2025 Volume 2 by LSU Museum of Art

ART TALK

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In every issue of Art Talk, we’re proud to share what’s happening inside the LSU Museum of Art—new exhibitions, inspiring programs, and the many ways art is connecting with our community. This issue, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what makes it all possible: your support.

IMAGE: George Rodrigue, Watchdog, 1981–1984. Oil on canvas. Collection of Randy Morris, ©George Godfrey Rodrigue, Jr. Family Trust.

LSU and the State of Louisiana provide about 40 to 45 percent of the museum’s funding. That’s a strong start—but it doesn’t cover everything. The rest, more than half of our budget, comes from generous people like you. Support from Visionary Circle members (who give $1,000 or more), the Friends of the Museum, memberships, private donations, and some grants help us offer exciting exhibitions, educational programs, and daily ways for people to connect through art.

Today, shifts in funding priorities at the state and federal level are making private support even more essential. With fewer grants and tighter budgets across the board, every gift makes a powerful difference. We hope you will consider donating to the museum during this time.

The LSU Museum of Art is Baton Rouge’s only fine art museum— and it’s a place where creativity, learning, and community come together. With your support, we can continue partnering with local schools and campus groups, bringing nationally recognized exhibitions to our region, and providing a platform for Louisiana artists. If you believe Baton Rouge deserves a world-class art museum that’s welcoming to all, now is the time to get involved. Whether you join the Visionary Circle, renew your membership, or make a one-time gift, your support directly fuels our mission.

This year, we’re excited to present Carved & Crafted: The Art of Letterpress, celebrating Hatch Show Print and works by Jim Sherraden and Jon Langford; A Bayou State of Mind, featuring bold interpretations of Louisiana’s culture and landscape; and The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet , honoring four artists whose shared exploration of Black heritage helped shape the region’s modern art scene.

Art has the power to unite, inspire, and transform. Let’s keep that spirit alive—right here in the heart of Louisiana’s capital city.

Mark Tullos Executive Director

COVER

American Alliance of Museums

The LSU Museum of Art is excited to announce it has achieved reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.

LSU Giving Day

Thank you to everyone who participated in supporting the LSU Museum of Art on LSU Giving Day! Thanks to all of you, we exceeded our donor goal by 16 donors! We are especially grateful to Donald J. Boutté and Michael D. Robinson for their challenge gift to the Exhibition Fund, and to Sean Gilbert for being an LSU Museum of Art Ambassador!

In Focus: Artwork by LSU Faculty

We are grateful for our partnership with the LSU College of Art + Design and thank them for their support of our faculty exhibition, In Focus: Artwork by LSU Faculty. We also appreciate the generosity of Donald J. Boutté and Michael D. Robinson for sponsoring this exhibition.

Downtown Partner Spotlight

Many thanks to our partner Capital City Grill for providing delicious food for our Advisory Board Meetings and providing a discount to museum members.

Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books

The museum thanks the Pennington Family Foundation for sponsoring the exhibition Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 years of Golden Books. Their support made a big impact on bringing this exhibition to Baton Rouge, LA and the development of associated educational programming.

Updated Operation Hours & Free Friday Nights Discontinued

The museum is shifting hours as of May 2025 to Tuesday–Saturday from 10 AM–5 PM; Thursday 10 AM–8 PM, and Sunday from 1–5 PM. Closed Mondays and major holidays. First Sunday of every month is free admission. Free Friday Nights will be discontinued. LSUMOA thanks the Louisiana Lottery Corporation for their generous support of Free Friday Nights.

Free First Sunday Support

The museum thanks the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program for their generous support of LSUMOA's Free First Sunday programs. With this grant, the museum has been able to reach a broader audience in our community and develop more arts educational programming.

Thank You Members

Thank you to our many members, and those who renewed their membership during our annual membership renewal campaign! It is your support that allows us to provide the exhibitions and programs to our community and beyond.

CARVED & CRAFTED THE ART OF LETTERPRESS

On view June 12–September 21, 2025

The exhibition Carved & Crafted: The Art of Letterpress explores the centuries-old printing process through the work of artist Jim Sherraden, artist and musician Jon Langford, and Hatch Show Print, a renowned Nashville-based letterpress atelier. Including a selection of original and historic Hatch poster restrikes, early prints by Sherraden, and current collaborative work by the latter and Langford, viewers will gain an appreciation for the handmade. Letterpress and woodblock printing are rooted in tradition, craftsmanship, and legacy—much of which is slowly disappearing from contemporary printmaking practices as industrial and digital technologies replace apprenticeship, handwork, and practice. Sherraden and Langford, along with Celene Aubry, the longtime manager of Hatch Show Print, and the many shop designers and printers who have trained there, are preserving the legacy of these centuries-old processes and a historic American advertising press.

IMAGE (above): Hatch Show Print poster, letterpress on paper restrike. ©Hatch Show Print.

In 1879, Charles and Herbert, sons of Reverend William T. Hatch, a master printer and shop owner, established C.R. & H. H. Hatch, Printers in Nashville, Tennessee, unknowingly establishing a lasting legacy in American letterpress and advertising. Their first design, a handbill announcing a talk by Minister Henry Ward Beecher, brother to Harriet Ward Beecher, the renowned author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, launched the straightforward style that would define Hatch’s distinct look—bold typography and clear messaging, rendered with hand-carved wooden block and metal type and printed using a mechanical press.

By 1920, Charles’ son William moved the shop near the Ryman Auditorium, receiving tour poster commissions from their many performers, such as Bessie Smith, Hank Williams, and Duke Ellington. However, by the mid-20th century, Hatch struggled as offset printing and digital technologies took over the market. After several ownership changes, Gaylord Entertainment purchased the shop, eventually donating it to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992, sparking Hatch’s rebirth.

Much of this revival is credited to Jim Sherraden, who began working at Hatch in 1984. As an apprentice, Sherraden combined his artistic training with the shop’s historic materials, creating monoprints and modern imagery that complemented Hatch’s design legacy. In 2015, The Country Music Hall of Fame tasked him to collaborate with artist and musician Jon Langford, a founding member of the punk band The Mekons. The men continue to work together on compositions, with Sherraden contributing the complex, hand-cut woodblock designs and coloring and Langford decorating the surface with line drawings. Sherraden retired from the print floor in 2016, passing the legacy to Celene Aubry, who continues to preserve the Hatch Show Print tradition. Explore the artistry behind this centuries-old craft and see many iconic posters up close in this exhibition at the LSU Museum of Art.

Elvis Presley poster, letterpress on paper restrike, undated. ©Hatch Show Print.

(left) Jon Langford and Jim Sherraden, Did You Finally Arrive, 2023. Mixed media and watercolor. Courtesy of LeMieux Galleries, New Orleans; (right) Jon Langford and Jim Sherraden, Storm Coming, 2023. Mixed media and watercolor. Courtesy of LeMieux Galleries, New Orleans.

A BAYOU STATE OF MIND

On view

September 4, 2025–January 4, 2026

IMAGES: George Rodrigue, Bayou Protectors, 1981–1984. Oil on canvas. Collection of Randy Morris, ©George Godfrey Rodrigue, Jr. Family Trust; George Rodrigue, The Unseen Visitor, 1981–1984. Oil on canvas. Collection of Randy Morris, ©George Godfrey Rodrigue, Jr. Family Trust.

A Bayou State of Mind showcases the rich tapestry of Louisiana’s culture, traditions, history, land, and spirit from the past 150 years, as a diverse mix of artists respond to and envision the state’s unique character. From the deep-rooted perspectives of natives such as Malaika Favorite, John T. Scott, or Shirley Rabé Masinter to the evocative impressions of those captivated during brief encounters, like Nathalie Miebach, Debbie Fleming Caffery, and Richard Misrach, the objects relate intimate visual responses to a complex environment.

Some are inspired by regional legends and tales, such as Louisiana’s iconic Blue Dog painter, George Rodrigue (1944–2013). A highlight of the exhibition is The Bayou Collection, a series of forty paintings originally created to accompany a compilation of ghost stories by author Chris Segura. Premiered at the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans, Rodrigue’s imaginative renderings are steeped in his signature Cajun style. This labor of love, spanning three years, includes the first appearance of Rodrigue’s iconic “Blue Dog,” his cherished spaniel-terrier, Tiffany. Watchdog (cover of this issue) depicts the loup-garou, a mythical werewolf dog who lurks in cemeteries and sugar cane fields. The artist envisioned the creature as small and blue, with piercing yellow eyes. Using old photographs of Tiffany as the model, the painting presents the viewer with a "beast” who appears more misunderstood and approachable, rather than scary. Tiffany’s premiere in The Bayou Collection was a pivot point for Rodrigue—as the dog became the primary focus of his work from this point forward.

In 2003, the Newcomb Art Gallery at Tulane University commissioned Westcoast artist Carrie Mae Weems (b. 1953) to visually react to the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase. The resulting portfolio of photographs, screen prints, and a video and live performance, The Louisiana Project, examined the state's slaveholding past and continued embrace of antebellum culture, paralleled with the economic strife and racial injustices taking place throughout the early 2000s. Pondering Your Remains, a large inkjet print on canvas, positions the artist in a period Greek-revival room. Dressed to match the interior, in an early nineteenth century costume, the artist, with her back to the viewer, peers out the window. Her thoughts are outlined prominently, “While sitting upon the ruins of your remains, I ponder the course of history,” compelling the viewer to also contemplate the South’s enduring plantation history.

Malaika Favorite (b. 1949) finds inspiration in memory. Her artworks recall a personal history and are imbued with private symbolism through a blend of imagery, color, and material. The cloth-wrapped canvases harken a childhood spent watching her mother partaking in everyday chores—in this case, the wash. It was done by hand. Favorite manipulates fabric, sometimes small scraps; other instances full shirts or dresses, covering surfaces with carefully sculpted layers. Paint is applied—brightly colored figures and shapes—and the material is transformed into emotionally-charged narratives.

OTHER ARTISTS FEATURED IN THE EXHIBITION:

Vitus Shell, Ron Bechet, Ben Depp, Gene Koss, Carl Joe Williams, James Michalopoulos, Rolland Golden, Johanna Warwick, Eric Waters, Hunt Slonem, and many more.

Vitus Shell, The Friendly Muddy Muddy, 2006. Mixed Media on paper. Courtesy of the artist.

Malaika Favorite, Untitled, undated. Mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

Carrie Mae Weems, Pondering Your Remains, from The Louisiana Project, 2003. Gift of Winifred and Kevin P. Reilly.

THE SCULPTURE OF SCOTT, PAYTON, HAYDEN, AND BECHET

On view October 9. 2025–January 25, 2026

IMAGES ABOVE: (left top to bottom) Frank Hayden, Untitled, 1981. Mahogany on a stone base. Collection of the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, Baton Rouge; (middle left) Sculptures by Martin Payton; (bottom left) Ron Bechet, Sweet Emma Barrett from the Black Mirror series, 2022. Mixed media with handmade paper pulp. Courtesy of the artist; (right) John T. Scott, Don Quixote: Urban Windmill, 1998. Painted steel. Collection of The Helis Foundation John Scott Center.

They were friends, mentors, and muses. They were pivotal figures in the modern art movement emerging from the southeastern part of Louisiana. They were dedicated scholars and educators. Four men, Frank Hayden, John T. Scott, Martin Payton, and Ron Bechet—artists intertwined through a series of experiences that played out over five decades. They share a common artistic language—an exploration of Black heritage imbued with private symbolism, expression, and inspiration. Hayden reflects on his deep spiritual awareness, and reverence for faith, family, and Civil Rights. Scott’s work echoes the sights and sounds of his beloved New Orleans and his Caribbean ancestry. Payton reclaims scrap metal, fabricating improvised compositions of rhythmic forms tangled with African symbolism. Bechet’s lyrical works investigate the delicacy of nature and the human experience, instilled with personal connections to the heritage of place.

This exhibition highlights the sculptural works of these four modern masters. Although individually they have their own artistic voice, they share the bonds of kinship—with each learning and gleaning inspiration from one another.

Frank Hayden (1934–1988) studied undergraduate art on a scholarship at Xavier University, a historic private Catholic school in New Orleans. Moving to Louisiana from Memphis, Tennessee, the young man became enamored with sculpture. Upon graduation in 1957, Hayden went on to study at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana under his longtime mentor, Croatian artist Ivan Meštrović (1883–1962). After continuing his education at Iowa State University and studying throughout Europe, the artist returned to Louisiana, becoming fulltime faculty at Southern University in Baton Rouge, where he stayed until his death in 1988.

While at Xavier, Martin Payton (b. 1948) developed a lifelong bond with his teacher, John T. Scott. So inspired by Scott, the first person he had encountered whose life was completely dedicated to art, Payton went on to study at the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles after receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts. Payton returned briefly to teach at Xavier, an invitation sent by Scott. In 1990, he assumed Frank Hayden’s position at Southern University, an artist he knew well, staying there until 2011. Scott and Payton remained lifelong friends, as well as frequent collaborators, completing the Spirit House, a New Orleans public art project, in 2002. It was fabricated in Scott’s studio, which he shared with Ron Bechet.

In the late 1950s, John T. Scott (1940–2007) was profoundly influenced by progressive Xavier art instructors, Numa Rousseve, brother of Ferdinand Rousseve, a pivotal figure in the founding of the University’s art department, and Sister Mary Lurana Neely. The two were mentoring another young art savant, Frank Hayden. Upon completing his master of fine arts degree from Michigan State University in 1965, Scott joined Xavier’s faculty, remaining there until being displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Ron Bechet (b. 1956) met John T. Scott as an undergraduate student at the University of New Orleans. The older artist invited him to a casting, which moved Bechet, citing it as a “beautiful, communal experience.” After graduating from Yale University School of Art in New Haven, Connecticut, Bechet taught at Xavier, reestablishing his friendship with Scott. They shared a New Orleans studio for over a decade, seeing and working alongside each other every day. Their companionship was inseparable, that is, until the infamous 2005 storm that displaced more than one million Louisianians. Bechet returned to the city, where he continues to teach at Xavier University.

LSU PARTNERSHIPS STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Enjoy a selection of letterpress prints by LSU printmaking students, 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.

As the 2025 spring semester came to an end, students in Art 4240, under the guidance of doctoral student Meredyth Yorek, continued documenting LSUMOA objects using three-dimensional scanning technology. Focusing on contemporary ceramics from the collection of E. John Bullard, the students used advanced tools including photogrammetry and LiDAR, to craft highly detailed 3D models of the sculptures. Photogrammetry involves taking high-resolution images from multiple angles to digitally reconstruct an object in 3D. LiDAR (light detection and ranging) uses laser scanning to capture precise spatial data. When combined with traditional 3D modeling techniques, these methods allow students to build accurate digital replicas of museum pieces that can be “handled” by the viewer, making artworks not on physical display accessible to a broader audience.

The next phase, to start in the fall semester, is building an immersive virtual gallery to house the scans and the addition of interpretive materials. This will allow the public to engage with both digitally-crafted visual elements and curatorial research, in an online setting. Yorek expects to complete a prototype virtual museum available to LSUMOA guests by the end of 2025.

COLLECTIONS A TALE OF TWO ARMOIRES

The first example of an armoire, a large movable storage cabinet, appeared in France during the seventeenth century. Originating in aristocratic and noble households, the oversized and often ornately decorated objects were designed to store extravagant attire, linens, and valuables. The LSUMOA currently has two contrasting armories on view. While they were both handcrafted by skilled woodworkers, the materials, style, and age vary considerably, providing guests with an interesting comparison between the past and the present.

Crafted in the early 1800s, this recessed-panel armoire was built with cherry and holly woods, adorned with a deceptively simple inlaid pattern. When opened, the interior has four shelves and a “belt” of drawers intersecting the middle. Dubbed Creole-style, this design was prominent throughout the Gulf Coast region due to French colonization of the lower Mississippi River Valley. Southeastern Louisiana experienced a surge of French émigrés, freemen, and enslaved Africans from Saint-Domingue, modern-day Haiti, after the successful Haitian Revolution ending in 1804. These new settlers brought with them unique furniture styles and construction techniques, with master cabinetmakers spreading their knowledge. Makers in New Orleans produced distinct armoire designs based on Frenchcolonial stylizations, incorporating recessed panels, scalloped skirts, cabriole legs, and elegant cornices hewed from native woods.

South Louisiana native Rick Brunner grew up in the swampy woods outside of New Orleans, learning woodworking from his father and art from his mother. Knowing his future was in sculpture, he earned a Master of Fine Arts from Notre Dame in Indiana. Brunner returned to Louisiana, finding inspiration in his native home. Considering himself a diarist, Brunner’s sculpture and furniture designs investigate a deeply personal artistic language and symbolism. Warrior Cabinet II, completed in 1992, almost 200 years after the Creole-style counterpart, exemplifies Brunner’s aesthetic, while still maintaining the basic function of an armoire. Inspired by primitive lines and shapes, Brunner evokes a sense of upward movement with the bold legs and decorative spires. The use of color enhances the overall design, drawing the eye to the almost hidden door.

Unidentified Maker, Natchez Linen Press, c. 1810–1825. Cherry and holly. Gift of the Friends of the LSU Museum of Art.

Rick Brunner, Warrior Cabinet II, 1992. Lacewood, cherry, popular, rubber, pigment. LSU Museum of Art Purchase.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

VISIT LSUMOA.ORG/CALENDAR

JUNE 1

Free First Sunday: Studio Play from 1–4 PM Create your own embossed metal charm inspired by the In Focus: Artwork by LSU Faculty exhibition

JUNE 26

Artist Talk: Jamey Grimes at 5:30 PM Learn more from sculptor and installation artist Jamey Grimes.

JULY 4

Rooftop Fundraiser Celebration from 7–10 PM For tickets, visit lsumoa.org.

JULY 6

Free First Sunday: Summer Fun from 1–4 PM Create your own colorful suncatcher.

JULY 10

Members Only Curator Talk at 5:30 PM Learn about Carved & Crafted: The Art of Letterpress.

AUGUST 3

Free First Sunday: The Art of Letterpress from 1–4 PM Print your own tote bag and enjoy music.

SEPTEMBER 7

Free First Sunday: All About Rodrigue from 1–4 PM Create your own unique Blue Dog artwork.

SEPTEMBER 11

Public Fall Reception from 6–8 PM for Carved & Crafted and A Bayou State of Mind. Members Only Meet and Greet with Artists from 5–6 PM.

SEPTEMBER 25

Members Only Curator Talk at 5:30 PM Learn about A Bayou State of Mind.

OCTOBER 5

Free First Sunday: Bayou Bonanza from 1–4 PM Celebrate Louisiana’s vibrant culture with an afternoon of art and entertainment.

OCTOBER 7

Michalopoulos Reception with Manship Theatre and LSUMOA A Bayou State of Mind artist James Michalopoulos speaks at 5:30 PM at the LSU Museum of Art (fifth floor), followed immediately by a reception in the Gallery at Manship.

OCTOBER 30

Members Only Curator Talk at 5:30 PM Learn about The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet.

NOVEMBER 2

Free First Sunday: The Art of Sculpture from 1–4 PM Celebrate the art of four Louisiana icons: John T. Scott, Martin Payton, Frank Hayden, and Ron Bechet by making an original sculpture.

NOVEMBER 6

Artist Panel Discussion at 5:30 PM Learn more about the art of John T. Scott, Martin Payton, Frank Hayden, and Ron Bechet during this panel discussion.

DECEMBER 5–7

LSU Museum Store Holiday Shopping Event Get special discounts during this sale.

DECEMBER 7

Free First Sunday: Santa's Art Studio from 1–4 PM Create your own felt holiday ornament.

THE ART AGENDA

see

View the museum's new European portrait gallery when you visit!

listen

Hear Cyndi Lauper’s “She Bop”—a pop anthem as bold as this Hatch Show Print poster.

create

Make your own sculpture inspired by the work of John T. Scott on November 2 (Free First Sunday).

sketch

Find Janice Sachse's Happy Land/Feliciana in A Bayou State of Mind–Draw your own space that makes you happy.

think

As you explore The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet, can you spot how the artists influenced each other—and what makes each one unique?

shop

watch

Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue

find

Who created this?

Purchase Hatch Show Print items in the LSU Museum Store.

EDUCATION

CO-CREATION IN ACTION

This spring, co-creation has taken center stage at the LSU Museum of Art. Guided by a belief that museums should be inclusive and responsive, we’ve been working closely with campus and community partners to codevelop programs that reflect their voices and visions—deepening connections to both our exhibitions and our mission.

Two exciting partnerships launched this semester. A collaboration with LSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine introduced “Art Break,” a monthly, therapeutic art-making program designed to support student and staff wellness. Another partnership with a LSU student organization, Future EX Youth, led to the first student-led film festival, powered entirely by young voices.

Beyond campus, we’ve expanded our collaborations with two key community partners: the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge and BREC (the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge). In partnership with the Arts Council, we’re piloting a new model for K–12 field trips—splitting large student groups between our two sites to provide a wider range of creative experiences. Our growing partnership with BREC began with a co-hosted public workshop that was warmly received and introduced several community members to both LSU MOA and BREC, opening new paths for engagement.

These efforts highlight a guiding principle: museums thrive when they are shaped by the communities they serve. Through our work in Education and Programming, we’re grateful to help bring this goal to life here in Baton Rouge.

SUPPORT ART EDUCATION

Consider giving to the LSU Museum of Art Education Fund today to support these initiatives and programming. Your donations help provide the following:

⊲ Give $25: Provide Art Supplies for activities and programs

⊲ Give $75: Funds support a Tour and Art Activity for a K-12 Class

⊲ Give $100: Grow Campus and Community Partnerships

⊲ Give $500: Support Free First Sunday Programming

Please visit giveLSU.org (once on the website, choose Arts & Culture, LSU Museum of Art, and then Education Fund) or email Fairleigh Cook Jackson, Director of Development, at fjackson@lsufoundation.org for more information. If you would like to donate using the form on page 17, please specify Education Fund. Thank you!

Facility Upgrades On March 19, 2025, the LSU Museum of Art celebrated the completion of a major art storage upgrade and the launch of the new Cary Saurage Object Lab—two transformative projects that advance the museum’s commitment to preservation, access, and education. Supported by Winifred and Kevin P. Reilly and installed by Space Savor Storage Systems, the reimagined 4,000-squarefoot storage space now features highdensity mobile shelving, rolling cabinets and 2-D painting racks for works on paper and canvas, archival-grade furnishings, and vertical racks with state-of-the-art locking mechanisms for added security— enhancing care for the growing permanent collection. A new cloud-based collections management system will soon allow public digital access to select records. Adjacent to the storage, the Cary Saurage Object Lab provides a smart classroom and gallery space where students and faculty can study up to 20 selected works from the collection, offering new opportunities for academic engagement. Together, these improvements contributed to the museum’s recent reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums and mark a significant step forward in collections stewardship and campus collaboration.

DONOR IMPACT

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Pennington

Family Foundation Grant

The LSU Museum of Art extends heartfelt thanks to the Pennington Family Foundation for their generous grant supporting Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books. This exhibition welcomed over 6,243 people and brought 528 visitors through our galleries for guided tours (80% were grades K–12), inspiring curiosity and creativity through the art of children’s books. Thanks to this support, the museum offered a variety of family programs and hands-on activities that engaged audiences of all ages. Public feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many visitors sharing how much they enjoyed reconnecting with these iconic illustrations. Grants and donor support like this make it possible to bring meaningful, joyful experiences to our community and beyond.

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SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Since opening in March 2005, the LSU Museum of Art has been a vibrant cultural hub, bridging the University, the region, and diverse communities. Our mission is to make art accessible to all through live music, engaging lectures, innovative art, and significant historical objects. We strive to con nect guests with each other, art exhibitions, and inspiring ideas.

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One of the most exhilarating aspects of art museums is that they constantly evolve. We give communities continual access to exhibitions that celebrate the many ways art enriches life.

the remaining support comes from our members, Friends of the LSU Museum of Art, and generous foundations and grants. As we approach the end of the year, we rely on our community's continued support to transform lives through art.

Every gift to the LSU Museum of Art—no matter the size—helps us preserve our collection, present engaging exhibitions, and provide art experiences that educate, inspire, and connect our community. Your support makes a lasting impact and ensures that art remains accessible to all. Please contact Fairleigh Cook Jackson, Director of Development, at fjackson@lsufoundation.org for more information.

Your gift to the LSU Museum of Art today will create an exciting future for the museum and every life we reach. It is thanks to the generosity of our donors that the LSU Museum of Art can be a cultural and intellectual resource that inspires more than 20,000 adults and children every year

As Baton Rouge’s only dedicated art museum featuring local, regional, and international exhibitions alongside our permanent collection, we count on community support. Your annual gift ensures we can both meet the day-to-day demands of running a museum and pursue emerging opportunities to enhance our collection and community-focused programs.

2025 ANNUAL FUND GOALS Your 100% tax-deductible Annual Fund gift supports the Museum's daily operations and special projects, enabling us to present world-class exhibitions, educational programming, and outreach to underserved communities.

SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Since opening in March 2005, the LSU Museum of Art has been a vibrant cultural hub, bridging the University, the region, and diverse communities. Our mission is to make art accessible to all through live music, engaging lectures, innovative art, and significant historical objects. We strive to connect guests with each other, art exhibitions, and inspiring ideas.

The LSU Museum of Art is proud to be home to a range of cultural treasures, from a world-class collection of Chinese jade to one of the most comprehensive public collections of Louisiana art. Donor support allows us to conserve these priceless works, acquire new pieces, enhance the museum experience for visitors of all ages, and partner with local artists and LSU faculty and students. Your gifts also fund growth in our outreach programs, which bridge resource gaps for local schools and benefit families throughout the metro area. Every dollar creates impact and adds up to help support our mission.

One of the most exhilarating aspects of art museums is that they constantly

Examples of upcoming projects your gifts help fund:

⊲ Planning and reinstallation of decorative arts collection

access to exhibitions that celebrate the many ways art enriches life. Your gift to the LSU Museum of Art today will create an exciting future for the museum and every life we reach. is thanks to the generosity of our donors that the LSU Museum of Art can be a cultural and intellectual

that inspires more than 20,000 adults and children every year

⊲ Continue collections storage upgrades

WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS While half of our annual budget is funded by LSU, the remaining support comes from our members, Friends of the LSU Museum of Art, and generous foundations and grants. As we approach the end of the year, we rely on our community's continued support to transform lives through art.

Thank you for investing in the LSU Museum of Art. We are proud to be a vital cultural and educational resource for the greater Baton Rouge community.

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⊲ Produce a series of collections survey publications

Become an Exhibition Sponsor

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Examples of upcoming projects your gifts help fund:

⊲ Planning and reinstallation of decorative arts collection

⊲ Continue collections storage upgrades

⊲ Upgrade the gallery lighting system

Your support brings impactful exhibitions to our community and meaningful, inspiring experiences to all who visit.

Thank you for investing in the LSU Museum of Art. We are proud to be a vital cultural and educational resource for the greater Baton Rouge community.

⊲ Produce a series of collections survey publications

⊲ Redesign and rebuild our website: www.lsumoa.org

MAKE A DIFFERENCE Every donation counts. Please consider contributing before December 31, 2024, to help us achieve our vision. For questions or assistance, contact Mark Tullos, Executive Director, at marktullos@lsu.edu. Thank you for your support!

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Ann Wilkinson

ADVISORY BOARD 2025–2026

Chair: Ben Jeffers

Vice Chair: Elizabeth Noland

Immediate Past Chair: Nancy C. Dougherty

Dan Bergeron

Mark Boudreaux

Luisa Cantillo

Michael Grace

Blaine Grimes

John Haile

Randell Henry

Steven Heymsfield

Gerri Hobdy

Anne Mahoney

Yvette B. Marsh

Luke St. John McKnight

Winifred Reilly

Laura A. Siu

Dr. Darius Speith

Carol Steinmuller

Will Wilton

Ex-Officio: Clarke J. Gernon, Jr.

Ex-Officio: Mark Tullos

Honorary: Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

Honorary: Leea Reese Russell

GEAUX SHOP

MUSEUM STORE

1st floor

Shaw Center for the Arts

VISIT DOWNTOWN

Explore the Shaw Center for the Arts, located on 100 Lafayette Street in downtown Baton Rouge.

1st Floor ⊲ LSU Museum Store ⊲ LSU College of Art + Design Glassell Gallery

Manship Theatre

5th Floor

LSU Museum of Art

6th Floor

Tsunami Sushi

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100 Lafayette Street, Fifth Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70801

HOURS Tuesday through Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM Thursday: 10 AM–8 PM Sunday: 1–5 PM Closed Mondays and major holidays Free admission the first Sunday of every month.

LSU Museum of Art is supported 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. LSUMOA thanks the generous donors to the Annual Fund. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.