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.
River Oaks Art Square, 1330 Second Street. 5p.m.-7p.m. Exhibit featuring artists Amy Gilsam, Dennis Parker, Janet Ahrens, Martha Baiton, Marilyn Wellan, Randy Brodnax, and Conner Burns. Cost: Free and open to the public. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
River Oaks Art Square, 1330 Second Street. 7p.m. Fundraiser benefitting River Oaks with a silent auction. Cost: $50 per person. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
Alexandria Downtown Cultural Arts District, 4p.m.-9p.m. Sponsored by Arts Council of Central Louisiana. A free family oriented arts festival with over 60 participating artists, vendors, and live entertainment acts held in Downtown Alexandria’s Cultural Arts District. Vendors can register online at www.ticket-central.org/events.
River Oaks Art Square, 1330 Second Street. 5p.m.-7p.m. Exhibit featuring artists Amy Gilsam, Dennis Parker, Janet Ahrens, Martha Baiton, Marilyn Wellan, Randy Brodnax, and Conner Burns. Cost: Free and open to the public. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
River Oaks Art Square, 1330 Second Street. 10a.m. - 4p.m. Using acrylic gesso to draw images in relief, students will use different painting and glazes technique to create a completed piece of art. Cost: $40 per person. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.