Exhibits

Exhibits

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. (985) 448-4597.

Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building (Lockport) 202 Main St., Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for children. (985) 532-5106.

“Small Boats of Louisiana,” the museum’s permanent exhibit.

“Boat Building Classes” Specific makes taught include pirogues, modified lake skiffs and mud boats.

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.

“Vietnam: the Bayou Experience” shows photos, discharge papers, awards, recollections, and memorabilia from the Vietnam War. If you have originals, they can make copies of paper documents for the exhibit, ongoing through the summer.

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.

“Free Children’s Art Classes” Each child receives one two-hour class in various artistic media. Jan. 11, 18, and 25. Open to students in first through 12th grade.

“Artist of the Month” Jeanie Lopiccolo.

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

“They Call Me Baby Doll” This show explores the 100-year history and cultural significance of African-American women masking as Baby Dolls during Mardi Gras. Runs through January 2014.

The Frame Shop (Morgan City) 708 Front St., Monday through 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.

“Free Cajun Music Jam” Every Monday from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Permanent.

Louisiana State Museum (Patterson) 118 Cotton Road. Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (985) 399-1268.

“Living with Hurricanes KATRINA & beyond” This is a must-see exhibition on the history and science of hurricanes, and their profound impact on our lives. Permanent.

“Mardi Gras: It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana” Parades, Balls and the Courir du Mardi Gras are explored in this newly renovated show. Permanent.

“The Louisiana Photographs of Robert Tebbs” This exhibit features 60 gelatin silver prints documenting plantation architectural styles from the 18th and 19th centuries. Through June.

“Cleo Scott: The Wildlife Carvings of a Louisiana Artist” This exhibition of life-sized bird sculptures showcases the talents of one of Louisiana’s master carvers. Through August.

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. 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.

Terrebonne Folklife Cultural Center (Houma) 317 Goode St. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $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.

“Christopher Saucedo – Oyster Shell Kingdom” Jan. 11 through Feb. 22.

“Raina Benoit” Jan. 11 through Feb. 22.

“Luis Cruz Azaceta” Through Feb. 8.

Capital Park Museum, of the Louisiana State Museum system (Baton Rouge) 660 N. Fourth St., Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. (225) 342-5428.www.crt.la.us/museum.

“The Louisiana Photographs of Robert Tebbs” Robert Tebbs, born in Britian in 1875, photographed nearly 100 Louisiana plantations in 1926. This work is exhibited. Through June 2014

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. www.cacno.org.

“Edward Burtynsky: Water” Renowned photographer Edward Burtnsky displays dozens of large-scale color photographs that form a global portrait of humanity’s relationship to water. Through Jan. 19.

“Submerge” The site-specific installation is part of the “Emerge” series and examines the natural flow of life. Through Feb. 2.

“Visual Artists Network 2013 Annual Meeting Exhibition” through Feb. 2.

“Walking, Sometimes Standing Still” Brendan Connelly presents five-channel field recording compositions. Through Feb. 2.

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.

“Daguerrotypes to Digital: A Presentation of Photographic Processes” The evolution of the photographic method from the 1840s to the present day is examined. Through March 29. Free admission.

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.

“Regarding the Incidence of Purpose” A memorial retrospective is exhibited via Sandy Chism’s paintings. Jan. 4-20.

Louisiana Art and Science Museum (Baton Rouge) 100 River Road. (225) 344-5272 or www.lasm.org. Adult admission is $7.25.

“Fritz Bultman: An American Abstractionist” Bultman, who lived through abstract expressionism, is remembered in this exhibit, providing a fresh look at some of his paintings and collages. Through Jan. 5.

“Garden of Industry: Cynthia Giachetti and Ben Diller” Giachetti and Diller present in their latest installed sculputure and “imaginary garden,” which contemplates the relationship between Nature and Industry. Through Jan. 12.

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

“Discover the Collection: Docent Tour” Free admission to the fifth floor, 2 p.m. Guests can explore and learn about the LSU Museum of Art collection and exhibitions.

“I Gave My Whole Life to Words: Lesley Dill” This exhibit explores Dill’s visual poetry. Through Jan. 19.

“Stories in Art” Free admission to the fifth floor, 10:30 a.m. This is a free program for babies through preschool age children, their parents, and their caregivers. Guests can enjoy a story and activity in the Museum galleries.

“Portraiture: Style and Ornament by Rashaad Newsome” Through January.

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 www.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. Permanent.

“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. Permanent.

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.

“La Langue Mondiale: French as the Language of Art and Thought” Explored are French contributions to and influence on art, culture and science over the centuries from Europe to Louisiana. Through March 8.

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.

“We Can… We Will… We Must! Allied Propaganda of WWII” Some of the most famous propaganda posters from the WWII era, as well as obscure works, artifacts and newsreels, are included in the exhibit. Through Feb. 16.

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.

“Photography at NOMA” Through Jan. 19.

“Gordon Parks: The Making of an Argument” Through Jan. 12.

“Camille Henrot: Cities of Ys” Through Feb. 23.

“Chinese Jades from the Collection of Marianne and Isidore Cohn Jr.” Through Feb. 23.

“Woven Histories: Houma Basketry” Through Feb. 23.

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. Adult admission is $10

“Into the Light,” Rare and unseen Southern photographs from the museum’s permanent collection are exhibited. Through Jan. 5.

“Will Henry Stevens,” One of the pioneers of modernism in the American South, Stevens’ work is surrounded by streams, woodlands, trails and other extensive vistas associated with the Southern highlands. Through Jan. 5.

“Southern Imagists: Selections from the Permanent Collection” This exhibit shows artwork inspired by surrealism, pop culture and personal experience by the artists, which uses a bold palate and focuses on the images and landscape, rather than the minimalist movement of the times.

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

“Paving the Way for the Arts” Participants can purchase a paver ($250) and inscribe it with a special message.

LSU Rural Life Museum (Baton Rouge) 4560 Essen Lane (225) 765-2437. www.rurallife.lsu.edu.

“The Exhibit Barn” features hundreds of artifacts detailing rural life up to the early 20th century. Permanent.

“The Plantation Quarters” consists of a 19th century complex including commissary, slave cabins, a sick house and a schoolhouse, among other buildings. Permanent.

“Louisiana Folk Architecture” is a collection of buildings exemplifying the house types of Louisiana, including but not limited to a country church, a shotgun house and an Acadian house, whose divergent construction traits illustrate the various cultures of Louisiana settlers. Permanent.

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