Waves of Color

The Citywide Gallery Program mixes art, artists and buying collectors in fun and groovy way by hanging shows in various businesses in Shreveport-Bossier City.

Waves of Color Salon is the newest location for the WEACo program. The first reception at the shop was Sunday, November 18. A Stone's Throw Cafe and Catering provided tasty refreshments for the event.

Home Design Center

Several WEACo members are now showing their work at the newly opened Home Design Center at 6969 Fern Loop in Shreveport. The center houses a number of locally owned remodeling and design businesses and provides a one-stop shop for most building needs. It's a great space to display large artistic creations.

When you join the West Edge Artists' Co-op the opportunity to network with artists and art lovers is limitless. By joining WEACo, you become a part of an organization that is striving to make art an integral part of our community. For more info about joining click here.

Pictured above: detail of David Robert's sculpture "Earl" and Leonard Maiden's oil painting "The Quartet". To see a bigger view of the works click on the pictures.

Painting the Wray Way

It's another great evening of food and art this Friday night at the Bossier Arts Council. For over sixty years Jerry Wray has been professional artist and at this upcoming Evening of Art you'll explore how she's made art and been an important part of the SB Land community.

It'll be a great start to your weekend with plenty of time after the event to make it across the river to the Red River Revel. As Trudeau points out on his blog, Jerry wouldn't want it any other way. The party starts at 5:30pm October 5, 2007 at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd.

Fairfield Studios

One of the newest venues for WEACo's Citywide Gallery Program (CWG) is Fairfield Studios.

What Trudeau says about the venue "There's no clearer alternative to the bar and concert hall scene than the House Series at Fairfield Studios... Every nuance of the picking and singing of these well-traveled performers can be enjoyed... (and there are) like-minded people with whom to chat during the intermission."

Because of CWG patrons now enjoy live music while surrounded by the visual art of the most talented artists from across the region. It's one of the amazing benefits of WEACo membership -- having your work exposed to art enthusiasts and art collectors.

Trouble x3

You'll find WEACo member France Fontaine's Trouble x3 hanging at the East Bank Gallery at the Bossier Arts Council, 630 Barksdale Blvd. The piece is acrylic on canvas and is for sale for $225, according to the printed show information.

Danielle Reans, WEACo’s Citywide Gallery Program Director, says the exhibit of work by WEACo members is up through the end of September.

The gallery is open Monday-Friday from 9 'til 5.

Talk of the Town

Ellen Soffer's work is in the August 23 issue of The Forum.