Events

UNTIL AUG 31st

BEADED BEAUTY

VAIRIS, PERE ET FILS: SEQUIN ART FROM HAITI AT CITE DES ARTS

Lafayette, Louisiana

Father-and-son Haitian artists Georges and Valentin Valris return to Louisiana with a new collection of Haitian folk art using sequins called "Drapo Vodou"—to be exhibited this summer at Cité des Arts. Georges has long been friends with Lafayette, having inspired Festival International founder Tina Girouard's book Sequin Artists of Haiti, and his work is featured in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. citedesarts.org. •

UNTIL SEP 14th

JOY OF THE PROCESS

THE ART GUILD OF LOUISIANA WORKSHOP SHOW

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Sometimes, a workshop setting and a little guidance can produce impressive works of art. That's where the Art Guild of Louisiana's annual Workshop Show comes into play, giving these pieces their own chance to shine on the walls of the Independence Park Theatre Gallery. A reception will be held on August 6 from 2 pm–4 pm. artguildlouisiana.org. •

UNTIL AUG 26th

EXPLORE NEW MEDIUMS

STUDIO SATURDAYS AT LASM

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum has launched a new weekend program during the summer called Studio Saturdays, where local artists will teach the Baton Rouge community about a variety of mediums and walk them through creating their own unique works of art over the course of seven classes. This summer's workshop series will be led by local artist and illustrator Kelsey Livingston, who will guide participants in creating a mixed media wearable printed work, table linen, or tapestry that incorporates