This mouth-watering day of fun has been designed to celebrate food as art. Ruston residents and visitors will be able to experience 2 and 3-D visual, textile and culinary artistry as they walk through each of our locations. Created by local student and community artists, this art is all about food. The art will reflect food, be made with food, or be food.
Interactive demonstrations have been planned throughout the day.
12:15-12:45 pm - "Farm-to-Table" at the Ruston Farmer's Market
1:00-1:30 pm -" I HeART You Coffee" at The Depot
1:30-2:00 pm - "Wear Your Food" at Ruston Artisans
2:00-2:30 pm - "Painting with Coffee" at Fine Line Supply Co
2:30-3:00 pm - "Brew Tour" at Utility Brewing
3:00-3:30 pm - "Play With Your Food" at Board and Bottle (Railway Coffee)
3:30-4:00 pm - "Cook Like a Rock Star" at Heard Freighthouse Food Park
Mixed media painting with coffee by Matthew Knopps
After you start your day at the The Farmer's Market, make your way through our unique stores, boutiques and galleries. A juried food art exhibition will be on display at several local business as indicated on the map. Many of the businesses will also have tempting treat for you inside. Visit one of our many restaurants for lunch or dinner. Be sure to visit with each business to find out about any specials or events that may be happening. Also, be sure to stop at Fine Line Supply Co to purchase a print of your favorite chalk or mural artwork from previous Art Encounters. You can begin your walk at any of our participating businesses. This one-mile walking art trail features over 100 artists.
The talent in Ruston and the local area is exceptional and many local businesses, corporations, non-profit groups are supporting that talent through their sponsorship and donations. This event is managed by Friends of Ruston Mainstreet and sponsored by Origin Bank, Century Next Bank, Experience Ruston/CVB, Ruston Cultural District, Driggers Outdoor Advertising, Fine Line Supply, anonymous donors, and Ruston Artisans. The Ruston Art Encounter conducts unique, bi-monthly events designed to celebrate the arts and community. We believe that art provides an opportunity to generate conversation and education and we invite you to join us for this fun and one- of-a-kind art event.
This may be our best Ruston Art Encounter yet. We can taste it already!
