ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS –
April 14-20, 2006, UPDATE.
 

TAMMANY TRACE PRESENTS  EGGSTRAVAGANZA & EASTER PARADE. John Davis Park, 12th Street & Hwy 190, Lacombe. Parade along the Tammany Trace beginning at the Fire Station on 8th St. Performance by Papillion, Easter Egg Hunt, prizes for best decorated Easter bonnet and basket. Saturday, April 15. 11am-2pm.  Call 985-867-9490 or visit http://www.tammanytrace.org/.      


VISUAL ARTS…

KATHARSIS: ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS BY ST. TAMMANY RESIDENT ARTISTS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE KATRINA. Slidell Art League Gallery, 1827 Front St. (Train Depot Building), in Slidell, LA.  Exhibit through April 18. The exhibit is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. The artwork is sponsored by the St. Tammany Arts Commission. Special thanks to the Slidell Art League, and the City of Slidell Department of Cultural and Public Affairs for their assistance with this exhibit. If you have any questions, contact the St. Tammany Arts Commission, 985-898-3011 or visit www.stpgov.org/arts

ARTS & FRAMES GALLERY PRESENTS MARY MONK. 503 N. Columbia St., Downtown Covington. Also showing new work by Lori Seals & Pottery by Denise Austin. Free. Gallery hours Tues – Sat 10-4pm. Call 985-867-9080.

MD IMAGING WILL BE HOSTING A SHOW FOR SLIDELL ART LEAGUE at their facilities at 1495 Gause Blvd., Slidell.  The public is welcome to view the show during work hours; weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, April 3-May 12. Free. Call 985-641-0961.

THE ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS ALEXANDER STOLIN. 320 North Columbia St, Downtown Covington. Once Upon a Time in Ukraine, Once Upon a Time in America. Stolin’s paintings, in oil, wax and found materials, feature images from around the Madisonville, Louisiana area and from his youth in the Ukraine.  Show through Saturday, April 15. Gallery hours Monday-Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Free. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org

MO’S ART SUPPLY & FRAMING PRESENTS MARCIE GOTTSCHALCK. 323 N. Columbia St., Covington. Marcie’s paintings combine a taught graphic style full of intense color and pattern with a poignant emotional content.  Marcie is a self-taught artist from Goodbee, Louisiana, who is collected both nationally & internationally.  Her work will be on exhibit at Mo’s through the spring.  Call 985-809-6854.       

FT. ISABEL GALLERY.  502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Featuring Multimedia Artist, Lynda Thurlow. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am - 4pm. Call 985-892-1841. 

CITY OF MANDEVILLE: APRIL ARTISTS OF THE MONTH. Mandeville City Hall. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Under the guidance of teacher T.A. Callahan, the Talented Art students at Mandeville Junior High will be exhibiting their new work. This exhibit, sponsored by Mayor Price and the City Council is free and open to the public from 9am to 4:30pm. For more information contact Nancy Clark 985-626-3144.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS CHURCH: APRIL ARTIST OF THE MONTH.  28662 Krentel Road, Lacombe. Artwork by Priscilla Betz. Free. Call 985-882-7169 for more information

 

LIBRARY PROJECTS & EVENTS…

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF WEST ST. TAMMANY PRESENTS MONTHLY BOOK SALE. Hadden Hall, 106 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington. Friday, April 14 & Saturday, April 15. 9am-5pm. Call 893-6380.                                                                               

STORYTIME SCHEDULE AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY.

Story time at the St. Tammany Parish Libraries introduces the child to the best in children's literature. Story times include nursery rhymes, poetry, finger plays and songs. For more information, contact your branch library or the Children's Services office at 985-893-6280 ext. 112.

ASTONISHING AFTERNOONS AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY. A series of literature-based programs incorporating storytelling, interesting and fun factual information, and a literature-themed craft. There is no registration required. Free admission. Call 985-893-6280 ext 112 or visit www.sttammany.lib.la.us/kidsafterschoolprograms.html   

April 22 is Earth Day and several libraries will celebrate with books, poetry and crafts about environmental awareness and recycling. Join us on Wednesday, April 19 at 4:30 at the Abita Springs Branch Library (893-6285); Thursday, April 20 at 4:30 at the Bush Branch Library; Friday, April 21 at 4:30 at the Folsom Branch Library (796-9728); and Saturday, April 22, at 2:00 at the Mandeville Branch Library (626-4293).

COMMUNITY EVENTS & MARKETS …

FAIRVIEW-RIVERSIDE STATE PARK TO HOST EASTER TRADITIONS PROGRAM. Hwy 22, Madisonville. Saturday, April 15. 2pm. The staff of Otis House Museum will host traditional Louisiana Easter celebration including Easter egg hunts, rolling contests, and egg pocking for all ages. The program is free with park admission of $1 per person ages 4-61. Seniors 62+ and children under 3 are admitted free. Call 985-792-4652/985-845-3318 or toll free 1-888-677-3247.

TOWN OF ABITA SPRINGS PRESENTS 3RD SATURDAY MARKET. Field across from Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs. Saturday, April 15, 9am-2pm. Call 985-893-1142 or visit www.townofabitasprings.com                           

MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY MARKET. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Community market featuring everything hand made or home grown. Call 985-624-3147.

COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Side lawn, Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St. Rain or shine. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Music: Gene Lipps and Friends, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Junior League of Greater Covington will prepare recipes from their acclaimed cookbook, "Roux to Do", beginning at 10 a.m.  Call 985-892-1873 for more information.

 

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers presents Kids Reconstruct with Creativity, an exhibition, publication and online gallery of artwork and writing to showcase the authentic voices of America’s youth in response to the events surrounding hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. As a national organization with a presence in communities across the country, the Alliance can let the world hear the unfiltered voice of youth capturing their hurricane experiences—their stories on loss, dislocation and, ultimately, healing, reconstruction and recovery. The Alliance seeks submissions of artwork and writing in response to the Gulf Coast hurricanes of 2005 to be considered for inclusion in the project from students in:

• Grades Kindergarten through Twelve;
• Public, Private, Parochial Schools and Home Schools; and
• Youth Development, Arts, Education and Community Organizations.

Students can be located across America, directly affected by the hurricanes or reacting to the events surrounding these events and reconstruction.

Not all of the work submitted to Kids Reconstruct with Creativity will be selected for the final exhibitions, publication or online gallery.  The work submitted will not be "judged", but rather "curated" to share the diverse journeys to recovery and reconstruction. For instructions on how to submit student artwork and writing, download a submission form. Works must be submitted as electronic files by April 21, 2006. For more information about Kids Reconstruct with Creativity, contact Alex Tapnio, Manager, NYC and National Programs, Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, at 212-343-7613 or email A&Woutreach@scholastic.com.

SALAD DAYS ARTS EXHIBITION SEEKS CHILDREN’S ARTWORK. Salad Days 2006 Juried Exhibition of Student Art, is celebrating its fifteenth year.  The juried exhibition remains the only one of its kind in the area, offering students from age five through nineteen an opportunity to have their works featured in a formal gallery setting. The Salad Days competition is open to artists between the ages of 5 and 19 residing in St. Tammany Parish.  (College students are not eligible.)  The juror for this year’s competition is Terry DeRoche, a visual artist that has been working in the computer arts since 1998, blending digital photographs, painting and text. For more information call 985-646-4375. A prospectus with complete entry details and an entry form are available at the Slidell Art League Gallery, or online at the city’s website, www.slidell.la.us, under the City Departments/Cultural & Public Affairs section.

41ST ANNUAL JURIED ARTISTS EXHIBITION, THE “SUMMER SHOW”. St. Tammany Art Association is issuing a Call For Art. 35mm slides of work accepted. Artists may submit up to 3 works. STAA will award a top prize of $1,000 for Best in Show, and other cash and merit awards will be presented.  All slides, fees, and SASE must be delivered to STAA by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 28, 2006. For more information and to download a prospectus visit  http://www.sttammanyart.org/41st%20Summer%20Show.pdf

CALL FOR STAA MEMBERS’ ART. The St. Tammany Art Association began accepting artwork on March 8th for the new Members’ Gallery.  STAA’s goal is to promote its artists, boost interest and participation, and increase revenue for the Art Association.  Any STAA member may submit artwork at any time, as the Members’ Gallery will display member artwork on an ongoing basis. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org.

3rd ANNUAL MULTI-MEDIA JURIED ART COMPETITION:   Forum 35, will host the The Art Melt: A Fusion of Art, Jazz & Forum 35, a juried art show.  They are currently seeking original artwork submissions from artists, 18+, residing in Louisiana or are displaced by hurricanes Katrina or Rita but plan to return to Louisiana. All selected artwork will be on display and available for purchase. The Art Melt Event will take place on Friday July 14th with a preview gala organized by the Community Fund for the Arts taking place on Thursday July 13th. The show will remain up for 1 week in the Brunner Gallery. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place ($2000); 2nd place ($1000); and 3rd place ($500). There will also be an editor’s choice award, chosen by the editors of Country Roads Magazine, for inclusion in a cover story. Deadline for art submission is Wednesday, May 31st.   Call Ashley Stokes at 225-281-2032, e-mail astokes@lsu.edu or log onto: www.forum35.org  or www.artmelt.org
 

CLASSES & TRAINING…

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS MUDBUGS AFTER-SCHOOL. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Wednesdays, April 12,19, 26 & May 3.  Pottery & sculpture class by Bernard Mattox.  All experience levels. $70 members/$85 non-members + $30 for materials & firing. Contact lynh@charter.net or call 893-0215.

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS MUDBUGS ON SATURDAYS. St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. April 15, 22, 29, & May 6.  Pottery & sculpture class by instructor Bernard Mattox.  All experience levels. $80 members/$85 non-members + $30 for materials & firing. Contact lynh@charter.net or call 893-0215.

SLIDELL CULTURAL CENTER OFFERING "ART IS LIFE" PINS: For a $10 donation (or more) you can have a Support the Arts collectible pin.  Proceeds are dedicated to restoring and rebuilding the Slidell Cultural Center and the return of art exhibits and cultural events throughout the year. The pins can be picked up at the Slidell Art League Gallery, on the second floor of the historic Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front Street. Call 985-646-4375 for more information.

STONE AND PAPER ART CENTER STUDIO CLASSES: 500 Girod St. Mandeville. Classes are currently being offered in acrylic and oil painting, potter’s wheel, drawing, papermaking and more for teens, children and adults. Sessions: April 3 – May 20. Catalog available. Call 985-674-9232 or visit www.stoneandpaper.com  

THE LOUISIANA CULTURAL ECONOMY FOUNDATION supports Louisiana's cultural industries. The Foundation now has relief grants available to fund losses sustained as a result of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Guidelines and applications are available at www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/grants.  The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism's newly expanded Cultural Assets Rescue web site can be seen at www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets