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Art Innovations (112 W. Alabama, Ruston, LA) will be hosting a number of artists on Friday, February 4th 5-9pm and Saturday, February 5th 10-5pm who will be on hand to help you pick out the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your special someone.  Scheduled artists are as follows:

  • Lori Barnes- Nature Photography, Cards
  • Todd Cloe- Wooden Rings
  • Bonnie Ferguson- Handmade Soap & Crochet Hats
  • Adrian Dean Gipson- Paintings
  • Stephanie Hart- Photography, Cards
  • Dorene Kordal- Beads & Jewelry
  • Sarah Youngblood- Hemp Jewelry

They will also be selling Brownie Boxes filled with the most delicious brownies!  Small $4.00 or Large $6.00.

For more information call 318-255-1800.

Painting Parties @ Art Innovations!!

On Wednesday, December 22, Art Innovations (112 W. Alabama) will be having a painting party from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  The cost will be $30 to paint a 16 x 20 canvas.  There will be two compositions to choose from, one with a Christmas theme and one of nature.  All supplies are provided.  Food and drink are welcome, but must be brought by the participants.  You do not have to part of a group to participate.  Space is limited, so call (318) 255-1800 or (318) 237-2653 to make reservations.
Beginning January 4, 2011, we will be hosting painting parties on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 and Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:00.  Participants will choose a composition prior to paint day and reserve their space.  Various canvas sizes are available from small to large and prices vary depending on the size of the canvas.  Individuals and groups are encouraged to come paint their own masterpieces.

Holiday Tour Site Maps Now Available!!

NCLAC's 13th Annual Holiday Art Tour is kicking off this Friday.   Site maps are now available at tour locations and various service stations in Ruston.  Look for the giant yellow signs.  You can also pick up brochures at NCLAC offices in the Dixie Center for the Arts in Downtown Ruston.  Not to mention you can download your map by scrolling to the bottom of this page and looking in the "Shared File" box. We look forward to seeing you this weekend!!

13th Annual Holiday Arts Tour Basic Schedule & Details

When: November 19-21, 2010Where: Ruston, LA & Lincoln Parish

During this weekend, you will meet some of the most talented artists and musicians in the region. More than 60 artists and 26 locations are participating this year.

The Tour Schedule

Friday, November 19, 3-9 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday November 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Exceptions to the above dates and times are included with individual site details below. All information can also be found in NCLAC's brochure tour guide, which will be available to visitors at all locations during the weekend of the Tour. For the music schedule click here.

Locations & Artists

By Laura Glen Lawson

Dixie Center for the Arts 212 N. Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open All Hours Friday & Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dolores Williams: Fine Purses from Original Designs Jo Ann Grafton: Representational Paintings & Folk Art Prints Laura Glen Lawson: Handmade Jewelry Inspired by Nature Beverly Dudley: Portraits & Paintings with Harmonious Energy

 

By Frances Burford

Lincoln Parish Museum 609 N. Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Porcelain Painters’ Guild: Hand-Painted China & Decorative Porcelain

 

 

 

Lincoln Parish Library & Events Center 910 N. Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday to 6 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Jack Beard’s Political Cartoons C.B. Mathis

By Rodney Smith

Art Innovations 112 W. Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Todd Cloe: Handcrafted Wood Rings & Sculpture Adrian Gipson: Paintings Inspired by Unity, Equality, & Self Rodney Smith: Photography of Rural Louisiana Life

Dorene Kordal:  "All Strung Out" Bead Store

 

 

By Joshua Chambers

Turbo Goat 310 N. Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open All Days Joshua Chambers: Symbolic, Mythologic Prints & Paintings

 

 

 

By Fr. Brendan Pelphrey

Gallery 210 210 W. Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Jan Thibault: Vibrant, Expressive Acrylic Paintings Father Brendan Pelphrey: Celebrations of Culture & Everyday Things Laura Lewis: Oil Paintings Patricia Tait Jones: Landscapes in Oil & Mixed Media Carol Plamondon: Oil Paintings Dr. James C. White: Landscapes of Louisiana, Marshes & Lakes in Oil

 

Bell Jar 203 W. Alabama Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Todd Maggio: Recycled Notebooks & Screen Printed Works Lyndey Clayborn: Cut Paper Prints

 

 

By Caleb Clark

Donnie Bell Design 203 W. Alabama Ave. Suite 1 Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Caleb Clark: Dynamic Photographs Inspired by Change

 

 

 

By Frank Kelley, Jr.

Martha’s Boutique 212 N. Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Frank Kelley, Jr.: Paintings Inspired by Rural Southern Life & Jazz

 

 

By Emily Ezell

Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse 201 N. Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open All Days Emily Ezell: Atmospheric Paintings & Drawings Julie Crews: Oil Paintings Inspired by the Simple Things

 

By Nicholas Bustamante

Fine Line Art Supply & Print Lab 120 S. Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open All Days Nicholas Bustamante: Contemporary Spatial, Narrative Paintings

 

 

 

102 A Bistro 102 N. Monroe St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. & 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Marlen Water: Brazen Works of Water Media


By Martha Craft

All That Jazz 130 W. Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Martha Craft: Hot Glass, Yard, Concrete, & Custom Art

 

 

 

By Joli Livaudais

The Fashion 124 Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Joli Livaudais: Photographic Depictions of Darker Nature Bonnie Ferguson: Environmentally Friendly Soaps

 

Stitchville 111 E. Mississippi Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Allie Bennett: Unique, Contemporary Fabrics & Accessories Hannah Bustamante: Trendy, Sculptural Jewelry Debra Lee Upshaw: Woven Bead Jewelry

By Mara Loeb

Lewis’s Boutique 110 N. Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Mara Loeb: Jewelry, Wearable Art, & Menopause Charms Donna Henkel: Handcrafted Goats’ Milk Soaps

 

By Slaughterhead

Chartreuse Pear 108 N. Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Slaughterhead: Functional, Vegan-Friendly Wallets & Bags

 

 

 

By Diana Synatske

Embellishments 104 N. Vienna St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Diana Synatzske: Delicate Ceramics Fortified by Steel

 

 

By Potting Shed Art

Sundown Tavern 111 E. Park Ave. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Wanda Anglin & Mary Jane Van Zandt: Bedazzling Potting Shed Art

 

 

 

By Lorretta Shadow Owens

Loretta’s Stichin’ Post & Gallery 302 W. Texas St. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Saturday & Sunday (1-5 p.m.) Loretta Shadow Owens: Spiritually Inspired Paintings & Drawings Sarah Albritton: A Self-Taught Artist Tells Her Life Story

 

 

 

By Adrian Gipson

Louisiana Tech University, School of Art 1 Mayfield St. (opposite A.E. Phillips School) Ruston, LA 71270 Open Friday & Saturday Louisiana Tech & Grambling State Students: Assorted Media Cheyenne Morrow Russell Pirkle Gabrielle Gaspard

By Russell Pirkle

Ashley Feagin Eric Thomas Ashley Barnes Ciley Carrington Lendell Roberts Quinstieia Gray Jennifer Johnson Naja Simeon Marcus Kilgore Landis Anderson Cederrick Mixon

 

 

 

 

By Hooshang Khorasani

Hooshang Studio 1001 Cedar Creek Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 Open All Days Hooshang Khorasani: Energetic Acrylic & Mixed Media Paintings

 

 

 

By Follette Pottery

Follette Pottery 1991 Pea Ridge Rd. Dubach, LA 71235 Open Saturday & Sunday Kent & Libby Follette: Louisiana’s Oldest Production Pottery

 

By Garden Delights

Garden Delights 1906 Pea Ridge Rd. Dubach, LA 71235 Open All Days Paul & Kathy Smith: Multimedia Yard Art & Bottle Trees

 

 

 

By Dianne Springer

Dianne Springer 158 Downs Rd. Ruston, LA 71270 Open Saturday Dianne Springer: Innovative Quilt Works, Glass Designs, & Paintings

 

 

By M. Douglas Walton

M. Douglas Walton 150 Encounter Point Ruston, LA 71270 Open Saturday & Sunday M. Douglas Walton: Water Media Paintings, Jewelry, & Artifacts

More Info

For more information about the Tour this year, check back often. You can also visit NCLAC's Facebook page and/or subscribe to our Newsletter mailing list at our official site.