We won’t go out in kayaks, but we WILL venture onto the (wild?) streets of Ruston! A photography workshop with Bette J. Kauffman$75 Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Ruston Artisans, 203 W. Alabama Ave., Ruston, La.Call 318-254-3322 9 – 11:30 a.m.: 11:30 – 1 p.m.: 1 – 3 p.m.: Bring a camera, any camera. A smart phone will be fine. In fact, a smart phone makes the business of sharing your best from our time shooting over lunch with the instructor, who will project them for the critique. And don’t be afraid of critique. It’s your best friend!…

Blend on the Bayou is a Northeast Louisiana Arts Council annual fundraiser. It’s also a lot of fun! So make a good time count for something bigger, like supporting the arts in our area. Put Sunday, April 30, 5-8 pm on your calendar now. The event will be at the River Market in Downtown Monroe. I will be one of many artists with a tableful of artworks for sale via auction or purchase on the spot. My works for sale range from small 10×10 square pieces, like Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina), up to a 19×13 print framed 24×18 titled Scouts…

It is time once again for our local, city-owned art museum, the Masur, to raise funds via their annual art auction. I am pleased to have contributed a piece once again. This particular green heron was photographed at Black Bayou Lake NWR. The piece is comprised of a 14×11 pigment print framed 20×16 with a white mat, black gallery frame and glass glazing. All of the materials are archival. The silent auction portion of the event has begun. You, too, can participate here. The works are also exhibited in the River Gallery at the Masur and bidding will continue until…

Folks, I got stranded in DFW on my way home from Chicago last week and did not get home in time to begin the Communication for Pros workshop that was to begin last Saturday. Therefore, I have reworked the series as follows. Blogging 101: Thursday, April 13, 6–8:30 p.m. – Blogging can be a great way to draw attention to a business or cause. This workshop will help you get started. We will answer the following questions: Writing for the Ear: Saturday, April 29, 9–11:30 a.m. – Preparing for an oral presentation, whether that be a podcast, public service announcement…