White Linen Night
Friday August 22nd 2025 at the Downtown Event Centre!
Before the program, guests shopped and chatted with local artists and enjoyed a fun atmosphere
Before the program, guests shopped and chatted with local artists and enjoyed a fun atmosphere
Lindsay Lee Downs, John Manfredi, Dena Hughes
Before the program, guests shopped and chatted with local artists and enjoyed a fun atmosphere
Check out pictures from the event here!
Photos by Mel Spell
Honoring Ines Alvidres
Brandon Williams, chair of the 2025 White Linen Night, and Honoree Ines Alvidres
Painting by Ines Alvidres, with permission from artist
This year, we celebrate and honor artist Ines Alvidres. Ines is an art advocate, theatre patron and a true community champion. Her signature vivid creations draw on nature, including birds and flowers, to truly awaken the imagination. We’re proud to recognize her significant contributions to the art scene in the 409.
Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, Ines’s journey is a testament to endurance, creativity, and the power of following your dreams. Inspired by the vibrant spirit of the Tarahumaras she encountered as a child, Ines built a life and career rooted in resilience, family, and artistic expression.
Her path was shaped by humble beginnings, long walks to school through extreme weather, and the invaluable lessons of hard work and perseverance from her parents.
Today, Ines is known for her “Friendly Abstract Straight from the Heart” — artwork that uses bold color and raw emotion to create joy, reflection, and connection. Her story reminds us that true success is built not just on talent, but on the endurance to keep moving forward, even when the road is hard.
Ines Alvidres speaking at the 2025 White Linen Night Event
Sponsors
We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for making this event possible!
Principal Sponsor
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Tyrrell Garth & Family
Friend of Beaumont Arts Level Sponsor
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Renee & Zachary Celeste
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Regina Rogers
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Jerry Thacker
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Honorable Marcia and Seth Crone
KIDmunity Level Sponsor
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Del Papa
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Renick Law Firm PLLC
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Broussard's
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Marilyn & Sal Guerrero
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J D Knight Construction LLC
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The Supper Club
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Friends of the Theatre
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Wallace Johnson/Chuck Kiker
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Reliable Dry Cleaners & Laundry
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Zach Stiles
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Vendors
J. Alexander
Founder of J. Alexander Pottery.
or information please call (409)-363-1422
Taylor Knox
Born and raised in Beaumont, Texas, I’m a mother of two, wife to a wonderful husband and avid gardener, using my art and gardening to capture the the beauty of life’s simple moments.
David and Jane Silvernail
Beaumont artists David and Jane Silvernail have had shows at the Art League, the Art Studio, and have participated in White Linen Night previously as well as were featured artists during May 2025's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Pictured left is Jane
Debbie Minyard
Dennis Moncla
Joey Blazek
My work is a product of what I have lived and learned in the past 60 or so years. After a career in the waning “Mad Men” days of advertising as a graphic designer and creative director, I’ve been fortunate to have an unexpected second career as a fine artist. My paintings focus primarily on the Coastal South’s abundant wildlife and its coexistence with the area’s industrial, maritime and agricultural landscape.
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Andy Coughlan
Andy Coughlan is an artist, journalist and educator. A native of Brighton, England, Coughlan has lived in Southeast Texas for 40 years. HIs current work features abstract landscapes.
Melanie Montero-Ortiz
Melody paints many diverse subject matters, but her favorite one to paint is flowers. She paints with a colorful and energetic style, expressive realism, and with a focus on light and shadow. She has been accepted to various juried exhibitions and has had several solo shows here in Beaumont.
Mark Nesmith
Mark is an award winning, museum collected artist, musician, and educator. Represented by Bisong Art Gallery in Houston, TX.
Facebook: marknesmithartist
https://facebook.com/marknesmithartist
Instagram: @nesmith_artist
Rob Clark
Michelle Kinnaird
I was raised in a thunderous and colorful Cajun Family. I was often in trouble because of my extremely loud voice and overzealous personality. I soon discovered that quietly coloring in my small, designated area was a way to avoid such trouble. As I got older, I traded my colors for a paint brush and canvas. My designated area became a haven to release all my pent-up energy and endless mind chatter. "Laissez les bon temp rouler"
My colorful Cajun heritage is the main theme of my art. I use a vast array of colors and bright shiny movements to try and capture the nostalgia of the vital memories of my childhood and adult life i.e., fishing, hunting and exploration of the surrounding woods and places. I work with various acrylics, textured abstract techniques, and other multimedia trends. My art often imitates the serene scenes of the sea, as well as majestic beauty of wildlife. By using all the art tools in my toolbox, I hope to get one of those rare "A ha moments from my viewers.
Sheri Callahan
I'm Sheri Callahan, a self-taught abstract artist known for bold, expressive work on large canvases.
Mike Cacioppo
A Beaumont watercolor artist who has exhibited at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, the Beaumont Art League, and at the 2024 production of Grand Horizons at SETXS.
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Linda Mclemore
Steve Lyle
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