An artist sits behind a table filled with her artwork.

Artist Susan Provost gestures toward her display of mixed-media Western art during the 12th Annual South Street Art Festival on April. 3 on South Main Street. Provost specializes in intricate collages and prints, including detailed depictions of bison and Native American figures. 

Photo by Sarah Wesolowski

Downtown Arlington was transformed into an open-air gallery for the 12th annual South Street Art Festival on Friday.

Crowds gathered along East South Street to browse a diverse collection of artwork spanning 14 categories.

About 100 local, regional and national artists displayed their artwork.

The event also featured live music performances and local food trucks.

Wyoming resident Eric Dorris, 49, owner of Eric Dorris Designs, makes hand-drawn, hand-cut, stenciled art painted with spray paint.

Dorris said art is a way to escape from reality and is something that he is passionate about.

“Art is freeing,” he said.

Three people stand in front of a wall of framed photographs outdoors.

Photographer Scott Sternberg talks with an attendee during the 12th annual South Street Art Festival on April 4 on East South Street in Arlington. Sternberg is known for his use of a Polaroid camera and his raw, cinematic aesthetic.

Photo by Quinton Knight

People walk around between two rows of canopies with vendors.

Attendees walk among artist booths during the 12th annual South Street Art Festival on April 3 on East South Street in Arlington. The event featured a variety of artists, vendors and music.

Photo by Sarah Wesolowski

A man draws with markers in a vendor stand.

Jon Jahraus, owner of Cartoons by Jahraus, draws live during the 12th annual South Street Art Festival on April 5 in downtown Arlington. Jahraus illustrates personalized cartoons that capture sports, musicians, work and more. 

Photo by Maricela Gonzales

A four-person band performs on stage.

The band Knice 2 Know performs on stage at the 12th annual South Street Art Festival on April 4 on East South Street in Arlington. The event took place over the weekend with vendors showcasing and selling their art.

Photo by Quinton Knight

Two women chat in a jewelry shop.

Jeweler Kerri Sterin converses with an attendee about a ring at the 12th annual South Street Art Festival on April 4 on East South Street in Arlington. Sterin’s website states that her jewelry designs are inspired by the natural wonders of the earth.

Photo by Quinton Knight

A person flips through a bucket of artwork.

Artist Thomas Little sorts through artworks during the South Street Art Festival on April 5 in downtown Arlington. Little specializes in woodcut prints.

Photo by Maricela Gonzales

A man leans on a table in a tent with bronze sculptures of humans on display.

Artist Yves Goyatton stands inside his booth displaying bronze sculptures during the 12th annual South Street Art Festival on April 3 on East South Street in Arlington. The festival brought together regional artists to showcase and sell their work.

Photo by Sarah Wesolowski

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