Street artist Allison Severson works on an image while a couple in the background takes a picture with a print she created as a photo opportunity for the Austin ArtWorks Festival Saturday. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Drew Peterson performs Saturday during the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Kids, with their families, get a chance to create their own art Saturday during the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Sarah Moeding works on some jewelry at her booth for Vug Jewels last year during the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival. Herald file photo

People stroll and check out the booths during the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival Saturday in downtown Austin. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Author Erin Soderberg Downing speaks beneath the author’s tent Saturday during the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival in downtown Austin. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

People are pictured through the downtown Minnesota statue visiting the first day of the Austin ArtWorks Festival Saturday in downtown Austin. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com