The newly formed Zachary Artists Guild (ZAG), along with the joint efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, will hold an Evening Art Walk on Saturday, July 9, in downtown Zachary on Main Street between the Chamber office and Zachary fire station from 6 - 9 p.m.

About 20 artists from the Zachary area will have their art work on display and available for purchase in a unique evening art walk.

Tickets are $10 each and include hors d’oeuvres by Palmetto Grill; wine from Feliciana Cellars and Abita’s “Andy Award” winning beer, Louisiana Imperial Oyster Stout and Pecan Bitter, soft drinks and door prizes.

There will also be live music by L. C. Carney Blues Band and Sacred Strings Bluegrass playing by the ZFD.

Twenty percent of the proceeds from art work sales purchased from featured artists during the event will benefit ZAG and the Regional Arts Council of Zachary. Additionally, patrons purchasing art work will have their name placed in a VIP raffle for a community canvas painting on which, Mayor Amrhein will paint the first brush strokes with other contributors throughout the event.

ZAG members are working hard to make it a successful art show that benefits future endeavors by the Artist Guild and the Regional Arts Council of Zachary.

ZAG is an organization made up entirely of volunteers from Zachary's art scene. The organization advances and promotes the appreciation, enjoyment and distribution of the visual arts for the mutual improvement, cultural benefit and social enlightenment of members and of the public.

ZAG sponsors exhibitions of original art by any artist; presents quality art programs; provides a means through which artists may continue their work and study; encourages artists of all ages; and fosters appreciation and participation in the arts by the community.

Artists featured at ZAG's Evening Art Walk include: Chloe' Aguillrd, Mandy Bradley, Megan H. Buccere, Darleane Eason, Sharon Furrate, Jenny Gueltig, Margaret Harmon, Roy Lee, Terry A. Luer, Carol Mahan, Keith Morris, Candace Napepa, Joy Petty, Betty Richardson, Geana Rust, Theresa Weiss and Courtney Yoes among others.

Sponsors of ZAG include the Zachary Chamber, Bank of Zachary, Cottage Fine Arts & Framing, Feliciana Cellars, LeBlanc's Food Stores, Palmetto Grill, Sammy's Grill and the Zachary Plainsman-News.

Tickets can be purchased from ZAG members, the Chamber, the Bank of Zachary, Cottage Fine Art & Framing, LeBlanc’s, Sammy’s or from Wendy Pate and Stacy Gill of the Plainsman.

For more information, e-mail Zacharyartistsguild@gmail.com or call Courtney Yoes at 288-3772.