Ribbon Cutting for Public Art by Hernet Hill

Join us for a ribbon cutting on Monday, November 9  at 1 p.m. to celebrate a public art billboard display featuring a photo by Hernet Hill.  The gathering takes place in the parking lot of Sonny’s Audio at 5407 Interstate 49 South Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570. 

 

Over the course of one year, photos by four Opelousas residents will are part of a billboard display on I-49 in Opelousas.  Thinking Big, a public art project of the Opelousas Museum, strives to magnify and uplift community art to a regional scale.  This is done by transforming and showcasing images from the Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods community photo exhibit.  Three outstanding photos were chosen by a panel of professional artists, and one was selected by popular vote.  Selected images are by Florence Freeman, Bruce Alsandor, Hernet Hill and Lisa Lewis (People’s Choice). 

 

The outdoor art display amplifies striking beauty in everyday moments.  It also highlights the artistry of Opelousas residents and encourages passersby to take the Opelousas exit to visit local sights including the Opelousas Museum.

 

Thinking Big is supported in part by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation