West Edge Artists

WEAco

2010-08-18T20:36:00.001-05:00

WEAco Friends, Members and Supporters;

After much deliberation, the Board of Directors has decided that the West Edge Artists' Co-op should cease operations.

With the current state of the economy and the recent budget cuts to art programs statewide, we feel that we as individuals would be more productive and our services better utilized by helping and supporting the Bossier Arts Council and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.

WEAco has witnessed a lot of change to the arts community of Bossier City and Shreveport over the last five years and are deeply appreciative of the opportunity we had to be a part of that change.

We wish to sincerely thank everyone that has ever been a Friend, Member or Supporter of WEAco and we want to invite and encourage everyone to follow suit and do their part to Support and Volunteer at the Bossier Arts Council and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council. Both are working diligently to improve our arts community and help local artists.

With Sincere Thanks,

The West Edge Artists' Co-op Board of Directors,

Neecee Blackwell
LaTonia Barto
Lynn Laird
LaDonna Hughes
Pam Rowell
Theresa Ratcliff

Fine Arts Market at the Louisiana Boardwalk

2010-07-05T09:12:00.003-05:00

The Fine Arts Market at the Louisiana Boardwalk for JULY and AUGUST has been CANCELLED. WEAco will resume the Arts Market in September. Check back for further updates.

**Please make note:

WEAco has a new mailing address -

273 DALRYMPLE ROAD
BENTON, LA 71006

Art, It's A Good Thing Part II

2010-04-07T08:20:00.004-05:00

There is a FaceBook fan page to support this artist, her mural, and the family that live there. Please support it!
Highland Mural Supporters!

Support Local Art!

Art, It's A Good Thing.

2010-04-06T10:58:00.008-05:00

picture by Kathryn Usher

Artists and art lovers please show your support to local artist Pamela Raintree. She recently painted a mural on a friends fence as part of her independent studies course at LSUS in Public Art. The artwork is family friendly and beautifully done. There are murals all over this town on private and public property. Art enhances our community and public art creates interest and appreciation of our town. This may seem small to you now, but it could become a very huge issue for the art community. Please support Pamela and all local artist!

The mural is at Highland and Elmwood.

See Kathryn Usher's video of the mural HERE

Kathryn Says:

"This is the update Pam posted on her Facebook page on Monday April 5, 2010 concerning the controversy ' MURAL UPDATE: Just got off the phone with Monty Walford. He has referred complaints to the City Attorney for an assessment of mural painting legalities. This COULD impact all muralists in Shreveport's jurisdiction.'

"Monty Walford is the council person for District B in Shreveport. How to contact him to tell him you support Pam's mural. I would think this also falls under the rights of a property owner to choose colors and decorations for their property. www.ci.shreveport.la.us/Dept/council/distb.htm"

District B

R. M. "Monty" Walford
P. O. Box 7586
Shreveport, LA 71137

Business: (318) 222-5430
Council Fax: (318) 673-5279

Email: monty.walford@shreveportla.gov

artists helping artist succeed!

An Evening of Art

2010-01-15T13:44:00.005-06:00

Please join us Fri. Jan. 22, 5:30~7:30pm for An Evening of Art with Jennifer Robison at the Bossier Arts Council ~ 630 Barksdale, Bossier City, LA 71111. Mingel and enjoy refreshments from 5:30~6:30. Presentation begins at 6:30

And the Winner Is...

2010-01-13T14:14:00.010-06:00

We are proud to announce the ribbon winners from our Fleur d'Artiste show at the Karpeles Museum. The exhibit is showing thru January 31. The show is fantastic! Thanks to everyone who came out to the reception for showing your support.

Theresa Ratcliff 1st place, Karen Harrington 2nd place and Neecee Blackwell 3rd place.

Fleur d'Artiste

2010-01-07T08:08:00.006-06:00

WEAco fans we have a great show at the Karpeles Museum at 3201 Centenary Blvd. The opening reception is Sat Jan. 9, 2010 1pm~3pm. Come enjoy our Fleur de Lis themed show to bring in the carnival season. The exhibit is up through Jan 31.

Last Fine Arts Market of the Season!

2009-12-06T13:05:00.005-06:00

Come visit the West Edge Artists at the Lousiana Boardwalk! Regional artists come together, on the 3rd Saturday of the month, to bring you the oppurtunity to by original art directly from the artist! The Port Belly Project will be dancing at 2pm! There's even face painting for the kids! It's the last weekend before Christmas! Come out for a day of shopping and art!

Artists wanting to participate go here: http://www.weaco.org/

Fine Arts Market Success!

2009-10-04T19:51:00.014-05:00

We are proud to announce that our first Fine Arts Market at the Louisiana Boardwalk was a huge success! We had many artists and a great selection of fine art. Thanks to John Frazier and Port Belly Project the entertainment was fantastic. Make sure you come check us out the third Saturday of each month through the end of the year.
The dates are Oct 17, 2009, Nov 21, 2009, Dec 19, 2007

Artists wanting to participate go here: http://www.weaco.org/

Thanks to everyone for helping to make this so fabulous!

Here's what some of the artists said:
"Just wanted to say thanks and congratulations on a great show. It was very well run and you guys were very hospitable. We appreciated your checking on us, arranging the security to escort us out, and the snack basket!!! We do plan to return for the October show.
Cheryl Gianforte, Natchitoches

"I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday with you and the West Edge Artists. I was impressed with how well you pulled it all together and facilitated things for us all. It was fun being around this group of energetic and enthusiastic artists. Keep me posted if you continue these monthly shows.
Phoebe Tarver, Alexandria"

Art from Ashes...

2009-08-28T12:54:00.003-05:00

...and a local artist's hope to revive Princess Park and SRAC's home offices.

If you have anything, any stories, any files, any information that can go in book no. 2. on Princess Park. They will be history. Now that there is email, it is easier to get the word out. If you would like to write in and do not have email and you would like to write a letter about your memories of the park, please mail to 555 Herndon, Shrevport, la. 71101. I will be waiting to hear from you.

Below is a rough draft written by Dorothy Kristin Hanna, meaning I am not worried about the sentence structure. Written as I speak.

To The Times:

Three days ago, the Land of Princess Park, became once more- a barren of unlovely waste. That is what it was in 1870, when a woman named Mary Cane gave the land to the city. Little did we know that years later..... down in New Orleans a woman named Gertrude was marrying a man named Carol Prince. Carol Prince died 2 years after the knot was tied and Gertrude came to Shreveport, to marry a man, Mr. Ardis. Mr. Ardis had a seed company and Mrs. Prince was no longer Mrs. Prince, she was now crowned with the name, Mrs. Ardis. Mrs. Ardis in her boldness, must have been very instrumental, or possible carried the name close to her heart, for when she met with the women of Shreveport, things began to change. The change had a goal. They wanted to be in charge of this Land, deeded to the city by a woman. Now think about this. This was the year, 1890 and women wanted to do something, on their own, like create the City's first Park..... Well, when they were thinking about what to call it, I certainly would have loved to have been at the table. The name Prince must have been brought up, for that was Gertrude's name. Gertrude, must have loved her name. For the Park, the barren of unlovely waste...... was crowned with the name, Princess Park.

Princess Park. Oh what a beautiful title. So, the women, actually pioneered the first woman's movement in Shreveport and did everything...... to create a beautiful park, with 80 shade tree's, lovely pavillions and cazebo's for dance, music and solitude in the middle of the city. To be with green grass and wonderful perenial shrubs indigenous to Louisiana. Peace. Just a bit of outdoor beauty in the middle of the city, honoring a place for downtown business men to meet their families for picnics to watch the children play. And that is exactly what they did. These women gathered with the women of the small town and it is to be said, that the making of Princess Park was a major part of the transformation that took Shreveport from a small town to a city. Imagine that a city, that was modeling itself after the big city of New Orleans.

Gertrude on the completion of her creation, was crowned royally for her civic duties. Nothing could have been done with out the help of all the women in the community. The Park has a long history from that moment on.

The Park became a place of rest in the 40's for soliders to get off the train, get some rest and be nurtured by the community. The building was built, that just burned this past week.

The inside was beautiful. I myself, created the foundation for a new dance form called, Arodasi inside that building, with footage of at least 75 performances inside that building. Luther Cox, held classes in the building, for Modern Dance. Jan Van Horn, taught forever in the building... and I am sure there were many others. The building and the land, have always housed Music, Dance. Art and Compassion. It has nurtured the hearts and souls of the community since 1890 and it represents an area, where people must pass through in order to go downtown. It is one gateway into the downtown area.

There is absolutely no reason and no reason at all, with all the space around it in the city, that it should ever be used for anything but a park. A park to continue in the spirit of the first Women's Movement. A place of beauty, a place of rest, a gathering place for the arts. An attraction. It is the only park land that can be seen from I-20.

In 1995 Mayor Hazel Beaird signed a document to turn the park into a city jail. I was dancing there and it was like living a dream to have a beautiful dance room like the one inside the building. Red brick walls, Glitter Chandeliers that were made by a craft class in the building, that actually worked beautiful. Three chandeliers adorned the room, that looked like big wedding cakes, that sparkled. The wooden floor gave a bit, so one could jump and jump, leap and dance and the knees could handle it beautifully. It was not like dancing on concrete. It was wonderful. And it was going to be demolished.

Torn down. Gone.

Well, over my dead body was it going to be torn down. I sat on the microfilms at the L.S.U. Library and began the search and found the above history. Held meeting with the mayor, with Dan Garner, Alan Dyson, Bruce Allen and Mike Harold, The other women had turned into men. And then marched the soccer fields and got 1,200 signatures and took them to the city council meeting with the help of Dee Peterson. A statement that Dee Peterson said back in 1994, that it would be wonderful to " the land was so important in the middle of an impoverished neighborhood." And I will never forget, Roy Cary. He pounded his hand on the desk and said, "What about it Mayor Hazel Beaird, you're the first Woman Mayor and you want to tear down and destroy the first Woman's Movement, 100 years to the date that it was created. She said, "No." Thank you, Hazel.

And that is when the Arts Council moved in. Interesting enough, the Arts Council is mainly spear headed by women. That seems to be appropriate for the land.

Then in April 2009, I though it was a good time in my life to bring the project back up and file the papers about Princess Park into a book form. For the Parks and Recreation and for the Arts Council and for me. I called a couple of people such as Eric Brock, Luther Cox and researched to find living relatives of the women in Shreveport, that were related to the women from 1890. I added a little more to the original papers, went and got that little pink folder, with papers falling out from the Council and put together 10 books, that the Council allowed me to run off on their paper and bound together the book in their meeting room. Thank you....... It is a good thing, that I brought it back up, for the ashes from that little pink file would not have been easy to decipher after the fire. Pam called and gave me her stamp of approval, on the bounded information, tilted, "The Plea for Princess Park", with the layout of the first aerial, original design for the park. back in 1890. Kathy Kennedy, assistant to Shelly, the Parks and Recreation Director has been very kind and has embraced my research. She and Shelly have the book in hand now.

Although, Pam wanted me to drop a copy to the Mayor, I was waiting for my son's first idea about how the whole park should be recreated to be Unusual. I thought I would honor his graduation from architecture. His name is William Hanna Hargrove and he can not find a architecture job in New Orleans so I thought this would be an opportunity for him, to create the first ideas. He was working with the idea of redesigning the whole land. Imagining. The drawings were almost finished and he was sending them in the next week or so. Now that is unusual and kinda strange.

We as a community owe it to the Women of the Past and the present day women and the women of the future and the city called Shreveport, that is definitely on the grow. to keep Princess Park, Princess Park. Do not let the land be used for anything else. We must honor the history of the land, of the first woman's movement and the idea's of their original intention for the land. It must keep stay it's original intention, for it was Shreveport's first Park. Princess Park should always be called Princess Park.

I propose to create "The Most Unusual Park in America" with a Princess Crown around the Park and a very swanky, green- efficient- contemporary building that enbodies the essence of some 1890 architecture, with offices in a beautiful setting, housing our instrumental "ARts Council, that leads the City and makes sure we do not become a robot-ish community, that honors the differences between people, art projects and community designs and ideas. They have allowed Shreveport to be a breeding ground for creativity, in full support of the creations of the individual artist.

The Gardens should be well tended by Schools. The children will learn through Garden Work, to care for the land. Signs should be in front of each Garden honoring that school and those children. The 80 Shade trees should come back. And Sculpture should be there. to go with the essence of the Park's Environment and the City. And there should be our park. Princess Park. Don't let the history be destroyed. Lets create beauty in the middle of the city, as a gateway to downtown Shreveport. Working with the theme, "The Most Unusual Park in America."

WEACO ~ an official nonprofit arts organization

2009-08-27T21:02:00.003-05:00

After a short hiatus for summer we are proud to announce that we have received our nonprofit status. Thank you to all the supporters and hard workers that have been at our side during this journey.

WEACo strives to be the resource mecca for artists in the Louisiana region and surrounding areas. We offer information on shows, festivals, deadlines, and application process for events and venues in our area. We are looking forward to working with other local organizations to bring regional artists resources to increase exposure and profit through their artwork.

We are currently establishing a Fine Arts Market to the Louisiana Boardwalk. The first one will be September 19, 2009. Info for that can be found at www.weaco.org We have many group shows planned for this year and next. We promote individual artists events, and offer other perks to joining our organization. Please check the website for the application to apply.

We are artists helping artists succeed!

SRAC Loses Everything in Fire! Please Help!

2009-08-25T11:32:00.004-05:00

Please read the below article and help if you can! Shreveport Regional Arts Council is familiar to everyone in the Shrevpor-Bossier area. They have helped many artists in our community and now it's time to return the help!

The Shreveport Regional Arts Council loses everything in an early morning fire.
Please join us at 5:00 pm at artspace, 710 Texas Street, Downtown Shreveport, to show your support for SRAC.
We need your help!

To make a financial donation you can go to Chase Bank in care of "SRAC FIRE FUND."

DONATIONS NEEDED:
OFFICE SUPPLY GIFT CARDS
LEGAL PADS
COMPUTER PAPER
PAPER CLIPS
INK PENS
STICKY NOTES
MARKERS
DRY ERASE BOARDS
STAPLERS/STAPLES
COFFEE POT
COMPUTER DESK

AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN IMAGINE!
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The show must go on and we will continue to provide the same quality of arts and community support that you have come to expect from the Shreveport Regional Arts Council. While we are putting things back together you can get updates on our status by going to our website - http://www.shrevearts.org/.

For immediate assistance you can reach us today at artspace, (318) 673-6535. We hope to have our phones on tomorrow at (318) 673-6500.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, CALLS AND CONCERNS.

We hope you will join us this afternoon as we rally the community to keep us moving forward!

Mardi Gras with Neecee Blackwell

2009-02-03T17:23:00.008-06:00

MARDI GRAS has arrived and soon masks, costumes and regalia will abound! Getting started early on his Mardi mask is KTBS, Channel 3 News Personality, Rick Rowe, seen here enjoying a face painting by WEACO Vice President, Neecee Blackwell. Rick interviewed the professional face painter about her business and some of the festivities she'll be involved in to celebrate the beginning of Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex. After painting Rick, Neecee painted other KTBS staff members, with a mardi gras mask and a requested Gene Simmons of KISS mask, as oddly non-Mardi gras as that is. The interview will be aired KTBS Channel 3 on Thursday, February 5th during several newscasts and after that will be on the station's website, http://www.ktbs.com/. For a schedule of where Neecee Blackwell's Facez Face and Body Painting will be painting fabulous, fanctful masks, please check out her website http://www.facezfacepainting.com/ and click on the "My Schedule" tab.

Elvis Has NOT Left the Building

2008-12-30T10:33:00.005-06:00

From the stage of the Municipal, the country was rocked by Elvis Presley’s first radio broadcast/performance of “That’s All Right, Mama” which soon became a top ten hit across the country.

Inspired by artist Jane Heggen, Shreveport's Historical Municipal Auditorium hosts the West Edge Artist's Co-op Show "Elvis Has NOT Left The Building". The public is invited to join us in a celebration of our members’ artistic interpretations of the life, legend, and birthday of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll - ELVIS PRESLEY. Come enjoy our birthday celebration and discover that the spirit of Elvis has not left the building!

Seated in the front row of the Municipal Auditorium, through its 80-year history, you could experience the birth and evolution of rock and roll. Walk through these historic halls with our tour guides to hear the tales of history and little known trivia of the legends.

Opening Reception & Silent Auction is on his birthday, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:30 pm at Municipal Auditorium. Silent auction continues through 5:30 pm on Fri., Jan. 30.

For more information or questions call Lynn Laird at 318-458-1666.

Refreshments, Tours, & Entertainment

WEACo Artists at the Highland Blues Festival!!

2008-11-14T23:10:00.010-06:00

Neecee Blackwell of Fazec Facepainting was interviewed by Rick Rowe of KTBS, Channel 3. They are promoting the 5th Annual Highland Blues and Jazz Festival which happens tomorrow (sat) from noon to 6pm at Columbia Park in Shreveport. There will be 11 bands, food and artists booths and lots of fun to be had! It's free to attend but bring money to buy great food and artwork!!!

Amy Eileen Flynn was gracious enough to be Neecee's facepainting model. Her jewelry will be available at the festival and is also featured in these promo spots. Liz Swaine Amy, and Neecee are all wearing her fabulous hand crafted, artistic jewelry. These pieces look great! The promos aired this morning at 5:45. But here are links to all three of the videos.

http://www.ktbs.com/player/player.cfm?video_id=13852&video_zone=11,42 Invasion of the Blues 1

http://www.ktbs.com/player/player.cfm?video_id=13851&video_zone=11,42 Invation of the Blues 2

http://www.ktbs.com/player/player.cfm?video_id=13850&video_zone=11,42 Invasion of the Blues 3

If those don't work you can go here http://www.ktbs.com/Seen-On-KTBS/ and look under "featured videos". Go to Page 2, there are three separate videos called "Invasion of the Blues" 1, 2, & 3.

Make sure to check out Neecee's Websites. http://www.crookedtreegraphics.com/ http://www.facezfacepainting.com/

Cyndi Brady Chamlee

2008-11-08T12:55:00.002-06:00

Be sure to check out Cyndi's work at the Magale Library at Centenary College. The show is "RED AT THE LIBRARY" and will be up all of November and December.

support local artist!

Steven Soffer Exhibit

2008-10-29T22:14:00.002-05:00

Steven Soffer has a show at Prima Tazza for the month of November with the opening reception on Friday Nov.7th, 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Prima Tazza
8835 Line Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 550-0174

support local artist!

LaDonna Hughes!

2008-10-16T15:17:00.002-05:00

Evening of Art with Chris Opp

2008-10-09T11:03:00.013-05:00

Join us Friday Oct. 17th as we celebrate another local artist! An Evening of Art with Chris Opp will be held at the Bosser Arts Council from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Chris is a great mural artist. Check out his article in the Forum page 38!

"Perpectives" Reception Come One Come All!

2008-09-07T14:28:00.008-05:00

WEACo chose The Church of the Holy Cross as the subject for our "Perspectives" show. Each artists created their perspective of the church in thier own medium. The show has a wide range of spectacular images. Join us at the reception September 9, 2008 4:30~6:30pm at Heritage Manor 530 Stratmore Dr. The show will hang at Heritage Manor through this month. See you there!

Left Image: Cyndi Brady Chamlee Right Image: Lynn Laird

2008-08-07T15:31:00.004-05:00

Waves of Color art rotations happened last week and what a show it is! Michael Phillips, creator of the comic “Adequate Man” has a beautiful new painting here. It’s called, “Poet”.

Dorothy Kristin Hanna, owner of Arodasi Studio has a vibrantly colored piece here as well titled, “Good Vibrations”

Waves of Color is a fabulous salon where they stylist are artists and hair is their medium! They can do anything to any kind of hair. They have a relaxing environment, and offer natural nail care and hydrotherapy massage.

A Special Thank You.

2008-07-25T14:26:00.004-05:00

Amy Eileen Flynn was recently voted into our co-op and is a great addition to our group. She was very greatful to be welcomed in to our circle. She sent this beautiful card with a small sample of her artwork and gracious words of thanks.

Linday Lyles & Rhonda Rogers Exhibit

2008-07-03T10:35:00.003-05:00

Support local artist! MAP to the location.

Steven Soffer @ CoolSpace

2008-06-24T15:00:00.011-05:00

Steven Soffer’s show at CoolSpace opens to the public on June 28th. It is schedule to run thru the first week of August. CoolSpace is upstairs at Artspace. The reception is July 17th from 5:30pm until 8:30pm at ArtSpace. If you have any questions contact ArtSpace or Steven.

Support Local Artist!

ArtSpace

710 Texas Ave Shreveport, LA 71101
Tues – Sat 10am – 6pm

Hip Hop loves Shakespeare

2008-06-20T11:53:00.004-05:00

Hip Hop meets Shakespeare in this fabulous play, “Big Willie Style”! Take everyone you know! This troupe of NSU grads brings a unique experience to the stage with intense raps that flow into Shakespearean dialogue seamlessly. Created by James Palmer and John Chambers and full of local talented actors. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss.

The show is on at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, where you will find lots of WEACo art on the walls.

Tickets: $12

1-800-957-8667

Internet orders: http://www.gsnla.org/

June 19-22 & 26-28, 2008 7:30 pm

June 29, 2008 4:00 pm

WEACo Threads!

2008-06-19T18:29:00.004-05:00

WEACo now has t-shirts! Thanks to the groovy Neecee Blackwell of Crooked Tree Graphics, who's also our vice president. The tees come in a variety of sizes, from youth medium to XXXL. They’re only $13.00, so get yours today! For question please call Neecee at 318-455-7845. To order yours just drop a check in the mail with this form filled out completely.

Thank you Kathryn Usher for the great photo!

An Artist in Need...

2008-05-30T03:11:00.003-05:00

Reba Neel & Jane Heggen are both ill and need our support. Reba broke 4 bones in her foot & is having surgery tomorrow. Jane is in ICU due to a serious problem w/ her gall bladder, which had to be removed. They are both at WK Pierremont, and can receive visitors.

An Evening of Art, In the Afternoon!

2008-05-06T22:07:00.014-05:00

Join us as we celebrate women artist in our community. Beverly Bryant, Debbie Buchanan Engle and Sheila Todd (of Red River Artists with Disabilities) will discuss their careers & artwork. The event will be held at the Home Design Center located at 6969 Fern Loop off of E. 70th.

Saturday May 10, 2008 from 11:30 am – 2:00pm

Light Refreshments will be served.

For more info call 318-221-6961 or 318-629-5300

WEACo Art to Adorn the Walls of Columbia Café

2008-05-03T13:03:00.005-05:00

We are proud to announce the newest Citywide Gallery location, Columbia Café! Our first installation of art will be May 3, 2008. Be sure to check out the latest art from our artists. And while you’re there enjoy a glass of wine & a culinary creation from Chef Justin McDonell who says, “Every day I get to cook, I’m an artist.”

This place has great atmosphere and lots of character. There are always great events happening at Columbia Café. So be on the look out for regularly rotated artwork and amazing entertainment. Start with the independent film “Radiant City” showing May 5th at 7pm.

Painting above by Ray Holt of Columbia Café.

Joanna Littlefield "Offering" Exhibit

2008-03-27T06:54:00.014-05:00

WEACo is proud to announce an individual exhibit by Joanna Littlefield. She will have an exhibit of oil artwork at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum April 5th ~ 30th , 2008. Joanna paints light and detail with such finesse that it captures the viewer intently. Join this master of the brush at the opening reception on Saturday, April 12th from 1-3pm. Support Local Artists!

See more of Joanna's work:
Early Light Gallery
WEACo

The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 318-861-7615

3201 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport, LA 71105

Evening of Art with Michael hAROld

2008-03-24T15:30:00.004-05:00

Each month we spend an evening highlighting artists of various professions in our arts community. Friday, March 28th, we’re honored to bring you our next installment with the talents of Michael Harold. Michael has been an integral part of the arts in our area for the last two decades. His experiences and achievements are vast, from showing with the late Clyde Connell to literary venues in California ; he has embraced the arts in a truly multi-disciplinary way. Please join us for this special opportunity to hear Michael discuss his influences, career, and experiences.
There will be time to mingle and network as well as a formal presentation by Michael, showcasing his work. Michael will read for us from his novel M, and copies of the book will be available for sale. Please, cash or checks only.

Bossier Arts Council will host this intriguing evening with Michael, and the fun starts at 5:30pm.

The Money $how

2008-03-16T21:31:00.004-05:00

Our current group exhibit at Artspace is BEAUTIFUL!!! Make sure you get by to check it out before April 12th. The exhibit is open 10am-6pm Tues through Saturday.

Support Local Artists!

Peanuts & Art

2008-02-28T14:43:00.001-06:00

This is the last weekend to see “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!” performed at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse’s. It’s also your last opportunity to see the West Edge Artists’ Co-op’s current installment of art at MLP. WEACo installs art for most of the shows put on at the playhouse. Enjoy a night of great entertainment and great art! Support Local Artists!
Get your tickets now! Curtain time is 8:00pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2:00pm on Sunday. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse is at Centenary College 2911 Centenary Blvd. Tickets are $10.00, and they accept only cash and checks. http://www.centenary.edu/playhouse

An Evening of Art

2008-02-09T15:37:00.000-06:00

Each month we spend an evening highlighting artists of various professions in our arts community. Friday, February 22nd, we’re honored to bring you our next installment with the talents of C. Mark Burt. Mark is an important part of our next generation of artists in Shreveport-Bossier. From Art School at Texas A & M to showing in New York, Mark has already had a wide range of experiences and artistic influences which have directly impacted his work. Please join us for this special opportunity to hear Mark discuss his career, experiences and inspirations. There will be time to mingle and network as well as a formal presentation by Mark, showcasing his work. We're also honored to collaborate with the Bossier Arts Council for the event and are thrilled to hold the event in their space. It’s going to be a great, enjoyable evening for all; complete with great goodies and beverages! We hope you will join us for this wonderful evening.

Evening of Art

2008-01-12T12:34:00.000-06:00

Desire a rich life? Fill it with art from all disciplines. That's just one thought Robert Trudeau shared with the audience at last night's Evening of Art.

Most folks know Trudeau as the mastermind behind Shreveport.blogspot. He's also a visual artist, a teacher at Caddo Magnet High School, and a man who trips the light fantastic while tasting the adventure of life wherever he treks.

Click for a look at his work (Trudeau encourages artists to take advantage of flickr.com as just one tool to get their work out into the world).

Waves of Color

2007-11-20T11:54:00.000-06:00

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

2007-10-12T11:48:00.001-05:00

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

2007-10-01T09:38:00.001-05:00

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

2007-09-17T10:38:00.001-05:00

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

2007-08-28T10:22:00.000-05:00

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

2007-08-26T12:20:00.001-05:00

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