The Houma Regional Arts Council will present “Arti Gras” for the first year to the Houma area. The idea came from a show originated in Littleton, Colorado at the Ken-Caryl Arts Guild. The guild puts on a mardi-gras themed show where the members created and donated masks that were sold in a silent auction. The proceeds from that event were donated to the Houma Regional Arts Council after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, so that the Arts Council could continue with the summer children’s art camp “ArtSense”.
The purpose of the event stands in accord with the mission of the Houma Regional Arts Council: “to promote and provide arts and cultural activities to the community.” The Arti Gras exhibit creats an opportunity for artist to display and sell their artwork, as well as an opportunity for the public to view and buy artwork. The event was developed to enhance the publics experience and appreciation of Mardi Gras. The thinking of the Art Council is that an arts event in downtown Houma will be a welcome diversion to an audience that is already seeking Mardi-Gras activities.
The exhibit, which will run from February 15th to February 24th, will kick off Thursday with a Masquerade Reception a at the Waterlife Museum (7910 Park Ave). The reception is free and open to the public, and they would love to see you to dress up a costume and/or have a mask. The reception will feature live jazz music, dance performances by Mehlika’s Mirage, refreshments and a silent auction. Proceeds from the silent acution will benefit the Houma Regional Arts Council.
They are accepting artwork entries until Monday, February 12th. The entry fee is five dollars. Applicants may enter up to three pieces of Mardi-Gras themed artwork, no commission will be taken from sale of work. They are also encouraging people to enter masks for the auction. Artwork can be done in any media. If you would like more information, call 985-873-6367.