- August 4th – September 1st
“Scenes of Covington” En Plein Air Exhibition
Join the St. Tammany Art Association and the City of Covington in this celebration of their town! Plein Air painters from Alan Flattmann's workshop featuring Roberta Bruck, Valerie Hughes, Earlyn Jaster, Darlene Johnson, Gayle Jones, Michael Kritz, Darlene Langendonk, Trudy Williamson created beautiful artwork as they set their easels up all over town painting local sights and landmark locations. If you missed the rare treat of seeing the artwork being created then don't miss this exhibit! It is truly a wonderful testament to the beauty and charm available every day in our own town! The exhibit will be at the Covington Trailhead Museum located at 419 North New Hampshire on Wednesday & Friday 10-2pm, Saturday 10-4pm, and Sunday 12-4pm. The exhibition will run from August 4th – September 1st.
- August 1st – September 6th
Members Gallery Group Exhibition
The St. Tammany Art Association presents a Members Gallery Group Exhibition featuring Cile Bailey, Janet Bouby, Traci Hanson, Peggy Hesse, Sheri Simpson, Peg Usner. The work of these diverse and talented artists represent oil, acrylic, photography, monoprints, and mixed media creations. The exhibition is on view at Hancock Investors Bank at 4070 Lonesome Road, Suite A in Mandeville from August 1st – September 6th, open to for viewing Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm.
- September 10th - October 1st
Sidney Fuhrmann 1890-1963: A Breath of St. Tammany
The St. Tammany Art Association celebrates Covington history this September as it presents the cultural exhibition “A Breath of St. Tammany”, commemorating the contributions of Covington’s cultural patriarch Charles Sidney August “Sid” Fuhrmann”. All are invited to join STAA in remembering Covington’s past at the opening reception on Saturday, September 11 from 6 to 9pm.
The St. Tammany Art Association will also host a presentation on Sunday, September 19 at 3pm by former Covington Councilwoman, and Fuhrmann’s youngest daughter, Pat Clanton alongside St. Tammany historian and archivist Robin Leckbee Perkins. They will share stories of life in St. Tammany when cultural attractions began to mark Covington as a key arts destination in the region. The show runs through October 1.
“A Breath of St. Tammany” is presented in the spirit of remembrance and recognition and features landscape paintings by Fuhrmann and dynamic, illustrated text panels displaying family photographs and articles published in the St. Tammany Farmer from the 1920’s to 1950’s.
Known simply as “Sid” to all, C.S.A. Fuhrmann (1890-1963) was a true Renaissance man, among whose talents were painting, writing, acting, and directing, and who created a visual combination of artwork and prose based on his passion for the rivers and woodlands of St. Tammany Parish. Referred to as “a one-man Chamber of Commerce”, he is credited with opening the first movie house in Covington, opening two more theaters in Madisonville and Mandeville, starting the Covington Majestics baseball club, managing a restaurant popular with local teens, as well as establishing a family legacy of community development among his children, who became cultural leaders in their own right.
The exhibit will be on view through October 1st and coincides with other parish-wide events commemorating the bicentennial of St. Tammany Parish throughout this year.
- October 9th - November 6th
“Contemporary Women Artist in Louisiana”
Opening Celebration on October 16th from 6pm to 9pm
The St. Tammany Art Association and the New Orleans Museum of Art collaborate on their first annual exhibition, Contemporary Women Artists in Louisiana. The show combines artist's represented in the recent NOMA show, Women Artists in Louisiana, with the addition of some of our well known Northshore artists from their collection. Our exhibition continues to focus on the creative legacy of the state's women artists. Among the featured artists are Ida Kholmeyer, Clementine Hunter , Jacqueline Bishop, Emery Clark, Nicole Charbonnet, Patricia Whitty Johnson, Jacqueline Humphries, Sandy Chism, Raine Bledsole, Shirley Massinter, Clyde Connell, Lyn Emery, Linda Benglis, Jesselyn Bensen Zurich, Hasmig Vartanian, Linda Trappey Dautreuil, Monica Zeringue, Ronna Harris, Libby Johnson, Melissa Smith, Sandra Russell Clark, Harriet Blum, Francie Rich,Deffie Fleming Caffery, Josephine Sacabo. This exhibition features some artists whose reputations are well established locally and nationally, and others who are still emerging. Contemporary Women Artists in Louisiana will be on display in our main gallery from October 9th through November 6th and will be featured during our Fall for Art event held on Saturday, October 16th in downtown Covington.
- October 16th from 6-9pm
Fall for Art
On Saturday, October 16th 6-9, downtown Covington comes to life with the 19th Annual Fall for Art. Sponsored by the St. Tammany Art Association (STAA), St. Tammany Homestead, Jim Carey Distributing, New Orleans Home & Lifestyles Magazine and over 45 participating local galleries and merchants, Fall for Art draws some 4,000 visitors to the historic St. John district each Fall. New work by dozens of artists from around the Southeast Region will be showcased. We will also have live music at various outdoor and indoor locations, gallery openings, art demonstrations, first-rate boutique shopping, and fine dining throughout Downtown Covington. Columbia Street and Lee Lane will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5:30-9:30 pm on the night of the event. Shoppers, art lovers and music enthusiasts alike can stroll the streets, taking in the sights and sounds of this highly anticipated yearly event.
The free event includes our Second Annual "Over the Top" Chef's Competition sponsored by Jim Carey Distributing, from 6-7pm on Columbia Street. Each chef will be given a basket of items containing the same items. These items will be fresh from that mornings local Farmers Market. They will have only one hour to prepare their dishes and everything in the basket must be used. A blind judging will take place at 7pm. The competing chef's will be from Calypso, Coffee Rani, and the Tap Room . Come watch the Chef's create their culinary masterpieces under pressure. Come judge for yourself who you think is the best!
Our Second Annual Bartenders Competition will be from 7:30-8:00. Come watch our local Bartenders show off their skills! Some of the local restaurant/bars competing will be Calypso, Buster's Place, and the Columbia Street Tap Room. Don't miss this exciting event!
The featured exhibition at the St. Tammany Art Association (320 N. Columbia St.) is the exciting month long show opening on October 16thfrom 6-9 pm which will feature Contemporary Women Artist in Louisiana. Join us as the St. Tammany Art Association and the New Orleans Museum of Art collaborate on their first annual exhibition, Contemporary Women Artists in Louisiana. The show combines artist's represented in the recent NOMA show, Women Artists in Louisiana, with the addition of some of our well known Northshore artists from their collection. Our exhibition continues to focus on the creative legacy of the state's women artists. Among the featured artists are Ida Kholmeyer, Clementine Hunter , Jacqueline Bishop, Emery Clark, Nicole Charbonnet, Patricia Whitty Johnson, Jacqueline Humphries, Sandy Chism, Raine Bledsole, Shirley Massinter, Clyde Connell, Lyn Emery, Linda Benglis, Jesselyn Bensen Zurich, Hasmig Vartanian, Linda Trappey Dautreuil, Monica Zeringue, Ronna Harris, Libby Johnson, Melissa Smith, Sandra Russell Clark, Harriet Blum, Francie Rich,Deffie Fleming Caffery, Josephine Sacabo. This exhibition features some artists whose reputations are well established locally and nationally, and others who are still emerging. Contemporary Women Artists in Louisiana will be on display in our main gallery from October 9th through November 6th.
Covington's many restaurants will be open for business, including our sponsors open late for art and music lovers, as well as Columbia Street Tap Room located at 434 North Columbia Street, Ristorante Del Porto located at 501 E. Boston St, Buster's Place located at 519 East Boston Street, New Orleans Food and Spirits at 208 Lee Lane. Be sure to also visit Calypso Patio Bar and Grill located at 326 Lee Lane , Coffee Rani located at 326 Lee Lane and more!
Covington has long been known as the heart of the arts in St. Tammany Parish, and the St. Tammany Art Association is a big reason why. Celebrating 52 years of community service in the arts, STAA has been a catalyst for the arts by supporting established and emerging artists in St. Tammany and surrounding Parishes. With an economic impact of over half a million dollars, STAA's Spring and Fall for Art events are a boon for the Covington economy.
Fall for Art 2010 and the featured exhibition at STAA are sponsored by St. Tammany Homestead, Jim Carey Distributing, Republic Beverage, New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles Magazine, Covington retailers and galleries, with generous volunteer support by STAA, and the City of Covington.
Programs with locations and contact information for each participating shop are available at STAA and at your favorite locations around Covington. For more information, to become a sponsor, or to volunteer during this fun event, contact the St. Tammany Art Association at 985-892-8650 or email info@sttammanyartassociation.org.
- November 13 - December 4, 2010
“Crazy Eights Exhibition”
Opening reception Saturday, November 13, 10am to 5pm
Our members will have a vast array of artwork, all in an eight by eight inch format. There will be many beautiful pieces to chose from so don't miss out on this diverse exhibition! We will be serving specialty drinks so come enjoy the artwork of our talented members! Our reception will be during Three Rivers Art Festival so come out and make a day of strolling downtown Covington while you enjoy great art and family fun!
- Dec. 8, 2010-Jan. 1, 2011
“Louisiana Watercolor Society's Juried Member Show”
Opening Reception Saturday, December 11th, 6pm to 9pm
The Louisiana Watercolor Society joins with the St. Tammany Art Association to present a new collection of watercolors by accomplished artists in the region. Paintings for the competition will be selected by juror Kathy Miller Stone, a professional artist of 45 years. Stone enjoys signature status in seven societies including the National Watercolor Society and the Louisiana Watercolor Society. Primarily a landscape artist, she is known for capturing the grandeur of old live oak and cypress trees, and for a unique pouring technique. The Louisiana Watercolor Society was founded in 1968 as a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the art of watercolor as a serious medium. The show will be open to the public December 8th-January 1st.
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