December 3, 2011
1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy
Arnaudville, Louisiana
The 7th Annual
Fire and Water
Fire and Water
Le Feu et l'Eau
Le Feu et l'Eau
FREE ENTRY FREE WORKSHOPS FREE DEMONSTRATIONS FREE MUSIC
Le Feu et l’Eau/Fire and Water Rural Arts Celebration is a one day event that showcases creative talent produced primarily in Acadiana as well as the French culture. Born following the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Fire and Water originally featured signature floating fires and showcased the work of visual artists with only a sampling of other artistic disciplines; however, over the last several years the event has expanded to become more of a celebration featuring a multitude of artists, performers and cultural workers in a variety of disciplines and genres. Originally based at the Junction of Bayous Teche and Fuselier, the event was moved to its current location at the old Singleton Lumber building last December following a devastating fire that destroyed its home base, Town Market Rural Arts Centre.
By celebrating FW we encourage creativity, strengthen community partnerships, promote the arts and support artists. This ultimately engages residents and draws tourist.
In an attempt to call attention to the value of Louisiana’s many waterways, our ultimate goal is to one day set the bayous ablaze again with functioning public art pieces.
Given the international nature of the celebration, global voices always find expression at Le Feu et l’Eau.
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting
Come speak and hear French at La Table Française
Listen to the Junior Martin French Choir
and Yorel Bana Smooth Jazz
Festival of Words Slam Poetry Presentation by Desiree Dallagiacomo
Druming by Les Djembes Drumming
Acadiana Irish Music Sessions (AIMS) Featuring Tony Davoren w/friends
tap tap tap by Sheila Ryan School of Dance
Bayou Blues with Chelsea Ellison Trio
Music of Acadiana with Cedric Watson with Creole Trio
Food Demonstration with Linda Sue Fontenot
Blacksmithing Demonstration with Jerry Baker
Leather Jewelry Workshop with Michelle Fontenot
Gourd Workshop with Karen Willingham
Lampworking demonstration with Jill Hackney
Encaustic Workshop with Stephanie GreenAll Day
Collaborative Artwork project Clint Marks
Event will be Filmed by louisianamusicchannel.com
Need more information? call 337-453-3307
Fire and Water is made possible thru the efforts of its many volunteers and members of NUNU--Frederick l'Ecole des Arts with programs partially funded by the Decentralized Arts Funding program from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Arts Council as well as funding from the French Consulate of New Orleans and South Arts. We would also like to thank both St. Martin Parish Tourism and St. Landry Tourism for helping to promote the event.
We are seeking additional financial sponsors to help defray the cost of this event.
If you would like to be a sponsor please let us know by clicking here.
We will get intouch with you very soon.
Painting by Ashley Stone
Supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Arts Council.
This page was last updated: December 2, 2011
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Raffle
"300 Sparks"
Keep Fire & Water
a FREE event
$25 donation
39 chances to win
$100, $50 or $25
13 rounds of drawings
on the hour every hour during Fire and Water.
You can also help by Donating.
