The 5th Annual ArtiGras Carnival

A CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER FOR THE ARTS

Saturday, March 1, 2025 – SOLD OUT

The 5th Annual ArtiGras Carnival, a celebration & fundraiser for the Arts will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025. ArtiGras provides an opportunity to bring the community together to showcase the local talent, increase awareness of the many facets of The Artisans Village, and raise funds for continued program expansion. Through this enchanted evening filled with live music, artist demonstrations, performing arts, and so much more, the goal is to show the many ways The Artisans Village is Elevating the Arts – not just for this one amazing event, but all year long.

If you would like to sponsor ArtiGras or one of our other events, please complete the contact us form online or call the gallery.

ARTIGRAS 2025 EVENT SCHEDULE:

Event Itinerary

5:30 – 7:00 – Cocktail Hour at the Livery Studio. We are excited to bring you new “elevated” entertainment from Canopy Studio out of Athens and Cloudbreak Acrobatic group from Florida. The transformed space will be a delight for your senses as you walk around the Artisan Night Market with live artist demonstrations. Two glamorous “Living Tables” will greet guests with glasses of red and white wine. Enjoy passed appetizers, signature New Orleans-inspired cocktails, a towering gourmet charcuterie board and a few other surprises.
7:00 – 7:15 – Parade! Join in the fun in true Mardi Gras/New Orleans style as we parade from the Livery around the building to enter through the front doors of Barrel 118 on Jefferson Avenue. Welcome to the Main Event!
7:15 – 11 PM – Dinner, Dancing, Dazzling Decor & More! Find your table and then head to the Silent Auction for the first look at the amazing items on display. Dinner service starts shortly after and features traditional New Orleans Creole dishes with a twist from Kersey Catering. Enjoy the sounds of the live band, Bogey & the Viceroy as they take the stage. You’ll be dancing all night long to their energetic, soulful sounds. Be sure to save room for dessert! Merci Cakes will be baking up some wonderful items including the requisite King Cake for a Mardi Gras party.

Suggested Dress Attire

Put on your PARTY dress! This is the time to go all out with sparkles and festive/bright colors. Masks provided or bring your own!

Parking

There are parking spaces in the adjacent City parking lot next to Barrel 118 and plenty of additional spaces within a radius of 2 blocks downtown.

ArtiGras 2025 Sponsors

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for The Artisans Village please call the Gallery at 706-623-7757 or complete our online form. We are also seeking sponsors for our upcoming Art Reception Events at Barrel 118. There’s no better way to give back to the community than to support the Arts!