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Alvin Batiste Studio, located in the heart of Donaldsonville, LA, is home to Louisiana's premier folk artist, Alvin Batiste. Renowned for his unique storytelling through art, Alvin captures the essence of life and personal memories, inspired by the tales of his late mother, Lillian Batiste. Since gaining recognition as a sought-after artist, Alvin has created notable works, including an album cover for Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton. His art resonates with diverse audiences, making him a visionary figure in the folk art community, celebrated for his ability to connect with viewers through heartfelt narratives. Generated from the website

The purpose of River Region Art Association shall be to allow artists from all disciplines to work together to improve public awareness of all art forms. We associate to help individuals artists in whatever way they need, and to help promote the Arts in the community. We associate to help artists and communities to relate. Most of all, we associate to share the sheer joy of creating! River Region Art Association was founded in 1993. Members are local Louisiana artists, and we currently have over 100 members. Most forms of art are represented in our Art Gallery. We are located in Gonzales, LA.