An exhibit on display in the Price and Merkle Galleries at the South Arkansas Arts Center has been extended through the beginning of February.
Early this month, SAAC welcomed the exhibit “Fleur de Lis — Worlds Within” by Lake Charles, Louisiana, artist Candice Alexander. For over 12 years, Alexander has been crafting Louisiana-inspired art, which gets collected nationally and internationally. Alexander Art Studio, which she founded in 2002 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, houses more than 800 of her designs, all inspired from the fleur de lis, depicting a myriad of subjects, mostly pertaining to Louisianan culture and life.
The exhibit was originally supposed to close after Jan. 30, but SAAC opted to extend it and host a “Wrap Up Party” from 4-5 p.m. Feb. 2, the new closing day of the exhibit.
According to a news release, the party is meant for anyone who has not had a chance to enjoy Alexander’s work up close and personal, as well as for clients who purchased artwork during the show to pick up their purchases. Alexander will be on hand at the Feb. 2 party to sign her artwork and help “wrap it up” to go to its new home.
The pop-up shop at SAAC features a range of items, including paintings and prints, glass cutting boards, jewelry, lithographs and art installations. Included in the show are subjects such as Mardi Gras, sports, sea life and nature, as well as portraits of dogs, goats and other pets.
With the “Fleur de Lis–Worlds Within” series having begun in 2007, Alexander’s latest collection on sale is sure to capture the essence of the artist’s native community, while also being able to share it with residents of the El Dorado community.
The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, and the exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information about “Fleur de Lis — Worlds Within,” call the SAAC office at 870-862-5474 or visit saac-arts.org. SAAC is located at 110 E. Fifth St. in El Dorado.