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11/22/2024

Today marks the final reveal of 10 more birds from Heather Gill’s “Taking Flight: 50 Birds For 50 Years”! While this might be our last bird post, the show is still in full swing—just not for much longer! Stop by Creative Exchange during business hours (10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday) before Sunday, November 24th to experience this incredible collection in person. 🐦✨

Here are the final 10 birds in the flock:

41: “What Are You Going On About Now?”
42: “Bird Watchers”
43: “Man, I Love Fishing”
44: “Alphabet Soup”
45: “Sad Cowboy”
46: “Waves Hands Very Broadly”
47: “Side Effects May Vary”
48: “Ginger in Paris”
49: “Blue Lips”
50: “You’re Going to Ruin Your Eyes If You Keep Reading in the Dark”

Don’t let this stunning show fly away without seeing it! Swing by soon, and maybe find a bird to take home. 🪶✨

11/19/2024

Ready to see some more of Heather Gill's awesome work from "Taking Flight: 50 Birds For 50 Years"? We’ve got 10 more birds to share today! Each piece is crafted using pages from the same illustrated book and stays true to their original size! Today's featured works include:

31: "1/4" Seam Allowance"
32: "I Just Can't Get Away From Those Dolls"
33: "What Will We Eat On The Moon"
34: "Da Vinci's Mountain Sketch"
35: "Lady With A Wet Ermine"
36: "All Eyes On You Babe"
37: "Who Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?"
38: "Stargazing Is My Favorite"
39: "Yes Sir, Whatever You Say"
40: "I Suck At Color Theory"

This one-of-a-kind exhibition wraps up at the end of the week! Make sure you catch it before it flies away. Stop by Creative Exchange during business hours (10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and we'll happily take you to the gallery to experience this stunning show in person. See it all while you can! ✨🦜

11/15/2024

We've got a treat for you today—9 more works from Heather Gill’s captivating solo exhibition, “Taking Flight: 50 Birds for 50 Years”! 🦜✨ This one-of-a-kind collection features 50 mixed-media collage masterpieces, each celebrating a unique bird species. Today's featured pieces include:

22: "Sewing Directions"
23: "I Can't Hear You, My Hat Is Too Big"
24: "Cheerleaders On The Beach"
25: "All Part Of Quilting"
26: "I Thought He Wouldn't Find Me Under The Deck But I Was Wrong"
27: "Unblocking The 5th Chakra"
28: "I Was Never Very Good At Trivia"
29: "No Bodysurfing"
30: "What Are Y'all Looking At?"

Wanna experience all 50 works up close and personal? Maybe even take one home? Swing by Creative Exchange during our business hours (10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and we’ll give you a guided walk over to the gallery. This incredible show will be on display until November 23rd, so don’t miss out! 🎨🕊️

11/12/2024

Good Afternoon Everyone! Today, we’ve got 11 more works from Heather Gill’s solo show, “Taking Flight: 50 Birds for 50 Years”! This exhibition consists of 50 mixed-media collage works, all containing different species of birds. Today’s pieces are:

11: “Oral Surgery Disasters”
12: “I Know I Left Those Scissors Somewhere”
13: “Free From All Artifical Preservative”
14: “No Those Are Blue Gloves That Guy Is Holding”
15: “The Future is Sooner Than You Think”
16: “Just You And Me, We’ll Travel ‘Round The World”
17: “Ode To The Dead Milkmen”
18: “Just You And Me, Punk Rock Girl”
19: “Do You Feel A Breeze?”
20: “She Never Was Good At Giving Compliments But She Always Smelled Nice
21: “You Better Not Let Myrtle Catch You Shoot At Her Humming Birds”

Wanna see all of the work, and maybe even take home a piece for yourself? Stop by Creative Exchange during business hours (10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and someone will walk you to the gallery so you can see these amazing works for yourself! This show will only be up until November 23rd, so make sure to see it before it’s gone!

11/07/2024

Hello Everybody! Throughout this month, we are going to post the works in Heather Gill's solo show, "Taking Flight: 50 Birds for 50 Years". This exhibition is a celebratory end to Gill's time as the Ross Lynn Charitable Foundation's Resident Artist. Lets Look at some of the works!

1: "Motherhood"
2: "What Did You Call My Mama?"
3: "Train or Crew No."
4: "Very Happy New Local"
5: "In The Fading Eyes Of Old Men"
6: "If I Could Tell You"
7: "Keep Their Books To Themselves"
8: "Billy The Kid"
9: "Farm Hand Kills Carpenter over Poker"
10: "I See Your Grasshopper And I'll Raise Your A Locust"

We are so excited for tonight's reception!!! We will see you from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Creatives At Work! If you miss tonight's reception (😞) "Taking Flight" will be open until November 26th. Stop by Creative Exchange during business hours (Mon-Sat 10:00-5:30), and we will take you across the street to the gallery! Can't wait to see you!

10/28/2024

Good Evening Everyone! Today is the last day we will be highlighting the works featured in 'Vibrant Perceptions' until it closes on October 28th. 'Vibrant Perceptions' is an experiential exhibition, that encourages artists and audiences to use the senses of sight, sound, and touch.

The featured work for today is Dylan Sanders's "Party for One"!

Dylan Sanders is a Ruston, LA based mixed media artist and arts administrator, specializing in ceramics and collage arts. He co-owns Creative Exchange/Creatives At Work Gallery in Downtown Ruston, a lively space for fine arts and architecture supplies that supports North Louisiana’s creative community. As the director of the Gilbert Center for the Arts, a legacy project of the Ross Lynn Charitable Foundation, Dylan is deeply involved in advancing local arts and culture. He actively contributes to his community, volunteering on the boards of the Ruston Cultural District, the Louisiana Peach Festival, and the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, where he helps drive initiatives that enrich and elevate the arts in the region.

We hope that you have enjoyed this show! Stop by Creative Exchange during business hours (10a.m. - 5:30p.m.) to get access to the Gallery. See you soon!

10/27/2024

Hello Everybody, we will be highlighting all of the works featured in 'Vibrant Perceptions' until the show closes on October 28th! 'Vibrant Perceptions' is an experiential art show that engages the senses of sight, touch, and sound.

Ryan Bott's "Finding Rest in the Tears" is the featured work for today

Ryan 'Stirling' Botts is an artist and arts administrator based in Ruston, Louisiana, whose practice spans watercolor, acrylic, printmaking, and mixed media installations. Known for his inventive use of materials and a storytelling approach to art, Botts crafts works that explore personal mythology, introspection, and the delicate balance between the natural world and the fantastical. His narrative-driven pieces invite viewers into richly textured worlds, blending technical precision with imaginative depth.

Today is the last day to see 'Vibrant Perceptions'. Stop by Creative Exchange during business hours (10a.m. - 5:30p.m.) to get access to the Gallery. See you soon!

06/22/2024

02/28/2024

Another post from our current show, In Our Own Worlds! This is work by Inique Harris. The works pictured are : Floating with You, Magical Cat Hangout, Into the Ball Pit, Gumball Circus, Charge of the Dogs, Tea Time, and Small Memories Series. DM if you are interested in any of these pieces!❤❤

02/28/2024

Some works that are for sale from our current show, In Our Own Worlds.
This is work done by Daija Essien. Works pictured African Self, Perception (Red), Same Yet Different, Shifting Appearance. DM us if you are interested in any of the pieces pictured! ❤

10/06/2023

Step into a world of mesmerizing radiance and vibrant creativity as we invite you to Dark Brilliance, an extraordinary art exhibition that will redefine your perception of art.
Prepare to be captivated by the interplay of light, color, and imagination like never before.
We hope to see you there!💚

10/05/2023

Good evening from Creatives at Work! 😀🎨🌟
We have absolutely loved having our 2023 residents April and Robyn here with us!🤩
They have been working hard in the studio, exploring Ruston, and engaging with students from Grambling and Tech. 💙💚
This Saturday at Creatives At Work, we will have a public studio reception from 1 to 3 pm.🥳🥳🥳
This will give everyone an opportunity to see all the great work they have created while they have been here with us! This will also be an awesome opportunity to get to know April and Robyn before they head back!
We hope to see you there!
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Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Creatives At Work, 112 W Alabama Ave, Ruston