On Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Algiers Folk Art Zone & Blues Museum will host the fourth annual Algiers Folk Art Festival. A showcase of regional folk art, the free event will feature artists’ tents, live musical entertainment, and food-truck concessions.
Artists featured include Charles Gillam, Sr., Chris Grisaffe, Devin Dewulf, Leiana Funck, Kristen Arnold, Polly Wells, Steven Seneca, Andrew Hopskins, Eddie Gillam, Hordris Bland, Anthony C. Clark, Ras Wayne Vicks, Cecelia “Cely” Tapplette-Pedescleaux and NuAwlons Nate.
Musical performers include legendary blues guitarist Little Freddie King, zydeco/blues musician Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, Muddy Bayou Blues Band, and kids music by the Confetti Park Players.
American Routes radio personality Nick Spitzer will emcee the event.
Children‘s arts & crafts will be provided by Mini Art Center, a family friendly studio and gallery for children to make art, and Confetti Kids, a non-profit organization that helps maintain neighborhood playgrounds and hosts kid-friendly events in Algiers Point. Concessions will include specialty items by New Orleans’ area food trucks, plus beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Monies raised will be used toward enhancing the Zone’s programming and facilities as well as creating initiatives for increased visibility to self-taught artists.
“The event is meant to make the community aware of the many artists working locally,” says festival organizer Charles Gillam.
Support comes from the Neighborhood Partnership Network, Algiers Economic Development Foundation, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, and American Routes.
