The first few days of ArtsFest 2014 Every year, DePauw University hosts ArtsFest, a week of events focused on creativity, the performing arts and fine arts. This collection of photos is from the first few days. Performers in the Bootleg String Ensemble share laughs between songs. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 973 height 651 An audience member drops her contribution into the donations jar at the Bootleg String Ensemble performance. Donations went to the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 497 height 584 Onlookers watch the Bootleg String Ensemble perform in ArtsFest 2014. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 951 height 657 An audience member donates to the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry during the Bootleg String Ensemble performance. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 974 height 653 Musicians focus on their sheet music during the Bootleg String Ensemble performance. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAW originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 949 height 656 Author Jess Walters (left) talks to Michael Sinowitz, professor of English and Harry Brown, English department chair. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 979 height 651 Author Jess Walters chats with English writing majors Andrey Bobrovskiy and Nick Hebebrand at a reception Wednesday. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AM width 888 height 651
The Bootleg String Ensemble performs during ArtsFest 2014. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW