Big Buddy’s "Expressions of Me" Art Exhibition Reception

The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception on Thursday, July 17, from 6–8 PM at the Shell Gallery at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center. The event will include:

• Remarks from Big Buddy Executive Director Gaylynne Mack

• An introduction of the program’s professional art instructors

• A video presentation of the students’ creative journey

• Light refreshments

Expressions of Me celebrates the individuality and imagination of each student artist, who selected an artistic “major” at the beginning of the program and received 36 hours of dedicated instruction in that medium. Working in both 2D and 3D forms, students explored a wide range of techniques under the guidance of professional Baton Rouge artists and mentors. In addition to artistic training, students were coached on how to price and sell their work, providing a foundation in arts entrepreneurship.

A final opportunity to view the exhibit will be during First Free Sunday on August 3, from 12–4 PM, where the video presentation will be shown again and visitors can engage with the work.