Saturday and Sunday October 18th and 19th marked the first Via Colori Street Painting festival in Downtown Scottsdale's Arts District. Via Colori® is the modern day expression of a centuries-old art form. Each artist's large scale masterpiece is sponsored by a business or individual, and was created directly on the pavement. A special area for the children to create their own personal street art was a huge hit. There were vendors selling food and souvenirs for all the participants and spectators. On Saturday the event closed with a street party. For more information on other Via Colori® events please visit www.viacolori.com.