Viewfinder: Musicians and Artists Shine for Looking Upwards

After a one-month delay thanks to back in August, the returned Saturday and Sunday with enthusiastic crowds and artists intent on helping support Looking Upwards, the Middletown-based non-profit organization that serves persons with disabilities throughout Newport County.

Photography, painting, sculpture, mixed media, woodwork, glasswork, ceramics, jewelry and fiber art filled the booths, under the tents, along the Newport waterfront.

The festival ran through Sunday and offered a wonderful section for children to explore and create. Miss Lisa from "Kinder Art" along with staff all helped out in the kids corner.

Live music kicked off Sunday with the "Delta Generators," winner of the 2009 International Blues Challenge and later featured such acts as "Della Mae" with great vocal harmonies and "Love in Stockholm," a jazz, funk-fusion band.

Tour the image gallery above for more weekend highlights.