River Oaks Art Square, 1330 Second Street, 5-7p.m. Sponsored by River Oaks. Exhibit featuring artists, Martin Welch, Denise Lott, and Lindsay Moore. Cost: Free and Open to the public. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. This exhibition serves to highlight the cranes as well as the work to preserve this species in Louisiana and other locations throughout the country. Cost: Visit www.themuseum.org for prices. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. This exhibition will look into Papart’s artistic development, from his classical drawing through his paintings, prints, and his exploration of a few other mediums. Cost: Visit www.themuseum.org for prices. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. AMoA and Arna Bontemps African American Museum have partnered to display this exhibition highlighting artist Aaron Douglas and author Arna Bontemps. Paintings and illustrations by Douglas will be paired with writings by Bontemps to create a unique exhibition of work by two influential African American artists and educators. Cost: Visit www.themuseum.org for prices. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
River Oaks Art Square, 1330 Second Street, 9a.m.-3p.m. Great opportunity to purchase unique gifts for Christmas gift giving. Cost: Free. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
River Oaks Art Square, 1330 Second Street, 5p.m.-7p.m. Exhibit featuring miniature pieces of artwork by various local artists. Exhibits by artist Barry Owen. Cost: Free. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
Natchitoches Events Center, 9a.m.-4:30p.m. Sponsored by Fleur de Lis Arts & Crafts. Artists and craftsmen from a four state area will feature handcrafted items. Over 100 booths will showcase jewelry, home décor, woodworking, clothing, soaps, jellies, candies, and much more. An indoor show, this is a Christmas shoppers delight! Cost: Free. Call Cheryl Gianforte: 318-352-6068.
Kees Park, 9a.m.-5p.m. Sponsored by The Red River Arts & Crafts Guild. Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show featuring many local artists and handmade creations such as painting, pencil art, watercolor, jewelry, woodwork wooden toys, ceramics, photography, jams & jellies, and much more. Cost: Free. Call Donna Fontenot: 443-1785.
Cabrini Cancer Center, 10a.m.-1p.m. Sponsored by Arts & Healthcare, Inc. and Cabrini Cancer Center. Special guest Jennifer Judelsohn specializes in healing mandala art. The community is invited to stop by the Cabrini Cancer Center to create a community mandala for the Cancer Center. Cost: Free and open to the public thanks to a generous grant from RoyOMartin Foundation.
Rapides Cancer Center, 10a.m.-1p.m. Sponsored by Arts & Healthcare, Inc. and Rapides Cancer Center. Special guest Jennifer Judelsohn specializes in healing mandala art. The community is invited to stop by the Rapides Cancer Center to create a community mandala for the Cancer Center. Cost: Free and open to the public thanks to a generous grant from RoyOMartin Foundation. Call 769-7602.