Experimental Art Walk on Algiers Point

It's been a really good weekend so far in spite of the constant rain. Christian and I started off our weekend at the Crescent City Farmer's Market. I've been hearing so many great things about this place and it's founder since we moved here, I'm glad we finally went.

The owner, Richard McCarthy. Photo thanks to Southern Living

After bringing all our goods home and cleaning the house, we went to a double feature (one of Christian's favorite past times). We saw The Campaign and Beasts of the Southern Wild. The latter is one of those movies that I couldn't decide how I felt about the entire time I was watching it, but have since been unable to get it out of my head. It was poetic and fantastic and I would recommend it.

We almost didn't go out because Christian taught me how to play soccer on the PS3 and I was quickly addicted. However, I'm glad we did because our friend Erin invited us to head over to Algiers Point. via the ferry to and participate in an "experimental art walk and cultural event", so we couldn't pass that up. Here's how it went in pictures:

The flyer, thanks to Common Ground Health Clinic

heading over on the ferry 

Our first stop was a Voodoo shop, with lots of interesting things:

a bone drum found by volunteers after Katrina. 

 The next stop was a gallery with two artists, one photographer and a sculpture artist. The small sculptures were made from styrofoam, wood, and other found and recycled objects. They depicted the journey of enslaved Africans as they came to America and ended with Dr. Martin Luther Kin reading to a culturally diverse group. The artist wasn't there, but I got his contact info for an upcoming 1239 show. 

The other artist was a photographer who was excited about the idea of showing at 1239. His interest was the highlight of the night. 

 We got to the art walk late, so the only other place open was the Common Ground Health Clinic, which had children's artwork on display:

I really love this one!

We walked back to the ferry along the levee. My first social visit to the Westbank was a pleasant surprise.