Andre Guichard has been painting professionally, ever since he was 19 years . Most recently Andre was published in African art. His creation of the Gallerie Guichard was a one of a kind. Andre gives people a chance to be able to express their feelings with art. Also to be able to show off their skills. But not only that he gives them a chance to look at other famous art collections of any other great artists. Andre Guichard had the chance to have art exposed to him at a young age, from his father. His father had been painting through-out his childhood. Andre was also influenced by his cousin, the late great outsider artist. William Dawson.
In 2010, Guichard was commissioned to create an original painting for music and advertising mogul Steve Stout (Jay Z's best friend and current business partner). Guichard was nominated to create an original ornament for the 2008 White House Christmas Tree. One of Guichard's Jazz images "Jazz From The Soul" is the 2006 Jazz Unites, Inc. 25Th Anniversary Jazz Fest Heritage logo. Another one of Guichard's Jazz images, "Hot Trumpeter" was the 2002 Chicago Jazz Fest logo. Guichard has a permanent installation in the Bronzeville Jazz McDonald's featuring six images from the Jazz Series. Guichard was one of a selected group of artists chosen to display work in the O'Hare International Airport, International Gallery Exhibition entitled Heaven and Earth, October 2000 through October 2001.
Frances Guichard
Through- out her career , Frances has supervised staff of diverse back rounds. Today, as the Director of Administration for the Chicago Department of Public Health - Food Protection Program, Frances Guichard oversees a staff of 87 employees whose mission is to prevent foodborne illness and assist owners in maintaining sanitary establishments. These establishments serve more than 4 million citizens and tourist in Chicago annually. There are approximately 16,000 retail and wholesale food establishments.
In addition to the Food Protection Program, Frances Guichard is responsible for the swimming pool and spas, water vending and shellfish programs.
Frances Guichard also directs the Food Service Sanitation Certified Mangers Training Program, which certifies approximately 9,000 food service managers annually. She has participated in several shows in Chicago, as well as Philadelphia and New York working with dealers from around the world. Frances Guichard really helped Andre become who he is today.
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