BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - The well-known muralist and realist painter has been selected as the featured artist for Bossier Arts Council’s fundraiser gala, Artini.
On April 16, the Bossier Arts Council (BAC) announced the featured artist for its annual big fundraising event, Artini, an extravagant themed event that assists the art council in producing its programs.
With this year’s theme of monochrome and jazzy announced, artist Eric Francis has been selected to be featured during the event.
Artini will be held on June 14, from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m, at the Live Casino & Hotel Louisiana. Tickets can be purchased at HERE.
ERIC FRANCIS
Eric Francis is a contemporary realist painter, muralist, teacher and museum coordinator for Southern University’s Museum of Art Shreveport. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian parents with six siblings. Eventually, he made his way to Louisiana and earned his associate’s degree from Southern University and a bachelor of studio painting from Centenary College.
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Francis is known for his acrylic floral and still life paintings.
“Eric’s work captures depth and realism that draws viewers in. In addition to painting, he shares his expertise through teaching and videos that offer a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process,” says a statement from Bossier Arts Council.
His art has been featured in multiple publications, including https://www.facebook.com/emptyeasel, and he has appeared on television to discuss his work, which is held in private collections across the area. Additionally, Francis was one of the artists who brought the mega mural in downtown Shreveport to life.
Through his exhibitions, commissions, and public art projects, Francis continues to make a vibrant impact on the art community of Shreveport-Bossier.
You can follow Eric Francis’ art on his website, https://ericfrancis.bigcartel.com/, or visit his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ericfrancisart.
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