Danny Barlow recently attended his first RiverArtsFest, which was held October 19th and 20th on Riverside Drive.
“We kind of stumbled on it,” says Barlow, who attended with Kendra Hall. “We were Downtown doing a picnic and were looking for food.”
Vincent Price
Danny Barlow
Serena Davis
Celia Racicot
Katelyn Butler
He was impressed with a man out of California who made watches. “I want to get connected with him. I want to get a couple of watches made.”
Around 165 artists markets were featured at this year’s event, which marked the 18th anniversary of RiverArtsFest, says founder and longtime board member Chuck Mitchell.
Ann Hyung Jae
Harold Graeter
and Savannah McCarter
He had great feedback from the artists. “All of them are thrilled with their experience here,” Mitchell says. “Hopefully, they sell a lot of artwork, but they’re always happy with how we treat them, load them in, and provide lunch for them in our hospitality tent.”
and Stefan Hochhuber
Winston Norwood
And, he says, “We’re really trying to make it great for the artists to share a great experience in Memphis. And all love being in Memphis and being Downtown.”
Artists also head to Beale Street “and other areas after the festival closes each day.”