Holiday Arts Tour 2017

The North Central Louisiana Arts Council (NCLAC) is pleased to announce participating artists for this year’s Holiday Arts Tour. The following artists will be displaying their works December 1-2 in downtown Ruston: Christiane Drieling, Nicole Duet, Bonnie Ferguson, Dorene Kordal, Shawn Hood, Dean Dablow, Bette Kaufman, Toni Pederson, Julie Crews, Jim Huckabay, Jeanne Teague, Jake Dugard, Chris Seaman, Todd Maggio, Zeppy Cheng, Paperglaze Calligraphy, Rabbet Run, Todd Cloe, Jack Gates, Emily Welch, Ron Atwood, Liz Zanca, Zach Hannibal, Whitney Caskey, Anne Marie Jackson, Linda Dwyer, Karen Armstrong, Linda Snider-Ward, Mary Jane VanZandt, Noula Rodakis, Annie Richardson, Catherine McVea, Amy Crittenden, Amanda Roe, Nan Cole, Steve Cole, and Jan Thibault The following artists will open their private studios during Holiday Arts Tour: Hooshang Khorasani and Douglas Walton. A number of performing artists will be involved, including Ouachita Strummers, Louisiana Tech’s Theatre Players, Cain Budds, Lady Chops, James Waller, Untouchables, Bella Bleu, and Amy Crittenden. The weekend will also include artist demonstrations by Shannan Inman (calligraphy), Todd Maggio (screenprinting), and Todd Cloe (woodcarving), as well as Holiday Art Brawl, a live painting competition, and Sprout Hour, free art activities for children. Additional details about the weekend can be found at nclac.org/HolidayArtsTour and the Holiday Arts Tour Facebook page in the weeks leading up to the event. Thanks to Fine Line Supply, the Holiday Arts Tour Title Sponsor. HAT is also 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 and administered by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council.