Councilman Francis Plaisance (right) presents Tony Mayard with a key to the City of Abbeville.
Mayard receives Key to City of Abbeville for contributions to art
Tony Mayard was honored in a special way on June 7, at a Vermilion Arts Council event for his 20-plus years of volunteer and philanthropic service to the Vermilion Arts Council and Abbeville as a whole.
Recently retired from his role as President of the Arts Council and his position as curator of the Alliance Center, Mayard was surprised by his colleagues and friends when the new president Megan Bertrand unveiled a new sign for the Alliance Center dedicating the gallery space as the new Tony Mayard Exhibition Gallery.
Councilman Francis Plaisance was on hand to present a framed certificate with a declaration by Mayor Mark Piazza that June 7, 2018 was officially Tony Mayard Day. He was also presented with a key to the city.
Many people came forward to express there thanks to Tony for all that he has done, including Charlene Beckett with Abbeville Main Street and Friends of Palmetto Island State Park, who wanted to thank him for all the paintings he has donated to the park to help raise funds.
The current exhibit: The Gathering A Collection of Local Artists, will be on display through the end of June, followed by a solo exhibit by Tony Mayard that will run from July through October.