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NOTE: All of our adult classes are appropriate for ages 13+, unless a specific age is mentioned. Our Kid's classes are for ages 8-12, unless specific ages are indicated.  If for any reason you cannot register online, you may call Hancock Arts at 228-342-4521 and register over the phone.

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  • BOOK ARTS: Japanese Stab Binding, with Anne Neeb

    • 1 Oct 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
    • 3
    • 5 registrants
    Register

    Japanese Stab Binding Workshop, with Anne Neeb

    Since its first appearance in the fourteenth century, Japanese Stab Binding has remained the most typical Japanese style binding even until today. It is a simple but strong binding that allows you to bind multiple one-sided printed sheets without showing any blank pages. This unique thread sewn technique offers a variety of opportunities for creative design, including the use of different papers and colored threads.

    A decorative stitch is sewn around the spine of the book or journal, on either hard or soft covers. The class involves making the signatures, and using any type of plain or decorative paper, and creating covers. Students will create a complete book and design the covers using whatever method of embellishment they like.

    During this 5-hour workshop, participants will learn basic bookbinding skills and variations of Japanese Stab Binding - 4-Hole, Hemp Leaf, Noble and Tortoise Shell.

    October 1, 9:00am - 2:00pm
    We may finish sooner, depending on the number of students.
    NOTE: Please bring a sack lunch and beverage, as we will be working through lunchtime.

    Minimum class size: 4.
    Maximum class size: 8

    Member fee will be $107
    Non-member $117

    Supply fee: $10

    Anne Neeb is a member of the Center for Book Arts in New York, and has completed training in Book Arts at the Center. Her work has been selected in a juried exhibit at the Center. Photos of some of her completed books are on her Facebook page:  Facebook.com/NeebaFiberArts




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  • Call for Submissions: 2023 Juried Exhibition

    • 1 Oct 2023
    • 9:30 AM (CST)
    • 8 Nov 2023
    • 5:00 PM (CST)
    • 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis, MS
    Register

    The Arts, Hancock County, 2023 Juried Art Show and Awards will be held

    Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 6 - 8:30p at The Arts, Hancock County 405 Baize Ave, Bay St. Louis, MS.

    The exhibit will run from December 9, 2023 through January 10, 2024.

    Awards totaling $1,300 will be presented with judging results announced the night of the Arts Awards & Reception on Saturday December 9. Food and beverages will be provided by The Arts.

    Open Window for Submissions:
    October 1 - November 8

    Our Juror is renowned Mississippi artist Ellen Langford!  

    Important Deadlines:

    Wednesday, November 8, 5p: Deadline for submission(s)

    Tuesday, November 14: Arts will forward all work to juror.

    Tuesday, Nov 28: Juror will notify The Arts of acceptance list. The Arts will notify artists within 24-48 hours.

    Wednesday, Nov. 29 thru Friday, December 2: Artists will bring works to Hancock Arts from 9a-4p. Each artist must sign liability waiver when dropping off artwork (download HERE.)

    Saturday, December 9, 2023: Exhibition and Awards Holiday Reception at The Arts 6 - 8:30p

    Wednesday, January 10, 2024: Artists to pick up artwork after membership meeting, or on the 11th, 12th or 13th, from 9a-4p.

    Artists, please see the requirements and information below to guide you with your submissions:

    · Open to all members in good standing of The Arts Hancock County age 18 and over.

    · Submission fee is $35.00 per member and is non-refundable.

    ·  Deadline for entry is Saturday, November 8, 2023 at 5pm. Up to 3 works can be submitted. One image per entry. Note: 3D entries can provide up to 2 additional images to show your work from different angles.

    · Please email your artwork images to hancockarts@gmail.com.

    · Dimensions: A minimum of 1200 pixels on the longest side.

    · Please note that low image resolution has been a major problem in previous years for judges trying to judge your submissions. It is recommended that you photograph your image with proper lighting, a good camera or iPhone with sharp focus. Also, it is best to remove your artwork from glass prior to photographing to reduce glare.

    · File Format: Save all images as JPEG.

    · Recommended Resolution: between 72 and 300 ppi Maximum file size: 5 MB

    · Artwork must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and executed within the last two years. Entries must not be copies, or derivatives of copyrighted or published paintings or photographs, or giclee prints. All mediums of 2-D and 3-D fine art will be accepted. Installations are not eligible for entry. Maximum piece size is 48" x 48" including matting and frame. Individual pieces of work completed in a series will count separately. Artwork must be framed or gallery wrapped (with fully painted/finished edges) with no visible staples on the side, and at least 1.5" thickness accepted unframed. Artwork must be wired and ready for hanging (no saw tooth hangers). Artists must bring stands for non-hanging sculptural works. There is no guarantee of artwork being accepted; the juror has complete responsibility for decisions.

    · If you would like to sell your work, please include the sale price with your entry. Sales will be handled by The Arts, Hancock County. Commission split is 70/30 (70% to the artist.)

    · The Arts, Hancock County does not assume any liability for artwork displayed in this exhibit. Please download liability waiver from above link.
       
    Award/Entry Categories:

    Category 1. Painting / Mixed media.  Includes all 2-dimensional original artwork including painting, drawing, mixed media, encaustic, fabric. Excludes 3-dimensional work and photography / digitally manipulated images.  1st place $200, 2nd Place $100

    Category 2. Photo/Digital. Includes photography and digitally manipulated imagery. 1st place $200, 2nd Place $100

    Category 3. 3 Dimensional. Vessels, sculpture and assemblages in 3-dimensions. Materials includes pottery and ceramic, wood, mixed media assemblages. 1st place $200, 2nd Place $100

    The Founders Award of $400 will be awarded for Best in Show across all categories.  This sponsored prize honors the founders of The Arts, Hancock County.

    Best of Show winner will be excluded from category awards. The award of prizes is the sole discretion of the show juror.

    NOTE:

    ·       In order to register for this event, you must be a member in good standing of The Arts, Hancock County.  You can join at https://hancockarts.org/join-us.  As soon as you join, you can register for this event.  Thanks for your support!

    ·       All decisions of the Juror are final. If you are accepted, by submitting your entry you give The Arts, Hancock County the right to publish your images for publicity purposes for the opening or as part of Hancock Arts website. All artwork must be on display and cannot be removed from the exhibition for the entire exhibition period, December 9 - January 10, even if the work is sold.

    Juried Art Exhibition chair is Joan Coleman. 


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  • Membership Meeting October

    • 11 Oct 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis MS
    • Be the first
    Register


    OPENING NIGHT OF OCTOBER MEMBERS GALLERY!

    We have a FULL CALENDAR of events to share with you - come see how you can have more fun!

    Members and non-members invited.  Registration is not required.

    >>>Remember to bring a 'pot luck' dish or an hors d'oeuvres to share. The Arts provides beverages. 

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  • Plein Air BAY ST. LOUIS, with Jerrod Partridge

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
    • 7
    • 3 registrants
    Register

    Plein Air Painting: Unleash Your Creativity in the Great Outdoors

    We are thrilled to host this unique opportunity to combine the love for nature with the passion for art. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop will offer invaluable insights and inspiration that can take their skills to new heights.

    Esteemed artist, Jerrod Partridge with his expertise and passion for the craft, will be teaching a full-day workshop in the captivating landscapes of Old Towne Bay St. Louis and The Harbor, inviting students to immerse themselves in this artistic environment. 

    Attending Jerrod Partridge's plein air painting workshop is an opportunity that artists simply cannot afford to miss. Partridge's guidance and expertise will unlock the secrets of plein air painting, providing students with the necessary tools and knowledge to embark on their own artistic journey.

    Students will -

    - Gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of painting

    - Develop their observational skills for plein air painting is a transformative experience 

    - Learn to capture the fleeting impressions of light, color, and atmosphere

    Plein air painting rejuvenates the spirit, allowing artists to reconnect with nature and rediscover the intrinsic beauty that surrounds them.

    So, put on your artist's hat, grab your supplies, and immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes of Old Towne Bay St. Louis and The Harbor. 

    Members: $192.85

    Non-members: $212.14

    DOWNLOAD STUDENT SUPPLY LIST & SCHEDULE HERE. 

    Meet your Instructor -

    Jerrod Partridge is a full-time visual artist who also teaches drawing and painting workshops. His work can be seen by appointment at his studio in Ocean Springs, MS; Fischer Galleries in Jackson, MS; Southside Gallery in Oxford, MS; Claire Elizabeth Gallery in New Orleans, LA; and at various Art Space 86 events. 

    He is owner and co-creator of Art Space 86 which uses events and temporary locations to provide opportunities for artists and enrich communities through art. Through his organization Visual Explorations,  he leads groups and teaches plein air painting and drawing throughout Europe each summer. 

    Jerrod earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the New York Academy of Art in 2004. 

    During his undergraduate years studying graphic design at Mississippi College, he also spent a semester in London, England studying art history.  Jerrod is a 2011-2012 recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the Mississippi Arts Commission and was named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year for the Mississippi College Department of Art in 2017. 

    He has exhibited his work in Tokyo, Japan; Florence, Italy; and across the Southeastern region of the U.S.  

    Connect with Jarrod @ www.jerrodpartridge.com

    Schedule:

    9am-10am -  Introduction
    10am-12pm -  Painting instruction (location #1)
    1-3pm -  Painting demo/instruction (location #2)
    3:30-6pm -  Painting instruction (location #3)
    7pm -  Exhibition and reception

    Max of 10; Minimum of 3; Appropriate for Ages 16 and up
    Students provide their own supplies. (supply list to be sent to all students one month prior to event)
    No special equipment needed other than what is listed on the supply list.

    Your Instructor:
    Jerrod Partridge is a full-time visual artist while also teaching drawing and painting workshops. His work can be seen by appointment at his studio in Ocean Springs, MS; Fischer Galleries in Jackson, MS; Southside Gallery in Oxford, MS; Claire Elizabeth Gallery in New Orleans, LA; and at various Art Space 86 events. He is owner and co-creator of Art Space 86 which uses events and temporary locations to provide opportunities for artists and enrich communities through art. Through his organization Visual Explorations,  he leads groups and teaches plein air painting and drawing throughout Europe each summer. Jerrod earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the New York Academy of Art in 2004. During his undergraduate years studying graphic design at Mississippi College he also spent a semester in London, England studying art history.  Jerrod is a 2011-2012 recipient of a Visual Arts Fellowship from the Mississippi Arts Commission, and was named distinguished Alumnus of the Year for the Mississippi College Department of Art in 2017. He has exhibited his work in Tokyo, Japan; Florence, Italy; and across the Southeastern region of the U.S.  His website iswww.jerrodpartridge.com.

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  • Art Without Walls Art Market - October 11

    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    • 21
    • 4 registrants
    Register

    Art Without Walls
    AWOW

    The Arts, Hancock County Art Market offers local artists the opportunity to display and sell their own artwork in the historic Bay St. Louis Depot Arts District.

    Art mediums include original art, prints, giftable art, mixed media, fiber arts, jewelry, pottery, books, cards, culinary arts, and beyond.

    There are 8 Art WithOut Walls markets scheduled for 2023.

    Artists are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to display their talents. All artwork must be handmade by the artist.

    AWOW markets are scheduled for 2nd Saturdays during the Spring and Fall months. 

    Market time begins 10a - 2p

    Set up begins 9a

    AWOW markets are held on the grounds of The Arts, Hancock County located at 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis.

    ARTISTS MEMBER DETAILS:

    Art Without Walls market does not require a booth fee. However, artists who wish to participate must be members of The Arts, Hancock County. 

    To join, please visit hancockarts.org/join-us

    Artists will be provided a welcome packet at set up with tent assignment and the sales tax form.

    Artists are required to charge 7% sales tax for all items that are sold. 

    At the end of each market, all sales tax collected and the original sales tax form will be turned in to a representative from The Arts, Hancock County. 

    The Arts will submit your sales tax for you to the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

    Artist Members must register for each AWOW individually.

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  • Watercolor Workshop, with Kathy Bensabat

    • 20 Oct 2023
    • 21 Oct 2023
    • 2 sessions
    • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
    • 4
    • 6 registrants
    Register

    Two-day WATERCOLOR Workshop with Kathy Bensabat

    Watercolor class- learn the fundamentals of watercolors. Beginners to experienced students welcome. Learn the basics of watercolor painting and beyond. Experience the beauty of the medium. 

    Appropriate for ages 15 and up.

    NOTE: $50 supply fee payable to Kathy Bensabat on day of class.

    What you need to bring with you to the two sessions: pencils, eraser.

    About your instructor: 
     Katherine S. Bensabat:
     Louisiana State University 
    Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in painting and drawing 
    Graduated 2007
    Florida State University 
    Bachelor of Science in Business 
    Graduated 1980
    Workshops in portraits, watercolors and oils 

    Teaching experience:
    16 years of teaching 
    Louisiana State University leisure courses 
    Casselberry Art House 
    Watercolor classes
    Casselberry Florida 
    Armbruster Studio and Gallery Covington Louisiana 
    Watercolor and oil classes ( past 5 years)
    Private lessons 


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  • Glitter Shells & Throws Workshop: with Yuki Northington

    • 25 Oct 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
    • 22
    • 3 registrants
    Register

     

    Wednesday, October 25, 5:30-7:30pm.

    Open to the public!

    $50 per person, all supplies included. 

    Join Yuki for a night of fun and debauchery making glitter throws!

    BYOB & snacks!

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  • Discovering Oil & Cold Wax, with Julie Snidle

    • 3 Nov 2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • 4 Nov 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
    • 12
    • Be the first
    Register

    This 2-day workshop is for those who would like to learn a non-traditional approach to oil painting or explore oils for the first time. Cold wax medium is an additive that thickens oil paint to a frosting-like consistency.  Using tube oils and R&F's Pigment Sticks (oil paint in stick form), we will create paintings without brushes or smelly solvents.  Students will discover new tools and methods for creating rich and authentic small works on paper and Ampersand's Gessobord.  With Arches oil paper as our primary substrate, you'll have several paintings going at once and easily transport them back home. This workshop is fun, a bit messy, and will change the way you think about oil painting.

    You will learn a variety of ways in which oil paints can be used without brushes. You will also learn the differences between transparent and opaque pigments and how they affect a painting, about color mixing, composition and glazing.

    Appropriate for Adults 18+
    November 3 & 4, 9am-4pm

    Member fee $285
    Non-member fee $314

    Materials fee $10 per student, payable to instructor on first day of class.  (covers     a liter bottle of Gamsol for the class to share during clean-ups, newsprint, vellum, canvas paper, Art Graf water-soluble tailor chalks, and jumbo zip-lock bags for taking paint trays home, and use of R&F Pigment Sticks (oil paints) and one Ampersand Gessobord)

    Student Supply List:**
    -    1 pad (9x12") Arches oil paper
    -16 oz. can of Gamblin's cold wax medium
    -a roll of painter's tape for delicate surfaces, 1" wide
    -a large tube of titanium white oil paint (150ml); any brand is fine
    -any favorite tube oil paint colors or Pigment Sticks, if you have them
    -a palette knife or two; metal not plastic
    -a pad of palette paper or a roll of freezer paper 
    -1 roll of paper towels
    -1 roll of wax paper
    -gloves to protect hands (bring plenty)
    -variety of mark making tools
    -Speedball's soft rubber roller/brayer, 2" or 4" width
    -apron
    -silicone spreaders & scrapers, if you have them
    -a pizza box or similar to transport work home

    **Please bring a sack lunch, or have a quick lunch at one of our neighborhood restaurants. 

    About Your Instructor: 

    Julie Snidle is a professional artist with a background in public school teaching and corporate administration. She was introduced to encaustic in 2004 and has worked primarily with wax-based paints, including oil and cold wax, since then. She has received numerous awards for her abstract work which can be found in public spaces and private collections throughout the world.  Julie is a Core Artist / Instructor for R&F Handmade Paints and an Artist Ambassador for Ampersand Art Panels.  She teaches workshops nationwide and also at her home studio in Fairhope, Alabama.  Julie is represented by Kolman and Reeb Gallery in her hometown of Minneapolis, MN and by Dauphin Island Gallery on Dauphin Island, AL. She is also now represented by Canary Gallery in Birmingham.  www.canarygalleryllc.com.

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  • KICKING THE FEAR OF ABSTRACTION, with Billie Bourgeois

    • 6 Nov 2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • 8 Nov 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
    • 14
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    “Kicking the Fear of Abstraction”.......Playing with a variety of materials to achieve strong, expressive paintings.

    3-Day Workshop

    INSTRUCTOR IS BILLIE BOURGEOIS

    This class will explore several media including monoprinting, stenciling, collaging, drawing with paint, using a ‘limited palette’, and development of impactful compositions. We begin by making small (11”x15”) works on paper. Larger compositions will develop from the small ones.

    This workshop is very playful, explorative and fun.

    You will fit right in if you are a beginning artist, as it will allow you to play with art materials without fear of making a mistake.

    And if you are a seasoned artist and are trying to take a new direction, the work you do here will open you up to numerous possibilities.

    What you will learn in this 3-day workshop .....

    Mostly you will learn about yourself as you play with spontaneous mark making with different materials.

    You will learn some approaches to color mixing using a limited palette and yet have a source for infinite color choices.

    What’s Pizza got to do with it?

    You will learn composition in painting by talking about pizza, sports, and arrangement of furniture! (No kidding!)

    You will learn that there’s a Spirit in You that wants to get out and shout to the world!

    NOV 6, 7 & 8 -  9:00a-4:00p each day

    10-15 adult students

    No Materials Fee. Students provide their own materials from list provided by instructor upon registration. DOWNLOAD SUPPLY LIST HERE.

    Fees:

    Members $ 536
    Non-members $ 569

    Website: billiebourgeois.art

    Instagram: @billie_bourgeois

    FB: Billie S Bourgeois Artist

    About your instructor: Billie Bourgeois

    Bourgeois was born in New Orleans, Louisiana during WWII., the oldest of six children, each of whom are musicians or artists. Growing up with stifling humidity, rich cuisine, and a strong experience of family created the unique environment for nurturing creative fluency. Her spiritual upbringing planted within her a sense of the sacred and mystical and provided fertile ground for an already natural instinct for art.

    For Bourgeois there must be a relationship between form and content. She is always concerned with the composition and formal aspects of the work, balanced  with subjects derived from nature and intuition. She is most at home with suggestions of gesture and strong personal mark making. Her goal is response to the subject, not so much representation.

    B.A. Education  St. Mary’s Dominican College (now Loyola University), N.O. LA;

    M.F.A. Painting and Drawing, LSU;

    Certified Master Teacher for Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

    Since 1998 studied with many nationally recognized artists at Mississippi Art Colony;

    Since 1966 a variety of teaching experiences including: Elementary, High School, Graduate School Teaching Assistantship,

    Presently teaching private studio classes and regional workshops in Drawing, Painting and Mixed Media  She is now teaching Zoom classes for Penn Studio School, Philadelphia, PA.

    Available as a private  Art Mentor/ for developing artists.


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    • STORYTELLING: The Art of Crafting & Telling a Great Story

      • 7 Nov 2023
      • 6:00 PM
      • 5 Dec 2023
      • 8:00 PM
      • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
      • 8
      • 2 registrants
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      Story Telling – The art of crafting & telling a great story

      Stories connect us. A story well-told can captivate, inspire, foster understanding, and bring people together. In this series, we will experience how to tell true stories using The Moth’s method as a guide. Their book "How to Tell a Story” is suggested reading for the class. (If you'd like to purchase this book you may find it on Amazon or other book sources. Not required, but you will find it very helpful.)

      Tuesdays 6-8pm - Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec, 5

      YOU WILL LEARN:  

      ·      Mining your memories for your best stories, 

      ·      Understanding what about your story will resonate with others,

      ·      Methods for crafting your stories to be told succinctly and with focus,

      ·      Structures that will boost the impact of your story. 

      ·      How to actually say it out load with emotion and conviction. (This will include a bit of improv work.)

      ·      How to sign up for the next Story Slam without freaking out ;)

      The ability to craft & tell a great story is empowering both in social and business settings.

      Your facilitators are Honey Parker and Emma Connolly.

      Honey Parker has been creating in one form or another for decades--as an advertising creative director, a stand-up comedian, and a screenwriter. She’s also the author of the best-selling fiction series, Careful-ish. Her latest series is a tale of modern-day vampires.

      Emma Connolly is an artist and writer, as well as a former preacher, family mediator and non-profit CEO of WriteMemphis, an inner-city writing & literacy program for teens.

      We will offer additional workshops throughout the year.


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    • OPEN Membership Meeting NOVEMBER

      • 8 Nov 2023
      • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      • 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis MS
      • Be the first
      Register

      November MEMBERS GALLERY OPENING NIGHT Reception

      We have a FULL CALENDAR of events to share with you - come see how you can have more fun!

      Members and non-members invited.  Registration is not required.

      >>>Remember to bring a 'pot luck' dish or an hors d'oeuvres to share. The Arts provides beverages. 

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    • Art Without Walls Art Market - November 11

      • 11 Nov 2023
      • 2 sessions
      • 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
      • 15
      • 10 registrants
      Register

      ART WITHOUT WALLS

      AWOW is a Hot Spot!

      SPACE DAY IN The BAY The Arts will be a "HOTSPOT" for the 2nd Saturday Art Walk Artists REG Today!

      Day Time AWOW 10a - 2p  HOT SPOT AWOW time 4 - 7p

      The Arts, Hancock County Art Market offers local artists the opportunity to display and sell their own artwork in the historic Bay St. Louis Depot Arts District.

      Art mediums include original art, prints, giftable art, mixed media, fiber arts, jewelry, pottery, books, cards, culinary arts, and beyond.

      There are 8 Art WithOut Walls markets scheduled for 2023.

      Artists are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to display their talents. All artwork must be handmade by the artist.

      AWOW markets are scheduled for 2nd Saturdays during the Spring and Fall months. 

      Market time begins 10a - 2p

      Set up begins 9a

      AWOW markets are held on the grounds of The Arts, Hancock County located at 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis.

      ARTISTS MEMBER DETAILS:

      Art Without Walls market does not require a booth fee. However, artists who wish to participate must be members of The Arts, Hancock County. 

      To join, please visit hancockarts.org/join-us

      Artists will be provided a welcome packet at set up with tent assignment and the sales tax form.

      Artists are required to charge 7% sales tax for all items that are sold. 

      At the end of each market, all sales tax collected and the original sales tax form will be turned in to a representative from The Arts, Hancock County. 

      The Arts will submit your sales tax for you to the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

      Artist Members must register for each AWOW individually.


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    • 2nd Saturday ART WALK OPEN GALLERY

      • 11 Nov 2023
      • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
      • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis, MS
      • 100
      • Be the first
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      OPEN GALLERY, MEMBERS ART SHOW & SALE

      BRING THE KIDS TO MAKE ROCKETS!

      Entertainment and refreshments.

      The theme for November's Members Gallery is SPACE.  We are excited to be a "HOT SPOT" for the merchants association's 2nd Saturday in November Art Walk. Come view art from our members - and you may find something you want to purchase.

      The public is invited, no registration required. Come and meet the artists! Enjoy entertainer ZACHARY PERKINS!

      "Civic play connects people to place."

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    • BOOK ARTS: Altered Book Workshop, with Anne Neeb

      • 18 Nov 2023
      • 19 Nov 2023
      • 2 sessions
      • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
      • 7
      • 1 registrant
      Register

      BOOK ARTS: Altered Books Workshop, with Anne Neeb

      In this 2-day workshop you will learn the process of transforming an old or no longer loved book into a unique piece of artwork. There are endless possibilities of ideas for repurposing books into something fun and imaginative. A book sculpture can create a special memory or just a fun piece to embellish for displaying in your home. Students will learn about techniques for altering books, folding pages and adding embellishments such as collage, painting, quotes and color to pages. 

      November 18 - 9am-12pm & Nov 19 - 12:30pm-4:00pm

      Member fee: $107

      Non-member fee: $117

      Supply fee $12 per student payable to instructor at start of class.

      Bookartist Anne Neeb is a member of the Center for Book Arts in New York, and has completed training in Book Arts at the Center. Her work has been selected in a juried exhibit at the Center. Photos of some of her completed books are on her Facebook page:  Facebook.com/NeebaFiberArts

      Class link: https://hancockarts.org/event-5383962 


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    • Make a Willow & Paper Parade Lantern for the HANDMADE PARADE

      • 2 Dec 2023
      • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
      • 15
      • Be the first
      Register

      What is more fun than a parade lantern!

      Using willow reeds and tissue paper, come and design your own paper lantern.  A star, a fish, a jellyfish..... you decide what you want to do (keep it simple).  

      You will draw your design on paper, then measure and cut your reeds, taping and tying them into your desired 3D shape. Next comes gluing tissue paper, either plain white or colored paper, onto your structure. We will leave space for inserting battery-operated tea lights or fairy lights into our lanterns, and attach each lantern to a willowy bamboo pole for parading. We have a beach parade & bonfire scheduled for December 21, the Winter Solstice, details here.  

      Appropriate for ages 15 thru adult

      Fee is $35 per person for members
      $38.50 for non-members
      $10 materials fee payable to the instructor on day of class

      Note: A kids' lantern class is being planned as well.

                     

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    • Walk in the Woods 2023

      • 2 Dec 2023
      • 10:00 AM
      • 3 Dec 2023
      • 4:00 PM
      • James & Peggy Inabinet's Property. 22591 Rue La Terre Kiln, MS 39555
      • 25

      The Arts, Hancock County MS will present the 10th annual WALK IN THE WOODS - on the beautiful property of James and Peggy Inabinet, located at 22591 Rue La Terre, Kiln, MS.
      MORE INFO TBA
      Just imagine strolling through nature’s beauty along a trail and enjoying various forms of art bursting out from nature! And, opportunities to purchase some fantastic artwork!

      Contact James & Peggy Inabinet for more info and to register: 228-255-4019. 

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    • HOLIDAY Art Market - December 2023

      • 9 Dec 2023
      • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
      • 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
      • 21
      • 4 registrants
      Register

      Art Without Walls is a pop-up market that offers local artists the opportunity to display and sell their own artwork in the historic Bay St. Louis Depot Arts District.  Art ranges from mixed media to jewelry to pottery and beyond.

      Artists are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to display their talents.

      Art ranges from mixed media to jewelry to pottery, books, cards, culinary arts and beyond. If it has your own artwork and/or creativity on it or in it, you can sell it.

      Pop-up markets are scheduled for 2nd Saturdays during the Spring and Fall months.  The pop-up market time is from 10:00AM until 2:00PM. Set up begins at 9:00 AM.

      The pop-up markets will be held on the grounds of The Arts, Hancock County located at 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis. Artists may begin to set up tents beginning at 9:00 AM on Saturday morning.  At this time, artists will be provided a welcome packet for the current pop-up market.  The packet will include tent assignment and the sales tax form.  

      Art Without Walls, a pop-up market does not require a booth fee.  However, artists who wish to participate must be a member of The Arts, Hancock County.  To join, please visit hancockarts.org/join-us.  Artists are required to charge 7% sales tax for all items that are sold.  At the end of each market, all sales tax collected and the original sales tax form will be turned in to a representative from The Arts, Hancock County.  The Arts will submit your sales tax for you to the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

      All artists will need to register on the provided registration form.  You will need to register for each individual session. Members only need to click on the REGISTER button at the bottom of this event notice to enter their info



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    • JURIED ARTS AWARDS & CELEBRATION

      • 9 Dec 2023
      • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
      • 405 Blaize Avenue, Bay St. Louis MS
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      JURIED ARTS AWARDS & PARTY December

      Open Invitation

      Join us for a super party and awards night at our annual Juried Arts Awards.

      AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED DURING THIS EVENT!

      Hancock Arts furnishes all refreshments. Wear your holiday finery and celebrate a great year of ARTS!


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    • HANDMADE PARADE Winter Solstice Paper Lanterns & Bonfire

      • 21 Dec 2023
      • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • 405 Blaize Ave to Beach Picnic Area at End of Washington Avenue, Bay St. Louis, MS
      • 100
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      Bring your lanterns - homemade or purchased, battery powered only- to this fun playful meetup as we light up the LONGEST NIGHT of the year on December 21- the Winter Solstice. .

      On Dec. 21, at 6pm, we will meet at The ARTS at 405 Blaize Avenue, light up our lanterns and have  our second annual HANDMADE PARADE over to Washington, then down to the picnic area at the end of Washington Avenue in Bay St. Louis. 

      Parade with us along the beach then sit by the bonfire and sing familiar tunes, or just enjoy the night. Or, meet us at the bonfire!

      What to bring:

      1. Any type Lantern (battery-operated only, prefer handmade)
      2. Folding chair or blanket (drop off at the beach area prior to parade)
      3. Beverage of your choice
      4. Snack to share if you like

      This is a family-friendly event. No dogs please! Friends are always welcome!

      We are having lantern-making workshops - for kids and one for adults.

      Registration is required for parade participation as we need to let city know our number  of walkers. 

      "Civic play connects people to place."

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    • Curated Mardi Gras Exhibition! Historic Throws, Shoes, Costumes - JANUARY 10 - Feb 10

      • 10 Jan 2024
      • 10 Feb 2024
      • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
      • 14
      • 1 registrant


      Historic Mardi Gras Throws Exhibition.

      THIS EXHIBITION IS A SPECIAL EVENT CURATED BY YUKI NORTHINGTON for The Arts, Hancock County.

      JANUARY 10 THRU FEBRUARY 10, 2024.

      Also includes Children's Shoe Box Floats! Come see!! Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 9am-4:30pm.

        A Brief History of Mardi Gras Throws from The Historic New Orleans Collection:

        In early-19th-century New Orleans, processions of ladies en route to Carnival balls were said to have tossed sweets and bonbons, as well as provocative smiles, to gentlemen along the route. Bands of youths would throw flour (and, later, nastier substances, such as rotten fruit, plaster pellets, urine, and caustic lime) at revelers on Fat Tuesday. One newspaper in the 1840s reported on Ash Wednesday that the streets looked as if snow had fallen. 

        The first reports of items being thrown as part of the official parades we know today came in the early 1870s with the second procession of the Twelfth Night Revelers, according to Carnival historian Errol Laborde. Following their “Mother Goose’s Tea Party”–themed parade, a costumed Santa distributed gifts from his bag.

        In the early 20th century, the Rex Organization began the tradition of tossing throws to the crowd from each float. Strings of hand-strung glass beads quickly became the desired souvenir. According to a master’s thesis written by the late Lissa Capo, who was THNOC’s in-house expert on Carnival throws, the earliest surviving examples are Japanese mercury glass beads, made during WWII. Czechoslovakian crystals were in vogue next, through the 1960s, when they were superseded by hand-strung plastic necklaces. With the arrival of plastic beads molded directly onto polyester strings, the throws became bigger, longer, showier, and more customizable to each krewe. Abundant strings of oversized beads became the new gold standard, beloved by viewers. And the krewes responded, throwing more and more—and more.

        The early 20th century marked the arrival of painted walnuts and, later, painted coconuts from the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. Today the painted, glittered, and feathered coconuts are passionately sought—something of a holy grail for even experienced parade-goers.

        The Zulu coconut influenced other krewes and walking clubs to create their own signature throws. In 2001, a member in the Krewe of Muses—using the Zulu coconut as inspiration—introduced their tradition of presenting glittered, decorated high-heeled shoes as the prized throw of their parade. Each one is intended to be a unique work of art for the lucky recipient. Other krewes have thrown bedazzled oyster shells, brassieres, wine corks, goblets, grails, eyeglasses, toilet scrubbers, eggs, and more. There seems to be little a Carnival-loving New Orleanian won’t encrust with glitter! And, on the receiving end, there’s little a dedicated parade-goer won’t do to secure one of these treasures—screaming, dancing, and making a general fool of one’s self. Such is the magic of the season. 


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      • FOR KIDS: CRAB ON THE BEACH, Acrylic painting with Samantha Hallenus

        • 13 Jan 2024
        • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
        • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
        • 15
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        FOR KIDS! Crab in the Sand: Acrylic painting with Samantha Hallenus

        Students will trace or draw the crab based on their age.

        They will paint their rendering with acrylic paint on a 9" x 12" canvas.

        Students will learn how to apply acrylic to canvas, mixing/blending techniques, & drawing.

        January 13, 10am-11:30am

        $22.50 fee for members

        $25 fee for non-members

        $4 per person supply fee payable to instructor at beginning of class

        Class Size: 15 maximum/4 minimum

        Appropriate for kids 5 - 10 years of age.  Children 7 & under must be accompanied by an adult.  Children 8+ may be dropped off.

        Parents must sign up and pay the fee if they

         want to paint their own painting.

        $4.00 fee will cover the canvas, a pencil, a brush, and a tube of paint that students can take home.  Students will have access to other supplies during the class. Students should bring an apron or old shirt to protect garments.

        Class link:

        https://hancockarts.org/event-5388213

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      • STORY SLAM (After "The Moth"): The Art of Story-Telling, with door prizes!!

        • 14 Jan 2024
        • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
        • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
        • 10
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        BE A SLAMMER!

        Your stories are important.

        Tell them.

        We are listening.


        FREE Public Event! Jan 14, 5pm-7pm

        (note to parents: some stories may contain adult content)

        The Story SLAM is a live storytelling "Open Mic" type event in the vein of poetry slams and was originally organized by The Moth, a non-profit literary society from New York City, since 2001. Storytellers (slammers) have 5  minutes each to tell a story, based on a theme chosen for the event. At The Moth live events, no notes are allowed: stories must be told and not read.

        While our event is not affiliated nor endorsed by THE MOTH, we are stealing their idea for our own fun. Who knows? Maybe we will eventually host a live MOTH broadcast! And we will let you cheat a little - you may use note cards!!

        Register ONLY if you want to tell a story. 

        January 14, 5pm-7pm, no registration needed to attend this FREE event - Listeners/audience members do not need to register. BYOB and snacks. The public is invited!!

        Not familiar with THE MOTH? Listen to some of their stories told by people like you telling slice of life moments here. 

        For Story Slammers, your story must be about YOU! What is a brief event in your life where you have learned a lesson? Been changed forever? A deja vu experience? Mardi Gras memory? Have you seen a ghost? Stories are always true as remembered by the storyteller.

        We will limit each SLAM to ten storytellers. And everyone will have a chance at our FABULOUS door prizes to be given away!


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      • Watercolor Workshop, with Kathy Bensabat

        • 17 Feb 2024
        • 18 Feb 2024
        • 2 sessions
        • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
        • 9
        • 1 registrant
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        Two-day WATERCOLOR Workshop with Kathy Bensabat

        Watercolor class- learn the fundamentals of watercolors. Beginners to experienced students welcome. Learn the basics of watercolor painting and beyond. Experience the beauty of the medium. 

        Appropriate for ages 15 and up.

        NOTE: $50 supply fee payable to Kathy Bensabat on day of class.

        February 17 & 18

        What you need to bring with you to the two sessions: pencils, eraser.

        About your instructor: 
         Katherine S. Bensabat:
         Louisiana State University 
        Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in painting and drawing 
        Graduated 2007
        Florida State University 
        Bachelor of Science in Business 
        Graduated 1980
        Workshops in portraits, watercolors and oils 

        Teaching experience:
        16 years of teaching 
        Louisiana State University leisure courses 
        Casselberry Art House 
        Watercolor classes
        Casselberry Florida 
        Armbruster Studio and Gallery Covington Louisiana 
        Watercolor and oil classes ( past 5 years)
        Private lessons 


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      • ARTS ALIVE 24 Artist Registration (April 13 & 14)

        • 13 Apr 2024
        • 10:00 AM
        • 14 Apr 2024
        • 5:00 PM
        • The Depot Arts District in Bay St. Louis
        • 60
        Register

        Arts Alive 2024 is an innovative art festival, where music, visual art, culinary art and theater mix it up for an unforgettable experience. All set in the historic coastal community of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Dozens of artists will show work and/or demonstrate technique and share their creative process with customers at locations across The Depot Arts District.

        Including the newly installed grounds & facilities in front of THE DEPOT and Community Hall on Blaize Avenue. The Arts, Hancock County's gallery will also be open, during the festival. Please note that the festival does not include access to the Depot building.

         

        #ArtsAliveBSL Refund/ Cancellation Policy:

        In the event of circumstances beyond the control of The Arts, Hancock County (War, natural disaster, threatening weather, public health emergency or other acts of God) which force the cancellation of #ArtsAliveBSL, the following refund policy will be in effect.

        If The Arts, Hancock County is forced to cancel #ArtsAliveBSL, artists will receive a 50% refund of registration fee.                                                 

        If an artists cancels for any reason, the following refund policies apply: 

        ·        An artist cancellation by March 13, 2024 will receive a 50% refund.

        ·        An artist cancellation after March 13, 2024, will not receive a refund.

        This is a rain or shine event.  If the possibility of rain is predicted 48 hours prior to the start of the festival, the board of The Arts, Hancock County will make a determination about relocation of festival activities indoors.

        Artists are responsible for providing their own set-up, including tents, displays, tables, and chairs

        Thank you for participating in the 2024 Arts Alive BSL Artist Festival. The following is important information regarding your role in the Arts Alive festival.

        1. Artist check-in is in the Community Hall meeting rooms (west end of Hall by parking lot). Check-in is from 7:30am until 9:45am on the day of the festival. At this time, you will also pick up your Welcome Packet, which will include information about the location and set up of your booth.

        2. Artist booths will be located in the park at the east end of the Community Hall and in the park in front of the Depot.

        3. Booth set-up time is immediately following check-in (7:30am-9:45am). Booths must be ready to open to the public at 10:00am. The festival hours are 10:00-5:00pm. Artists are not to begin teardown until the end of the Festival at 5:pm.

        4. Parking in The Depot Arts District is limited. It is recommended that artists unload their vehicles near their assigned booth space. After you unload, please park in the lot at the corner of Sycamore Street and Blaize Avenue.

        5. Artists are responsible for all sales and transactions. Artists are to bring their own money, cash box, change, credit card reader, receipt book, and anything else needed to process customer transactions.

        6. Artists are responsible for collecting 7% Mississippi Sales tax on all customer purchases. Completed Sales Tax forms and a check/cash for collected taxes must be in a the Check-in Room in the Community Hall no later than 6:00pm. The Arts, Hancock County is responsible for submitting all sales tax to the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

        7. All artist tents must be adequately secured against high winds. Serious damage and injury have occurred from unsecured tents in previous years. The Arts, Hancock County reserves the right to have a tent taken down if it isn't properly secured.

        8. Artists are responsible for their own signage, bags, and packing materials.

        9. This is a rain or shine event. If the possibility of rain is predicted 48 hours prior to the start of the festival, the board of The Arts, Hancock County will decide about moving the festival activities indoors.

         

        To register for this event, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO be a member of The Arts, Hancock County; HOWEVER, there is a discount for members. We encourage you to visit https://hancockarts.org/join-us, for up to date information about all we do and opportunities. 

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      • Arts Alive 2024 Sponsorships (April 13 &14)

        • 13 Apr 2024
        • 10:00 AM
        • 14 Apr 2024
        • 5:00 PM
        • Bay St. Louis Depot Arts District
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        #ArtsAliveBSL is an innovative art festival, where music, art, and theater mix it up for an unforgettable experience in the historic coastal community of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Dozens of artists will show work and/or demonstrate technique and share their creative process with customers at locations across The Depot Arts District.

        We promote, enhance and support the arts in Hancock County.  As a non-profit corporation that is inclusive of all artists: visual artists, performing artists, writers, artisans and art supporters, we support art education in the schools and for the general public and work to foster a deeper appreciation of all the diverse forms of art within the community.

        • We believe artists and art supporters have the power to inspire social change.
        • We pledge to be committed and accountable to creating a path and welcoming everyone interested in the Arts while acknowledging their individual knowledge and experiences.
        • We strive to support creativity and continual learning.
        • We realize that the under-served can experience disparities in terms of access to publicly funded services including arts and culture. We are committed to assisting them and others to gain access to services and to feel appreciated and welcomed in our art community. We will work to break down barriers so there is equal access to the arts.

        Without the support of our patrons and businesses, we would not be able to provide this amazing experience for our artists and our community.  The Arts, Hancock County is grateful for all support whether monetary or In-Kind donations.  


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      • ARTS ALIVE 2024 MAKERSPACE

        • 13 Apr 2024
        • 10:00 AM
        • 14 Apr 2024
        • 5:00 PM
        • BSL Community Hall, The Depot Arts District, Bay St. Louis, MS
        • 45
        • 1 registrant
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        Makerspace at ARTS ALIVE 2024

        We will again feature a MakerSpace area with artists and non-profit organizations from across the region offering demonstrations to the community. Selected artists and non-profits are invited to participate free of charge. 

        MakerSpace does not require a registration fee or membership fee. (Please consider supporting The Arts, Hancock County by becoming a member. You may join at hancockarts.org/join-us.)

        MakerSpace is a creative experience where learning takes place through hands-on activities and/or demonstrations. Participants have the opportunity to be creative and apply learning strategies to develop their own ideas, methods, and products. All we ask is that each demonstration engage the community in projects using simple hands-on learning experiences suitable for all ages. Every demonstrator and/or organization must offer some type of activity for kids or adults.

        We have three time slots for you to choose from or you may take all three. It's up to you and if space allows.

        Please email us and let us know what time you prefer:

        10a -12p noon     -      12:30-2:30p      -       3-5p

        PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE. One of our MakerSpace Coordinators will contact you to schedule your location, time and complete your registration.

        #ArtsAliveBSL will be located in the Depot Arts District and MakerSpace will occupy the BIG HALL in Bay St. Louis Community Center located on Blaize Avenue.

        NOTE: MAKERSPACE is an “art happening” and not an art sale.  

        You may sign up students for your classes by demonstrating what they may learn, distribute business cards, have a drawing - there is a wide range of opportunities for you to promote your business or organization.

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      • ARTS ALIVE 2024 VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

        • 13 Apr 2024
        • 10:00 AM
        • 14 Apr 2024
        • 5:00 PM
        • The Depot Arts District, Bay St. Louis, MS
        • 39
        • 1 registrant
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        It takes a lot of volunteers to make ARTS ALIVE happen.

        We invite you to be an Arts Coterie.

        Below are some of the areas where we need you. Please decide if you would like to volunteer in a specific area and we will contact you with your schedule. You may also email us with ANY QUESTIONS at hancockarts@gmail.com

        Choose any time frame you like, from two hours to two days!

        ·        MakerSpace

        ·        Vendor Area

        ·        Food Truck Area

        ·        Artist Check-in

        ·        Messenger Needs

        ·        Children's Art Show

        ·        Culinary Competition

        ·        Grounds (erect signage, manage electrical)

        ·        Any

        Upon signup, you will be contacted for your assignment, and receive a check-in time and place.


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      • ARTS ALIVE 2024 Culinary ARTS Dessert Competition 2024

        • 13 Apr 2024
        • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
        • The Depot Arts District, Bay St. Louis, MS
        • 20
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        Culinary Art Competition

        We’re thrilled to feature a Culinary Art Competition for non-professional chefs to showcase their dessert-making skills. 

        Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries ($150, $100 & $50).

        Specialty desserts may be submitted on April 13th, from noon until 2p in the kitchen of the Community Hall. Dessert specialties must be set up for sampling by 2p.

        Please prepare enough desserts for at least 30-50 people! 

        Tasting cups and eating utensils, for sampling, will be provided by The Arts.

        Judging will be conducted by pre-printed ballots completed by the public. The competition does not require a registration fee.  

        The competition will be held inside the Bay St. Louis Community Hall located at 301 Blaize Avenue.

        On the registration form, chefs must include the name of their dessert and a total list of ingredients used to create the dessert.

        PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR RECIPE FOR OUR ARCHIVES!!

        Thanks you.

        Please consider supporting The Arts, Hancock County by becoming a member, where you may experience opportunities to participate in programs, events, workshops, and classes.

        You may become a member by going to hancockarts.org and clicking on the join-us button.

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      • HOLLY ROBERTS Collage and Paint:The Perfect Marriage, 5-day Workshop

        • 6 May 2024
        • 9:00 AM
        • 10 May 2024
        • 4:00 PM
        • 405 Blaize Ave, Bay St. Louis MS
        • 14
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        5-DAY WORKSHOP WITH HOLLY ROBERTS

         Description of the workshop        :  This class will explore as many different aspects of constructing the collage as possible with paint acting as the integrating element.  By using water based paint over and under the constructed collages, students will learn not only how to build their collages, but also how to paint both supportively and expressively.  By understanding how the different media work together, each student will be able to understand what process works best in finding his/her own creative voice.  We will cover transfers, gluing techniques, compatibility of media, and different ways of working with water based paints.  Materials will include but not be limited to: paint, photographs, found objects, organic material, and drywall mud.

        Appropriate for ages 16 thru adults

        Workshop Fee Members: $950
        Workshop Fee Non-Members: $995
        $20 supply fee INCLUDED IN ABOVE FEES INCLUDES: Gesso, drywall compound, contact paper, presentation paper, parchment paper and sandpaper for each student. 

        STUDENT SUPPLY LIST

        PLEASE BRING WITH YOU.....

        PAINTS: ACRYLIC

        ·     Cadmium Yellow (Light or medium)
        ·      Cadmium Red (deep)
        ·      Alizarin Crimson
        ·      Ultramarine Blue
        ·      Cerulean Blue
        ·      Thalo Green or Viridian
        ·      Yellow Ochre
        ·      Burnt Umber or Raw Umber
        ·      Titanium or Zinc white, or a combination of the two
        ·      Naples Yellow
        ·      Paynes Gray

        (Really, just bring enough colors so that you have lots of choices; this is a basic list if you don’t already have paints)

        (personally, I like the liquid paints rather than the tube paints)

        BRUSHES:

         5-10 artists’ brushes, from very large to very small, including any soft watercolor or
        Japanese brushes
        1” house paint brush
        1”, 3” & 4” house paint brush
        (the house paint brushes should be inexpensive NATURAL bristle brushes found in hardware stores-most commonly made in china and not costing over $2.00 per brush - the more brushes the better on these) 
        Foam brushes, different sizes, small to large (JEN foam brushes are the best. The ones with the plastic T going into the foam part fall apart quickly)
        Again, bring whatever brushes you have

        MISCELLANEOUS:

        • Scissors or x-acto knife, whichever you prefer to cut with.
        • Disposable latex gloves
        • Plastic credit cards (no longer in use)
        • Water containers and spray bottles

          A Laptop is recommended if you can bring.

          Thumb or flash drive with any photographic information you would like to print out

          SUPPORTS

          One or more of the following sizes you feel comfortable working with and transporting:

          Plywood, Masonite(or hardboard), MDF board, or any hardwood panels(I recommend Panels for their durability and good adhesion qualities)

          Paper (100lb or heavier)

          Canvas panels boards are okay but not great.  Tend to weaken under abuse

          Any rigid surface but NO mat board or foam core

          ADHESIVE AND PROTECTION:

          polymer medium (gloss or matte), AKA gloss or matte medium or gel medium although not as good as the more liquid polymer mediums

          COLLAGE MATERIALS

          Photographs, color or black and white

          Prints from your inkjet or laser printer

          Colors from laser prints are not permanent, but work best for some transfers. Copies from Kinko’s type places work well) or using your own laser Printer

          Images from magazines or newspapers

          Any photographic information of any kind that you want to bring in-if it’s important make a copy (or several) so you won’t lose the original. 20lb copy paper-the regular stuff-works well.

          Anything that you would like to work with that you think you can adhere to a surface. If you have an inkling of wanting to use something, then bring it.

          Any drawings, prints, paintings of your own that you would like to incorporate into your image

          For the most part we aren’t concerned with the quality of your photo, but rather with your ability to cut it or transfer it and use it in your image

          NON-TRADITIONAL MATERIALS:

          • Scrapers
          • Putty knives
          • Sponges

          Your Instructor is renowned artist Holly Roberts. 

           Read about Holly Roberts HERE.

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        • HANDMADE PARADE Winter Solstice Paper Lanterns & Bonfire

          • 21 Dec 2024
          • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
          • 405 Blaize Ave to Beach Picnic Area at End of Washington Avenue, Bay St. Louis, MS
          • 100
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          Bring your lanterns - homemade or purchased, battery powered only- to this fun playful meetup as we light up the LONGEST NIGHT of the year on December 21- the Winter Solstice. .

          On Dec. 21, at 6pm, we will meet at The ARTS at 405 Blaize Avenue, light up our lanterns and have  our second annual HANDMADE PARADE over to Washington, then down to the picnic area at the end of Washington Avenue in Bay St. Louis. 

          Parade with us along the beach then sit by the bonfire and sing familiar tunes, or just enjoy the night. Or, meet us at the bonfire!

          What to bring:

          1. Any type Lantern (battery-operated only, prefer handmade)
          2. Folding chair or blanket (drop off at the beach area prior to parade)
          3. Beverage of your choice
          4. Snack to share if you like

          This is a family-friendly event. No dogs please! Friends are always welcome!

          We are having lantern-making workshops - for kids and adults.

          Registration is required for parade participation as we need to let city know our number  of walkers. 

          "Civic play connects people to place."

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