ART AND ARTISTS

ART AND ARTISTS

ART + BARRELS CREATES PRIDE

The art is a crucial component of the program, as this gives residents a unique feeling of ownership of their storm water management tools. In many ways, the success of the program can be gauged by the reactions people have to seeing their painted barrel in person for the first time.

Besides community volunteer artists, Green Light usually employs one resident artist on staff. Green Light’s current staff artist, Kami Galeana, is a middle school art teacher who has had her work shown at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and other galleries throughout the city and state.

“I love my rain barrel for three reasons,” one recipient said. “First, I’m doing my part to help New Orleans manage flooding. Second, I “

save money on the water bill, which has more than tripled in 8 years. Third, it’s a beautiful landscaping feature and conversation piece. Thank you, Green Light!”

– Recipient