The Downtown Shreveport Artwalk will be held on Wednesday, May 1 from 5 – 8 pm. Artwalk has something for everyone and it’s free…it is the Downtown Development Authority’s gift to the community. A new component is being added this month. Robert Trudeau will offer his first Downtown Tells. You don’t want to miss it. This monthly event gives folks the chance to meet local artists, watch some create their works, buy local art, tour some of downtown’s cool buildings, and have an authentic downtown experience.
The event provides various food & drink options plus three hours of free entertainment all while exploring downtown. As in the past, Artwalk has no starting place or stopping point so that means where you start, the direction you take, and where you end is all up to you! A map to guide you for the event can be found at www.downtownshreveport.com/artwalk.
Wear comfortable shoes and a light sweater while you find your way to these participating stops:
Agora Borealis, 421 Lake Street – Katy Larsen promises the artists at her studio are incredibly talented and will have fantastic art to display and sell. If you want to gain insight into the past, present or future, you’ll want to visit with Tarot Card Reader Brooke Marcum.
Sanctuary Glass Studio, 421 Lake Street – Eric Hess will have three glass artists doing demonstrations and selling their beautiful glass creations.
Lee Hardware Apartments, 719 Edwards – Pop-up artists, demonstration for wire wrapping by Joan Nerrettig, and more. New to Artwalk will be Downtown Tells with Trudeau. Robert Trudeau will spin an historic “tell” the story of: Ol Norman, the barber, who was a free black who migrated to Shreveport in the 1840’s and led the Ethiopian Orchestra. There’s more to his story…..come find out for yourself! Artwalk favorite Mischa Farrell returns with her Sketch the City activity.
Crockett Street Trading Company, 431 Crockett Street –Come browse a variety of gifts, specialty items, and more along with pop-up artists.
429 Crockett Street – A variety of pop-up artists will feature their art, and if you’re tired, you can get a free massage by Tara.
So much to experience: find your very special art piece, visit with local artists, and experience downtown Shreveport. Check back at www.downtownshreveport.com/artwalk or on Facebook at Downtown Shreveport Artwalk for more information.
