Watermark Art Festival underway at Library Park for 56th year

Jul. 20—BEMIDJI — The Watermark Art Festival's 56th year got underway on Saturday morning as hundreds of event-goers gathered at Library Park to enjoy the work of more than 100 artists.

Vendors sell a wide variety of goods, from hand-crafted wood items, ceramics, apparel, jewelry, photography, metalworking, leatherworking, homemade preserves, soaps, glass art, original paintings, paper art and more.

The festival area includes the Watermark Art Center grounds as well as the historic tree-lined Library Park across the street.

Over 100 artists are featured alongside Indigenous art demonstrations, two stages with live music, entertainment, free family art activities, exhibits and food. Watermark Art Center's galleries and gift shop are also open for attendees during the event.

In the family activities area, attendees can make their own metal sculpture, hand-dye silk, get their face painted and watch minnow races.

The Watermark Art Festival continues until 5 p.m. today, Saturday, July 20, and will open again from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 21.