August Exhibits

The Ameen Art Gallery (Thibodaux)

8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in Talbot Hall, room 200, on the campus of Nicholls State University. For more info: www.nicholls.edu.

Art Exhibition. Featuring the works – painting, printmaking and photography – of New Orleans artists Mary-Jane Parker, Gary Oaks, Ann Schwab and Brian McCormick.

Ceramics Exhibit. The national juried competition features contemporary ceramic sculptures from across the United States.

Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum (Lockport)

110 Main St., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children under 12. For more info: (985) 532-5909.

“Bayou Excursion: 1910,” the museum’s permanent exhibit.

“Lafourche Bicentennial,” traces the history of Lafourche Parish between 1807-2007.

Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum (Houma)

7910 West Park Ave., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $3 for adults; $2 children ages 12 and under. Group rates are available. For more info: (985) 580-7200.

“Children’s Exhibit,” Through Aug. 3. Featuring works of students from the summer arts camp. A reception will be Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m.

“Faces of Katrina” by Matt Stamey Photography, Aug. 10-31. A reception will be held Aug. 10, from 6-8 p.m.

Contemporary Arts Center (New Orleans)

900 Camp St., Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5. For more info: (504) 210-0224 or www.cacno.org.

“Civil Rights Now,” through Sept. 16. A diverse collection by African-American artists addressing the ongoing struggle for social justice in America. The works memorialize the personalities, historical events and issues that defined the 1950s to the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

“Emerge Project Artist: Alex Podesta,” through Aug. 18. Podesta presents “Copies and Doubles,” an installation of four life-sized, double self-portraits as bunnies with each set involved in an isolated child-like activity.

D-Day Museum (New Orleans)

945 Magazine St. Admission is $14 for adults; $8 for seniors. For more info: (504) 527-6012.

“Incredible Victory: The Battle of Midway,” through Oct. 28, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The exhibit tells the story of the dark days in 1942 when the fate of the nation and the world hung in the balance.

Downtown Art Gallery (Houma)

630 Belanger St., Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more info: (985) 851-2198.

“Living Swamp,” through October. A competition featuring Guild members’ swamp scenes.

“Rose Nugent,” artist of the month, will display her works.

Everett Street Gallery (Morgan City)

201 Everett St., 11 a.m-4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. For more info: (985) 385-9945.

“A Celebration of Woodworkers,” featuring a variety of bowls, woodcrafts and items made by woodworkers including the Chitimacha Indian tribe.

The Frame Shop (Morgan City)

708 Front St., Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. For more info: (985) 385-0730.

Photography exhibits: The photography of Wendy Crochet, Lisa Norris, Clyde Peterson, Leonard Price, William Gil, Tammy Michael, Sherry Arcemont, Deborah Price, Eric Berry and Jackie Price.

Original art exhibits: Catherine Siracusa (oils, acrylic, enchaustic, also intaglio and lithography prints); Milded Gisclair (painted oyster shells); Elson Trahan (miniature duck decoys and plaques); Jeanine B. van Suffelen (watercolor); Ralph Nix (acrylic and pastel); and Earl Woodard (hand-painted and lacquered mats and frames).

Local interest prints by Dana McKee.

Stained glass by Tommy Gros, Maria Heymann and Melissa Martin.

Other art forms: Pottery by Alex & Cindy Williams, wood turnings by Frank West and hand-crafted items from the Warren family of Pitcairn Island, South Pacific.

The Historic New Orleans Collection/Williams Gallery (New Orleans)

533 Royal St., Tuesday through Saturday (excluding holidays) from 9:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. For more info: (504) 524-4662 or www.hnoc.org.

“What’s Cooking in New Orleans? Culinary Traditions of the Crescent City,” through Nov. 17. The exhibit documents a three-century-long culinary love affair. A smorgasbord of images and artifacts survey the types of food associated with New Orleans; examines the emergency of the nation’s first regional cuisine; and visits the city’s markets, kitchens and world-renowned restaurants.

“Jean-Joseph Vaudechamp in New Orleans,” through Sept. 22, at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St. A showcase of Vadechamp’s stunning portraits.

Louisiana Art & Science Museum (Baton Rouge)

100 South River Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. For more info: (225) 344-5272 or www.lasm.org.

“Enduring Visions: Landscapes by New Orleans Artists,” through Sept. 16. A selection of paintings and photographs celebrating the unique and, often, mystical beauty of the Louisiana landscape and the resilient nature of the artistic spirit following Katrina.

Louisiana State Museum (Patterson)

118 Cotton Rd. For more info: (985) 399-1268.

“Voices of Atchafalaya,” through mid-August. This exhibit uses photographs and oral histories to explore the rich folk heritage within the Atchafalaya Swamp Basin of south Louisiana. Morgan City sound artist Earl Robichaux and photographer John Amrhein explore the older traditions and life stories of the basin’s hard-working people.

Louisiana State University Museum of Art (Baton Rouge)

Memorial Tower. For more info: (225) 578-4003.

“Geisha to Diva: The Kimonos of Ichimaru” through Sept. 2. Explores the life and experiences of the diva, one of the most famous geishas of the 20th century. A collection of 24 rare kimonos and other personal effects once belonging to Ichimaru forms the heart of this exhibit.

“Silk and Samuai: Japanese Prints from the Collection of J. Luille Evans,” through Oct. 7. Highlights a selection of Ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints created during the Edo period.

“Invasion: Japanese Robots from the Collection of Warren Schwartz,” through Oct. 7. Showcases more than 200 robots – about one-tenth of Schwart’s collection.

Loyola’s Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery (New Orleans)

6363 St. Charles Ave., Monday-Saturday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday from noon-4 p.m. For more info: (504) 861-5456.

“Painting Lines: Contemporary Abstract Paintings” through Sept. 6. Features the works of Clark Derbes, Richard O’Russaq, Rob Ruello, Frahn Koerner and Amanda Talley.

New Orleans Museum of Art (New Orleans)

1 Collins Diboll Circle. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays-Sundays. For more info: (504) 658-4100.

“Really Beautiful: Henry Casselli Drawings, Sketches and Watercolor Pre-studies,” through Sept. 2.

“Faberge Gallery.” The exhibit is larger and contains a broader range of Faberge’ objects than the museum has ever exhibited before.

“Windows of Heaven,” through Aug. 26. A view of how Russian people from the 17th to the 20th centuries viewed paradise and how they were to attain eternal bliss.

“Albrecht Durer: Renaissance Engravings and Woodcuts,” through Aug. 19. Features the original engravings and woodcuts dating from 1496 to 1519 including episodes from the Old and New Testament of the Holy Bible, classical mythology, allegories and scenes of everyday life.

Nicholls State University Art Studio (Chauvin)

5337 Bayouside Dr., Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m., or by appointment. Admission is free. For more info: (985) 594-2546 or (985) 448-4597. Online, visit www.nicholls.edu/folkartcenter.

Permanent collections include paintings, photographs, sculpture and pottery created by local artists.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art (New Orleans)

925 Camp St., Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info: (504) 539-9600 or online at www.ogdenmuseum.org.

“Regional Modernism,” through mid-September. Features the work of modern and contemporary architects in the Southeast Louisiana region. Tells the story of modern architecture of this region, including past and current perception, practice, materials and methods.

“Benny Andrews: A Memorial Exhibition.” Refelcts the range of Andrews’ work including narrative pieces about his Southern upbringing, his experiences in the New York art world and his ongoing concerns for the subjects of family social justice and equality.

“Opening White Linen Night,” Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. Includes Hunt Slonem: Artist and Collector; Portraits of Southern Artists by Jerry Seigel; and Robert Warrens: Southern Masters Series.

Shaw Center for the Arts (Baton Rouge)

100 Lafayette Street, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. For more info: (225) 346-5001.

“Patterned Pictures,” Aug. 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Charles Phelps Manship floor. Learn how to make original artwork using authentic Japanese folding paper. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Kumihimo Cords,” Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. Fee is $15. Bring embroidery floss to learn the basics of kumihimo, Japanese braided cords.

“Coined in New Orleans,” features a collection of silver coined between 1830-1861.

“An Artistic Legacy: Knute Heldner,” featurings the paintings of the Swedish-born artist.

“Spotlight on the 20th Century: Highlights from the Permanent Collection,” features modern and contemporary paintings and sculptures.

Southdown Plantation House/The Terrebonne Museum (Houma)

1208 Museum Dr., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission for the special exhibit room only is $2. Admission for full museum tour is $6, $3 for children. For more info: (985) 851-0154.

“Landscapes,” showing Aug. 8 through Sept. 28. Free opening reception with the artist Aug. 12, from 2-4 p.m. Features 28 new paintings by artist Carolyn Blanchard Pellegrin.

Terrebonne Parish Main Library (Houma)

151 Civic Center Blvd. (East Houma Branch: 778 Grand Caillou Rd; North Branch: 4130 W Park Ave. in Gray) For more info: (985) 876-5861.

“Dalmatians Display.” Provided by Emile Pitre, the exhibit includes caricatures, playbills and movie posters from Disney’s “101 Dalmatian” movies.

“Edward Douglas White,” through Aug. 5. A state collection of items and mementos owned by the former Louisiana Supreme Court chief justice, as well as his father, former congressman and governor Edward D. White.

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center (Thibodaux)

314 St. Mary St., open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Monday; until 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; and until 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For more info: (985) 448-1375 or visit www.nps.gov/jela.

“In A Word: Images of Louisiana” by Brian Naquin. The exhibit features images of Louisiana accompanied by a word. The idea is to stimulate the viewer first with the image and then a word that causes deeper reflection what it all may symbolize.