Summer 2024 Art Talk

summer 2024 ART TALK

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In the fall of 1985, I was driving up that rolling tar ribbon road called Highway 71 from Alexandria to Natchitoches. I had just started my new job as Registrar for the Alexandria Museum of Art and one of my first tasks was returning some borrowed photographs and paintings the museum had borrowed from the artist Clementine Hunter. I’m forever grateful for the brief meeting I had with one of America’s greatest vernacular artists, albeit for only a few minutes. I tell young museum professionals to pay attention–one never knows when an encounter occurs that you later treasure. We’re always looking to provide you with those opportunities at the LSU Museum of Art. Our upcoming exhibition Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter is a chance to rediscover this celebrated American treasure.

COVER IMAGE: Clementine Hunter, Untitled (Funeral Procession), undated. Oil on board. Transfer from LSU Libraries Special Collections.

After nearly a year in my new role as Director for this museum, I’m enthused about future gallery encounters which include an exhibition of American Impressionism on loan from Bank of America, an expansive exhibition of Gorham Martelé Art Nouveau silver, etchings from Rembrandt, Goya, and Durer, 80 Years of Original Art from children's Golden Books, and in two years an exhibition of new work by Contemporary artists from Cuba.

We’ve launched our Access for All program supported by a $245,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation and this summer we present our 12th annual Neighborhood Arts Program. We’re also preparing for our reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Expansion and improvements in collections storage and other facility improvements will pave the way for a site visit from AAM this fall.

Finally, we’re rebuilding the foundations of our community support this summer through an expanded Fourth of July Fireworks event to include two terrace venues overlooking the Mighty Mississippi. Whether you're already a member of the museum or new to our community, we invite you to celebrate with us and embark on this exciting journey together.

Mark Tullos Executive Director

FOURTH OF JULY FUNDRAISER

CHERISHED THE ART OF CLEMENTINE HUNTER

On view July 11–October 13, 2024

This exhibition is sponsored by Taylor Porter Law Firm and the Traditional Fine Arts Organization.

The Museum presents Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter, on exhibit July 11–October 13, 2024. The show includes paintings and objects from the collections of the LSUMOA, the LSU Rural Life Museum, the Alexandria Museum of Art, private collectors, and Hunter’s descendants.

Clementine Hunter was born in 1886 on the Melrose Plantation near Natchitoches, Louisiana. She was completely self-taught and began painting in her fifties, rendering her first composition on an old window blind using art supplies left by a visitor. Painting in the evenings after work, Hunter was prolific, producing vibrant and expressive scenes drawn from her memories of plantation life, celebrations, religious events, and everyday activities. Wellknown throughout the region for her art, Louisiana State University (LSU) hosted an exhibition of her work at the campus library in 1971, when the artist was in her eighties. National recognition was to follow, with additional museum shows and significant awards, including an invitation to the White House from President Jimmy Carter, an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and the designation as a Louisiana honorary colonel and aide-de-camp. After her passing in 1988, Hunter’s work and life continued to surge in popularity, being collected by museums across the nation.

With over forty objects on view, visitors will get a glimpse into the life of one of Louisiana’s most renowned artists. Hunter used painting as a visual diary—her art was a vehicle to preserve her memories. Cherished explores some of her most repeated patterns, subjects, and motifs, including brightly colored zinnias, church scenes, and women picking cotton, bringing together multiple examples to highlight the subtle variations found in individual objects.

IMAGE (above): Clementine Hunter, Wedding Scene (detail), c. 1962. Oil on canvas panel. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Bannon.

ONE STITCH AT A TIME SOUTHERN VERNACULAR QUILTS

ON VIEW UNTIL JUNE 23, 2024 One Stitch at a Time features fiber art from makers residing in Alabama and Mississippi, all of whom were inspired to create or were taught the craft through familial quilting traditions. The show includes ten textiles made by the famed quilters of Gee's Bend, including an example by Lucy Mingo.

Mingo is a fourth generation Gee’s Bend quilt maker, learning her craft from her mother, grandmother, and family friends, piecing her first quilt top at age fourteen. She married at age seventeen and raised ten children with husband David. Life as a farming family in the Bend was difficult and busy. Not unlike many of the women, Mingo quilted during her spare time, often producing complex textiles using old work shirts and denims. Mingo was a founding member of the Freedom Quilting Bee, an organization pivotal during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. The women of the Bee sold their quilts across the United States, with the goal of infusing their community with much-needed income. The quilters were also politically adept and very aware of the tumultuous Civil Rights struggles across their state and nation. Mingo was part of the crowd when Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at Gee’s Bend (pictured above), and was inspired, along with many other rural residents, to register and vote. She proudly marched in Selma, Alabama, on March 9, 1965, two days after Bloody Sunday, crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge following some of the United States’ most prominent Civil Rights leaders. The Freedom Quilting Bee remained active throughout the 1990s, ultimately closing in 2012. This exhibition is supported by a grant from the Traditional Fine Arts Organization.

(left) Gee’s Bend quilters Mary Lee Bendolph, Lucy Mingo, and Loretta Pettway via Wikipedia Commons; (right) Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking in Gee's Bend, Alabama.

Installation view of One Stitch at a Time at the LSU Museum of Art.

JOURNEY INTO SPACE

This summer the LSUMOA is featuring two exhibitions inspired by space, Fierce Planets: Work from the Studio Art Quilt Associates and Interior Space: Photographs by Roland Miller & Paolo Nespoli. The latter features detailed images of the interior of the International Space Station (ISS).

Rocket scientist and astronautics pioneer Konstantin Tsiolkovsky was born in Russia to a middle-class family in 1857. At age ten, he lost his hearing after a bout of scarlet fever, leading him to be removed from public school. The reclusive, self-taught teenager spent his time reading books on mathematics and science, and enjoyed the fantasy fiction of Jules Verne. By the time he was a young adult, Tsiolkovsky had taught himself the basics of physics, and began to theorize space travel, rocket propulsion, and space colonization. Today many consider him to be the father of astronautics. Over his lifetime, he wrote hundreds of studies on space travel, developed formulas to support the theory of rocket propulsion in space, and crafted detailed designs for various space crafts. This little-known Russian genius inspired future space engineers and scientists in his homeland, including Chief Designer Sergei P. Korolev, who began initial planning for a space station before his death in 1966. Five years later, Korolev’s successors placed the world’s first experimental space station, the Salyut, into orbit around the Earth. That first module formed the basis of later Soviet and Russian space stations, as well as Russian elements of the International Space Station (ISS).

Orbiting Earth at an average altitude of 420 kilometers (260 miles), the ISS represents a partnership between multiple space agencies, including NASA, the Russian Federal Space Agency, the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency. Its construction, which began in 1998, involved numerous missions and assembly flights, culminating in a habitable laboratory that serves as a microgravity environment for research in astronomy, biology, physics, and materials science. Crewed by rotating teams of scientists, engineers, and astronauts, the ISS consists of multiple interconnected modules, laboratories, and solar arrays, that house living quarters, essential life support systems, and advanced scientific equipment.

Visitors viewing works in the exhibition Interior Space: Photographs by Roland Miller & Paolo Nespoli.

COMING HOME GEOFFREY BEENE: SOUTHERN REFLECTIONS

ON VIEW UNTIL AUGUST 30, 2024 Geoffrey Beene, hailing from Haynesville, Louisiana, left an indelible mark on American fashion. Despite familial expectations to pursue a career in medicine, Beene's passion for clothing and design emerged early, manifesting in sketches within the margins of his medical textbooks at Tulane. Although he never completed his medical studies, his time there fostered a deep understanding of the human form's intricacies, informing his future approach to fashion. Venturing to Paris, Beene immersed himself in the world of couture, drawing inspiration from luminaries like Edward Molyneux and Schiaparelli, whose theatrical flair left a lasting impression on his designs. Returning to the United States in the 1950s, Beene established his eponymous label in 1963, quickly earning acclaim with his inaugural collection featured on the cover of Vogue and subsequent Coty awards. Alongside building his own brand, Beene nurtured the careers of emerging talents like Alber Elbaz and Issey Miyake. Throughout his illustrious career, Beene's creations epitomized effortless elegance, blending dazzling aesthetics with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. The LSU Textile and Costume Museum's (TCM) exhibit, Coming Home: Geoffrey Beene, running from May 5, 2024, to January 24, 2025, celebrates Beene's legacy, showcasing his enduring influence on fashion and design. Developed by students in a fashion curation seminar, the exhibition at the LSUMOA underscores TCM's commitment to education and research in textile and dress artifacts across various cultures and eras.

Student Curators Md Nazmul Haque, Chloe Johnson, Lauren E. Lansdell, LaDyra Lyte, Mfon-Abasi Obong, Aja Palermo, Elizabeth Schick, Morgan Strzynski, MG Taylor, Penelope Williams, with visiting scholar Camila C De Albuquerque Olivera

Faculty Mentor Dr. Michael E. Mamp, Director & Curator LSU Textile & Costume Museum

Dr. Michael E. Mamp, Director & Curator of the LSU Textile & Costume Museum, along with a student, installing Coming Home: Geoffrey Beene–Southern Reflections at the LSU Museum of Art.

IN A NEW LIGHT AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM 1870–1940 WORKS

FROM THE BANK OF AMERICA

On view August 22–November 17, 2024

This exhibition is made possible through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program.

IMAGE (above): Robert Spencer (American, 1879–1931), Afternoon Bathers (detail), c. 1920. Oil on linen. Bank of America Collection.

COLLECTION

A sweeping survey of American Impressionism embracing precursor, contemporary, and subsequent movements, In a New Light explores the reinterpretation of American landscape painting. Presenting works by a diverse group of more than 75 artists, the exhibition traces not only the development of Impressionism in the United States, but also the emergence of a uniquely American style.

The show presents a thought-provoking historical context for American Impressionism by positioning it between the Hudson River School—whose majestic landscapes influenced, and then gradually gave way to, French Impressionist-inspired works— and the modernist trends evident in the later pieces. The works included reflect the changing mindset of America from the midnineteenth to the early-twentieth century. Concentrating on regional artists’ colonies established across the United States, In a New Light explores the ways in which local artists interpreted America’s rural, maritime and urban spaces and portrayed daily life using the Impressionist devices of capturing the moment with brisk brushstrokes, a vibrant palette, and atmospheric effects.

(1) Childe Hassam (American, 1859–1935) Old House, East Hampton, 1917. Oil on linen; (2) Lilla Cabot Perry (American, 1848–1933) The Poacher, 1907. Oil on linen; (3) Colin Campbell Cooper (American, 1856–1937), West Front of the Capitol Steps, Washington D.C., c. 1902–1904. Oil on canvas; (4) Louis Hovey Sharp (American, 1874–1946) Pasadena Light, n.d. Oil on linen. All works from the Bank of America Collection.

LSU PARTNERSHIPS

FIERCE PLANETS & INTERIOR SPACE

LSU students and faculty contributed their time, talent, and expertise to the exhibitions Fierce Planets and Interior Space. Associate Professor Loren Schwerd’s students designed, crafted, and installed Corridors, an installation on view alongside the exhibitions. Schwerd developed the course, Advance Sculpture: Soft Sculpture in Space, which was funded by an LSU Geaux Grant from the Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research, to coincide with the planning stages of the shows. Nine emerging artists worked on the mixed-media sculpture, drawing inspiration from wormholes and the Einstein-Rosen Bridge theory.

Student Artists: Sierra Beverly, Dylan Burchett, Anna Clark, Cole Clark, Astrid Guerrero, Bailey Hernandez, Jacob Mills, Meagan Moore, and Taylor Williams

LSU senior Reagan Power crafted an animated title wall for Fierce Planets. Power, a digital art student, used a combination of 2D, stop-motion animation, and hand drawing to create a short film that represents the life cycle of a planet.

Faculty from LSU’s Department of Geology and Geophysics provided the rock samples on display and captured microscopic views of select specimens. The items illustrate the varying layers of the Earth and include a number of interstellar minerals. We would like to thank Dr. Darrell Henry, Dr. Barbara Dutrow, Dr. Matthew Penny, and Dr. Suniti Karunatillake for lending to the exhibition.

The Department of Physics bestowed a wealth of assistance with the coordination of complementary programming and speakers. Planetary astrophysicist Dr. Natalie Hinkle joined in a panel discussion alongside photographer Roland Miller and infrared detector expert Dr. Caleb Wheeler to open the shows. Dr. Aaron Ryan is working with LSUMOA to feature the MARS truck at several summer Neighborhood Arts Project sites.

Lastly, department chair Dr. Jeffrey Blackmon worked with Dr. Henry to organize a student and faculty colloquium and discussion session featuring Roland Miller. LSUMOA thanks everyone who helped make our foray into space a success!

COLLECTIONS STUDENT RESEARCH

Aja Palermo, an LSU anthropology graduate student, designed her thesis project around the LSUMOA’s collection of Peruvian textiles. The small cloth samples were donated to the Museum in 1995 by Craig Hendrix, and arrived with very little associated information. Over the last year, Palermo researched the sixteen objects, identifying weaving processes, materials, possible creation dates, and specific uses for several pieces. Surprisingly, many of the samples, which were sealed in protective acrylic cases, had at one point been exhibited and conserved at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in California, prior to their placement at LSU. Palermo was able to find comparable works held in other collections, allowing her to provide critical data and information on our objects.

Palermo’s research included several unfinished brocades, two of which are still attached to loom bars. One is a classic working example from the Late Intermediate Period of Andean culture, 1000–1400 A.D. The warp (vertical) threads are undyed cotton; the weft (horizontal) threads are neutral and dyed cotton and camelid, wool fiber sourced from llamas or alpaca. The completed patterned weaving features a bird motif which is indicative of Chimú culture, located in the northern coast of Peru. Birds were a common motif in Andean handiworks, with several different designs represented in the Museum’s collection. Learn more about Aja Palermo's research in upcoming blog posts online and video interviews on the museum's social media channels @lsumoa.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The LSUMOA is seeking volunteers with library experience to help us organize our ever-expanding collection of art books and periodicals. Free parking privileges offered. Email LSUMOA Registrar Marianna Luquette at mluquette@lsu.edu for information.

Unknown artist, Feline and Bird Double Cloth, 1000- 1470 CE. Cotton. Gift of Craig Hendrix. Photo by Aja Palermo.

Unknown artist, Red bag with fringe, 1470-1532 CE. Camelid fibers. Gift of Craig Hendrix. Photo by Aja Palermo.

LSUMOA PROGRAMS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

ACCESS FOR ALL DAY

Access for All Day: Journey into Space

Sunday, June 2 from 1–4 PM • FREE • 5th floor

Enjoy a day filled with celestial celebration! Explore the blow up planetarium, create space-themed craft art and enjoy the exciting Fierce Planets exhibition.

Access for All Day: Greater Baton Rouge Kids' Orchestra

Sunday, July 7 from 1–4 PM • FREE • 5th floor

Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Kids' Orchestra, explore the museum, and create fiber craft projects in the education gallery.

Access for All Day: Clementine Hunter

Sunday, August 4 from 1–4 PM • FREE • 5th floor

Explore the exhibition Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter and celebrate the artist with creative activities.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

TODDLER THURSDAY

Toddler Thursday: Summer Solstice

Thursday, June 6 at 10 AM • FREE • 5th floor

Create a Solar Summer Solstice inspired piece of art.

Toddler Thursday: Cool Creations

Thursday, July 11 at 10 AM • FREE • 5th floor

Cool off with a fun snow cone project.

Toddler Thursday: Back to School

Thursday, August 1 at 10 AM • FREE • 5th floor

Get ready to roll back to school with a paper roll school bus craft.

Free admission is made possible through a grant with the Junior League of Baton Rouge. This program is for ages 5 and under with a caregiver.

OUTREACH

Neighborhood Arts Project: Free art-making in the community! June–July 2024

See page 15 for schedule and locations

ART AT LUNCH

Art at Lunch: Black Gospel Music: A Catalyst for Survival

Wednesday, July 24 at 12 PM • FREE • 3rd floor

Join Dr. Joyce Jackson, Chair & James J. Parsons

Endowed Professor of the LSU School of Geography and Anthropology as she explores the roots of Gospel music.

Bring a lunch—water and sodas provided by LSU Auxiliary Services.

MUSIC

A Joyful Noise Juneteenth Celebration Friday, June 14 at 6:30 PM

FREE • 5th floor

Come and enjoy the rich sounds of Heritage, the world renowned choir, dedicated to restoring and preserving the legacy of the Negro spiritual.

LECTURES

Geoffrey Beene: A Closer Look Thursday, June 13 at 6 PM

FREE • 5th floor

Dr. Michael Mamp, Director and Curator of the LSU Textile and Costume Museum explores the history of the Louisiana native, turned design icon Geoffrey Beene.

Astronomy on Tap: Frozen Fierce Thursday, June 27 at 6 PM

FREE • 5th floor

Dr. Rob Hynes and Dr. Matt Penny from the LSU Physics and Astronomy Department discuss the Nancy Roman Space Telescope.

Dresses by Geoffrey Beene, c. 1980s. LSU Textile & Costume Museum, gift of Sylvia Karasu, M.D.

NEIGHBORHOOD ARTS PROJECT

The Neighborhood Arts Project (NAP), in partnership with various city organizations provides art-making lessons inspired by current exhibitions at LSUMOA, Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter and Fierce Planets: Work from the Studio Art Quilt Associates

Designed to reach historically underserved areas, the program targets individuals who traditionally lack access to arts programming. With sites selected in collaboration with churches, community centers, BREC, and the East Baton Rouge Library System, the initiative ensures free summer activities for these communities.

Dr. Aaron Ryan, from the LSU Department of Physics, is collaborating with LSUMOA to include space-related programs to the Neighborhood Arts Project featuring the Mobile Astronomy Resource System (MARS) Truck. The MARS Truck can travel anywhere in the state of Louisiana for informal science education events. With telescopes, a portable digital planetarium, interactive experiments, science demonstrations, and more, it offers a range of engaging experiences suitable for any age range. Check out the schedule and plan to attend for summer family fun!

FREE ART MAKING THIS SUMMER

Learn more at www.lsumoa.org/nap • Join us at these locations & dates

Ageless Circle

(3820 Gus Young Ave. Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ June 4 / 10 AM–12 PM

⊲ July 9 / 10 AM–12 PM

My Faith Thrift Store

(8844 Greenwell Springs Rd. Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ June 6 / 10 AM–12 PM

⊲ July 18 / 10 AM–12 PM

Pearl George Center

(4000 Gus Young Ave. Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ June 7 / 10 AM–12 PM

Baker High School (3200 Groom Rd. Baker, LA)

⊲ June 11 / 10 AM–12 PM

New Hope Baptist Church

(5854 Greenwell Springs Rd. Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ June 12 / 10 AM–12 PM

Village Resource Center

(765 N. Acadian Thwy Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ June 13 / 10 AM–12 PM

⊲ June 20 / 10 AM–12 PM

⊲ June 27 / 10 AM–12 PM

Delmont Gardens Branch Library / Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Group (3351 Lorraine St. Baton Rouge)

⊲ June 14 / 10 AM–12 PM

Gardere Initiative

(1702 Gardere Ln. Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ June 19, June 26 / 10 AM–12 PM

⊲ July 2 / 10 AM–12 PM

Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

(13530 Scenic Hwy Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ June 25 / 10 AM–12 PM

Greenwell Springs Rd. Branch Library

(11300 Greenwell Springs Rd. Baton Rouge, LA )

⊲ July 3 / 10 AM–12 PM

Mt. Gillion Baptist Church

(346 E. Buchanan St. Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ July 10 / 10 AM–12 PM

Goodwood Branch Library (7711 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ July 12 / 10 AM–12 PM

Eden Park Branch Library (5131 Greenwell Springs Rd. Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ July 16 / 10 AM–12 PM

Baker Branch Library

(3501 Groom Rd. Baton Rouge)

⊲ July 17 / 10 AM–12 PM

River Center Branch Library

(250 North Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA)

⊲ July 19 / 10 AM–12 PM

*Early Bird Pricing for VIP & General Admission tickets available from May 1–June 9, 2024. Buy sixth floor rooftop tickets by scanning the QR code or online at www.lsumoa.org

⊲ 4TH FLOOR DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE VIP TICKETS

See next page for details!

DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE 4TH ON THE 4TH

A memorable evening at the 4th on the 4th event, is reserved for our esteemed Director's Circle members. Experience the Shaw Center terrace with private access, offering comfortable seating and panoramic views. Indulge in a selection of hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks, with a cash bar available for additional libations. Enjoy the soothing sounds of soft jazz as you mingle with friends and make new connections. As the sun sets, be captivated by a stunning fireworks display over the Mississippi River.

NOT A DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE MEMBER YET? Join now online at www. lsumoa.org/membership or contact Nedra Hains at nhains1@lsu.edu or 225-578-3057. Celebrate Independence Day in style with the LSU Museum of Art!

DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP

CHANGES TO THE MEMBER EXPERIENCE This fall, the LSU Museum of Art proudly introduces our transformative Digital Membership, offering more ways than ever to connect with art, culture, and community. Learn more at www.lsumoa.org/membership Here’s what this means for museum members:

⊲ Always have your member card and its benefits on hand when you travel. A digital card is always in your phone.

⊲ Exclusive access to unique on-site and online information and programs.

⊲ Instant Event Updates: Never miss out on special events! Get timely digital reminders and opportunities sent to your device.

⊲ Cultural Travel Opportunities: As a new member of the Museum Travel Alliance (MTA), enjoy exclusive access to bespoke cultural tours and experiences across the globe.

⊲ Digital membership cards display NARM, ROAM, and other Reciprocal Museum banners. Simply show your digital membership card at participating museums to receive free or reduced admission.

LSU MUSEUM STORE

SPACE & QUILT ITEMS

Discover a curated selection of quilt and space-inspired items at the LSU Museum Store. Explore Southern vernacular quilts with books and Gee's Bend items from The Met Store. Delve into space exploration with an exhibition catalogue or unique memorabilia like mugs, The String Doll Gang Space Shuttle key chain, socks, and more! Plus, don't miss What's Hidden Inside Planets? by Sabine Stanley, PhD, whose research inspired the Fierce Planets exhibition.

The LSU Museum Store is located on the first floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts. For more information, please contact LeAnn Russo at 225-578-3038 or email lrusso@lsu.edu.

STAFF

Mark Tullos, Executive Director

Sarah Amacker, Communications & Marketing Specialist

LeAnn Dusang, Museum Store Manager / Visitor Services Manager / Rentals

Nedra Hains, Director of Operations & Visitor Services / Membership Coordinator

Marianna Luquette, Registrar

Sandy Parfait, Business Manager

Travis Pickett, Preparator

Michelle Schulte, Chief Curator & Director of Public Programs

FRIENDS OF THE LSU MUSEUM OF ART

President: Clarke J. Gernon, Jr.

Secretary / Treasurer: Jim Fairchild, CPA

Brad M. Bourgoyne

Jeff Bell

Leone Elliott

Claire Major

Ann Wilkinson

Brad Way

ADVISORY BOARD

2023–2024

Chair: Ben Jeffers

Vice Chair: Elizabeth Noland

Secretary / Treasurer: Stephen R. Miller

Immediate Past Chair: Nancy C. Dougherty

Margaret Benjamin

Dan Bergeron

Luisa Cantillo

Renee Erickson

Becky Gottsegen

Blaine Grimes

John Haile

Randell Henry

Gerri Hobdy

Yvette B. Marsh

Winifred Reilly

Laura A. Siu

Darius Spieth

Carol Steinmuller

Ex-Officio: Clarke J. Gernon, Jr.

Ex-Officio: Mark Tullos

Office of the Lt. Governor Representative: Susannah Bing Johannsen

Honorary: Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

Installation and special event photography by Charles Champagne

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HOURS Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday: 1–5 p.m.

Closed Mondays and major holidays

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. LSUMOA thanks the generous donors to the Annual Fund.

Toddler Thursday's free admission is sponsored by the Junior League of Baton Rouge. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.