April Exhibits

Local and regional art exhibits are listed below.

LOCAL

The Ameen Art Gallery (Thibodaux) 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, in Talbot Hall, room 200, on the campus of Nicholls State University. Online: www.nicholls.edu.

Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum (Lockport) 110 Main St., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children under 12. (985) 532-5909.

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

“Valentine Pulp Paper Company: The People, The Process, The Product,” explores the paper company from 1953 to 2007.

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

“The Wetlands Wall” A 46-foot long curving mural showing the eco-line – similar to a timeline – of Terrebonne Parish.

Downtown Art Gallery 630 (Houma) 630 Belanger St., Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (985) 851-2198.

“Regional Spring Art Show,” through April 9. Ribbons, cash and merchandise are awarded.

E.D. White Historic Site (Thibodaux) 2295 La. Hwy. 1, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Admission is free. (985) 447-0915.

“Story of Bayou Lafourche” Tells of the area with sections on the Chitimacha Indians, Acadian settlers, sugarcane plantations, slavery and the family of former Gov. Edward Douglass White and his son, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Edward Douglass White.

The Frame Shop (Morgan City) 708 Front St., Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. (985) 385-0730.

Continuing exhibitors: Catherine Siracusa, Clyde Peterson, Ed Leonard, Maria Heymann, Cheryl Roy, Vera Judycki, Stacy Stiel, Alex Williams, Judy Broussard, Jackie Chauvin, Melissa Martin, Tommy Gross, Dena McKee and Pitcairn Island crafts.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (Thibodaux) 314 St. Mary St., Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (985) 448-1375. Online: www.nps.gov/jela.

Louisiana State Museum (Patterson) 118 Cotton Rd. (985) 399-1268.

“The Golden Age of Aviation – Louisiana Enters the Space Age,” in Kemper Williams Park, adjacent to the Patterson Civic Center. Highlights include a 1939 Beechcraft Staggerwing, 1940 Steaman Crop Duster, President Eisenhower’s Aero Commander and a full-size replica “44.”

“Patterson Cypress Sawmill Collection,” features artifacts, photos and film documenting the history of the cypress lumber industry in Louisiana. Highlights Frank B. Williams’ cypress sawmill, once the world’s largest.

“The Outside Art of David Butler.” Features 20 brightly-painted metal cutouts and kinetic sculptures fashioned by “The Tin Man” of Patterson.

“Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle,” through April. A delightful retrospective of 100 years of Tarzan memorabilia guest-curated by Louisiana filmmaker Al Bohl.

Nicholls State University Art Studio (Chauvin) 5337 Bayouside Dr., Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Admission is free. (985) 594-2546 or (985) 448-4597. Online: www.nicholls.edu/folkartcenter.

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

Southdown Plantation House/The Terrebonne Museum (Houma) 1208 Museum Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission for the special exhibit room only is $2. Admission for full museum tour is $6, $3 for children. (985) 851-0154.

“Pirogue Maker,” through May. Cajun craftsman Ebdon Allemon, the subject of Robert Flaherty’s 1949 documentary “The Pirogue Maker,” hailed from Bayou Pierre Part. Years later, his family has helped compile a collection of the tools he used in the craft.

Terrebonne Folklife Cultural Center (Houma) 317 Goode St. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $1. (985) 873-6549.

“Cajun Tool Shed.” Showcases wood-working tools used in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

“Louisiana Decoys.” Displays works by Raceland carver Dewey Pertuit, who created thousands of Ring Neck decoys.

“Native American Indian.” Old Indian artifacts and maps of the southeastern part of the original Louisiana Territory are displayed.

Woody’s Restaurant at the Quality Hotel (Houma) 210 S. Hollywood Road. Open daily, 5 to 9 p.m. (985) 868-5851.

Local artists’ works include landscapes and floral artwork. Items on sale.

REGIONAL

Acadiana Center for the Arts (Lafayette) 101 W. Vermillion St., Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (337) 233-7060.

“Jay Hathorn: A Retrospective,” through April 13. Hathorn’s work is best described as painting all about painting. That is, painting that lets you peek into a world of the artist who is hooked by love, curiosity, passion and obsession with this thing called painting.

Contemporary Arts Center (New Orleans) 900 Camp St., Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 adults, $3 for students and senior citizens. Children ages 15 and younger admitted free. (504) 528-3805.

“Swamp to Swamp: Works by MILAGROS,” through April 6. A multi-dimensional painting created by Joey Fillastre and Felici Asteinza navigates the waters between Florida and Louisiana, elaborating on what makes each place unique.

“And Their Voices Cry Freedom Again,” through April 12.

“A Thousand Threads,” through June 2.

“Brilliant Disguise: Masks and Other Transformations,” through June 16.

The Historic New Orleans Collection/Williams Gallery (New Orleans) 533 Royal St., Tuesday through Saturday (excluding holidays) from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (504) 523-4662. Online: www.hnoc.org.

“Seeking the Unknown: Natural History Observations in Louisiana, 1698-1840,” through June 2. Presents objects that provide a broad historical background for the study of Louisiana’s natural history – from taxidermied animals, specimens in jars and pressed paints to lavishly illustrated folios.

Jonathan Ferrara Gallery (New Orleans) 400a Julia St., Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (504) 522-5471 or www.jonathanferraragallery.com.

“Goddesses and Monsters: Monica Zeringue,” through April 23. Zeringue’s drawings are typically on primed lined and incorporate fine graphite lines and shading, often with embroidered thread. These works use imagery from ancient mythology, primarily Greek and Roman tales.

Louisiana Art and Science Museum (Baton Rouge) 100 River Road. (225) 344-5272 or www.lasm.org.

“The Edge of Vision: Abstraction in Contemporary Photography,” through April 14. Explores the use of photography by artists today to create abstract, or “undisclosed,” imagery in all its forms.

“Gloriously Colorful Kodaks: Vintage Cameras from the Greg Milneck Collection,” through April 14. Features a unique line of colorful, Art Deco-style cameras produced in the 1920s and 1930s.

“Animal Fair: Photographs from the LASM Collection,” through May 12. Charming images of popular zoo animals are paired with interesting facts and commentary contributed by BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo.

Louisiana Museum of Art (Baton Rouge) 100 Lafayette St., Third Floor. (225) 389-7200 or www.lsumoa.com.

“Revealed: Exquisite Gowns by Suzanne Perron,” March 16 through July 28. The famous designer and LSU alumnae displays 13 bridal and Mardi Gras gowns designed between 2008 and 2012.

Louisiana State Museum (New Orleans) Properties include the Cabildo, Arsenal, Presbytere, Old U.S. Mint, Madame John’s Legacy, 1850 House and Friends of the Cabildo Walking Tour. Admission and hours vary. (504) 568-3660 or http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/

“Living With Hurricanes: Katrina & Beyond,” at the Presbytere. A must-see exhibit on the history and science of these awesome storms – and their profound impact.

“New Orleans Bound 1812: The Steamboat That Changed America,” at the Cabildo. Traces the voyage of the New Orleans, the first steam-powered vessel to navigate the Mississippi River, and its lasting impact on the nation’s economy, culture and society.

“Preservation Hall at 50,” at the Old U.S. Mint. From Louis Armstrong’s first cornet and instruments played by clarinetist George Lewis and bassist Alcide “Slow Drag” Pavageau, these artifacts, photos, film and audio clips trace the New Orleans music landmark’s roots.

“The Louisiana Plantation, Photographs of Robert Tebbs,” at the Presbytere through November. Includes 60 original gelatin silver prints by one of the foremost architectural photographers of the 20th century.

“Mardi Gras: It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” at the Presbytere. Traces the emergence of New Orleans’ parades and balls to the present-day, statewide extravaganza.

Louisiana State University Hill Library (Baton Rouge) paid parking available at the Visitor’s Center, Memorial Tower and Mike the Tiger’s Habitat. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (until 8 p.m. Tuesdays), and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. (225) 578-6558 or www.lib.lsu.edu/special.

“Of Kin & Cane: Selections from the Edward J. Gay and Family Papers,” through July 6. Includes papers from one of Louisiana’s most influential sugar cane families.

“Blacks in the Red Stick,” through April 13. Features photos taken in the Baton Rouge vicinity from 1890 to 1947.

National World War II Museum (New Orleans) 945 Magazine St., open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (504) 528-1944. www.nationalww2museum.org. Admission is $19 adults, $9 children.

“Guests of the Third Reich: American POWs in Europe,” through July 7. Examines the diverse experiences of POW life for thousands of Americans held in captivity by the Nazis.

New Orleans Museum of Art (New Orleans) 1 Collins Diboll Circle. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays. (504) 658-4100.

“Portrait of Faith: John Paul II in Life and Art,” March 8 through June 16. A celebration of John Paul II’s life through sculpture, photography and video.

“Celebrating 100 Years of Ida,” through April 14. Key works of Ida Kohlmeyer’s rich abstract paintings, prints and sculpture are on display.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art (New Orleans) 925 Camp St., UNO campus, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. (504) 539-9600 or www.ogdenmuseum.org.

“Deborah Luster: Tooth For an Eye: A Choreography of Violence in Orleans Parish,” through April 7. Luster’s black-and-white photos document the effects of crime, punishment and violence in Louisiana, specifically following homicide victims.

Shaw Center for the Arts (Baton Rouge) 100 Lafayette St., at the Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Exhibition Gallery. (225) 346-5001. www.shawcenter.org.

“Revealed: Exquisite Gowns by Suzanne Perron,” through July 28. Features 13 bridal and Mardi Gras gowns.

“Practically Absurd: Art and Design by Peter Shire,” through April 14. The exhibit explores the many talents of the renowned and idiosyncratic designer.

Robert Kennedy is pictured. The national touring exhibit “Heroes,” featuring photojournalist Steve Schapiro’s iconic pictures of 20th century power brokers, opens April 12.

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