Art Show at The Esplanade

In addition to the Tribute Wall, the West Bank Art Guild had an art show on display on the first floor. Two of our artists sat with the screens on a rotating basis. Natural light illuminated the space from skylight above.

Tribute Reception

After all the formalities were over the artists and their guests enjoyed refreshments. The participating artists were congratulated with a complementary calendar that included images from the Tribute Wall. A framed list, of contributing artists, was on display as well.

The Unveiling

Finally came the time to take down the paper the hid the wall of paintings. The artists posed in front of their works. After the ceremonies and photos, the artists and their guests enjoyed a reception in a side space.

Bicentennial Celebration

The Esplanade and West Bank Art Guild coordinated the display of Louisiana themed artwork in honor of Louisiana's upcoming bicentennial celebration in 2012. Artists painted on wooden panels that were then mounted to a wall on the second floor right above the mall entrance to Target at The Esplanade.

Serranos Salsa Company

Wednesday I went to a film screening at Clearview Mall in Metairie. Since I was worried about traffic, I went to Serranos Salsa Company to eat before the show. It is located on the backside of the mall that faces I-10. The restaurant serves Latin food. Besides good food, there are plenty of art objects to view. Some of the work made me excited about painting. Below is a mural that wraps around the upper wall of the bar.

Murals on the Side of National Art and Hobby

There are three murals, by different artists, located on the side of National Art and Hobby. It’s much more fun than a solid white exterior.









I've met this artist, Frenchy. He attends live music performances and paints while musicians play. Thus he performs as well. He has a very expressionist style.

Tony Green Murals

Artist Tony Green painted Canal Street scene murals on the walls of a coffeehouse downstairs from Mid City Bowling Lanes - in addition to the murals upstairs. When a lease for downstairs did not work out, owner John Blancher moved the mural to Ye Old College Inn. After Hurricane Katrina, pieces from the mural were then moved into an adjacent building that is now Ye Old College Inn.