Elaine Madere will be exhibiting artwork as artist of the month for March. She is a native from Bayou Blue and graduated from Thibodaux High and Nicholls State with Math/Computer Science/Business Degree. She now spends winter and spring in Schriever and lives in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania for the remainder of the year.

Elaine is largely self-taught and paints in acrylic and watercolor. Her favorite subjects are landscapes and florals. An artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 1pm - 4pm.

What's Going On At The Gallery?

Artist of the Month

Sponsors:

BlickArt Materials

Golden Artist Colors

Armadillo Art & Craft

Baohong

Old Holland

Do not miss our annual Spring Art Show!

Registration dates are: Saturday, March 29th from 10 AM to 5 PM and Wednesday, April 2nd from1-6 PM. Thank you to Lee Aucoin for chairing this immense project. Also, thank you to our sponsors: Blick Art Materials, Golden Artist Colors, Armadillo Art & Craft, Baohong, and Old Holland. Links to these sponsors are listed below.

We hope to see you here. This is a wonderful opportunity to show the world your artwork and meet other lifetime art friends!

Invitation: Adrian Naquin invites everyone to view his exhibit “Louisiana Impressions” at the Jean Lafitte National Park and Acadian Cultural Center at 314 St. Mary St. in Thibodaux until May 26. This exhibit includes over 30 watercolor paintings focused on Southern Louisiana bayou scenes, plantations, and wildlife. An opening reception will he held on Saturday March 8th from 3-4 PM.

2025-26 Slate of Officers

New officers were elected at the February meeting. Chosen to serve are

• President – Barbara Toups,

• 1st Vice President – Lee Aucoin,

• 2nd Vice President – Jenny Cobb,

• Recording Secretary – Tonia Guidry,

• Treasurer – Karen Kelly,

• Historian – Chantelle Lovell,

• Gallery Director – Janice McBride,

• Gallery Assistant – Jennifer Jenkins.

Appointed by incoming president – Terry Marcantel as Parliamentarian and Anita Portier as Corresponding Secretary. Voted in as Members-at-large are Regina Babin and David Ledet.

Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild 62nd Annual Spring Art Show Winners

April 8 – 30, 2025

BEST IN SHOW – “TRI COLOR AWARD”

#38 – “Winter Sunset” by Glinda Shafer

FERBER AWARD – “JUDGE’S CHOICE”

#69 – “Secrets” by Mary Beth Machenberg

MOST CREATIVE

Sponsor – Dr. Stephen Hellman

#45 – “The Wagon” by Gregory Hayes

BRILLIANT USE OF COLOR

Sponsor – Michael Cobb

#96 – “Bayou Skyscrapers” by David Ledet

LUMINOSITY

Sponsor – Michael Cobb

#21 – “Jacksonville Sunrise” by Beth Drury

ABSTRACT

Sponsor – Givens Family

#25 – “Sunburst Clouds” by Charlotte Opperman

SPIRIT OF ART

Sponsor – New Orleans Art Association

#125 – “Maria” by Travis Moore

BEST USE OF FLORAL SUBJECT

#1 – “Vienna” by Geri Dugas

1st Place Awards (3)

#39 – “Passing Storm” by Glinda Schafer

#24 – “Fisherman’s Dream” by Beth Drury

#3 – “Tranquil” by Geri Dugas

2nd Place Awards (3)

#109 – “Oh Sunny Day!” by Katherine H. Daigle

#40 – “The Dream” by Anna Hebert

#68 – “Bygone” by Dawn Koetting

3rd Place Awards (3)

#94 – “Tuscan Region Vineyard” by David Ledet

#9 – “A Weaver’s Dream” by Karen Kelly

#82 – “Allusive” by Betty Porche

BEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY

#127 – “Snowy Morning” by Abbie Bourgeois

HONORABLE MENTION (5)

#57 – “Study #1” by Wanda McKenney

#74 – “Maestro St. Marie” by Regina Babin

#102 – “Church in a Cane Field” by Roberta Schexnayder

#116 – “Ranunculus” by Helen Valenti

#118 – “Blooming” by Farren Johnson

PASTEL AWARDS (2)

#72 – “Isabella’s Happy Place” by Mary Beth Machenberg

#67 – “Still” by Dawn Koetting

MERCHANDISE AWARDS

INTRIGUING TEXTURE

Sponsor - Golden Paints (gift certificate)

#12 – “Harlequin Surprise” by Karen Kelly

OUTSTANDING USE OF LIGHT

Sponsor – M. Graham & Co. (paint)

#97 – “Light in the Woods” by Muriel Prejean

INTERESTING HUMAN PORTRAYAL

Sponsor – Blick Art (gift certificate)

#76 – Father (Eddie Champagne) by Regina Babin

LOUISIANA CULTURE

Sponsor – Holbein (gouche)

#53 – “Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop” by Lee Aucoin

BEST COMPOSITION

Sponsor – Holbein (colored pencils)

#70 – “Bayou Siesta” by Mary Beth Machenberg

HONORABLE MENTION PHOTOGRAPHY

Sponsor – Blick Art (gift certificate)

#111 – “GNO Bridge Lights” by Danny Verret

CREATURES GREAT & SMALL

Sponsor – Dixon Ticonderoga (watercolor paper)

#18 – “Pinky” Johnny Authement

USE OF EMOTION

Sponsor – Armadillo Arts & Crafts (watercolor supplies)

#124 – “Somebody’s Home” by Travis Moore