DIY Sidewalk Chalk
Sidewalk chalk drawings are a fun way for kids to enjoy the outdoors and express their creativity. It's also an excellent activity for bored children who are stuck at home when school is closed. It's washable…
Apr 9 2021
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Mar 4 2021
Young Artists Spotlight: Vanessa Smay
Young artist Vanessa Smay, a senior at Ponchatoula High School, sat down with HRAC to talk about her current work, her beginnings in art, and her favorite piece from her catalogue. Read our Q&A below and learn more about this…
Mar 4 2021
Let's Talk Stress: Art, Yoga and Social Distancing 
Host Melissa Griffin talks with Marc Settembrino, a sociology professor and certified yoga instructor, about the impacts of stress in a post-COVID world and ways to combat it using yoga (even for people who don't practice yoga), art and personal…
Feb 7 2021
The Importance of Art Education
Written by Melissa Griffin, Executive Director
I’ve had the pleasure of witnessing firsthand how art education reinforces a student’s regular curriculum in a fun and engaging way. In art classes, elementary students are identifying shapes and colors, as well…
Nov 24 2020
Fine & Functional Shopping Guide
Give the gift of art this holiday season with choice selections from Hammond Regional Arts Center’s Fine & Functional exhibition. The show’s curators have selected some of the best works to make the perfect present ranging from books for children…
Nov 3 2020
Barbara Tardo: Stunning Kindness & Generosity
Exhibition curator Denise Tullier-Holly, artist Barbara Tardo, HRAC director Melissa Griffin
Photo by Phillip Colwart
It's been such a pleasure working with, and getting to know, artist Barbara Tardo. Over many decades she has been a supporter and…
Oct 8 2020
Art Talk Thursday: Barbara Tardo
Join HRAC for Art Talk Thursday for a retrospective into the life and art of Barbara Tardo! Listen to Tardo as she gives insight to her life as an artist.
The opening for "Sand Reliefs & Other Works"…
Sep 8 2020
Tutorial Tuesdays: Watercolors
It's time for #TutorialTuesday! This week features watercolors!
If you make something, show it off to us by tagging us on social media!
DIYs for Adults & Kids
Abstract Art (adults)
Abstract Art (kids)
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Sep 1 2020
Tutorial Tuesdays: Socks
It's time for #TutorialTuesday! This week features socks!
If you make something, show it off to us by tagging us on social media!
DIYs for Adults & Kids
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Aug 4 2020
Tutorial Tuesdays: Toothpicks
It's time for #TutorialTuesday! This week features toothpicks!
If you make something, show it off to us by tagging us on social media!
DIYs for Adults & Kids
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Jul 28 2020
Tutorial Tuesday: Bottle Caps
Jul 21 2020