Art, It's A Good Thing Part II

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.

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

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...

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

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!

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!

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"