On Sept. 1, artists and “yartians” came together to enjoy South Bend’s seventh annual YART festival in the woods of southwest South Bend with music performances and art on display from dozens of local creators.
Blurred Stage
Photo // Emmalee Anglemyer
MELODY MADNESS. A crowd gathers by the stage as the last group of the night plays.
Chandelier Stage
Photo // Emmalee Anglemyer
UNDER THE LIGHTS. Multiple artforms come together, the mesmerizing stage design and the band performing.
Crowd in the Light
Photo // Emmalee Anglemyer
FOREST PARTY. Patrons of the arts enjoy displays from local artists of all mediums.
Floral Mannequin 2 OR Floral Mannequin OR Glittery Mannequin
Photo // Emmalee Anglemyer
CREATIVITY GROWS. An artist gives resale mannequins new life by decorating them and displaying them as art.
House Sculpture
Photo // Emmalee Anglemyer
Home is Where the YART is.
Lights Booth
Photo // Emmalee Anglemyer
LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL. Artists decorate even the booths they display their work in with lights and floral elements.
Mannequin Assortment
Photo // Emmalee Anglemyer
TAILORED DESIGNS. An artist puts on a creative fashion show with upcycled mannequins.
Patriot Pigs
Photo // Emmalee Anglemyer
OINK-TASTIC. Artists use their talents to create abstract sculptures.
Remaining Photos // Michael Salisbury