Waven Boone Day is held

By News Staff on Monday, June 16, 2025
City of Ville Platte honors local artist
  • Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) presents a proclamation to Boone’s daughters Carmen Bellard-Foutch (left) and Rachel Escamilla (right).
    Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams (center) presents a proclamation to Boone’s daughters Carmen Bellard-Foutch (left) and Rachel Escamilla (right).
  • Sharon Fontenot (left) and Candace Dominick (right) display a renderings of Boone’s murals which was painted for the city. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
    Sharon Fontenot (left) and Candace Dominick (right) display a renderings of Boone’s murals which was painted for the city. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
  • Prints and etchings were available for purchase, with all proceeds being donated to the Evangeline Arts Council for children’s art programs. Mike Perron (left photo) and Sarahi Sawtelle (right photo) are pictured as they browse some of the prints that were available. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
    Prints and etchings were available for purchase, with all proceeds being donated to the Evangeline Arts Council for children’s art programs. Mike Perron (left photo) and Sarahi Sawtelle (right photo) are pictured as they browse some of the prints that were available. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
  • Prints and etchings were available for purchase, with all proceeds being donated to the Evangeline Arts Council for children’s art programs. Mike Perron (left photo) and Sarahi Sawtelle (right photo) are pictured as they browse some of the prints that were available. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)
    Prints and etchings were available for purchase, with all proceeds being donated to the Evangeline Arts Council for children’s art programs. Mike Perron (left photo) and Sarahi Sawtelle (right photo) are pictured as they browse some of the prints that were available. (Gazette photos by Tony Marks)

    A ceremony honoring the artistic impact of the late Waven Boone was held on Friday, June 13, inside Ville Platte City Hall. The program included remarks from the Boone family, public officials, educators, friends, fellow artists and musicians, and former students.