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The early morning rain didn’t stop locals from heading to the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest to purchase art, grab some bites from local food vendors and see what local artists and artisans had to offer.

The free arts festival was set up along North Glenwood and East Morse avenues in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago and featured about 185 artists and exhibitors, open studios and live entertainment on two outdoor stages. Festivalgoers were able to meet and purchase art directly from the artists as well as enjoy a wide variety of food and beverages from local vendors.

Sasse Engel holds up a mirror for 4-year-old Patty Mazzarelli at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019, in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Sasse Engel holds up a mirror for 4-year-old Patty Mazzarelli at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019, in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Dianne Parulis, right, looks at jewelry made by Marina Veiler, left, at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019. The fest gave attendees the opportunity to speak to and purchase art from local artists and artisans.
Dianne Parulis, right, looks at jewelry made by Marina Veiler, left, at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019. The fest gave attendees the opportunity to speak to and purchase art from local artists and artisans.
Local artists and artisans displayed their work like these necklaces by Weener Ware.
Local artists and artisans displayed their work like these necklaces by Weener Ware.
Jeanmarie Petro of Weener Ware holds up a mirror for 3-year-old Sophie Spain as she puts on a necklace at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.
Jeanmarie Petro of Weener Ware holds up a mirror for 3-year-old Sophie Spain as she puts on a necklace at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.
People browse jewelry at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.
People browse jewelry at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.
Local artist Linda Sue Osborn paints in her tent at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.
Local artist Linda Sue Osborn paints in her tent at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.
Eight-year-old Sofia Arrieta gets her face painted.
Eight-year-old Sofia Arrieta gets her face painted.
Local artist Daniel James Johnson mattes a photo in his tent at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.
Local artist Daniel James Johnson mattes a photo in his tent at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.
Three-year-old Sophie Spain looks at jewelry at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.
Three-year-old Sophie Spain looks at jewelry at the Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest on Aug. 18, 2019.