From sculptures made out of old silverware to photographs captured beneath the water’s surface, the 45th annual Downtown Festival & Art Show is turning downtown Gainesville into an outdoor gallery this weekend, bringing together more than 200 artists from across the country.
The two-day festival opened Saturday at 10 a.m., filling downtown streets with booths featuring paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry and other handmade works. Live music, dance performances, food vendors and activities for children are also part of the event, which continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The festival offers artists the chance to sell their creations, but it also brings together people who share a passion for art. It also offers a place to create connections between artists, visitors and a community that has supported the event for 45 years…