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An outdoor gallery: Crowds pack Third Street for Geneva Arts Fair

The streets of Geneva were filled with people Saturday as the Geneva Arts Fair returned for its 20th year.

The festival features more than 80 artists whose work encompasses mixed media, glass, ceramic, wood, painting, printing, fiber, jewelry and photography.

Third Street is closed to traffic during the show, which continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

Children will be welcome to participate in creative projects from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Franklin and Third streets.

For a full list of artists and their booth locations, visit Geneva Chamber of Commerce's website at www.genevachamber.com.

  A butterfly sculpture made by artist Anthony Slichenmyer of Olney, Illinois is displayed during the Geneva Arts Fair on South Third Street in Geneva Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Patrons are reflected in artwork during the Geneva Arts Fair Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Craig and Debbie Wellick of St. Charles view photographs by Igor Menaker during the Geneva Arts Fair Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  Jill Stone of St. Charles views items for sale at a booth during the Geneva Arts Fair on South Third Street Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  A U.S. map made of portions of license plates from the respective states is displayed by artist Derek Christensen of Chicago at the Geneva Arts Fair Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
  People crowd South Third Street during the Geneva Arts Fair in Geneva Saturday. Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
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