Vermilion Arts Council

200 N. Magdalen Square

Abbeville , Louisiana 70510

Ph:337-898-4114 email: warrentm@ktctelecom.net

Fax:337-898-4121

Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Vermilion Arts Council shall be to coordinate, promote, support and encourage and advance charitable, cultural, educational, leisure time, creative and other non-profit activities.

Board of Directors:

Mr. Warren A. Mayard- President Mrs. Dixie Mayard Vice President

102 Case Lane 2015 Alcide Dr.

Lafayette, La.70506 Abbeville, LA 70510

Ms. Madeline DeHart- Secretary Mrs. Betty Dore Treasurer

14108 Judy Pvt. Rd. 300 S. Hollingsworth

Abbeville, LA 70510 Abbeville, LA 70510

Mrs. Velta Bourgeois Jeannie Comeaux

206 N. St. Charles St. 120 Azalea St.

Abbeville, LA 70510 Abbeville, LA 70510

Ms. Cheryl Benoit Mrs. Charlotte Broussard

209 W. Magnolia Ave 126 Dwain Drive

Abbeville, LA 70510 Kaplan, LA 70548

Mr. Lloyd Dore III Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dill

P.O. Box 935 111 N. Henry St

Abbeville, LA 70510 Abbeville, LA 70510

Mr. Joseph D. McCarty Mrs. Sylvia Putnam

102 Case Lane 400 Second Street

Lafayette, LA 70506 Abbeville, LA 70510

Mrs. Mary Ellen Sonnier Mr. Dexter Thibodeaux

Two South Magdalen Square 118 S. Main St.

Abbeville, LA 70510 Abbeville, LA 70510

Current Exhibit:

Swamp Spirits 2010

Exhibit dates: June 28th to Sept 24th

Meet the Artist on July 15th from 6-8 P.M.

Photographer: Janey McCormick

Artists: Kittie Bennekers, Jeannie Comeaux, Adrian Fulton, Shirley Gauthier, Anne Ella Joubert,

Laura LaBorde, Tony Mayard, Jessica Picard, Norma Thompson, and Thersea De P. Trahan.

During the fall of each year the Gueydan Museum selects one swamp image and then invites ten local artists to paint a 30"x40" representation of this image.

This year the image they selected is "Three Women in a Boat Fishing" by Photographer: Janey McCormick.

Each of the ten artists listed above painted their own interpretation of this image. All ten works of art are uniquely beautiful and incredibly different .

Adding a sculptural element to this exhibit is the cypress creations of artist Blake Henry. Blake's cypress table and cypress burl wall art demonstrates his gift of understanding how to incorporate beauty with both form and function. Blake is also very adept at wood burning and he offers us several images etched into cypress wood.

Carousel of Art 2010

Carousel of Arts 2011 is scheduled to for April 9th & 10th

The "Arts in the Park" weekend is scheduled for April 9th 7 10th. For more information or if you wish to be part of the Carousel, a vendor or performer, or offer help serving on a planning committee, please call Tony Mayard at 337-898-4114. or cell: 337- 254-5967.

Our arts and craft show offers a wide range of both crafts and fine art items that are handmade by local artists. We also have some vendors offering early spring plants and herbs. We invite schools and church groups to participate in fund raising projects and we also invite local caterers to provide food booths. We will have an Antique Car Show from 9AM - 3PM on Concord Street on Sunday , April 10th.

Booths 2010

Bird Houses/Bird Feeders/Crab Grabbers/Whirligigs and Dust Pans-by Odis J. Lounsberry;

Quilts of various sizes/Table Runners/Placemats/Pillow Cases/Quilted Picture Frames -by Ann McKee;

Sweet Dough Pies /Candy -by Bernice F. Bernard;

Jewelry - by Lucy Baker;

Silver Jewelry, Freshwater Pearls, gemstones and crystal jewelry by Joan Musemeche of Castle Artisans;

Wooden Furniture, rockers, swings, trash cans, duck boxes etc. by Henry B. Ardoin;

Rosaries, and chaplets by Kessie & Coby Thomas;

Bar-B-Que Hamburgers, Pork Steaks, Sausage, Nachos, Red Beans & Rice by Rick's Bar.B.Que;

Fresh roasted PEANUTS by Vic Kilchrist;

Framed crosses, Bath salts, Cell Phone purses and Aroma Beads by Linda T. Allen;

Patio Ash trays, Chimes, Birdhouses, Trash Can holders etc. by Godfrey Brasseaux;

Children's Clothing, Baby items, Crochet items and Yard furniture by Marlene Dunbar;

Rock Candles, Stone Pendants, Wooden Toys, Marshmallow launchers and Pet Rocks by Kim Redwing;

Handmade infant & children's jewelry, Flower crochet Beanies , headbands, decoupage candy dishes & Christmas balls by Phyllis Fruge;

Handmade jewelry, Soap Lotions, Hand Cream & Bath Salts by Sadie T. Comeaux;

Nutritional Supplements by Jill LeBlanc & Eric Robicheaux, of Snap Fitness Abbeville;

Joella LeBlanc of NuNu's Creole Traditions will be serving Pork Stew Dinner, Red Beans and Rice, pecan Candies & Pies;

Metal Flowers, Etc. by Carroll Gautreaux:

Creative Gifts and Assessories by Angela S. Vallot;

Cypress Bowls, Boxes and Benches by Geral Judice;

Pepper Jelly, Preserves, ChowChow, Mirlitons and Diaper Wreaths by Elizabeth Owens,

Duck Race Tickets for the Boys and Girls Club by Brian Ford;

Drinks, Hamburgers, chips, candy, hotdogs and Nachos by Abbeville Band Boosters;

Cajun Sno Cones by Rita Colegate;

ART (canvas reproductions of original art) by Teddy Baudoin;

Wood Yard Decorations, Hand made quilts and Saints signs by Sherry Brasseaux;

Jewelry by Picklefish Designs ( Elaine Dill and Chrissy Bass);

Bibs, Bonnets, Booties, Bookmarks, Blankets, and Burp Pads by Melissa Matthews,

Cork Boards, Bows, Bow holders, Blocks, Bookmarks, Stools, boxes and jewelry by Jenny Bourque,

"Forgotten Toys", Wooden Toys, dogs, cars, horses, trucks etc. by Terry G. Ledbetter

Coasters and Greeting cards by Artie Sellers;

Handmade Beaded Purses, Dead Sea Bath Salts and Dead Sea Mud mixed with essential oils by Marsha Daigle;

"Tin Types Forever" Tin Photos by Bruce Schultz;

Also on Exhibit:

The Ravages of Rita

the forgotten Hurricane

A Photographic journey through Vermilion Parish in the days and months following Hurricane Rita. This exhibit was assembled by Charlene Beckett of Abbeville Main Street Program and is a cross-departmental partnership among: Abbeville Main Street, The Office of the Lieutenant Governor through the department of culture, Recreation and Tourism, division of Historic Preservation, Division of the Arts, and Office of the State Museum.