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Volunteers for Youth Justice Presents Shreveport/Bossier's Largest Public Art Project

Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ), a nonprofit organization providing dynamic, life-changing programs for abused, neglected and at-risk children in Northwest Louisiana, joined together with local artists, businesses and organizations for the "Katfish4Kids". In October of 2008, uniquely decorated 4.5 x 5.5 foot fiberglass fish splashed onto the streets of Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana. The main goal of our project is to support the VYJ Carolyn Williams Beaird endowment which ensures the longevity and continued success of VYJ. We also want to support our local artists and promote tourism by bringing accessible public art to our community. Over 30 fish were produced and over 250,000 people viewed them. The “Katfish &Kocktails” event will conclude with an auction May 9, 2009.

For additional information on Volunteers for Youth Justice and its programs, please visit http://www.vyjla.org or call Susan Stafford at 318-425-4413.