Vermilion Arts Council

200 N. Magdalen Square

Abbeville , Louisiana 70510

Ph:337-898-4114 email: warrentm@bellsouth.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

Mr. Joseph D. McCarty - Secretary Mrs. Betty Dore Treasurer

102 Case Lane 300 S. Hollingsworth

Lafayette, LA 70506 Abbeville, LA 70510

Mr. Robert Baxter Mrs. Velta Bourgeois

565 N. Ave. K 206 N. St. Charles St.

Crowley, LA 70526 Abbeville, LA 70510

Mr. Lloyd Dore III Jeannie Comeaux

P.O. Box 935 120 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. & Mrs. Charles Dill Mrs. Sylvia Putnam

111 N. Henry St 400 Second Street

Abbeville, LA 70510 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:

Exhibit: July 2nd - September 26th

“Meet the Artists” July 10th, 6-8 P.M.

Exhibiting Artists:

Toni Daigre

Mit De Spain

Jeannie Comeaux

Adrian Fulton

Shirley Gauthier

Janelle Hebert

Ann Ella Joubert

Tony Mayard

Sarah Picard

Theresa de Perrodil Trahan

Photographer :Greg Guirard

Also on Exhibit:

Painted Birds by Mary Joyce Trahan

Wood Carvings by Jeffrey Meaux and chain saw artist Donald Lacour

About the Exhibit:

Each year the Gueydan Art Museum invites ten local artists to paint their own interpretation of a swamp photo. This year they selected an image taken by St. Martinville photographer Greg Guirard. The selected photo was of his granddaughter Bridget Guirard admiring an American Lotus at Lake Fausse Pointe.

The exhibit began its journey in Gueydan in January of 2008. In April it traveled to the Duchamp Opera House in St. Martinville, LA. July, August and September it will be here at the Alliance Center Museum and Art Gallery. In October it is scheduled to travel to the Vermilion Parish Library. This offers several opportunities for our mostly rural communities to view this uniquely beautiful exhibit. At each location there are many variables, such as lighting and space. Gueydan and Abbeville have each added sculpture from local sculptors and in Abbeville there is an exhibit of miniature bird paintings. These variables enhance the exhibit adding multiple levels of interest encouraging visitors to experience each venue.

Carousel of Art 2009

Carousel of art 2009 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday March 26th and will run through April 1st.

The "Arts in the Park" weekend is scheduled for March 28th & 29th. 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 , March 29th.

Booths 08

Plants/ Hanging baskets/ cherry tomatoes-by Acadiana down Syndrome Assc.

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

Quilts of various sizes/Table Runners/Placemats/Pillow covers/Boiling Mits-by Ann McKee

Sweet Dough Pies /Candy -by Bernice F. Bernard

Jewelry - by Lucy Baker

Jewelry-by Ella Hebert

Children's Clothing/ Pots/Bags by Linda Menard of Cajun Creations

BAR-B -QUE -by Richard Hill (Rick's BARQUE)

Clothing of Angels Zipperfoot- by Angel McGuire

Yard decor/Children's Clothing/Purses/Cypress Planters/and much more- by Margie Dupre and Marlene Dunbar

Chairs/ Swings/ Trays/ trash Cans- by Henry B. Ardoin

Rosaries/ Bracelets- by Eldine Benoit

Canvas Reproductions - Ted Baudoin

Paintings - by Shann Comeaux

Arts and Crafts/and Candy by Thinking Kids

CookBooks/ Arts and Crafts/Treats -by Vermilion Volunteers For Family and Community

Jambalaya/ Crawfish Pies and more-by Ms. Beulah's Catering/Kitchen

Coke products and Bar-B-Que Burgers -by the AHS Band Parents

Baby blankets/Bonnets/Headbands /Socks/etc. - by Lauren J. Dartez

Hair Bows and Flip Flops - by Tammy Moore

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.