submitted by Wanda W. Price
There will be a special exhibit for limited viewing, Mardi Gras Royal Robes from three Queens and their Kings on loan to Friends of the Arts, now on display at Orange Beach Art Center. You will enjoy seeing this fabulous and fun exhibit.
The Queens robes in the display were created by Orange Beach resident Gloria Bridges. The Kings costumes were created by Julie Andre of Andres Costumes in Mobile. Each Queen was selected a year in advance and took the full year to work with Gloria in creating the train that fit their personal style and the theme for the Ball and Parade of that year. All were the Royalty of the Order of Inca in Mobile, AL and one lead the Treasures of the Isle Ball in Orange Beach, AL.
Gloria has created over a dozen queen costumes for Mardi Gras. Mrs. Bridges says that the design of these sparkling jeweled gowns and robes is a mix of quilting and theater costume design. This is a great opportunity to see the attire of Mardi Gras Queens and Kings up close. This exhibit will be on display until mid March.
The Orange Beach Art Center is located at 26389 Canal. Gallery hours are 10:00am – 5:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 10:00am – 2:00 pm on Saturdays. For information call 981-2787.
For more information:
Wanda W. Price, Art Center Coordinator
Orange Beach Art Center
4099 Orange Beach Blvd
tel: 251.981.2787
fax: 251.981.6053
wprice@cityoforangebeach.com
