Sand and Steel Art Fest Unveiled

Valparaiso’s first Sand + Steel Art Fest drew crowds to Central Park Plaza, where fifty local artists showcased everything from welded sculptures to sand art—and invited everyone to join in. Thorn built puzzle-like wooden masterpieces with a “color lottery” twist, calling his art “cheaper than therapy.” Beth Vottero turned her canvas into a communal mural, proving art should be fearless and kid-friendly. Deb Weiss sculpted birds from road maps and found objects, turning memories into marketable magic. Families dug in with sand art and sketchbook crafts—hands-on fun that sparked creativity, one brushstroke and one child’s doodle at a time. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/549a07436ed7718b