Louisiana artist Frank Kelley, Jr.’s latest artistic unveiling proves that art and need are a powerful synergism to the human experience. Kelley revealed his latest piece, The Audition, to a lively crowd of guests amid piano music, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and champagne at the Lotus Club’s month-long membership drive on May 12. With its rich history and warm-paneled walls, The Lotus Club paired well with Kelley and his art.
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