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Sue Colmenares Tatting Demonstration
At ARTinA’s (Art in Algiers) September meeting, Sue Colmenares made a presentation on the art of tatting. First she discussed the tatting process while showing design diagrams from a book. Afterwards, she proceeded to work on a piece. She went on t...
Open Studios Night
A few Saturdays back, Louisiana ArtWorks had an Open Studios Night. The public was invited to visit the artists-in-residence at the facility. The studios are grouped in areas on the second and third floors of the building. There was an open bar on th...
The Migration Continues
As I walked back to Convention Center Boulevard, I took these final photos....
Gallery Row
Here are some shots taken towards the end of the gallery hopping....
Art for Arts' Sake
Exiting Popp Gardens
Before leaving the Popp Gardens I took a shots of the backside of a building across from the gardens....
Popp Gardens
When I exited the Dinosaur Adventures I explored a space along Magazine Avenue. A fence separates that portion of the zoo from the street. There’s a fountain in the middle of this garden with sculptures to either side. There are benches to either s...
Got My Fan
Yes, it was hot that night. Fans were available at the galleries for folks to take with them. Here are a few more photos from that night....
Photo Request
A woman asked to take a photo of me taking a photo. So, here’s the photo plus another one....
The Crowd Grows on Royal Street
My “Dirty Linen Night” journey began in the 1000 block of Royal Street. From there I zigzagged from gallery to gallery as I visited the other blocks in descending order. The crowd thickened as I went. Before I knew it light was fading....
Dirty Linen Night on Royal Street
Eight years ago the galleries on Royal Street, in theFrench Quarter, started an event in response to Julia Street’s “White Linen Night.” It is called “Dirty Linen Night.” So on Saturday, August 8th many galleries from the 200 – 1000 block...
The Reception
As 2 p.m. rolled around, a stream of guests began to visit the gallery. The flow of guests remained steady for the next two hours. All the artists featured in the show were given buttons to aid meeting and greeting....
The Refreshment Table
We were asked to arrive sometime after 1 p.m. – when the building opens. By the time I got there the tables were arranged and ready to go. There was a vast array of cookies on various plates. A punch bowl sat with a bouquet of flowers in vase. Here...
2 Each: A Group Art Show
Caroline Goodman organized this small group show of Louisiana artists called “2 Each.” She included pairs of artists in the following genres: abstractors, letterers, , landscapers and naturalists – hence the title of the show. The exhibit is up...
Continuing Around the Gallery
Here are the artists that appear on the right side of the gallery.Caroline GoodmanPam SoileauMaurice StocktonSusan Hoffmann...
The Show is Up
By 2 p.m. we finished hanging the show. Here are some overall pics of the show in the gallery space....
Hanging Art at the Louisiana State Archives
On August 3rd, I drove to Baton Rouge to deliver my art for a small group show at the Louisiana State Archives. The building's gallery space is accessible from the front lobby. Caroline Goodman, who organized the show, directed the group of us as the...
Parting Shots
As I made my way back to my car, I took some more photos. Crowds were thick around a couple stages where bands that were still performing. I passed people still arriving as I walked a few more blocks....
Back to Julia Street
When I returned to Julia Street, the crowd filled the street and sidewalks. I had to wind my way through a sea of white linen. Here are some photos of folks continuing to visit the galleries. Vendors were still buys serving food and drink....
After Party at the CAC
After visiting the different galleries, a number of folks make their way to an “After Party” at the Contemporary Arts Center.” Here are some shots from the front of the building. By this time the line was longer....
The Ogden
On a lower floor of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, artist Marcus Brown and musician Nathan Weidenhaft collaborated on a painting that involved music. On the fifth floor was a new exhibit by artist Bo Bartlett. It featured large realistic figure pa...
A Few More Galleries on Julia Street
By this point I had visited the majority of the Julia Street art galleries. Along the way I picked up souvenirs. I even tried to open up a treasure chest, but the key I was given did not work. Soon I was walking down Camp Street to The Ogden Museum o...
Zigzagging on Julia Street
The further I went, the more crowded Julia Street got. I travelled from gallery to gallery as I zigzagged back and forth across. Along the way I ran into friends and relatives. There were several people had not seen in a number of years. It was good ...
White Linen Night in the New Orleans Arts District
Last Saturday was the Fifteenth Annual Whitney White Linen Night. It included galleries primarily on Julia Street, the Contemporary Arts Center and The Ogden Souhtern Museum of Southern Art. Several streets were barricaded for the big block party. Al...
Dixie Trestle Fest Art Market
On Saturday, July 11th, Dixie Art Supplies held its "Trestle Fest Art Market." I went to see which artists were participating. There was a steady trickle of visitors while I was there....
Handmade Paper from the Workshop
Here are the handmade pieces of paper I made during the Papermaking workshop. I added various materials to the pulp on my screen. These works are roughly 9" x 12"....
More from the Papermaking Workshop
Here are some more photos from the Papermaking Workshop. The artists had a lot of fun playing with the materials. It was a fun evening....
New Orleans Fiber Artists Papermaking Workshop
On Saturday, June 21st, the New Orleans Fiber Artists gathered for a Papermaking workshop. Each of the artists brought materials to place in the blender. The artists also brought a variety of extra items to add to the pulp on screens. Here are photos...
Along the Fence
Next to Debbie Dufrene was David Wargo with his local paintings and prints and Catharine Jones with her abstracts paintings and soft sculptures. Here’s a shot looking back the other way. There was a steady trickle of people throughout the day.Catha...
ARTinA Outdoor Art Show
From the corner of the fence here are some shots of the art along the fence. Mine is the first grouping. After me is the Debbie Dufrene with her glasswork.Debbie DufreneMaurice Stockton...
