City planning ahead for art and dance

The Franklin Art Walk will be Saturday, Aug. 11. Entry forms will be available Monday, April 2.
The types of art that are accepted include drawing, basketry, painting, pottery, recycled art, quilts, handmade accessories, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber arts, wood art, stained glass and published books of literature and poetry. All art, literature and poetry displayed must be the original work of the artist or author.
“The arts and culture are an important part of our heritage and are essential to Louisiana’s economy. We have a lot of talented people who should be a part of the Art Walk. I hope to see everyone who has participated in the past, as well as our budding artists,” Mayor Raymond Harris said.
For more information about the Franklin Art Walk, contact the Community Development Department (ashields@franklin-la.com or 337-828-6345) and follow the City of Franklin on Facebook: City of Franklin, Louisiana-Mayor’s Office and City of Franklin, Louisiana-Economic Development.
Also, registration for the Bayou Beaux Art and Dance Summer Arts Program will begin Feb. 5.
Students must be at least 5 years old by June 1 to participate in the dance portion of the program and at least 13 years old by June 1 to be a part of the art portion of the program.
Registration forms will be available at City Hall. Registration forms and fees are due by March 30 at noon.
Fees for the dance program are $20 per student, and the art program fees are $20 per course. Fees are due when the forms are returned to the tax department.
Fees can be paid by debit card, credit card, cash, money order or cashier’s check only. Money orders and cashier’s checks should be made payable to the City of Franklin. Registration forms will not be accepted without full payment.
Dance classes will be taught by LaDaisha Bowles. All art classes will be held in the Art Room on the second floor of City Hall. The 2018 Bayou Beaux Summer Art Program Schedule is as follows:
Beginning Drawing (Jeanne Wattigny): June 4-6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Beginning Acrylic (Laura Zuniga): June 6-8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beginning Portrait (Marissa Verrette): June 20-22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Intermediate Drawing (Jeanne Wattigny): June 11-13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Intermediate Acrylic (Laura Zuniga): June 13-15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Intermediate Portrait (Marissa Verrette): June 27-29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information about registration or the course schedule, contact the Community Development Department (ashields@franklin-la.com or 337-828-6345).
The Bayou Beaux Arts and Dance Program is supported by a grant 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 as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts and by a Community Partnership Grant from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation.