The third annual Beads and Brushes event will be
held Monday, March 3, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at Andress Artist and Entrepreneur
Center in Shreveport. This event is a do-it-yourself art project using beads caught at Mardi
Gras parades. Guests can enjoy a fun night while upcycling beads to make a custom piece of
art to take home.
“We are excited to bring back the Beads and Brushes event for a third year,” said Emerie
Eck Holtzclaw, Executive Director of the Highland Area Partnership. “We’ve had great
groups participate over the last two years that made the most beautiful art from beads they
caught at our local parades. It is a great way to commemorate specialty beads or just make
something fun! We can’t wait to see what everyone creates this year!”
Ticket holders can pick from a pre-painted or unpainted 8 x 8 canvas to create their art
piece. Supplies and materials including paint, brushes, glue guns, and more will be on hand.
There will be light refreshments on site. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Highland
Jazz and Blues Festival.
Tickets are on sale through Monday, March 3rd for $45.00 each. Tickets can be purchased
on Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/ycyww3rh. For questions, please contact Emerie Eck
Holtzclaw at [email protected].