New Orleans Art Supply in the Press

Bywater News July 2005	THE BNA THROWS ITSELF A SWELLEGANT PARTY BY LAUREN SWINNEY BYWATER NEWS CULTURAL REPORTER Clusters of conversational groups, cooled air, gallery surroundings, erudites, finger foods, desserts, cold beverages and wines: the ambiance was one of cocktail party sophistication but it was us. the Bywater Hood and friends. The new home of The New Orleans Conservation Guild, once a large, barren warehouse, provided the backdrop for our annual Summer Social. By all accounts, the event was a smashing success, and the turnout was exceptional. There was President Paul Cramer greeting neighbors at the door, "Gerry" Roth in his black leather cowboy hat, David Peltier smiling genially, Anthony Eschmann pouring wine, Ceres Sevin giving out door prize tickets. John Andrews and his handsome son, our beloved Sister Joyce, our dynamic hostess Biake Vender Haar, president of the Conservation Guild, and Ed Reams, straight from Channel 6 (and the only one wearing a tie). CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Bywater Marigny Current July 2005	BYWATER ART DYNASTY EXPANDS Blake Vonder Haar is expanding what is turning into a small Bywater an dynasty with the most recent addition to the Bywater Art Market and the New Orleans Conservation Guild, New Orleans Art Supply. The shop recently opened at 3620 Royal St. in the same building as the Conservation Guild. A Grand Opening will be held today from 3 to 6 p.m. with an evening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Long a resource center for quality art conservation and the monthly art market, Vonder Haar has now opened an art supply store which features high quality professional grade materials and supplies aimed at the working artist. Vonder Haar says the majority of product lines arc not currently available anywhere in the region. Products like Williamsburg Oil Paints and hand made Mount Vision Pastels, Golden Acrylics, DaVinci brushes and more will now be available to local artists. They will also carry full lines of mosaic, ceramic and glass blowing supplies and equipment. There will be bi-monthly workshops on materials and techniques, and the store will be staffed only by trained, professional artists. For more information call the store at 949-1525 or visit http://www.noartsupply.com.