Spring 2025 Art Talk by LSU Museum of Art

spring 2025 ART TALK

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

At the LSU Museum of Art, our permanent collection reflects a vibrant blend of artistic expression, cultural heritage, and historical significance. These works not only document our shared past but also serve as a source of inspiration for future generations. As stewards of this legacy, we are dedicated to preserving and interpreting these objects with care, ensuring their connection to both art and community endures for years to come.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing collections care at institutions such as the Museum of East Texas, Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Alexandria Museum of Art, Hilliard Art Museum, and the Louisiana State Museum. Now, as director of the LSU Museum of Art, I am passionate about preserving objects that tell the stories of Louisiana’s rich cultural legacy and global contributions to art. The diversity of Louisiana’s people is reflected in the collection, highlighting the voices, traditions, and innovations of its many communities. This diversity helps preserve the past while ensuring these stories resonate today and into the future. Louisiana artists have made significant contributions to the contemporary art scene, offering unique perspectives that extend beyond the state’s borders. We are proud to represent their work at the LSU Museum of Art, showcasing their impact on the broader art world.

We are deeply grateful to the patrons whose generosity has shaped our collection and supported the museum over its 60+ year history. From our beginnings in the LSU Campanile to our current status as a vital cultural institution, your support is integral to our continued growth. We are honored to serve as the keepers of these treasures, ensuring they inspire and educate future generations. Looking ahead, we are excited to celebrate our upcoming spring exhibitions, Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books and In Focus: Artwork by LSU Faculty These exhibitions highlight the creativity that has shaped and will continue to shape our artistic community. We invite you to join us in celebrating art in all its forms—past, present, and future.

Mark Tullos Executive Director

GOLDEN LEGACY ORIGINAL ART FROM 80 YEARS OF GOLDEN BOOKS

On view February 27–May 25, 2025

This exhibition was organized by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Abilene, Texas.

This exhibition is also supported by a generous grant from the Pennington Family Foundation.

Throughout time, history, lore, and moral lessons were passed generationally through spoken stories, songs, poetry, and prose, aimed to instruct and entertain young and old alike. Printed books for adults, a mid-fifteenth century European innovation, were generally written in Latin and available for the small population who could read, such as the aristocracy or church officials. It wasn’t until the Age of Enlightenment, an intellectual and philosophical movement that swept through the educated Western elite during the seventeenth century, that the concept of books created specifically for children, for either learning or entertainment, was introduced.

Before the Enlightenment, kids were considered small adults, expected to work to support their family or sent away to boarding schools, workhouses, monasteries, or convents. Neglect was rampant. As Europeans entered the 1600s, the idea of childhood developed, with the realization that children were inherently different and required nurturing, education, and play.

In 1658, theologian Johann Amos Comenius produced Orbis Sensualium Pictus, or Visible World in Pictures, one of the first books written just for school-aged youth. Composed in Latin and available to those who could afford to educate their children, the book intertwined faith and instruction by correlating 150 woodcut illustrations with text. Other manuscripts followed, with picture books becoming a common fixture in schools by the nineteenth century.

Early Americans, desiring to offset themselves from the social conventions of their European counterparts, embraced children’s literature as more than a teaching tool, publishing many books for entertainment rather than solely education. With the resounding success of texts such as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900), Anne of Green Gables (1908), and The Secret Garden (1911), demand grew; however, printed publications, particularly in color, were very expensive, beyond the reach of the average household. In 1942, Georges Duplaix, head of Artists and Writers Guild Inc., a division of Western Publishing, partnered with Simon & Schuster to produce an inexpensive line of children’s books. The initial run included twelve titles, each printed in color, bound with a durable cardboard cover, priced at an affordable 25 cents apiece. The series was an immediate success. Eighty-two years later, Golden Books continue to thrive, with over 1,400 different publications produced to date.

Easily as appealing as the low price tag was the books’ bright, unfussy signature design and the extraordinary art they featured, created by many renowned twentieth century illustrators. Three of the most prolific Golden artists—Garth Williams, Tibor Gergely, and Feodor Rojankovsky—were wartime refugees who had fled to New York as WWII began. Others—Gustaf Tenggren, J. P. Miller, Aurelius Battaglia, Martin Provensen, and Mary Blair—were Disney Studio alumni who played key roles in the making of Snow White, Pinocchio, and other animation classics. Richard Scarry launched his remarkable worldwide illustration career as a Golden artist; Eloise Wilkin achieved enduring cult status as one. Today, innovative illustrators like Dan Yaccarino and Bob Staake design new books for the imprint that inspired them as children to love books and make art.

Enjoy more than sixty original illustrations, lovingly rendered in watercolor, gouache, pencil, ink, and digital media, along with Golden Books-inspired interactive areas and programming this spring at the LSU Museum of Art.

IN A NEW LIGHT AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM 1870–1940 WORKS

FROM THE BANK OF

On view until March 23, 2025

AMERICA COLLECTION

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

Don’t miss the last few weeks of In a New Light. On generous loan from the Bank of America Collection, through the Art in Our Communities program, the exhibition features over 120 artworks that explore the introduction and transformation of a then controversial European style into a truly distinctive American genre. The images trace the story of American Impressionism from its French roots to its reinterpretation by late nineteenth-century American landscape painters and continued metamorphosis during the first half of the twentieth century. Under the deft hand of artists spanning the nation, the basic tenets of French Impressionism, quick brushstrokes, an interest in atmospheric effects, and cropped imagery, were adopted and altered, with the resulting compositions often representing singular reflections of a unique American region.

Highlights include compositions by several renowned artists who traveled to France to experience firsthand the environment of Giverny, the birthplace of Impressionism, and the home of master painter Claude Monet (1840–1926), the father of the innovative, and often divisive, artistic movement.

(1) Lilla Cabot Perry (1848–1933), an established painter in Massachusetts, first journeyed to Europe in 1887, traveling throughout the continent to study, view, and copy work by academic artists. Two years later, she was introduced to the art of Monet. Transfixed by his masterful use of color and light, she and her husband spent the next nine summers living near Monet in the small French village of Giverny. Perry and the elder artist formed a close relationship, with his work greatly influencing her style.

(2) Louis Ritman (1889–1963), lived in Giverny for almost twenty years, relishing in the locale that had earlier borne French Impressionism. In 1911, Ritman rented a home next to that of Monet. He was fascinated by the vibrant colors and treatment of light the virtuoso captured in his compositions. Taking note, Ritman became a master of brushwork, covering his canvases with energetic lines, textures, and pure color, forcing the viewer’s eye to piece together recognizable shapes and forms.

(3) Lawton Silas Parker (1868–1954), began his life as a humble farm boy from Nebraska. After training at the Art Institute of Chicago, he traveled to Paris in 1888 to continue his studies. By 1909, Parker joined the growing colony of American artists taking up residence in Giverny. He fully embraced Impressionism, working en plein air to capture serene arrangements of women dappled in sunlight, gardens teeming with springcolored flora, and expansive green riverbanks. He spent much of the next twenty-five years in France, only leaving with the German occupation in 1942.

(1) Lilla Cabot Perry (American, 1848–1933), The Poacher, 1907. Oil on linen; (2) Louis Ritman (American, b. Russia, 1889–1963), Woman Sewing in a Garden, c. 1915. Oil on linen; (3) Lawton Silas Parker (American, 1868–1954), First Born (detail), n.d. Oil on linen. Works from the Bank of America Collection.

IN FOCUS ARTWORK BY LSU FACULTY

On view April 24–August 3, 2025

SPRING RECEPTION

Thursday, April 24

Celebrate this exhibition along with the Golden Legacy exhibit during a free art reception. See page 12 for more details.

The exhibition In Focus features art by many of LSU’s top creators and provides an overview of their vast range of talent in areas such as digital technology, painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and printmaking. Their work sets the standard for students and demonstrates the University’s commitment to training the next generation of artists, providing them the skills, vision, and understanding needed to succeed in a world of accelerating cultural and social change, innovation, and rapid globalization.

The LSU College of Art & Design, which includes the School of Architecture, the School of Art, the School of Interior Design, and the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture, has a rich history dating back to the early 1930s. The Department of Architectural Engineering was established that decade, offering a four-year curriculum. The fine arts program emerged in the 1930s within the College of Arts & Sciences, offering training in painting, sculpture, and ceramics, alongside an emerging interior design curriculum. In 1965, LSU’s School of Environmental Design was founded, uniting three programs—architecture, landscape architecture, and fine arts, with the pivotal reiteration of the College occurring in 1979, with the founding of the College of Design, later renamed the College of Art & Design.

IMAGE (detail): Ed Smith, On Our Way, 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist.

The School of Art continues to thrive as a center for innovation, artistic expression, and creative exploration. One of the largest and most comprehensive art schools in the region, the program employs dozens of accomplished professional artists, designers, and researchers, working in a wide range of media.

COLLECTION SPOTLIGHT CAROLINE DURIEUX'S MARDI GRAS

Mark Twain once said, “An American has not seen the United States until he has seen Mardi-Gras in New Orleans.” Although rooted in religious tradition, Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, traditionally the day of indulgence before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, ends the raucous festivities that encompass the entire state of Louisiana. Although celebrated in many Southern regions with historic and ethnic French populations, including parts of Alabama, Florida, Texas, and Mississippi, New Orleans has become synonymous with the festival. The city hosted its first recorded Mardi Gras parade, ball, and tableau in 1833. The tradition quickly took root, blossoming into the modern-day months-long spectacle of elaborate parties and extravagant processions, sponsored by dozens of krewes from throughout the state.

The celebration ceased in 1942. On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, killing or wounding more than 3,500 troops and civilians. The United States declared war on Japan the next day. City officials in New Orleans canceled all sanctioned Carnival events. Over the next four years, the opulence and excess of Mardi Gras was replaced with solemn patriotic gatherings, many serving as benefits for the war effort. Upon the end of the conflict, the party was back on. In 1946, thousands of troops returned to the state and food and supply rations were lifted—the future was at hand. To attract Americans back to the boisterous Louisiana Carnival, artists Caroline Durieux, John McCrady, and Ralph Wickiser partnered to produce the book Mardi Gras Day. Each printmaker composed ten illustrations, detailing the renowned parades, costumes, balls, and social gatherings. The publication was sold nationwide, serving as an invite to the party. America responded, and New Orleans delivered. Today, Mardis Gras attracts over one million visitors each year.

LSUMOA holds the complete collection of Mardi Gras prints by Caroline Durieux. Born and raised in New Orleans, later residing in Baton Rouge, she was a fixture of the Mardi Gras scene and understood the unique cultural traditions that are truly representative of Louisiana. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

IMAGES (top to bottom): Caroline Durieux, King of the Carnival; Roi du Carnival; Five Girls, Mardi Gras Day, 1946. Lithograph. Gift of the artist.

LSU PARTNERSHIPS FROM STUDENT TO ALUMNI: COLLECTIONS

INSIGHTS

Museums have the power to spark wonder, passion, and creativity in visitors of all ages—and the same is true for those working behind the scenes. For many professionals, the drive to engage with objects and ideas that tell the stories of our past, present, and future fuels their careers. At the LSU Museum of Art, we take pride in our strong connection with Louisiana State University and our commitment to shaping the next generation of museum professionals.

THEN

After earning a history degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Brent Mitchell pursued a graduate degree in Art History at LSU, where he was inspired by professors like photographer Thomas Neff, scholar Susan Ryan, and art historian Dr. Kristin Noreen. Encouraged by Noreen, Mitchell interned at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., a transformative experience that shifted his career focus from curatorial studies to collections management. Upon returning to Baton Rouge, he volunteered at the LSU Museum of Art, assisting thenregistrar Fran Huber with organizing and packing the collection for the move to a new downtown location. This hands-on experience proved invaluable, setting Mitchell apart from other jobseekers entering the museum field. This was in 2004. Twenty-one years later, Mitchell is the Head of Exhibition and Collection Management at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

NOW

Melissa George, originally from Mandeville, Louisiana began her studies in Architecture at LSU. Realizing that the subject wasn’t the right fit, she switched her major to a Bachelor of Arts, focusing on ceramics.

During a class field trip she visited the LSUMOA to study its extensive ceramics collection. There she had the chance to connect with staff about their career paths. Inspired by their work, George applied for a Federal Work-study position at the museum. The experience was transformative, prompting her to pursue a master’s degree in art history at LSU. She was awarded a Graduate Assistantship with LSUMOA, where she continues to train with the curatorial team. George intends to work in collections management after graduating in August 2025, with a graduate degree in art history and a certificate in archival studies. She is actively seeking her first museum position.

COLLECTIONS RECENT ACQUISITIONS

The LSUMOA continues to expand its collection of contemporary ceramics with new and exciting acquisitions.

Longtime supporter John Bullard generously pledged a vessel created by Vivika (1910–1995) and Otto (1915–2009) Heino in the 1970s. The Heinos, celebrated for their collaborative studio practice, met in 1949 at the League of New Hampshire Arts and Crafts in Concord— Vivika was an instructor and Otto her student. They married a year later. Vivika, a devoted teacher, taught in California and Rhode Island, while Otto focused on production. Together, they worked side-by-side throughout their forty-five-year marriage, often signing their pieces as Vivika+Otto, regardless of who crafted them.

California-based ceramic artist Tony Natsoulas (b. 1959) gifted the museum five largerthan-life sculptures, including a striking four-piece set representing The Beatles. Known for his meticulous research into his subjects, Natsoulas immerses himself in interviews, videos, biographies, and, in this case, music. The resulting objects are a creative fusion of realism and caricature, capturing the essence of his subjects with humor and symbolic depth. These are now on view in the Shaw Center lobby.

Roberto Lugo (b. 1981) gained national recognition in 2015 when he was named an Emerging Artist by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). His work, a dynamic blend of social activism and ceramics, is influenced by hip hop, politics, and his Puerto Rican heritage. Lugo’s bold, brightlycolored forms are imbued with powerful cultural and civic messaging. The Water Tower Coffee Pour Over, donated by Winifred and Kevin P. Reilly, exemplifies Lugo's approach by juxtaposing urban imagery—a graffiti-covered water tower—with a traditional ceramic vessel, merging disparate details and ideals into a functional and thought-provoking object.

Roberto Lugo, Water Tower Coffee Pour Over, undated. Glazed ceramic. Gift of Winifred and Kevin P. Reilly.

Vivika and Otto Heino, Nest Vase with Bird Heads, c. 1970. Glazed stoneware. Promised gift of E. John Bullard.

LSUMOA PROGRAMS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The first Sunday of each month is FREE at the LSU Museum of Art.

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

ACCESS FOR ALL DAY

March Program on Sunday, March 2 Canceled due to Mardi Gras Holiday

Wild Style Workshop & Fashion Show: Design an Animal-Inspired Hat Workshop Sunday, March 30 • 1–4 PM • FREE

Fashion Show Sunday, April 6 • 1:30 PM • FREE

⊲ Ages 5+ • Pre-registration required • Limited to 15 participants

⊲ Register online at www.lsumoa.org via Eventbrite or scan QR code. Join us for a special workshop in partnership with BREC on Sunday, March 30 to design your own animal-inspired paper hat! Show off your creation in a fashion show during the April 6 Free First Sunday.

Access for All Day: Golden Books Animals

Sunday, April 6 from 1–4 PM • FREE

Explore the beloved animal characters of Golden Books through art, storytelling, and activities. At 1:30 PM, join us for the Wild Style Fashion Show (details above). From 2–3 PM, the LSU Raptor Rehabilitation program will be here with three of their bird ambassadors. Come see these remarkable raptors and learn more about Louisiana's incredible wildlife!

Access for All Day: The Art of Children's Books

Sunday, May 4 from 1–4 PM • FREE

Celebrate the creativity of children’s literature with published authors from the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators. Dive into the vibrant world of illustrated stories through hands-on art projects, story time, and creative writing prompts.

SPRING RECEPTION

Thursday, April 24 from 6–8 PM • FREE

Join us in celebrating the opening of our spring exhibitions: Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books and In Focus: Artwork by LSU Faculty.

Kelli Scott Kelley, Nature Morte, 2024. Acrylic, fabric, and paper on linen. Courtesy of the artist.

LECTURE & WORKSHOP

The Golden Legacy:

A Celebration of Children's Literature with Denise Gallagher

Friday, March 21 • 6 PM • FREE

Join author and illustrator Denise Gallagher for a lecture highlighting the enduring impact of Golden Books on children's literature.

A Little Creative Workshop with Denise Gallagher

Saturday, March 22

10 AM–12 PM • FREE

⊲ Ages 12+ • Pre-registration required • Limited to 30 participants

⊲ Register online at www.lsumoa.org via Eventbrite or scan QR code.

Join published children’s author and illustrator Denise Gallagher for this lively workshop. She will share inspiring prompts, encourage discussion, and give tips on writing and illustrating for children. No experience necessary. But whether you draw or write, prepare to be creative! Open to teens and adults.

CURATOR

GALLERY TALK

FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS ONLY Join us for

a members gallery talk of Golden Legacy led by LSUMOA Chief Curator Michelle Schulte.

⊲ Thursday, March 6 at 5:30 PM

Join as a member at www.lsumoa.org/membership

POP-UP GROUP TOURS

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • ALL AGES WELCOME Join us for these pop-up tours of Golden Legacy led by LSUMOA Educator and Public Programs Manager Callie Smith. Free Friday Nights is sponsored by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation.

⊲ Friday, April 11 at 6 PM • FREE

⊲ Friday, May 9 at 6 PM • FREE

Artwork by

Denise Gallagher

EDUCATION GROUP TOURS ARE BACK

Over the last few months, we’ve been thrilled to welcome visitors back for guided tours. This past fall, we hosted students and teachers from local schools, including Liberty Magnet High, Assumption High, Denham Springs High, G.W. Carver Elementary, Ovey Comeaux High, Jefferson Terrace Academy, and others.

For many students, this visit was their first experience at an art museum—a milestone that is deeply rewarding to witness. Our winter exhibitions were particularly impactful. High school students were drawn to Goya’s imagination and dramatic imagery, sparking meaningful discussions. Similarly, many students were captivated by the luxurious salon wall in the In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940 exhibition and the artists' incredible technique and use of color.

Participants in our Pop-Up Guided Group Tours have also shared personal connections to the artwork. Visitors have included retired archivists, teachers, artists, stay-at-home parents, and others. One visitor from Texas shared that the museum was a highlight of her trip, as it was her first guided tour since grade school. Another visitor stayed after the tour to delve deeper into the intricate visual puzzles in Albrecht Dürer’s prints. We love experiencing our exhibitions with visitors through conversation and close looking.

As we prepare for spring, excitement is building around Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books. This exhibition is generating strong interest, and several tour requests have already arrived in our inbox. Whether you are returning to the galleries or if it is your first time, we look forward to welcoming you!

BOOK A GROUP TOUR

If you’d like to schedule a tour or discuss volunteer opportunities, feel free to reach out! Group tour guidelines and booking is on our website at www.lsumoa.org/tour or email LSUMOA Educator and Public Programs Manager Callie Smith at calliesmith@lsu.edu.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Thank you to all of the volunteers, teaching artists, and community members whose dedication and support have been instrumental in the success of our tours and programs.

VISITING ARTIST Mike Weary, Artist in Residence and Artist Liaison at the Baton Rouge Arts Council, led a dynamic gallery discussion and collage-making session with local high school students. Together, Mike and the students explored storytelling through their artwork and shared their creations with the group.

ART LEADERS Nathaniel A.J. Landry, a painter, illustrator, and local art teacher, and Skylar Vollmer, a third-year LSU architecture student, designed activities for our January Access for All Day: Art of Mini Furniture event. We appreciate them engaging with visitors and sharing their talents!

MINI MUSEUM PROJECT

Students at Twin Oaks Elementary School crafted vibrant tiger portraits to contribute to a mini museum for the school’s Community Partner Day. LSUMOA Educator and Public Programs Manager, Callie Smith, talked with students about careers in the arts and joined them in creating artwork.

We are excited to welcome LSU alumna Fairleigh Cook Jackson as the new Director of Development! With extensive experience in arts fundraising and leadership, including roles with the Baton Rouge Community Fund for the Arts, LSU Museum of Art, LANO, and Preserve Louisiana, she will focus on securing major gifts and sponsorships for the LSU Museum of Art, LSU Press and The Southern Review, and the Rural Life Museum.

Annual Campaign Fund

This specific fund supports the essential operations that keep the LSU Museum of Art running. Your donation helps fund programming, exhibitions, and day-to-day expenses, ensuring the museum remains a vibrant cultural resource for the community.

DEVELOPMENT WAYS TO SUPPORT

Support the Exhibition Fund

Help bring world-class exhibitions to Baton Rouge by sponsoring an exhibit. Your support ensures the museum can continue to present thought-provoking and inspiring art experiences for all visitors.

Donate to the Education Fund

Contribute to the education fund and help provide access to arts programming for students and families in the community. Your donation supports workshops, school visits, and outreach programs that make art accessible to everyone.

Become a Member

Join the LSU Museum of Art family and enjoy exclusive benefits like free admission, discounts, and invitations to members-only events. Memberships directly support the museum’s exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives.

Attend Programs & Share Your Experience

Encourage friends, family, or colleagues to visit the museum or attend events. Simply introducing someone new to the museum can inspire their support and grow the community of art lovers. Your voice helps amplify the museum’s mission and exposes others to art.

Please contact Fairleigh Cook Jackson, Director of Development, at fjackson@lsufoundation.org for more information.

LSU MUSEUM STORE

GOLDEN BOOKS MERCH

The LSU Museum Store is celebrating Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books with a delightful selection of Little Golden Books merchandise! Shop items from Out of Print, including Little Golden Books tote bags, baby onesies, and kids’ The Poky Little Puppy T-shirts. You’ll also find a library card tote, a composition notebook bag, an assortment of Little Golden Books, and adorable stuffed animals. Don’t miss the chance to bring home these charming keepsakes—visit the store after exploring the exhibition! The LSU Museum Store is located on the 1st floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts.

MOTHER'S DAY SALE

Tuesday, May 6–Sunday, May 11

Enjoy 25% off your entire purchase of regular-priced items (excluding George Rodrigue merchandise), complimentary gift wrapping, and the chance to win a Household Membership in our special raffle. Don’t miss this opportunity to find the perfect gift!

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STAFF

Mark Tullos, Executive Director

Sarah Amacker, Communications & Marketing Specialist

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

Fairleigh Cook Jackson, Director of Development

Marianna Luquette, Registrar

Sandy Parfait, Business Manager

Travis Pickett, Preparator

Michelle Schulte, Chief Curator

Callie Smith, Educator & Public Programs Manager

FRIENDS OF THE LSU MUSEUM OF ART

President: Clarke J. Gernon, Jr.

Vice President: Brad Way

Secretary / Treasurer: Jim Fairchild, CPA

Brad M. Bourgoyne

Jeff Bell

Leon F. Elliott Jr.

Claire Major

Ann Wilkinson

ADVISORY BOARD 2024–2025

Chair: Ben Jeffers

Vice Chair: Elizabeth Noland

Secretary / Treasurer: Stephen R. Miller

Immediate Past Chair: Nancy C. Dougherty

Dan Bergeron

Luisa Cantillo

Lauren Coco

Blaine Grimes

John Haile

Randell Henry

Gerri Hobdy

Yvette B. Marsh

Winifred Reilly

Laura A. Siu

Ex-Officio: Clarke J. Gernon, Jr.

Ex-Officio: Mark Tullos

Honorary: Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser

4TH ON THE 4TH

Fourth of July Rooftop Celebration

Join us Friday, July 4, 2025 for this fundraiser event! Enjoy food, fireworks, and more. Mark your calendars!

VISIT DOWNTOWN

Explore the Shaw Center for the Arts, located on 100 Lafayette Street in downtown Baton Rouge. We look forward to welcoming you!

1st Floor

⊲ LSU Museum Store Shop for unique gifts and art-related merchandise.

⊲ LSU College of Art + Design Glassell Gallery Discover rotating exhibitions from emerging and established artists.

⊲ Manship Theatre Enjoy a variety of performances, including music, theater, and film.

5th Floor

⊲ LSU Museum of Art Experience a diverse collection of visual arts through engaging exhibitions and programs.

6th Floor

⊲ Tsunami Sushi Savor delicious sushi and stunning views of the Mississippi River.

100 Lafayette Street, Fifth Floor Baton Rouge, LA 70801

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 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. Free Friday Nights is sponsored by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation.