Tory Bush, a graphic designer, traditional artist and all media outlets spent the last few days working on a mural on the Melville Civic Center that denotes one of the many natural resources that the town has to offer, the Atchafalaya River and of course the tasty catfish that inhabits the mighty river. It was only appropriate that Bush chose Melville to choose a catfish and river theme to honor the town as it is officially known as the Catfish Capital of Louisiana,
Born and raised in Morrow, La. Bush now resides in Houston. The mural was completed just in time for the town’s annual catfish festival which is being held on Saturday, Oct. 18. “The stunning mural is more than a painting,” said Melville Mayor Coretta Robertson. “It’s a resurrection of the town’s shared history beautifully presented in the form of a mural.” The artist wanted to create a powerful connection and renewed pride between art and the Melville community
Out of town visitors and locals will get to see the mural on Saturday, Oct. 18, when the town revises the Melville Catfish Festival. The annual festival gets underway on the grounds of the Melville Civic Center where you can find food, craft vendors and a catfish cook-off. Music gets underway at 1pm-3pm with Charley Rivers and special guest. From 3pm-5pm The OMT Band performs followed by Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws from 5pm-7pm. The festival is a family friendly event with free admission. In addition to the schedule above it also includes a parade, Catfish Pageant and more food options than just catfish, including gumbo and funnel cakes.
Melville resident Vaughn Goudeau contributed in the writing and is responsible for the photos.
