French mastiff Ginger past artists' booths during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Nolan Alexander (left) holds hands with his father Michael as they walk their French mastiff Ginger past artists’ booths during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Isabelle Weathersby (left0 and her father Adam look at Jenny Henley's artwork in her booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Isabelle Weathersby (left0 and her father Adam look at Jenny Henley’s artwork in her booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artist Mike Snowden plays one of his cigar box guitars at his booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artist Mike Snowden plays one of his cigar box guitars at his booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

John Pommer looks at drawings by artist Kevin Lahvic during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

John Pommer looks at drawings by artist Kevin Lahvic during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artwork by Kevin Lahvic sits on display in his booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artwork by Kevin Lahvic sits on display in his booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Reagan Little (left) and her sister Alex look at artwork by Daniel Lai during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Reagan Little (left) and her sister Alex look at artwork by Daniel Lai during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artwork made from recycled books and clay by Daniel Lai sit on display in his booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artwork made from recycled books and clay by Daniel Lai sit on display in his booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Alexandra Aide (right) looks at wire designs as her sister Katherine talks with artist Blair Rockefeller during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Alexandra Aide (right) looks at wire designs as her sister Katherine talks with artist Blair Rockefeller during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Larry Levy (left) is pushed around by his friend Ella Weinstock during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Larry Levy (left) is pushed around by his friend Ella Weinstock during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artist Amy Jones Miller works on a charcoal drawing of a beaver in her booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artist Amy Jones Miller works on a charcoal drawing of a beaver in her booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artwork by Kitty Garrett sits on display in her booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Artwork by Kitty Garrett sits on display in her booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Barbara Mutz (left) looks at artwork by Kitty Garrett during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Barbara Mutz (left) looks at artwork by Kitty Garrett during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

McCree Wilson (right) and his sister Audrey are pushed in a stroller by their mother Brittany during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

McCree Wilson (right) and his sister Audrey are pushed in a stroller by their mother Brittany during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Ivey Dukes tries to decide which is her favorite wooden toy in front of Kevin May's booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Ivey Dukes tries to decide which is her favorite wooden toy in front of Kevin May’s booth during the Buckhead Spring Arts & Crafts Festival at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, May 10, 2014.