Displaying wooden, metal and clay sculptures, watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings, jewelry, scarves and photographs, artists will transform downtown Decatur into an outdoor gallery this weekend during River Clay — a fine arts festival created to bring a cultural, educational and economic boost to the city.
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