A Colorful Success 

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A colorful painting of an old man and woman
“This came to me in a dream during the middle of corona,” Gal said. Photo by Abby Baker.

Despite a drizzly start, tents and eager artists crowded Veterans Park for the Gulfport’s Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14. 

“Oh, this is a rain-or-shine event,” Brenda McMahon, head of the Gulfport Merchant Chamber arts committee, said. “We’re having a beautiful time, and we will be here no matter what.” 

More than 40 artists and their booths operated under a socially distant, hand-sanitizer-heavy event, hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber. 

A woman in a face mask next to colorful paintings of flowers.
“This is my third year coming down from Maine for this festival. I guess you could say I’m a part-time snow bird,” said Catherine Worthington. “I just think Gulfport has a great vibe.”  Photo by Abby Baker.
A woman in a face mask next to colorful paintings of dogs.
“I just wanted to make my booth fee back and really quickly, my prayers were answered,” said Musa Jaman. “I’ve been operating on a fluid price point, people are really receptive to it.” Photo by Abby Baker.
A woman standing next to two paintings of women on canvass
“She is beautiful,” said Jila Davoodi. “And how do I look?” Photo by Abby Baker.
A woman in a face mask next to a painting of a VW bus.
“I like old cars,” said Cheryll Grogan. “I like the look of old, peeling paint.”  Photo by Abby Baker.
A man standing next to a self portrait painting and a colorful landscape painting.
“I have some pieces that are pretty and some that are crazy,” Yorman Gal said. “This one is really crazy.” Photo by Abby Baker.

 

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