[StBernard] 15th ANNUAL ART IN APRIL FESTIVAL APRIL 16: Applications for crafters, exhibitors, food vendors accepted through March 26

[Westley Annis]

15th ANNUAL ART IN APRIL FESTIVAL APRIL 16

Applications are being accepted for crafters, exhibitors and food vendors
through March 26

 

The 15th Annual Art in April Festival will be held on Saturday, April 16th,
2011 in Torres Park, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette, Louisiana. This
year's themed poster "St. Bernard Parish Wetlands," will be displayed at the
Art in April Patron Party on Friday, April 15th at Chalmette High School's
new Performing Arts Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Patrons will enjoy an "Evening
of the Arts" showcasing local school children's art, music and refreshments.
This year's featured artist is Claire Pescay, a long-time member of the St.
Bernard Art Guild whose painting was selected as the winner from among six
entries. Pescay said her inspiration came from growing up along the
waterways in Shell Beach, Louisiana and enjoying the natural beauty of her
hometown. The 2011 Art in April limited edition poster will be on sale for
$15 at the Patron Party and the day of the festival. The original artwork
will be raffled at the festival. However, pre-sale tickets are on sale now
at the Clerk of Court's Office in Chalmette and the new Tourism Information
Center at 409 Aycock Street in Arabi.  Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for
$5.

 

On Saturday, the festival will open in Torres Park at 11 a.m. and will last
until 5 p.m. It will feature live music from Chalmette High School Jazz Band
and Choir, Trist Middle School Chorus, N.O.B.A.  After School Ballet, Leif
Pedersen's 1944 Big Band Orchestra and the First Pentecostal Church Gospel
Choir. There will be several local restaurants, crafts, and a fine arts
show.  The ever popular Children's Pavilion will provide hands-on arts and
crafts, face painting, puppet shows, magicians, storytelling and much more.
A new addition this year will be a recycled art exhibit tent. Each year the
Art in April Festival awards four scholarships to high school seniors from
St. Bernard Parish who intend to continue their education in the Arts.  

 

If you are interested in participating as a crafter, exhibitor or local food
vendor, the Office of Tourism is accepting applications until March 26th. To
become a 2011 Festival Patron, please contact the Office of Tourism at (504)
278-4242 or Polly Campbell at (504) 554-7134.  

 

This event is sponsored by St. Bernard Parish Government, Office of Tourism,
St. Bernard Parish Art Guild, and St. Bernard Parish Schools and is made
possible through funding from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of
Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in
cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the St. Tammany
Commission on Cultural Affairs.

 

For more information contact the St. Bernard Parish Office of Tourism
(504)278-4242 or e-mail emcdougal at sbpg.net <mailto:emcdougal at sbpg.net.>  or
visit our website at www.VisitStBernard.com <http://www.visitstbernard.com/>


 

###