Monday, October 16, 2006

5000 visitors; Bill Joyce talks about the impact of the Faces of Katrina exhibit, Shreveport


Bill Joyce on the impact of the Faces of Katrina exhibit, Shreveport


Bill Joyce goes to New York this week to make 3 speeches about the Faces of Katrina exhibit, he told a reception at Artspace. The giant photos and commentary of the Faces of Katrina exhibit will spend two years on the road, he said. A Faces of Katrina tour of museums and galleries is being arranged by the Southern Arts Federation. SRAC director Pam Atchison told the audience that some 5000 people entered Artspace to view the emotional exhibit over the 2 month showing.

Linda Goldsberry, Sandi Kallenberg, Atchison and Joyce welcomed new Artspace manager MaryBeth O Connor at the reception Mon, Oct 16.

The Faces of Katrina exhibit closes at noon on Sat, Oct 21, said O Connor. The new Blanc et Noir Marching Society will second line at the finale. Those wishing to join the society are encouraged to attend, said Robert Trudeau.

Artspace weekday hours have been extended due to O Connor's presence. Call her at 673-6535.

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