Erin Chance

was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. Growing up in such a rich cultural environment, Erin learned to appreciate the arts at an early age. She received her BFA in Painting from Louisiana State University in 2007. In addition to studio art, Erin's interests include decorative arts and the art market. Currently working on an abstract series, Erin also enjoys commission work. She has exhibited in numerous galleries around south Louisiana and participated in art festivals such as The Big Easel, River Ranch Art & Wine Festival and is a regular contributor to the Acadiana Outreach Center's annual fundraising event, Palates & Pate. Along with the exhibit at DSG&F, Erin's work can be found on her website.

Mallory Paige Chastant

graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.A. in Interior Design and a minor in Architecture History. She has been painting "professionally" for three years, for fun her whole life. A Lafayette resident, Mallory is co-owner of the graphics and printing company VINYL located in River Ranch. In addition to the exhibit at DSG&F, her work was featured in the 2008 Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Designer Show House during October and can be found on her website. Mallory hosted a previewing of "EDITIONS-25 Installation One" on October 23rd at VINYL and exhibited at Tsunami in Lafayette for November through December, 2008.