Water Ways

Categories: Events5 Comments

A new show called “Water Ways” opens in the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council gallery at 118 Cotton St. in West Monroe Monday, June 2. The opening reception is scheduled Thursday, June 5, 5 – 9 p.m. in conjunction with Downtown Gallery Crawl. Acknowledging that Louisiana is a state of waters in many forms, the Arts Council called for artworks that “explore how our lives, personally and/or regionally are shaped or influenced by water… literally and figuratively.” Have you ever tried cast net fishing? Place the loop at the end of the rope around your wrist, gather the rope in short…

“Blend” is back!

Categories: EventsTags: · · · · Leave a comment

It’s the biggest arts party in Northeast Louisiana, and it’s happening Sunday, March 23, 5-7:30 p.m. in the TCE Lobby of the Clarke M. Williams Innovation Campus, 100 Century Link Dr., Monroe. I and lots of other local artists will be there with up to five artworks each available via silent auction, so it’s a great opportunity to add to your collection for a reasonable price. Moreover, the food, beverages, and live entertainment are more than worth the price of admission. A percent of art sales plus ticket prices benefit the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, so your fun time will…

Local: Happiness!

Categories: Events · RecognitionTags: · · · · · · Leave a comment

Another local event I enjoy participating in is the Mayor of West Monroe’s art show. Her name is Staci Albritton Mitchell and the lobby outside her office in city hall makes a great art gallery. Every year since elected she has hosted a year-long show in that space. This year’s theme is “Happiness,” and I am delighted to have been selected to participate. I didn’t have any trouble finding images to submit! What says happiness better than butterflies and wildflowers, my fave subjects? Dance of the Butterfly won first place in the “Artistic” category of Louisiana Master Naturalist Association’s 2022…

“Blend” is almost here!

Categories: Events · Photographer's JournalTags: · · · · · · · · Leave a comment

Local friends, here’s your opportunity to get your “Bette Kauffman original” and help out a good cause in the process! Now, who can resist that? “Blend on the Bayou” is the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s annual fundraiser. This year I have put four pieces on the silent auction. Scouts Clean Up Black Bayou Lake is one of them. The scene is a scout troupe paddling out onto the lake to participate in one of Ouachita Green’s “water clean-up” days by picking trash out of our lakes, bayous and river. Thanks, scouts! This pigment print, framed 20×16 in a black wood…

Coming soon…

Categories: Events · Recognition2 Comments

Last time I posted, I suggested that if folks were interested, I would post some chapters from the book I am writing here. I got just one enthusiastic response–no naysayers–and that’s enough for me to commit to doing it. Maybe it will help me get over my fear of looking for a publisher! I will identify each of those posts so you will be forewarned, as they will be a bit longer of a read than a usual post like this. Also coming, I will again participate in the global phenom known as #AdventWord. Advent begins this Sunday, Dec. 3,…