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What to do…what to do….Something has to be done!
This weekend the weather should be warm and sunny so something has to be done, outside! What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than to take a stroll downtown Lafayette. I like Art Walk. And it’s not just the artwork. Although the artwork by local artist is fun and interesting but there’s more. There’s live music, there jars of pickled peppers, homemade jewelry…You never know what you are going to see when walking around Jefferson street. And after doing research on Facebook, my newsfeed has informed me that there will be a photographer doing free portraits. Check out ArtWalk this Saturday between 6pm and 9pm.
ART WALK SATURDAY JAN 14
See the Art – Buy the Art during 2nd Saturday ArtWalk when you explore the Downtown Lafayette Cultural District as art galleries display works by the best of local and regional artists. Take a tour of the galleries during 2nd Saturday ArtWalk on the evening of Saturday, January 14th from 6 p.m.-9 p.m., as the Downtown comes alive with more than a dozen galleries, museums restaurants and shops offering live music, food, drink and of course, art for purchase, brought to you by Downtown Lafayette.
Take a stroll around Downtown Saturday to enjoy the local culture through fascinating exhibits full of history, expression and talent from art collections to original paintings, jewelry, glasswork and textiles. In addition to the expo and galleries, businesses in the district showing works for ArtWalk include Rukus, The Greenroom, Frederick’s Hair Studio, Parish Ink, Hub City Cycles and Chase Tower.
Also, don’t forget your discount on all art sold in the Downtown Lafayette Cultural District – original works are exempt from local sales tax!
Everyone is a photographer! But some people definitely have a knack for capturing life’s most beautiful moments….Here is an opportunity for local photographers to get the recognition that they deserve. This contest is open to all ages and all experience levels. Please pass the word along to anyone who is really good at taking photos.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS IN ACADIANA!
CALL FOR ENTRIES
REGIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC OPEN COMPETITION AND EXHIBIT
FEBRUARY 7, 2017 – MARCH 24, 2017
The Lafayette Art Association and Gallery will usher in 2017 with its 31th annual photographic competition and exhibit. This regional competition will take place from February 7 – March 24, 2017.
This competition is open to all photographers of any age. Submittal dates for entries into Freeze Frame are Tuesday-Friday, January 10-25, 2017, from noon-5:00 pm or by appointment. Entries should be brought to the Lafayette Art Association and Gallery.
This competition includes jurying, judging, an opening reception, and award ribbons. Non-LAA members pay $5 per entry or $10 for three (3) entries. No fee is charged to LAA members. Each artist may enter a maximum of 3 individual photo entries in 2 or 3 dimensional formats. Three-dimensional entries need not be framed if they are free standing. All wall hanging artwork must include a wire on the backside and do not have to be framed if they are wrapped canvas.
Judging categories include: Wildlife/Nature, Black and White, Color, Architectural, Portrait, Landscape, and Manipulated/Enhanced/Creative.
An Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 4:30 pm-6:00 pm. The Lafayette Art Gallery is located at 1008 East St. Mary Boulevard, Lafayette in the heart of the Oil Center. For more information call (337) 269-0363 or email at [email protected].
Registration forms and other pertinent information about Freeze Frame can be found on the website at Lafayette Art.
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