The art is impressive. It is amazing to me that people know how to make intricately carved wood pieces, perfectly blown glass vases or any of the other artworks available from dozens of local and national artists. I don't know if you have to study to do this type of art or if it is a natural gift that these artists have honed and perfected over the years but one vital component to being a true artist seems to be owning a white tent.
The art is also expensive. I recently had a conversation with my cousins (who are actual artists) about how we value art. Yet again, blame Wal-Mart! People want these unique, often original pieces of art for the price they can find it at a big box store. Art takes time; art takes talent; art is not something that should be made in a factory to be sold in a warehouse. We go to at least one of these major art festivals every year (often in Brookings, SD) and I think our goal is to pick up interesting pieces when we can and understand that true art (while expensive) has a great value both monetarily and personally.
As always, Kennedy just enjoyed being outside. She did okay with the Mexican food we got from Maria Bonita. I thoroughly enjoyed my burrito but I think it was a bit spicy for Kennedy.
In the end we did get a print for Kennedy's room. The food was reasonably priced and we got to listen to a jazz combo play on the Luigi Waites stage. Other than that, we lucked out and found street parking so we saved money there. Overall, a fun event with a lot of great art, food and entertainment.
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