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

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