Messenger photos by Dedra Cordle

While it may appear as if Ryleigh Fulks, 3, is unhappy with the caricature art Joe Brooks (right) drew during Arts in the Alley in Grove City on Sept. 15, her mother said she was just tired from sitting still during the process. Brooks, a Columbus-based artist, has been coming to Arts in the Alley since 1986.

Bryce Sellers (not pictured) had a tough time pulling her five-year-old daughter Brenna away from the “Dress Me Up Dolls” station at Arts in the Alley. The event, which took place on Sept. 15 and 16, features dozens of artists like Janis DeStefano, whose doll station was a popular attraction.

After browsing the arts and crafts tents at Arts in the Alley, 9-year-old Isabelle Campbell enjoys some free time with four-year-old horse, Smash, over in the kids play corner at the event. Arts in the Alley took place on Sept. 15 and 16.