Rebel Art Fest showcases local artists

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The 10th Rebel Art Fest, taking over Potawatomi Park this afternoon, showcasing local artists and their work, including sculptures, leatherwork, and origami flowers.

ABC57 caught up with Event Organizer Michelle Fitzgerald, who took the time to meet several new artists this afternoon.

"I just enjoy walking around to see everyone here, you know, I plan it all, and I talk to everybody, and then the day of, it takes a while to set up, and it's exciting. When everything's set up, you're like, this is amazing. Everyone brought like, their best. It's beautiful. And it's really fun to see people discover local artists or local music they didn't know was here before," stated Fitzgerald.

The Rebel Art Fest began back in 2016 and has grown stronger every year since.