Remember the photograph of Aunt Betty's surprised face when she opened that spectacular gift you gave her in 1978? Or the one of four generations of women gathered around the Christmas tree? Or little Bobby riding his brand new tricycle from Santa for the first time?

Those are the kinds of photographs The Walker Museum's Community Art Gallery is looking for in our first exhibit, 'Families At Christmas.' Selected photographs shared by Walker families will be displayed beginning December 5 when we kick off our wonderful Christmas celebration with a parade, tree lighting ceremony, community decorating contest awards and more.

Anyone can submit a photo for the exhibit. Here's how:

1. Collect your very best photo or photos [limit five per entry] from Christmas celebrations past.

2. Photographs must be no smaller than 4x6. Preferred sizes are 5x7s or 8x10s. No cutouts will be accepted.

3. Include your name and address on the back of each photograph to ensure they can be returned.

4. On a separate piece of paper, write the following information for each photograph: The name of the photographer, the approximate month and year the photograph was taken, the identification of each person in the photograph, and a very brief description of what is taking place in the photograph - including why it was such a memorable occasion.

5. Mail all materials to: The Walker Museum Community Art Gallery, Town of Walker Municipal Building, 10136 Florida Boulevard, Walker, LA 70785; drop them off at the Walker Municipal Building during business hours; or leave them in the night drop box. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you want your photographs returned via mail, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Otherwise, you can retrieve them from the museum at your convenience during exhibit hours.

We will also accept digital photographs on a CD, but the written documentation [#4 above] must be included as well. These can be submitted as described in #5 above. Digital photographs must be high-resolution images of 300 dpi or greater so they will render well when printed.

We will also accept digital photographs via email, but again, the written documentation [#4 above] must be included as well. Digital photographs must be high-resolution images of 300 dpi or greater so they will render well when printed. Send them to: cityofwalker@live.com.

Deadline is noon on Nov. 20. Join us for our exhibit opening on December 5!

 

 

 

March 6

Join us at the Community Art Gallery in November and enjoy the work of Mary Jane Hunt of Walker.

 

March 6

Mary Jane Hunt kicks off our series of arts & crafts courses at The Walker Museum Community Art Gallery with "Introduction to Drawing." The class will be offered from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays during the month of March at the museum, 29350 Walker South Road. The course is geared toward those with little or no artistic experience. Cost is $10 per Saturday. Participants will need to bring a sketch pad, #6 pencils and an eraser. The class is limited to 12 participants ages 9 and above. To reserve a spot, please contact Mary Jane Hunt at 225-665-2727.
Arts & Crafts Courses

The Walker Museum Community Art Gallery will be offering weekly arts and crafts courses for children and adults, as well as a special summer program for children. If you are an artist interested in teaching a class, please contact Penny Font at 225-454-9984.

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