Organizers of the 2012 Treasures of Pointe Coupee exhibit are beginning their recruitment of artists to participate in this year's event. Following two tremendously successful community art exhibits in June of 2010 and 2011 that drew hundreds to the Julien Poydras Museum and Arts Center to appreciate nearly 150 pieces of art by almost 100 local artists, the steering committee anticipates another outstanding exhibit.

 

This year's event is slated for June 1 to June 3 and will include both two and three dimensional artwork. The 2012 Treasures of Pointe Coupee will include an exhibit from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, June 1, with a reception for artists and the public. The exhibit will continue on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 3.

A silent auction will be held on Friday evening featuring artworks donated by participating artists, with proceeds going to support future Treasures of Pointe Coupee events. Artists interested in donating work should contact Blanche Jewell, (225) 638-6430.

 

Similar to last year, Saturday's activities will include art demonstrations held in the annex room of the Poydras Center. Also on Saturday, artists will be allowed to sell additional pieces of art in an arts market. Additional details about these aspects of the exhibit will be released shortly.

Organizers have sent submission forms to artists who have participated in previous shows, but encourage otherartists to consider being a part of the 2012 exhibit. Submission forms will be available at the Pointe Coupee Office of Tourism on Hospital Road or by contacting Treasures chairperson Blanche Jewell at 225 638-6430. Artists who participate in the art show can be professional or amateur, local or not, although local artists are not limited as to their subject matter, while those from outside the parish must have a Pointe Coupee inspired theme.