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For Party Animals Jacqueline Clark Creates Elaborate Backdrops by Kerri Cooke
There’s a good chance many residents of SWLA have seen Jacqueline Clark’s work at one time or another. Clark founded Jacqueline’s Artsy Creations ten years ago after painting several party backdrops for friends. “At that time, I didn’t realize I could start a business from painting event backdrops,” Clark says. Clark’s clientele steadily grew, and now she creates backdrops for birthday parties, baby showers, graduations, and community events. While the scale of the backdrops she creates can vary, Clark ensures anyone can afford her services. “I love working with people from all budgets. I believe anyone should be able to have a nice event backdrop area.” As the director of student engagement and leadership 48
at McNeese State University, previously a student program coordinator, Clark says her work at the college has lent her the experience to be able to plan events herself. She opened her own venue, Party with Jac, this year at 3711 Kirkman St. The idea of painting event backdrops began when Clark started painting banners for her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, at McNeese from 2010-2015. “Sitting in my studio, painting for hours is very relaxing for me. Creating and being an artist is my passion and I would love to do this full time one day.” Not only does Clark create new backdrops per request, but she also has an archive of backdrops that can be rented for events. “I have over 300 fabric backdrops for many
Thrive Magazine for Better Living • December 2024