PHOTOS: Large crowds turn out for first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival
Published 5:00 pm Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Sally Wightkin demonstrates at the Susan Ruzek Memorial Tent featuring calligraphy and watercolors Saturday during the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Feestival in downtown Austin. Behind her, visitors try their hand at calligraphy. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Kids take their opportunity to add their artist flare to the Paint the PT during the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival Saturday. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
Rowan Soltau gives the flute a try at the Austin Symphony Orchestra’s booth during the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
People gather to watch the Austin Symphony Orchestra Saturday afternoon during the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com
The Austin ArtWorks Festival had big day Saturday as it welcomed people to Austin for the first day of its 14th offering.
A large number of people walked throughout the grounds of the festival in downtown Austin beneath party sunny skies and cool temps.
The festival continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.