The Gift of Art Exhibition Public Reception

 
The Gift of Art Exhibition opens October 28, 2020 through January 4, 2021 at Ruston Artisans, located at 203 W. Alabama Ave., in beautiful downtown Ruston, Louisiana.

Public is invited to an Artist Reception on Thursday, November 5, 2020, come and visit between 5:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m., and is in conjunction with the downtown Ruston “Shop and Stroll.” Refreshments will be served, and entertainment by Bruce Gay will be provided.  Cost is Free. 

Ruston Artisans invites you to stop in, support your local community and local artists, and celebrate the holidays with us. 

It has been a difficult year for everyone in our communities. This has been true for our artists as well. They have had nowhere to showcase their work and few art markets to sell in. To address this, we opened our doors and invited local artists to take a place in our gallery and create that marketplace.

Our artists and artisans include: After a Storm; Alex Hermes; Angela Yarborough, Beauty From Within; Amara Zabolotniy, Noted; Ashley Greer; Autumn Moon, Label Me Custom Creations; Belle Vie Belle Maison; Bette Kaufman; Box Leangsuksun; Caroline Youngblood; Celia Bordelon Carr, Celia Carr Art; Dean Dablow; Dianne Douglas; Donna F McGee; Erika McFarland (Author, Speaker); Francisco Reyes; Hooshang Khorasani; Jack Gates; Janine Hill; Jean DeFreese Moore (Author, Artist); Jim Mann; Katey Coates Plummer; Kathy Stepp; Keldrick Dunn; Kith and Kin; Kit Gilbert; Lacey Stinson; Larry Phagan, North Forty Woodworks; Laura Glen; Linda Dwyer, Joyworks; Lauren Clayborn; Linda E Sivils (Author); Loretta Owens; Madeline Marak; Marion Folk; Marlen Waters; Marvin Iraheta; Maryam Elawadi; M Douglas Walton; Monique Mapes, Handsewn Designs; Morris Taft Thomas; Noula Rodakis; Peter Jones; Rhonda Hicks; Ruston Artisans; Sandy Bennett; Stacy Medaries; Stan Routh (Architectural Art); Tim Hayes; Todd Maggio; Tori B Lyons, Artesque, LLC; and, Vickie McNease Harrelson. We also have Estate Art featuring John Ford and Vincent Golshani.

The artistry spans from visual art to artisans products, including art gift sets; artistic maps and drawings; books; CD’s; clothing and accessories; cheese boards; commission works; essential scents; garden flags; glassware/cups; hand and grocery bags; handmade teddy’s; home goods; jewelry; luxurious bath products; magnets; masks; note cards and pads; ornaments; painting; paper works; pens; photography; naturally dyed silk pillows; pottery; prints; puzzles; sculptures; stickers; wall and desk plaques; woodworking; and wood and concrete furniture. More items are being added throughout the holidays.

To protect the health of all of our patrons, we do ask that you mask up when inside the gallery. We have sanitizers located throughout the gallery and ask that you use it before touching anything. If you would prefer, we also offer private viewings by calling and scheduling an appointment.

With over 50 artists and artisans, and over 400 pieces of artwork, Ruston Artisans truly is your one stop holiday and Christmas shopping venue. Please contact us at 318.254.3322 or rustonartisans@gmail.com with inquiries, or to set up a private appointment.