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Third Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

(Opelousas, LA) – A traffic signal box featuring art by B.J. Smith located at the intersection of Union and Dunbar Streets in Opelousas was unveiled Thursday, August 6th.  Boxed Art transforms ordinary metal traffic boxes into creative canvases for art that showcase the community’s character and culture and enliven public spaces.  The project

August 7, 2020

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Announcement • Boxed Art • News

Third Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2020 Third Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling  (Opelousas, LA) –Opelousas Tourism, along with the Celebrate 300 Commission, is pleased to announce another traffic signal box is scheduled to be unveiled to the public on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of Union and

August 3, 2020

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Announcement • Boxed Art • Main Street News

Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Downtown Opelousas

(Opelousas, LA) – A traffic signal box featuring the art of Sue Boagni was unveiled Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in downtown Opelousas.  Located on the corner of Court and Landry Streets across the St. Landry Parish Courthouse, the box features vibrant images with a Louisiana food theme.  Mayor Alsandor was on hand for the unveiling …

June 25, 2020

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Announcement • Boxed Art

Boxed Art Unveiling featuring artwork by Local artist Jerome Ford

The first vinyl wrapped Boxed Art for the city was unveiled on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. The art themed box is located at the intersection of Wallior and Landry and Vine Streets and features artwork by local artist Jerome Ford. This was the first of twelve (12) boxes targeted for installation as part of the …

January 16, 2020

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Downtown Tour • Museums, Exhibits & Displays

63. Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 1934

315 N. Main Street Built by the Sandoz family, this building was a former library, a church and a funeral home. In September 1992, it became the home of the city’s history museum, created by the Opelousas Tourism & Activities Committee and the City of Opelousas. This museum showcases various objects and artifacts relating to …

April 9, 1934

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