Admission is currently FREE due to exhibition installation and temporary gallery closures.
FREE figure drawing with live model on select Free Friday Nights!
dry media only; graphite and paper provided
Sponsored by: Louisiana Lottery Corporation®, Iberia Bank®, LA CAT®
Join us for Third Thursday for a different type of happy hour! We will have a short discussion on migration and materials at 6:15 p.m. in "Destination: Latin America" on the 5th floor, followed by craft stations on the 3rd floor.
6:15 p.m.–Tour and discussion, 5th floor
6:30-8 p.m.—Art making stations, 3rd floor
Tile Station: Inspired by Carlos Garaciona, create an architectural tile using paint and collage.
Papermaking Station: Based off of Nicolas de Jesus use of amate paper, a traditional bark paper used in Mexico, learn how to make a sheet of handmade paper with LSU printmaking students— feel free to bring plant, fiber, or collage elements to create unique inclusions in the paper.
Tire Printing Station: Inspired by Betsabee Romero, contribute to a large scale print using carved tires—Participants will be able to take a portion of the print home!
$10 for general public, $5 for members and students/faculty with ID.
Stories in Art will now be led by a bilingual educator and will include stories in English and Spanish, gallery activities, and a hands on art project.
Free Spanish and English reading and a fun art activity! Ages 0–6 with parent/caregiver.
Need time out from the work week? Looking for an artful atmosphere for meditation? No experience needed. Just bring a yoga mat and come relax with us. $5 per person class fee includes museum admission.
FREE admission all day, family activities, and live music
“Exploring the Materiality of Religious Art in Asia” lecture at 2 p.m. on Third floor with Gods & Things guest curator William Ma, PhD
5th floor activities - Japanese printmaking demo in the lobby
Music - Jose Ottonello - cello - Portrait Gallery