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PHOTO GALLERY: 23rd Annual St. Armands Art Festival


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. November 12, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: 23rd Annual St. Armands Art Festival
Cynthia Chuang smiles from behind the counter of Jewelry10, Sunday, Nov. 13 out on St. Armands Circle.
Cynthia Chuang smiles from behind the counter of Jewelry10, Sunday, Nov. 13 out on St. Armands Circle.
These colorful climbers caught the attention of many people who visited Ancizar Marin's tent.
These colorful climbers caught the attention of many people who visited Ancizar Marin's tent.
Thomas Campbell, 4, got a photo of Touch of Africa's Lenny the Lion.
Thomas Campbell, 4, got a photo of Touch of Africa's Lenny the Lion.
Lauren Walsh tries on a hat inside Kathryn Page's booth, Sunday, Nov. 13, during the 23rd Annual St. Armands Art Festival.
Lauren Walsh tries on a hat inside Kathryn Page's booth, Sunday, Nov. 13, during the 23rd Annual St. Armands Art Festival.
A sculpture created by artist Nick Ruhlman.
A sculpture created by artist Nick Ruhlman.
An infused glass plate and vase created by Sue Hubbard.
An infused glass plate and vase created by Sue Hubbard.
A French Angel necklace made of turquoise, fossil, coral and 14 karat gold was created by Ms. Michael Rubin Stewart of Black Coral.
A French Angel necklace made of turquoise, fossil, coral and 14 karat gold was created by Ms. Michael Rubin Stewart of Black Coral.
Anastasia Bruzzichesi, 8, and Sharon Klass
Anastasia Bruzzichesi, 8, and Sharon Klass
Pretty shell and glass window ornaments created by John DiCarlo
Pretty shell and glass window ornaments created by John DiCarlo
Cynthia Chuang and Erh-Ping Tasi of Jewelry10.
Cynthia Chuang and Erh-Ping Tasi of Jewelry10.
Hundreds of people came out to see all the artists and pieces of art that were for sale at the 23rd Annual St. Armands Art Festival.
Hundreds of people came out to see all the artists and pieces of art that were for sale at the 23rd Annual St. Armands Art Festival.
Diane Adams, Isabella Ruhlman, 18 mos., and Nick Ruhlman
Diane Adams, Isabella Ruhlman, 18 mos., and Nick Ruhlman
Bentley smiles for the camera.
Bentley smiles for the camera.
Lani Ragan, right, waits as Jenny Martin wraps up a piece of pottery created by Scott Martin Pottery.
Lani Ragan, right, waits as Jenny Martin wraps up a piece of pottery created by Scott Martin Pottery.
Some colorful
Some colorful "plant critters" were for sale Sunday, Nov. 13, at the 23rd Annual St. Armands Art Festival.
A dancer sculpture by Ancizar Marin.
A dancer sculpture by Ancizar Marin.
Michael Zanabili
Michael Zanabili

 

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