Coming Up….

• TONIGHT: Saturday Sept. 7 Joan of Art contest exhibit opening reception, 5-8 p.m. at Ariodante’s Julia Street art gallery. Awards at 7.
• Sunday Sept. 8, Throws Workshop, 1-4 p.m. at the home of Captain Amanda 
• Friday Sept. 13, Throws Workshop, 6-9 p.m. at the home of Captain Amanda 
• Saturday Sept. 14: Salon de Jeanne d’Arc annual full-day conference, 9:30-5 at Tulane
  • Pre-pay for your Salon lunch
  • Volunteer to help with the Salon
  • Help us spread the word on your social networks!!!!
  • With Broadway Street under construction, the best parking plan for Salon is to have your Uber or Lyft drop you off at The Boot!!!!
• Details below and full calendar of events on our website

Tonight: Joan of Art opening at Ariodante Gallery 5-8 p.m.

Artists created, our judge panel selected, and now it’s your turn to see this year’s Joan of Art contest submissions, meet the artists, find out who won, and vote for the Audience Choice award all at the opening reception. The Julia Street galleries will be buzzing as part of the regular First Saturdays art walk. Thanks to Ariodante Gallery (535 Julia Street, map) for their ongoing partnership now in our fifth year of the Joan of Art juried exhibit program. Krewe members are encouraged to wear krewe colors royal blue and gold for the event. This year, the judges will view the art in person and select the winners during the opening reception.

• 5 p.m.: Viewing starts
• 6:50 p.m. Last chance to vote for the People’s Choice award
• 7 p.m. Judges and People’s Choice awards announced
• 8 p.m. Reception ends

The 2024 selected artwork will be revealed at the gallery opening, but you can view the 2023 selections here.

Two workshops to prep for the Salon:

• Sunday Sept. 7, 1-4 p.m.

• Friday Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. 

Help us finish things up to launch our throw sales at the Salon. Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St, map. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas.  A full season of throws and props workshops has been posted on our calendar!

Salon de Jeanne d’Arc 2024 Saturday Sept. 14

From the Ringling Brothers to a theatrical sword fight, this year’s full-day Salon conference focuses on Joan of Arc as Motivator and Muse, particularly for performers. 9:30-5 p.m. The full schedule is posted! The Salon is free and open to the public. Come for a session or two or stay all day — either way Muse Joan, our talented speakers, and the stimulating discussions are sure to inspire you.  Some important news:

• Pre-pay for your Salon lunch
• Volunteer to help with the Salon
• Help us spread the word on your social networks!!!! Please invite friends!  
  • In addition to blanket social media invitations, we suggest reviewing the schedule and inviting specific friends to specific sessions you think would interest them.
• With Broadway street under construction near the Rogers Chapel, the best parking plan for Salon is to have your Uber or Lyft drop you off at The Boot!!!! Parking is literally non-existent.
  

  Salon poster features 2023 Joan of Art winner “Glory to Joan” by Carol Lynch