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October Artwalk

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Sorry I was late to post this… it’s been a busy week, to say the least. Tonight is the October 2nd Saturday Artwalk in downtown Lafayette, LA! The event is free and starts at 6pm (lasts until 8-ish). Galleries and businesses downtown have some exciting new openings tonight:

Acadiana Center for the Arts– 101 W. Vermilion St. / 337-233-7060
Main Gallery: October 9 – December 18, 2010- Tom Secrest: Realm of Subconscious
Side Gallery: October 9 – November 5, 2010- Nervous Energy- Curated by Stephanie Patton
Vault Series: October 9-December 11, 2010- Michelle Fontenot

Cajun Spice– 535 Jefferson St / 337-232-3061- Liz Gold and Debbie Denison

Galerie Eclaireuse– 535 ½ Jefferson St. / 337-234-5492- Early works of Tom Secrest

Gallery 549– 549 Jefferson St. / 337-593-0796- In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Gallery 549 is asking Artwalk attendees to sign or draw on the paper-covered walls of the gallery to recognize those that are fighting breast cancer. Anyone wishing to donate to local breast cancer foundations will have the opportunity to do so through the gallery.

Gallery R (at The Russo Group)- 116 E. Congress St. / 337-769-1530- Jeff Lush

Pottery Alley– 205 ½ W. Vermilion St. / 337-267-4453- Natures Serenade– Unique sculptures, thrown pieces, hand built vessels

Whoojoo Stained Glass– 532 Jefferson St. / 337-269-9310- Open Studio

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June Artwalk Schedule

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From my exhibit "Face to Face" during Artwalk at Artists + Architects
From my exhibit "Face to Face" during Artwalk at Artists + Architects

Time has flown by so quickly, I almost forgot to post this month’s Artwalk schedule. Second Saturday Artwalk in downtown Lafayette, LA starts this weekend- June 12th. Some galleries are open as of 5 (though I think the official start time is 6pm) and will remain open until 8pm. And this is a free event!

Acadiana Center for the Arts– 101 W. Vermilion St. / 337-233-7060
Main Gallery: Through July 24, 2010- Southern Open 2010
Side Gallery: June 12 – July 2, 2010- Kent Hutslar Memorial
Vault Series: Through July 24, 2010- Pat Juneau

Cajun Spice– 535 Jefferson St / 337-232-3061
Anne Bulliard Crownover Glasswork & Mosaics

Cité des Arts– 109 Vine St. / 337-291-1122
West Coast Feelings Collection: Los Angeles to Lafayette 2010 works by DGeyrald

Galerie Eclaireuse– 535 Jefferson St. / 337-234-5492
Paintings by Steve Schneider, Dennis Sipiorski and Ruth Sipiorski

Gallery 549– 549 Jefferson St. / 337-593-0796
Frederic O. Daspit- New Sculpture

Gallery R (at The Russo Group)- 116 E. Congress St. / 337-769-1530
Lynn Eustace Sanders- “Collaborative Color”

Pottery Alley– 205 W. Vermilion St. / 337-267-4453
“The Spirit of Haiti”– steel drum art by Carlo Brutus

Sans Souci Gallery– 219 E. Vermilion St. / 337-266-7999
“Drawn to the Stage”- A Collection of Drawings by Elemore Morgan, Jr.

*Not part of Lafayette Artwalk, but as a reminder, I am currently showing in Columbia, LA at the Schepis Museum. My exhibit, “New Realm,” is up now through June 30th. Admission is free and the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9-5pm. View photos from the opening at www.AmyGuidry.com

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May Downtown Artwalk

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Acadiana Center for the Arts
Acadiana Center for the Arts

In addition to Mother’s Day, this weekend is also the Second Saturday Artwalk in Downtown Lafayette, LA for the month of May. This Artwalk will feature work from students of the Lafayette Parish School System and the Talented Art Program in several galleries and restaurants around the downtown area. As a former Talented Art Program student from the New Orleans area, I can attest to the importance of such a program and it’s impact. So be sure to come out and see what future professional artists are doing in our community! As promised, here is this month’s schedule:

Acadiana Center for the Arts -101 W. Vermilion St. / 233-7060
Main Gallery: May 8 – July 24, 2010 Southern Open 2010
Side Gallery: May 8 – June 4, 2010 Jeremiah Ariaz: Tucumcari
Vault Series: May 8 – July 24, 2010 Pat Juneau

Architects + Artists Gallery– 200 Jefferson St. / 234-4166
Artwork by students of the Lafayette Parish School System’s Talent Art Program

Cajun Spice– 535 Jefferson St / 232-3061
Eclectic Chairs, Mosaics and More by Tanya Falgout through May 31

Cité des Arts– 109 Vine St. / 291-1122
Artwork from the local talent in our Lafayette Parish Schools.

Galerie Eclaireuse– 535 Jefferson St. / 234-5492
Sue Boagni and Paul Schexneider

Gallery 549– 549 Jefferson St. / 593-0796
Frederic O. Daspit – New Sculpture

Gallery R (at The Russo Group)– 116 E. Congress St. / 769-1530
Exuberance: The Art of Coyo

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Second Saturday ArtWalk Schedule

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"Artist Amy Guidry with Gallery 549 Director Don LeBlanc"
"Artist Amy Guidry with Gallery 549 Director Don LeBlanc"

I think you should give the people what they want, and I have noticed as of late searches to my blog for info on the Second Saturday Artwalk in Lafayette, LA. So since I am a regular attendee and sometimes exhibiting artist of the ArtWalk, I thought I should provide a schedule for this month.

The April Artwalk is in conjunction with Festival International, so there are some special performances listed. Kind of short notice, but all of this will take place TOMORROW- April 10th.

6:30pm-8:30pm Recycled Cycles Trio Del Rio
6pm-8pm in front of Green Room Rhythm/Soul & Kabuki Kru with special guests Desert Shadows Belly dancers, DJ Dokda J, DJ Prima & DJ Andino
6pm-6:30pm & 7pm-8pm Jefferson St. Market Les Djembles (8 drummers playing West African Rhythms)
6:30pm-7pm Parc de Lafayette The Ryan School of Irish Dance
6pm Corner of Polk & Garfield on Marley’s side Lafayette High Arts Academy (street theater)
6pm-8pm in front of AcA For the Moment (Barbershop Quartet)
6pm-8pm Gallery Sans Souci Nouveau String Band
6pm-8pm Strolling along Jefferson St. Sweet Olive

Acadiana Center for the Arts– 101 W. Vermilion St. / 233-7060
Main Gallery: Through April 24, 2010; Susan Shaw: Moving Violations
Side Gallery: April 10 – 24, 2010; Festival Poster Artist: M. Craig “Whoojoo” McCullen & Bonnie Camos
Vault Series: Through April 24, 2010; Emily Wortman: Out Of The Rice Fields
Art House Circle Gallery: March 30 – April 10, 2010; LJ Alleman Student Showcase

Cajun Spice– 535 Jefferson St / 232-3061
Eclectic Chairs, Mosaics and More by Tanya Falgout April 10 through May 31

Cité des Arts– 109 Vine St. / 291-1122
Vestiges and Songs From a Room, two exhibits by Caroline Goodell

Galerie Eclaireuse– 535 Jefferson St. / 234-5492
Sue Boagni and Paul Schexneider

Gallery 549– 549 Jefferson St. / 593-0796
April Group Exhibition featuring works by over 20 local artists

Gallery R (at The Russo Group)– 116 E. Congress St. / 769-1530
Les Ailes: The Art of Reggie Michael Rodrigue

Pottery Alley– 205 W. Vermilion St. / 267-4453
Esprit du Fest– Jessica Odell Courville