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2025–2026

ANNUAL REPORT

2025–2026

ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

8.........................EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S LETTER 10 ��SOUTHERN PALETTE 12 ��BY THE NUMBERS 16 ��AWARDS & RECOGNITION 20 ��EXHIBITIONS 32 �� PROGRAMS 38 ��COLLECTIONS 42 �� PARTNERS & SPONSORS 45 �� STAFF & BOARDS

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On the cover: Artworks featured in the exhibition Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers: Lithographs by Marc Chagall; (left) Artworks featured in the exhibition The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S LETTER

In twelve months, the LSU Museum of Art earned reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, became one of the first institutions in the country to receive certification from the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries, and was selected as Louisiana's exclusive partner in the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Art Bridges' national "50 for 50" initiative, one of only fifty museums in America chosen to receive major loans of significant American art. These are not small recognitions. Each benchmark represents a permanent elevation of this museum's standing among its national peers. Together, these milestones strengthen the Museum's national standing and position us for continued growth. Our exhibition program brought the work of Louisiana artists, contemporary fiber artists, and Marc Chagall to Baton Rouge; more than 16,000 visitors walked through our galleries this year. We expanded our collections storage by nearly one-third, this project, made possible through the extraordinary generosity of Winifred and Kevin P. Reilly, opened the Cary Saurage Object Lab, and launched the Folk Art Gallery through loans from the American Folk Art Museum through the Art Bridges Partner Loan Network, giving permanent prominence to one of the most compelling and underrepresented traditions in American art. Our educator, Dr. Callie Smith, received the 2026 Louisiana Art Education Association Museum Art Educator Award. Our student educators branded Tigers in the Galleries engaged gallery visitors and helped strangers see art differently. More than 1,000 students from Pre-K through college visited the museum. These are the numbers that matter most to me.

Mark Tullos

Each exhibition, program, and investment in our facilities strengthens our commitment to accessible art and meaningful community connections. And on the evening of March 21, 2026, the Friends of the LSU Museum of Art and community volunteers launched Southern Palette: Food & Drink Experience, the first major community fundraiser in this museum's sixty-year history. Nearly a thousand guests. Twenty-nine chefs. A surplus that will fund programs, exhibitions, and access for years to come. A tradition that is just beginning. None of it happened without our members, sponsors, and stakeholders. The best is still ahead.

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The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. –Dan Millman

Way of the Peaceful Warrior (1980)

MISSION The LSU Museum of Art seeks to enrich and inspire through collections, exhibitions, conservation, and education serving as a cultural and intellectual resource for the University, Baton Rouge, and beyond.

VISION To invigorate, inspire, and educate the community of Baton Rouge through the arts. 9

SOUTHERN PALETTE: FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCE

MUSEUM FUNDRAISER

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, the Friends of the LSU Museum of Art hosted the inaugural Southern Palette: Food & Drink Experience, an outdoor culinary festival and major fundraiser for the museum. Beneath the oaks of Lafayette Park in downtown Baton Rouge, 978 guests gathered to celebrate Louisiana's culinary heritage alongside 29 award-winning chefs and mixologists, whose offerings spanned Creole, Cajun, Japanese, Mexican, Italian, and contemporary farm-to-table traditions. Conceived as both a fundraiser and a cultural celebration, Southern Palette honored culinary artistry as a creative discipline worthy of the same recognition as painting, sculpture, or performing arts. The event exceeded first-year expectations on every measure: it secured $78,000 in cash sponsorships and $30,000 in in-kind support, generating more than $30,000 in net proceeds for museum programs and operations. Guest and chef response was overwhelmingly positive, and early indicators point toward continued growth, with future editions projected to raise upward of $200,000.

Estimated Total Economic Impact $226,218

Funds Raised $30,000 (NET)

Sponsorships Raised $78,000

In-kind Sponsorships $30,000

Direct Economic Impact $150,812

Attendance 987

Chefs & Mixologists 29

Volunteers 33

IMPACT

Beyond its financial success, Southern Palette extended the Museum's reach into the broader community, introducing new audiences to the LSU Museum of Art. The event was made possible through the dedication of the Friends of the LSU Museum of Art board and community volunteers, museum staff, and the generous sponsors. Given its amazing reception, Southern Palette will be presented once again on Saturday, March 20, 2027. We are deeply grateful to the sponsors, chefs, volunteers, and museum members whose support made this inaugural celebration such a resounding success. 10

Thank you to everyone who attended, and to our sponsors, volunteers, chefs, and partners who helped make the first year of Southern Palette possible and a success! 11

TOTAL EXPENSES

BY THE NUMBERS CHAIR'S LETTER

$1,826,499.67

TOTAL REVENUE $1,871,795.11 12

Interested in learning more about how your contributions can make a difference? Please contact Fairleigh Cook Jackson, Director of Development, at fjackson@lsufoundation.org. The LSU Museum of Art thrives because of the generosity and vision of our supporters. Your donations— whether through gifts of art, planned giving, or legacy contributions—play a vital role in shaping our permanent collection and ensuring we remain a beacon of creativity and cultural education. Join us in preserving and growing the legacy of art at the LSU Museum of Art—your support truly makes a difference.

BY THE NUMBERS CHAIR'S LETTER

315

LSU Museum of Art Memberships

3,162 Attended free museum experiences

1,104

Visitors for Guided Tours

16,365 People visited the museum from July 2025–June 2026

>88,000 Visitors to the LSUMOA Website Online

creating IMPACT 872

People reached through Museum Outreach Programs

Art exhibitions displayed

21,789

Followers on Social Media Platforms

1,259 Students from Pre-K – College visited the museum

2,145

Free First Sunday visitors

AWARDS RECOGNITION CHAIR'S& LETTER

⊲ FRIENDS BOARD RECOGNITION

CLARKE J. GERNON, JR.

Clarke J. Gernon, Jr., a prominent Baton Rouge architect, educator, and civic leader, has dedicated decades to shaping both the physical landscape and cultural fabric of South Louisiana. As a Principal at RHH Architects, his extensive portfolio spans historic renovations, educational facilities, and master site planning, including the LSU Museum of Art. Deeply committed to the local arts and music scene, Gernon has lent his leadership to key community organizations, including serving as a board member and president for the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation and Festival. In the fall of 2026, Gernon will retire as President of the Friends of the LSU Museum of Art board after six years of exceptional service in the role. During his decade-long tenure on the board, his visionary leadership significantly advanced visual arts education and community engagement. While his presidency is coming to a close, his lasting impact on the museum will continue to inspire the leaders in Baton Rouge.

⊲ 2026 MUSEUM EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR Callie Smith, Ph.D., Curator of Education and Public Programs at the LSU Museum of Art, was named the 2026 Louisiana Art Education Association Museum Art Educator Award recipient, recognizing her excellence in art education, leadership, and service. Since joining LSUMOA in 2024, Smith has expanded educational programming, established interdisciplinary and community partnerships, and founded Tigers in the Galleries, a student leadership and outreach program. Her work includes developing Art Break, a monthly arts engagement initiative supported by a $25,000 Art Bridges Learning and Engagement Grant, and expanding access to free arts experiences across Baton Rouge. Smith’s contributions have also earned national recognition through the High Museum of Art’s Museum Institute for Teaching with Art and its National Convening on Art and Social Connection.

CALLIE SMITH, PHD 16

⊲ LSU MUSEUM OF ART SELECTED FOR HIRSHHORN MUSEUM LOAN In partnership with Art Bridges, “50 for 50” will place American art from the Hirshhorn Collection in every U.S. state and Puerto Rico selected by each Institution for multiyear loans. The LSU Museum of Art has been selected to represent Louisiana in “50 for 50,” a national initiative from the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation. One of just 51 museums selected nationwide, LSUMOA joins distinguished institutions such as the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, the Portland Art Museum, and the Blanton Museum of Art. Through the initiative, LSUMOA will receive long-term loans of significant American artworks from the Hirshhorn’s collection. Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden.

“The LSU Museum of Art Photo by Rick Coulby. Courtesy of Hirshhorn. is incredibly honored to represent Louisiana in this landmark initiative. This opportunity reflects the important role museums of all sizes play in expanding access to American art. We are grateful to Art Bridges and the Hirshhorn Museum and look forward to bringing nationally significant artworks to Baton Rouge and sharing them with our community through exhibitions, educational programs, and public engagement,” says Michelle Schulte, Chief Curator of Exhibitions & Collections at the LSU Museum of Art. Coinciding with America’s 250th anniversary, “50 for 50” will loan artworks spanning the 19th century to the present day to one institution in each U.S. state and Puerto Rico for three to five years between 2026 and 2029. The program is the largest and most geographically extensive loan initiative ever undertaken by an American museum, expanding public access to significant American art. We look forward to sharing more details about the artworks coming to Baton Rouge in the months ahead. Stay tuned for more updates! 17

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

⊲ $25,000 GRANT FROM ART BRIDGES TO EXPAND COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMMING INSPIRED BY FOLK ART GALLERY The LSU Museum of Art received a $25,000 Learning and Engagement Grant from Art Bridges to expand community wellness programming inspired by its Folk Art Gallery, which opened June 30, 2026, featuring works on loan from the American Folk Art Museum in New York. Five interconnected programs launched in September 2026 and will run through April 2027, offering free, hands-on arts experiences designed to foster creativity, emotional well-being, and human connection throughout the artworks’ one-year loan period. Programs include Art Break at the Museum, a monthly wellness series for teens and adults; campus outreach Generously lent by the American Folk Art Museum, New York bringing creative pop-ups to LSU as part of Art Bridges' Partner Loan Network academic departments; hospital outreach offering artmaking experiences for patients, caregivers, and healthcare workers at Baton Rouge General Mid City through its Arts in Medicine Program; LSU Student Night, an evening of guided art activities and live performances for LSU students; and Educator Chill Nights, a two-part program supporting the creative and professional renewal of K–12 and university educators. Together, these initiatives extend the museum’s reach through partnerships across LSU and the Baton Rouge community.

⊲ SEMC PUBLICATION AWARDS The LSU Museum of Art received awards in the 2025 Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) Exhibition and Publication Competitions. The Museum received a Silver Award in the Magazines & Newsletters Category for its Art Talk newsletter and a Bronze Award in the Campaign Category for its Geaux See Art – Museum Geauxer Campaign. Both projects were designed by LSU Museum of Art Marketing and Communications Specialist Sarah Amacker. The SEMC Publication Design Competition recognizes and rewards excellence in graphic design in Southeastern museum publications. 18

⊲ ASSOCIATION OF ACADEMIC MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES (AAMG) CERTIFICATION The LSU Museum of Art is among the first museums in the nation to earn certification from the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG), recognizing the museum's commitment to excellence as an academic museum serving Louisiana State University and the broader community. The certification complements the museum's accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums and affirms LSUMOA's dedication to nationally recognized standards in governance, collections stewardship, education, accessibility, strategic planning and community engagement. The Association of Academic Museums and Galleries is the leading professional organization dedicated to academic museums, galleries and collections in higher education. Through professional development, advocacy and the promotion of best practices, AAMG supports institutions that advance teaching, research and public engagement through the arts. By earning AAMG certification, the LSU Museum of Art joins a distinguished network of academic museums committed to professional excellence. AAMG member institutions include the Yale University Art Gallery, Harvard Art Museums, Princeton University Art Museum, the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University, the University of Mississippi Museum and the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami. 19

EXHIBITIONS

In Focus: Artwork by LSU Faculty April 24–August 3, 2025

EXHIBITIONS

Curated by Michelle Schulte, LSUMOA Chief Curator. Thank you to Donald J. Boutté and Michael D. Robinson for supporting this exhibition. Additional support from the LSU School of Art, Alfred C. Glassell Exhibition Endowment.

The exhibition featured works by LSU School of Art faculty including Ed Smith, Kelli Scott Kelley, Johanna Warwick, Jeremiah Ariaz, Denyce Celentano, Scott Andresen, Loren Schwerd, Michaelene Walsh, Kristine Thompson, Lauren Graciela Cardenás, Andrew Shurtz, Courtney Barr, Derick Ostrenko, Leslie Koptcho, Lynne Joddrell Baggett, and Luisa Fernanda Restrepo Pérez. It also included a special presentation by LSU Professor Emeritus Edward Pramuk; contributions from The XYZ Collective—Brendan Harmon (LSU), Hye Yeon Nam (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Annicia Streete (LSU), and Nicholas Serrano (University of Florida); work by LSU Assistant Professor-Professional Practice William Maxen; and The Pen Test, a collaborative project by Derick Ostrenko, Jesse Allison, and Vincent Cellucci of TU Delft Library.

Carved & Crafted: The Art of Letterpress June 12–September 21, 2025

The LSU Museum of Art thanks artwork lenders: Hatch Show Print and LeMieux Galleries of New Orleans.

Curated by Michelle Schulte, LSUMOA Chief Curator.

This exhibition highlighted the enduring artistry of letterpress and woodblock printing through the work of Jim Sherraden, artistmusician Jon Langford, and the legendary Hatch Show Print of Nashville. Featuring historic poster restrikes, early prints, and recent collaborations, the exhibition celebrated craftsmanship rooted in tradition at a time when industrial and digital technologies dominate printmaking. Sherraden, Langford, and longtime Hatch manager Celene Aubry, along with generations of designers and printers trained at the shop, continue to preserve and advance this centuries-old practice, honoring both its legacy and its place in contemporary art. Special thanks to LSU College Art + Design Assistant Professor Lauren Cardenás and her printmaking class for creating prints that were also on view in this exhibition. 23

A Bayou State of Mind September 4, 2025–January 4, 2026

EXHIBITIONS

Curated by Michelle Schulte, LSUMOA Chief Curator.

Exhibition Support: The Imo N. Brown Memorial Fund in memory of Heidel Brown and Mary Ann Brown; Hotel Indigo of Downtown Baton Rouge; and Gerri Hobdy / Pleroma LLC. The Bayou Collection by George Rodrigue was made possible by a generous private donation.

A Bayou State of Mind explored Louisiana’s culture, traditions, history, landscape, and unique character through the perspectives of more than thirty contemporary artists. Featuring more than 120 works across photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, and new media, the exhibition reflected the diverse experiences and cultural backgrounds that shaped the state. A highlight was The Bayou Collection, a series of forty paintings by George Rodrigue, which included the first appearance of his iconic Blue Dog. Together, the works offered intimate and varied interpretations of Louisiana and its complex sense of place. 24

The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet October 9, 2025–January 25, 2026 Curated by Michelle Schulte, LSUMOA Chief Curator.

Exhibition Support: Sponsored by Winifred and Kevin Reilly, Jr. with loans from The Helis Foundation John Scott Center, Louisiana Art & Science Museum, Martin Payton, and Ron Bechet. Supported by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Louisiana State Arts Council, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, and National Endowment for the Arts.

This exhibition explored the artistic connections between four influential Louisiana artists—Frank Hayden, John T. Scott, Martin Payton, and Ron Bechet. Through sculpture and mixed-media works, the exhibition examined themes of Black heritage, spirituality, place, nature, and personal symbolism, highlighting the ways these artists influenced and inspired one another across generations. Together, their works reflected a shared artistic lineage rooted in friendship, mentorship, education, and a deep connection to Louisiana.

AI: Artistic Interpretations February 5–May 10, 2026

EXHIBITIONS

Organized by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), the exhibition was juried by LSU professors Golden Richard III, Ph.D., Brendan Harmon, Ph.D., and LSUMOA Chief Curator Michelle Schulte.

This exhibition featured thirty-five artists exploring the evolving relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Through diverse artistic perspectives, the exhibition examined AI’s potential as a collaborative tool, its influence on traditional artistic practices, and concerns about its ability to diminish the role of human skill, imagination, and personal expression. From embracing emerging technology to questioning its impact, the participating artists offered a range of responses to AI’s growing presence in the creative process. Rather than presenting a definitive answer, the exhibition invited visitors to consider the possibilities, challenges, and implications of artificial intelligence in art. 26

Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers: Lithographs by Marc Chagall February 12–May 24, 2026 This exhibition was organized by Carole Sorell, Inc., curated by David S. Rubin, and presented by the Park West Foundation. It was supported by a grant from the Pennington Family Foundation.

The exhibition showcased 50 lithographs by twentiethcentury artist Marc Chagall, highlighting his mastery of color, symbolism, and visual storytelling. Inspired by the ancient Greek pastoral romance of Daphnis and Chloe, the works reimagined the story of two young lovers through dreamlike imagery and vibrant depictions of the Mediterranean landscape. The exhibition explored love as a recurring theme throughout Chagall’s life and career, offering visitors insight into his creative process and the nearly decade-long effort behind this celebrated print series, published in 1961. 27

ReVision: Women in Photography June 11–August 30, 2026

EXHIBITIONS

Curated by Michelle Schulte, LSUMOA Chief Curator.

Drawn from the permanent collections of the LSU Museum of Art and the Paul R. Jones Museum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

This exhibition brought together works from the LSU Museum of Art and the Paul R. Jones Museum at the University of Alabama, highlighting the contributions of women artists to the history and evolution of photography. Through intimate portraits, conceptual narratives, and documentary imagery, the exhibition explored the intersections of personal and collective histories while examining themes of gender, identity, and representation. Featuring photographers from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, ReVision demonstrated photography’s power to challenge assumptions, amplify women’s perspectives, and reshape narratives about art and society.

South Arts 2025 Southern Prize & State Fellowships for Visual Arts June 4–September 6, 2026

This exhibition featured work by nine 2025 fellowship recipients representing Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Organized by South Arts, the touring exhibition celebrated contemporary artists across the American South, highlighting the intersections of tradition, identity, and innovation. Through diverse media, including ceramics, textiles, drawing, and sculpture, the artists reinterpreted ancestral crafts and historical influences to explore contemporary themes of migration, labor, and cultural identity, demonstrating the evolving perspectives and creative vitality of Southern art.

Views into the Collection

EXHIBITIONS

Featuring works from the Permanent Collection that are on view throughout the museum in seven galleries.

Curated by Michelle Schulte, LSUMOA Chief Curator.

The LSU Museum of Art showcases its permanent collection across galleries featuring diverse artistic traditions, historical periods, and creative practices. Visitors can explore the Contemporary | Modern Gallery, European Art and Artists Gallery, Decorative Arts Gallery, Ceramics Gallery, Chinese Jade Gallery, Folk Art Gallery, and an introductory gallery featuring selected works. Through rotating installations of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, decorative objects, and other works, the Museum offers visitors new opportunities to explore its collection and discover something different with every visit.

Irene W. Pennington Rooftop Terrace and Sculpture Garden Located on the 6th floor of the Shaw Center for the arts

The LSU Museum of Art’s Irene W. Pennington Rooftop Terrace and Sculpture Garden on the sixth floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts features expressive steel sculptures by Louisiana artist Martin Payton. Created from salvaged materials, Payton’s works explore jazz, movement, rhythm, and African American heritage, inviting visitors to experience outdoor sculpture alongside panoramic views of the Mississippi River and downtown Baton Rouge.

PROGRAMS

⊲ GALLERY TEACHING PROGRAM

EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS

The Education Department is guided by the core values of wonder, care, and excellence. This past year, we had the honor of engaging 4,294 visitors through interactive tours, specialized programming, and community outreach. The 2025–2026 academic year marked the launch of Tigers in the Galleries, a student gallery teaching program designed to train and empower LSU students to serve the community through arts education. By placing students at the heart of learning and service, the Education Department has significantly expanded its capacity. Visitors consistently note that the students' presence creates a more inviting, inspiring museum environment.

⊲ ART BRIDGES SUPPORT FOR WELLNESS PROGRAMS In May 2026, the museum was awarded Learning and Engagement grant support from Art Bridges to expand Art Break, an initiative that originally began as a monthly outreach partnership with the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. This funding supports an expanded suite of offerings, including: • A new partnership with the Baton Rouge General Arts in Medicine Program • A monthly on-site Art Break at the Museum • Additional LSU outreach Art Break sessions This hands-on art-making program deepens visitor engagement with the Folk Art Gallery, particularly around six works on loan from the American Folk Art Museum. Following the exhibition’s opening in June 2026, the expanded Art Break programming officially launched in September 2026. 34

⊲ WRITING + ART The Education Department hosted several interdisciplinary opportunities for bridging visual art and creative writing. • Ekphrastic Poetry Workshops: Delivered in partnership with the Hospice of Baton Rouge Camp Conquer Teen Summer Camp, the Hospice of Baton Rouge Outreach at Elayne Hunt Men's Correctional Center, and East Baton Rouge Parish Public School Art Educators. • On-Site Creative Writing: Introduced Creative Connections, a new program co-facilitated with local author Julie Gerdes Becnal, alongside Ghost Stories in the Galleries, co-designed by LSU Education Assistant Gianna Vanesko.

EDUCATION BY THE NUMBERS ⊲ GUIDED TOURS: 1,104 ⊲ FREE FIRST SUNDAY (FFS): 2,145 ⊲ MUSEUM PROGRAMS (NON-FFS): 173 ⊲ OUTREACH: 872

TOTAL IMPACT: 4,294 35

These efforts reflect a guiding principle: museums thrive when shaped by the communities they serve.

LSU PRINTMAKING A selection of letterpress prints by LSU printmaking students, were on view during the length of Carved & Crafted. Taught by Assistant Professor Lauren Cardenás, the undergraduates designed and printed a series of compositions, including fake news headlines, poetry broadsides, and Valentine’s Day postcards, using movable type and hand-carved imagery.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

MEMBER-CURATOR TALKS Designed to enrich the member experience, these curator talks provided behind-thescenes perspectives and fostered closer connections to the art on view.

PANEL DISCUSSION The panel for The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet featured artists Martin Payton and Ron Bechet, Maria Scott, and moderator Brandon V. Lewis discussing the artists’ work and lasting contributions to art, offering visitors deeper insight into their creative practices and legacies.

EDGAR CANO: ARTIST TALK / DEMO The LSU Museum of Art welcomed Louisiana artist Edgar Cano, a 2025 South Arts Southern Prize & State Fellow, for a free artist talk and demonstration during First Sunday. Visitors learned about Cano’s artistic practice and creative process while engaging directly with the artist and his work. 36

VILLA ALBERTINE LSUMOA established an ongoing partnership with Villa Albertine, a cultural network fostering artistic exchange between France and the United States. The inaugural project brought LSU landscape architecture students together with Professor Brendan Harmon and artist-inresidence Olivain Porry to explore artificial intelligence, language, and creolization, resulting in student-created 3D models exhibited in May.

FREE FIRST SUNDAY The LSU Museum of Art’s Free First Sunday program invites visitors to experience art through complimentary Museum admission and engaging educational activities for all ages. Thanks to the support of Art Bridges, the Museum continues to expand access to art and create meaningful opportunities for the community to connect with its collections and exhibitions.

RECEPTIONS The LSU Museum of Art hosts exhibition receptions that bring visitors together to celebrate art through special programming and engaging experiences. Champagne & Chagall featured remarks by French Consul General Rodolphe Sambou, music, refreshments, and creative activities inspired by the exhibition Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers: Lithographs by Marc Chagall.

INTERACTIVE ART SPACES The LSU Museum of Art incorporates interactive elements into exhibitions to encourage visitor participation, reflection, and dialogue. For AI: Artistic Interpretations, a Post-it note wall invited visitors to share their thoughts and perspectives on the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and art, creating a space for conversation and ideas. 37

COLLECTIONS

COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS

Paul Cadmus, N.M. 53, 1967. Crayon on toned paper. Gift of Cary Saurage.

Dr. Charles Smith, Tribesman with Spear, undated. Mixed media. Transfer from Ohr-O'Keefe Museum.

This year, the LSU Museum of Art continued to strengthen its collection through significant acquisitions and gifts that expand the stories we tell. From works by regional artists to pieces of national importance, each addition enhances our ability to preserve, study, and share art with the community for generations to come.

Thomas Neff, Mary George, Ethel, Louisiana, 1985, 1985. Poly/ selenium toned silver print. Gift of the artist.

Marvin Lipofsky, Pilchuck Series 1984–85 #10, Pacific Sunset, 1984 - 1985. Mold blown glass. Estate of Marvin Lipofsky.

⊲ TRAVELING EXHIBITION: THE BAYOU COLLECTION BY GEORGE RODRIGUE The LSU Museum of Art organized The Bayou Collection by George Rodrigue as a traveling exhibition to share this significant body of Louisiana art with audiences nationwide. Featuring forty original paintings inspired by Cajun folklore and ghost stories, the exhibition will travel to eight museums across the Southeast and beyond, extending LSUMOA’s reach and increasing access to Louisiana’s artistic and cultural heritage through January 2030.

⊲ LSU COLLECTIONS COLLABORATIONS The LSU Museum of Art partnered with LSU’s Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College to develop exhibitions at the Museum and the historic French House, strengthening connections between LSU’s collections, academic programs, and Louisiana’s Francophone heritage. The collaboration features a display of traditional Quimper pottery from the Ogden Honors College collection in the Museum’s Decorative Arts Gallery and a selection of paintings by Knute Heldner from the Museum’s collection on view at the French House throughout 2026.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

The LSU Museum of Art extends heartfelt gratitude to our members, donors, and sponsors. Your generosity and support make it possible for us to present inspiring exhibitions, care for our collection, and create meaningful programs that connect art and community. LSU Museum of Art is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council; in part by a grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, funded by the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President & Metro Council; and in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. LSU Museum of Art thanks the generous donors to the Annual Fund and to the Friends of the LSU Museum of Art. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. The LSU Museum of Art is also a Blue Star Museum providing free admission to veterans and military families, and provided free admission with EBT cards through Museums for All initiative.

THANK YOU Community Partners

The LSU College of Art + Design

Baton Rouge General Arts in Medicine

LSU Office of Global Engagement

Baton Rouge Zoo

Museum of Natural History

Atelier de la Nature

LSU Law

Pennington Family Foundation

LSU Vet Med

Paul R. Jones Museum

LSU Future Scholars

Hatch Show Print

LSU Gulf Scholars

LeMieux Galleries of New Orleans, LA

LSU Undergraduate Research

The Helis Foundation John Scott Center

LSU College of Music and Dramatic Arts

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities

LSU School of Architecture and Design

South Arts

LSU Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College

Louisiana Division of the Arts

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

National Endowment for the Arts

EBR Parish Public School System

Park West Foundation

Hospice of Baton Rouge

Visit Baton Rouge

BREC

Manship Theatre and Shaw Center Staff

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ADVISORY BOARD

STAFF

Chair: Yvette B. Marsh, Ph.D. Secretary / Treasurer: John Lloyd Haile Past Chair: Ben Jeffers Mark Boudreaux Luisa Cantillo Carolyn Coleman, City Council Michael Grace Blaine Grimes Dr. Steven Heymsfield Randell Henry Gerri Hobdy Anne Mahoney Luke St. John McKnight Elizabeth Noland Winifred Reilly Laura A. Siu Dr. Darius Spieth Carol Steinmuller

Mark Tullos, Executive Director

HONORARY MEMBERS Dr. Jane Cassidy, Senior Vice Provost, LSU Clarke J. Gernon, Jr., Friends President Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser Leea Reese Russell, Executive Director, Louisiana Division of the Arts Mark Tullos, Executive Director, LSU Museum of Art

FRIENDS OF LSU MUSEUM OF ART President: Clarke J. Gernon, Jr. Vice President: Brad Way Secretary / Treasurer: Jim Fairchild Brad M. Bourgoyne Dr. Leon F. Elliott Jr. Mandy LaCerte, Ph.D. Claire Major Ann Wilkinson

Sarah Amacker, Communications & Marketing Specialist LeAnn Dusang, Museum Store Manager, Visitor Services Manager, and Rentals Fairleigh Cook Jackson, Director of Development

Marianna Luquette, Museum Registrar Sandy Parfait, Assistant Director of Operations and Visitor Services Travis Pickett, Preparator Dominique Rogers, Business Manager Michelle Schulte, Chief Curator of Exhibitions and Collections Callie Smith, Educator & Public Programs Manager

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