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.

Teen Center Art Reception

Emmy Murawski, who chaired the library art project, introduced speakers that talked about the art that was hung in the Teen Center at the West Bank Regional Library. Students, who participated, were introduced to the crowd assembled. Afterwards photos were taken in front of the art.

Teen Center Wall of Art

Here is the Art Wall in the Teen Center at the West Bank Regional Library. Art teachers, from several high schools, supervised collaborative paintings by their students. The West Bank Art Guild organized the project.

A Cornucopia of Food and Beverages

On Sunday, July 30th, the West Bank Art Guild held a reception at the West Bank Regional Library to mark the installation of high school student art in the Teen Center area. Before people ate, I snapped some photos. A special decorated cake marked the occasion.

St. Bernard Art Guild Fall Members Art Show

On Sunday, November 17th the St. Bernard Art Guild held its Fall Members Art Show at the St. Bernard Government Complex. There was plenty of food and a parade of prizes for the reception that afternoon. Members brought their families along to see that art show.

Dinner and Gift Exchange

After perusing the extensive menu, we placed our orders with our servers. One in particular kept us entertained throughout the meal. He even sang for us. Afterwards we played a gift exchange game that involved stealing gifts. There was a limit on the number of times a gift could be snatched/circulated. We had a fun and filling evening.