Stephan Wanger Bead Artist

Stephan Wanger, artist and creator of Bead Town, is coming to Livingston Parish. Old City Hall in Denham Springs will house an exhibit of his work from April 27 - June 16 with a Grand Opening on Saturday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. The artist uses Mardi Gras beads to create large mosaics, usually 4' x 8', which are based on downtown vistas from across the cities he visits. You can check out his work at www.galeriaalegria.com or http://www.facebook.com/galeria.alegria. The Arts Council of Livingston Parish is partnering with the Merchants' Association of downtown Denham Springs in acquiring this exhibit to be placed in the Old City Hall, Denham Springs. The public may help with this project by donating leftover Mardi Gras beads to used in creating a mosaic representative of Livingston Parish. FREE workshops will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from May 8 - June 13. This project will be and will remain on permanent exhibit in Denham Springs Old City Hall after the event. All Livingston Parish students,all ages, are invited to attend the workshops and help the artist glue the Mardi Gras beads on the mosaic. Anyone else may also attend the workshops to assist in the many other needs that arise in the process of putting such a work together. Remember.....NO CHARGE FOR THE WORKSHOPS. Workshop times are 10 am-12pm, 12:30 pm2:30pm and 3pm-5pm. on Wednesdays and Thursdays starting May 8 through June 13. Artists are invited to participate in the Grand Opening on May 3rd. An area on Mattie Street will be available for an exhibit of local art, space free of charge to any artist wanting to display and sell their art. Set-up time is 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. The event will last until 8:30 p.m. For more information on displaying your work, contact the Arts Council of Livingston Parish at (225) 665-1168 or see the website: www.artslivingston.org A local band will entertain the crowds, parish officials will be in attendance, and the public will have an opportunity to meet this remarkable artist. Refreshments will also be served during the evening. If you are not an artist, but still want to help with this event, docents are needed to assist at Old City Hall during the exhibit, May 8 - June 16, and also during the preview week, April 27. For more information on volunteering for this, contact Patti Peairs, Director at Old City Hall, (225) 6677512

Denham Springs Spring Show Winners 2013

2013 Spring ShowWorks under Glass1st- Derrell Robinson; Carving Speaks2nd- Pat Delk; Old Fashioned Doll3rd- Peggy Schwab; Can You See the ForestHonorable Mention- Cheri Fry; DanielWork NOT under Glass1st- Mary Head; Urgency Times Two2nd- Margaret Shipley; Resting Longhorn3rd- Margaret Shipley; PostedHonorable Mentions: Edith McCon; Reflections on the PondDerrell Robinson; Winter CanvasMary Jane Hunt; WaitingPhotography1st- Lynne Jones; Upper Turtle CreekHonorable Mention: Charlotte Walker; I'm So Pretty, Oh So PrettyMinatures (display cases)1st- Mary Jane Hunt; TexasHonorable Mention- Margaret Shipley; Orange Delite

Art Take In Reminder for the DSFAA Spring Show

The Art Take In will be at Mike Avants Insurance office at 315 North Range near the intersection of Centerville and Range Ave. The take in times are Wednesday May 1, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then again on Thursday May 2, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 700 p.m. For more information please contact Show Chairman: Pat Zeller at patmikezell41@bellsouth.net or (225) 791-0578

Denham Springs Fine Art Association Fall Show Theme

The theme for the fall show was voted on at the April Meeting and the winner was "FALL IN LOVE WITH LOUISIANA" submitted by Chris Jones. It is time to get busy painting!

Denham Springs Fine Art Association April 1,2013 Meeting

Denham Springs Fine Art Association meeting will be Monday, April 1st at the Old City Hall, Denham Springs on Mattie Street at 7 pm. Our Guest Speaker will Roberta Loflin. Her presentation will be on texture and water techniques.Roberta Loflin studied art history and theory at George Washington University in Washington, DC. She also studied for several years at the Art League School in Alexandria, VA where she fell in love with painting in watercolor and color theory.  After moving to Louisiana, Roberta was able to study under several local and internationally known artists and began sharing what she paints with students at LSU Union Leisure classes, LSU OLLI continuing education classes, the Louisiana Art and Artists’ Guild and other venues. Her artwork can be seen a various locations in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Denham Springs Fine Art Association Spring Show

The DSFAA Spring show will be held May 3 - May 31, 2013. The show will be at Denham Springs / Walker Branch Library located at 8101 Florida Blvd. E, Denham Springs, LA
The Art Take In will be at Mike Avants Insurance office at 315 North Range near the intersection of Centerville and Range Ave. The take in times are Wednesday May 1, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then again on Thursday May 2, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 700 p.m. The Art Pick up Times Friday May 31, 2013 during normal Library hours.
The Judge for the show will be BILLIE BOURGEOIS.
This is a member only show. Entry fee is three pieces for $25.00. The catergories are Works Under glass, Works not under glass, Photography.
The Art Reception will be held on Monday May 6, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.at  the library. For more information on this show please contact Pat Zeller - Show Committee Chairman at patmikezell41@bellsouth.net or (225) 791-0578.

Art Show in Livingston



Bonnie Smith-Williams is the guest artist for March & April at the Livingston Parish Main Branch Library, 20390 Iowa Street, Livingston LA. She has for view a range of subjects, new techniques, and different mediums. The largest painting a 36x48 mixed medium piece titled "Portrait Of Fibro Pain" is dedicated to people who suffer from Fibromyalgia and Lupus.  The exhibit can be seen during regular library hours.  For more information on the exhibit please contact Rita Millican or Bonnie at myartandsoul@hotmail.com
Reference Librarian
Livingston Parish Library
Main Branch (Livingston)
20390 Iowa Street
Livingston, LA 70754
Phone: (225) 686-2436
FAX: (225) 686-3888
email: rmillican@mylpl.info