A mobile of figures hangs above Main Street.
Photo by Ian Swaby
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Fortunately for art lovers, the weather was sunny on Feb. 8, as they strolled down Main Street to browse a collection of fine art from around the country.
"This is very, very beautiful stuff, and no rain," said attendee Kellie Bootman, saying she was "enjoying the great day and amazing artwork."
Over its time in the city, the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts, now in its 37th year, has grown to cover five city blocks, with over 200 national and regional artists on-site.
"It's a big show. It's a great show. It's one of my favorite shows to do..." said Sarasota artist Su Griggs Allen. "It's high-quality and I have a lot of collectors here. Sarasota has a lot of art enthusiasts."
Indiana-based artist Peter Rujawa carves one of his stone sculptures, a traditional art form that comes from his Shona tribe in Zimbabwe.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Steel drum artist Jonathan Rose plays a drum to welcome guests to his tent.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Marine sculptures are on display at a tent.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Maureen and Patrick Daugherty browse art prints.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Francine Rosenberg and her dog Moses browse items for sale.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Masks by Sarasota artist Su Griggs Allen are displayed in her tent.
Photo by Ian Swaby
A mobile of figures hangs above Main Street.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Ocean waves are displayed on Main Street.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Matt and Kellie Bootman admire a row of sculptures and glasswork.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Ohio-based artist Leo Hong Mao visited and painted the "Unconditional Surrender" statue on Jan. 27 after arriving in Sarasota for the show.
Photo by Ian Swaby
Kathy Crane explores works by Longboat Key artist Mary Lou Johnson.
