An attendee looks at a Mayan language translation book at the Maya T’aan Oregon booth at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
Hip-hop beats soared over Riverfront Park Saturday evening as artists put the finishing touches on graffiti murals next to the Gerry Frank Amphitheater.
After a long pandemic hiatus, Urban Art Fest returned to the park for its 10th year. Organized by Latinos Unidos Siempre, the event celebrates urban arts including breakdancing, lowriders, graffiti, hip-hop and beatboxing.
Barbers donated their time to provide free back-to-school haircuts for youth.
Melissa Rodriguez enjoys a free haircut at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Jahdi performs on stage at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)An artist completes their mural in front of the stage at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)An artist completes their mural in front of the stage at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug.31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)A vendor shows some of the items available for sale at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)An urban artist puts the finishing touches on their work at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)A delicate touch with a spray paint can helps create a mural at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Griselda Carbajae tries out a custom built lowrider bike at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)A vendor stands in front of their wares at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Fabrizio Rodriguez enjoys a free haircut at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)A classic car at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Adrian Sanchez from the Salem Public Library was ready to help Urban Art Fest attendees sign up for a library card at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Robotic Torres performs on stage at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Members of Latinos United Siempre at the organization’s booth at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)A low rider car shows how the specially installed assembly can lift the car up and down at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Jaime Uribe shows his jaguar headpiece he made and uses when dancing with a Portland traditional dance group at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Free haircuts were a big hit with the attendees at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Maricela Xuncax Lazo paints an original masterpiece in her booth at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Danielle DeLeon gets ready to enjoy her agua fresca con chamoy from the fruteria vendor at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Sera Martinez wears his favorite piece for sale in his booth at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. This necklace is made of ancient grinding stones found in his hometown of Puebla, Mexico. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)Erick Camargo holds up a freshly screen printed shirt off his press in his booth at the Urban Art Fest held at Riverfront Park on Aug. 31, 2024. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)
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Laura Tesler has lived in Salem, Oregon for 20 years and is originally from Flint, MI. Laura has been an underwater photographer for 15 years, and is an avid scuba diver. Topside, she has been taking photographs since age 12, and currently works on assignment for the Salem Reporter, and full time purchasing land for fish and wildlife habitat in the Willamette Valley. Laura attended Oregon State University, and has traveled extensively all over the world and the United States.
