The Delray Affair

And no - this is not a personal confession about something that happened in Delray Beach, Florida, nor a post about the biggest scandal in South Florida since the Roxanne and Peter Pulitzer divorce trial. The Delray Affair is actually the premier arts and craft festival in the Southeast United States. In its 64th year, this festival stretches for 7 blocks along Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida, with artists participating from across the country and featuring paintings, sculptures, crafts, and photography, as well as a number of booths with items described by festival organizers as "funky." I was especially impressed with the photography on display. Oceans and Africa, a booth featuring the photography of Craig Dietrich, was packed with absolutely wonderful photos of African wildlife, which you can also see at https://oceansandafrica.com/index.php?cPath=32.

Other photographers with booths at the festival include Ben Hicks, where I saw a wonderful photo of a turtle with just its head above the water, looking directly at the camera; Camilo Photography, featuring some great photographs of Cuba; and Chris Doherty, who specializes in underwater photos. Many of the paintings on display were also quite good, although also quite pricey. And the setting on palm tree lined Atlantic Avenue really added a lot to the festival. This street is a very popular shopping and entertainment district, with many restaurants, shops, and galleries to peruse in addition to looking at the art at the festival. The Delray Affair began yesterday and continues today from 10:00 until 6:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00. It is definitely worth checking out.