Snoball Fight, Joan of Art opening, and Salon conference!

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Coming Up….

Snoball “Fight” at Madame Vic’s 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday

Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is armed for battle in the Barbezai Snoball Fight! Come for some icy fun and vote for the best flavor in the snoball flavor competition, hosted by Krewe of Krampus as a fundraiser for “Parading for All”: accessible parade initiatives. Krampus’s “Parading for All” program funds the sign interpreters for the ceremonies in our parade! Thanks to Captain Antoinette de Alteriis for creating our gourmet medieval-inspired “At the King’s Table” spiced fig snoball syrup — it almost won last year. Wearing krewe colors blue and gold is encouraged!

Admission is free; please support the fundraiser by purchasing and tasting lots of snowballs and casting your vote!  Bring friends — this is open to the public and we’d like as many people as possible for the fundraiser.

Saturday evening Aug. 17 at Madame Vic’s (1500 Elysian Fields, map). Snoballs and voting 6-8:30, winners announced at 9, raffle drawing at 9:30. Stick around to enjoy the band Bone Shaker and the bar until 11 p.m.   Please note that this event is NOT kid-friendly since this is a bar.

Throws Workshop Sunday Sept. 1, 1-4 p.m.

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.

Salon de Jeanne d’Arc 2024Salon de Jeanne d'Arc 2024 poster. Joan of Arc as Motivator and Muse. 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.

Joan of Art opening at Ariodante Gallery 

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 for their ongoing partnership now in our fifth year of the Joan of Art juried exhibit program. Krewe members are welcome to wear costumes for the art opening.

The 2024 Salon de Jeanne d’Arc poster image above is based on “Glory to Joan” by collage artist and krewe member Carol Lynch, who also won first place in the 2023 Joan of Art competition for her piece “Ashes to Ashes.” Stay tuned for more news about the 2024 art selections.