Downtown Gallery Crawl
The seven galleries which comprise the Downtown Gallery Crawl threw open their doors April 2 for the first art gallery event of the Spring. And in keeping with tradition, the annual River Jam was held that night to cap off the evening.
Strolling from gallery to gallery visitors took in artwork by some of the region’s best-loved artists while also gaining exposure to a few up-and-comers, as well. A themed exhibition spanning two galleries—UPSTAIRS and The Big Room—honored the works of Louisiana native and Virginia poet Ferrell Mercer. Caroline Youngblood returned to the Gallery Crawl with an exhibition of new works at MAD Gallery. Meanwhile, across the Ouachita at the River Gallery, Marlen Waters debuted a new collection titled “Live, Love, Laugh, Letter and Paint.”
The Downtown Gallery Crawl is one of the most popular recurring events downtown, and it brings together a diverse cross-section of the Monroe art, business and social communities.
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- Bob Ward and Margaret Ellerman
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- Emily and Bob Rash
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- Charlie Heck, Don and Mitzi Gates
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- Sandra Hammons and Jill Hammons
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- Mac and Leah Reitzell
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- Cyndi Kennedy, Rob Heisler and Tara Holmes
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- Darrell Brown and Brenathia Tenner
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- Avery Cunningham and Chris Brown
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- Al Peterson and Caroline Youngblood
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- Robert and Gerri Ellis
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- Chris hand, Evan Lay, Camille Barmore and Aaron Moore
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- Austin Bantel, Katie Ayan, Kelsea McCrary, Bethany Wilkins and Brad Arender
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- Tiffany Huffer, Leigh Buffington, Sadie Prince, Carson Huffer and Ty Huffer
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- Denise Futch and Brooke Futch
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- Carol Parsons and Spencer Lee
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- Jenny Ellerbe and Frank Hamrick
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- Gary and Sharon Ratcliff
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