This weekend’s 2nd Saturday Artwalk for the month of September (Saturday, Sept. 11th) honors Elemore Morgan, Jr. The State of Louisiana has declared September 18th, Elemore Morgan, Jr. Day and will be commemorating this special designation with grants awarded by the Elemore Morgan, Jr. Visual Arts Endowment and a special reception during the Fall Fest event on September 11th’s Artwalk.  Galleries are hosting special exhibits as well.  The event starts early this month- from 4-8pm.

Acadiana Center for the Arts– 101 W. Vermilion St. / 337-233-7060
Main Gallery: August 14 – September 25, 2010- Michel Varisco: Shifting
Side Gallery: September 11 – October 1, 2010- Louise Guidry
Vault Series: August 14 – September, 25 2010- Kelly Guidry

Architects + Artists– 200 Jefferson St. / 337-232-0000

Cajun Spice– 535 Jefferson St / 337-232-3061

Cité des Arts– 109 Vine St. / 337-291-1122

Galerie Eclaireuse– 535 Jefferson St. / 337-234-5492

Gallery 549– 549 Jefferson St. / 337-593-0796- “Brush With Hope”– group exhibition to benefit the Jacob Crouch Foundation for the prevention of suicide

Gallery R (at The Russo Group)- 116 E. Congress St. / 337-769-1530

Pottery Alley– 205 W. Vermilion St. / 337-267-4453

Sans Souci Fine Crafts Gallery– 219 E. Vermilion St. / 337-266-7999

Whoojoo Stained Glass– 532 Jefferson St. / 337-269-9310