Fine and Functional sells local artwork for gift-giving season
Symiah Dorsey, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2019
As the holiday season began, people sought out to buy original, handmade gifts. The Hammond Regional Arts Center, located downtown, continued its holiday traditions by hosting its annual Fine and Functional show. The opening exhibition took place on Nov. 15 starting at 5 p.m. This event allowed artists in...
Make local, summer plans in the arts
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
May 7, 2019
During the summer, the celebration of creative expression will continue through activities from exhibitions to art camps. On campus, the Contemporary Art Gallery will exhibit a series of works from Evan Fugazzi, an artist from Philadelphia, from June 10 to August 30. On June 27-29, theatre alumni w...
Selling art that holds a practical purpose
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
March 11, 2019
A kitchen does not have to be filled with plastic cups and store-bought vases. Handmade mugs, jewelry, pots and plates serve a conventional purpose to consumers while upholding the artistic flair of any other artwork. Helene Fielder, owner and founder of Bumble Bee Pottery, sells teapots, platters, vase...
Fostering romance with art
Diamond Hollins, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2019
For an aura of romance and creativity, couples can find venues like the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Painting with a Twist and the Hammond Regional Arts Center, all located in downtown Hammond, as a way to express their feelings through art. Roy Blackwood, executive director of the Col...
Cocktails, music and Moulin Rouge await
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
February 6, 2019
The Hammond Regional Arts Center looks towards a third successful year of "Art of the Cocktail" with an increase in bartenders. "Art of the Cocktail" is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 starting at 6:30 p.m. in HRAC. This year, the theme is Moulin Rouge, and the number of participating bartenders grew...
A community nurtures the arts
Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor
February 5, 2019
Through more than an exhibition, the Hammond Regional Arts Center promotes and brings local, regional and national art to its community. According to Tara Bennett, media coordinator for the HRAC, the arts center “provides an avenue for everyone in Tangipahoa Parish to enrich their lives through a...
Find holiday season gifts for every wish list
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
November 19, 2018
Shoppers can complete their holiday gift list with functional, creative artworks at the Hammond Regional Arts Center. This year’s “Fine and Functional Show” holds an array of items including ceramics, jewelry, ornaments and 2D art. All pieces on display are available for purchase. Prices vary...
Reading and talking about the Radium Girls
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
November 4, 2018
Kate Moore visited Hammond to talk about her nationally acclaimed book "The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women" and the lives of the women depicted in it. The talk brought attendees to the Hammond Regional Arts Center on Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Media Coordinator for HRAC Tara Bennett...
New Orleans organization brings pastel to Hammond
Jacob Summerville, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2018
Along with its French influence, New Orleans is home to an organization dedicated to honoring the art of pastel painting. Formed in 1984, the Degas Pastel Society connects pastel artists on an international level through the appreciation of the art medium and one of its prominent painters, Edgar Degas. Treasurer...
Brewing and flourishing
Zachary Araki, A&E Editor
September 29, 2018
The Hammond Regional Arts Center invited the community to enjoy craft beer, food, artwork and live music for the ninth annual "Brews Arts Festival." Local breweries and restaurants set up in the Morrison Alley Parking Lot on Friday, Sept. 28. Tara Bennett, media coordinator for HRAC, shared her...
Brewing to the nines
Jennifer Dettwiller, Staff Reporter
September 11, 2018
The Hammond Regional Arts Center will bring together local breweries for their 9th annual “Brews Arts Festival.” Since this year is the ninth year of the festival, the theme will be “Brewing to the Nines.” Tara Bennett, media coordinator for HRAC, discussed the signature fundraiser. “This...
