Macrame plant holders were one of the many handmade offerings at the annual Arts of Elm celebration held at the Downtown Plaza in Lumberton

Macrame plant holders were one of the many handmade offerings at the annual Arts of Elm celebration held at the Downtown Plaza in Lumberton

<p>Approximately 35 arts and crafts vendors lined up along Elm and Chestnut streets in Lumberton for the annual Arts on Elm event held by the Robeson County Arts Council. This year’s event was centered at the Lumberton Downtown Plaza where live performances took place throughout the day. The event is held each year to encourage the community to support local artists within the region.</p>

Approximately 35 arts and crafts vendors lined up along Elm and Chestnut streets in Lumberton for the annual Arts on Elm event held by the Robeson County Arts Council. This year’s event was centered at the Lumberton Downtown Plaza where live performances took place throughout the day. The event is held each year to encourage the community to support local artists within the region.

<p>As done each year, colorful cat and dog portraits were on sale Saturday at the Arts on Elm festival. The monies raised profit the Robeson County Humane Society.</p>

As done each year, colorful cat and dog portraits were on sale Saturday at the Arts on Elm festival. The monies raised profit the Robeson County Humane Society.

<p>One vendor offered weaved baskets at the Robeson County Arts Council’s Arts on Elm event held Saturday.</p>

One vendor offered weaved baskets at the Robeson County Arts Council’s Arts on Elm event held Saturday.

<p>Artist Kendreek Mitchel performs a live demonstration of artwork Saturday at the annual Arts on Elm.</p>

Artist Kendreek Mitchel performs a live demonstration of artwork Saturday at the annual Arts on Elm.

<p>Several weaving techniques were on display at the annual Arts on Elm held this year at the Lumberton Downtown Plaza.</p>

Several weaving techniques were on display at the annual Arts on Elm held this year at the Lumberton Downtown Plaza.

<p>Musician Mark Anderson performed several selections on harp at the Art on Elm event held Saturday at the Lumberton Downtown Plaza.</p>

Musician Mark Anderson performed several selections on harp at the Art on Elm event held Saturday at the Lumberton Downtown Plaza.

Approximately 35 arts and crafts vendors lined up along Elm and Chestnut streets in Lumberton for the annual Arts on Elm event held by the Robeson County Arts Council. This year’s event was centered at the Lumberton Downtown Plaza where live performances took place throughout the day. The event is held each year to encourage the community to support local artists within the region.