(Image source from: The Tempe Festivals of the Arts kicks off today)

All art lovers, brace up, for one of world's top art festivals - The Tempe Festivals of the Arts kicks off today at Downtown Tempe, from 10 a.m. onwards.

This year's fall festival, to be held from 6-8 Dec, will feature hand-painted serigraphy by artist Stephen Harmston,

As many as 400 artist booths line Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets presenting unique, and hand-made artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience.

While the Tempe Festival of the Arts focuses on visual art and the artists who create it, there also is a wide variety of other activity for guests to enjoy. Live entertainment provides fun for festival-goers. Performances throughout the venue keep audiences in high spirits throughout the day. In addition to the Festival Stage, street performers, food and beverage vendors, sponsor exhibits, and entertainment booths are set up for the amusement of Festival visitors. Visit the Arizona Wine Festival for tastings and sales by the glass, bottle, or case. And, enjoy The Art of Beer featuring local microbrewery sampling and sales.

So what are you waiting for. Go, taste art for free!

AW: Suchorita Dutta Choudhury