The Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University held its third annual public arts festival from Oct. 13 to 15 featuring Australian artist Amanda Parer’s thought-provoking “Fantastic Planet” sculpture series. The free community event featured performances by the ODU Marching band, GSA Dance, Diehn Chorale and more. Photos by Nicholas Clark/ODU

A costume contest was held with winners from each group receiving gifts. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Festival-goers take photos next to the sculpture titled “What’s That.” Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

ODU fashion merchandising students display clothing they made that promotes keeping the oceans free of plastic. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

An employee from S'mores Amore torches one of his tasty treats. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

ODU Student Art League members sell artwork, stickers and bracelets. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

The Monarch Marching Band performs to kick off the festival. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

A group of people pose for a photo in their Halloween costumes.
A group of people stand around an illuminated large-scale sculpture of a human figure.
Three female students pose for a photo at an event.
A man uses a blow torch to cook a s'more.
A group of female students pose for a photo behind a table at an event.
A group of marching band students perform.

A costume contest was held with winners from each group receiving gifts. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Festival-goers take photos next to the sculpture titled “What’s That.” Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

ODU fashion merchandising students display clothing they made that promotes keeping the oceans free of plastic. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

An employee from S'mores Amore torches one of his tasty treats. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

ODU Student Art League members sell artwork, stickers and bracelets. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

The Monarch Marching Band performs to kick off the festival. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU