The third annual Beads and Brushes event will be held Monday, March 3, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm at the 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 highlandjazzandblues@gmail.com.
About the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival
Launched in 2003 by the Highland Area Partnership, a 501c3 nonprofit organization,, the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival has grown from a handful of bands and a crowd of 500-1,000 to a gathering including three stages, twelve bands, posters, t-shirts, food and art sales, and 8,000 music fans in Highland area’s beautiful Columbia Park. The annual Festival is a gift to the community. Proceeds from poster, t-shirt, beverage sales, donations, and sponsorships are used to bring the Festival back each year.
