Art lovers enjoy Sarasota's downtown festival

Warm, sunny day brings out crowds.

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Bright skies and warm weather greeted art lovers on Saturday, Feb. 10 for the opening of the two-day 30th annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts.

Exhibitors set up their arts and crafts on both sides of Main Street, and down the middle of the closed-off street, from Links Avenue to Orange Avenue. Paintings, sculpture, photography and more were on display for the crowds.

The event concluded on Sunday afternoon.

 

The 30th annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts was held on Main Street, from Links Avenue to Orange Avenue.
The 30th annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts was held on Main Street, from Links Avenue to Orange Avenue.
Fredrick Prescott, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, displayed large, steel sculptures that move with the wind.
Fredrick Prescott, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, displayed large, steel sculptures that move with the wind.
Ralph Raddatz and his dog Ellie stopped to look at Michael Vistia's giclee images of dogs.
Ralph Raddatz and his dog Ellie stopped to look at Michael Vistia's giclee images of dogs.
Pat Surface performed while art lovers browsed.
Pat Surface performed while art lovers browsed.
Vasile Loznianu displayed his colorful work.
Vasile Loznianu displayed his colorful work.
Patrons slowed to look over the sculpture of Josh Fradis.
Patrons slowed to look over the sculpture of Josh Fradis.
Marianne Jean, left, and Melanie Kraft stopped to check out the Tube Dude's barbecue grill creation.
Marianne Jean, left, and Melanie Kraft stopped to check out the Tube Dude's barbecue grill creation.

 

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