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Siesta Fiesta art show takes over Ocean Boulevard

The 42nd annual arts show was held Oct. 24 and 25.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 12:27 p.m. October 24, 2020
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Siesta Fiesta returned to Ocean Boulevard with art pieces and curious customers for a two-day art show on Oct. 24 and 25.

The Siesta Key street was transformed into an art showcase with dozens of vendors showing off their wares. Customers strolled down the street looking at the paintings, sculptures, glass works and other creations.

Safety measures included mask use, one-way traffic lanes, and online reservations for the show.

Cheri Kudja had robot figurines at her Bitti Bots booth.
Cheri Kudja had robot figurines at her Bitti Bots booth.
Cheri Kudja had robot figurines at her Bitti Bots booth.
Cheri Kudja had robot figurines at her Bitti Bots booth.
John Fradis Art Glass had several glass sculptures.
John Fradis Art Glass had several glass sculptures.
John Fradis Art Glass had several glass sculptures.
John Fradis Art Glass had several glass sculptures.
John Anderson displayed his wood art at his Turning Over A New Log booth.
John Anderson displayed his wood art at his Turning Over A New Log booth.
Robin Focht had several glass creations.
Robin Focht had several glass creations.
Jeff Godrey sold Australian hats.
Jeff Godrey sold Australian hats.
Gerald Todd Vaughn had a swinging turtle sculpture.
Gerald Todd Vaughn had a swinging turtle sculpture.
Pam Stockfish had colorful metal pieces at her Whimsical Ware booth.
Pam Stockfish had colorful metal pieces at her Whimsical Ware booth.
Ruben Medina had sea creatures and designs for sale at his Sacred & Profane sculptures booth.
Ruben Medina had sea creatures and designs for sale at his Sacred & Profane sculptures booth.
Peter Muffit sold beach-y trees at his Trees by the Sea booth.
Peter Muffit sold beach-y trees at his Trees by the Sea booth.
Faye Boyce and Robert Boyce manned their copper artwork booth.
Faye Boyce and Robert Boyce manned their copper artwork booth.
Scott Gerber sold Tube Dude figures.
Scott Gerber sold Tube Dude figures.
Fine art and jewelry was sold at Florida Fusion.
Fine art and jewelry was sold at Florida Fusion.
It took Glorida McRoberts more than two months to put together her wool weaving.
It took Glorida McRoberts more than two months to put together her wool weaving.

 

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