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.

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.

    “Summer Art Camp Classes,” through July at $30 per student per week. Open to second to 12th graders. Morning session available to grades 2 through 4 (10 a.m. to noon) or afternoon sessions, grades 5 through 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 

    “Artist of the Month: Emmy Givens” Emmy’s first solo show will depict a number of subjects and is available for viewing through July 31.

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 Douglas 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. 

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. 

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.

    “1000 Words,” through July 13. Looks at artists who explore narrative in a variety of mediums with diverse consequences.

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.

    “After You’ve Been Burned by Hot Soup You Blow in Your Yogurt” through Aug. 18.

    “Chalmatia” through Sept. 8.

    “ANTHROPOMORPHIZER!!” through           September 22.

    “Tank Drama: Deliberations from The Wet Grave” July 6 through Sept. 22.

    “This Sweaty City” July 6 through Sept. 22.

    “Who is Pulling the Strings?” through Sept. 22.

    “A Woman’s Work” through July 28.

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. 

    “Pipe Dreams: Louisiana under the French Company of the Indies, 1717-1731” through Sept. 15. Examines the company’s role in Louisiana during the years of its monopoly.

    “Selections from the Laura Simon Nelson Collection” Through November. Features more than 350 objects from impressionist works to cubism.

    “Cartography and Natural History” Through Aug.. Maps created over nearly three centuries, outlining the history of the modern map.

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.

    “Philadelphia Group Show,” through July 24. Featuring work by Brian Richmond.

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

    “Rhythm & Improvisation: John T. Scott & His Enduring Legacy,” through July 14. The rhythmic spirit of jazz evoked through paintings, layered prints, and kinetic sculptures from John T. Scott, an acclaimed contemporary artist.

    “All That Jazz: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Posters,” through Sept. 8. A highly anticipated poster capturing the spirit of New Orleans’ Jazz Festival.

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

    “Revealed: Exquisite Gowns by Suzanne Perron,” through July 28. The famous designer and LSU alumnae displays 13 bridal and Mardi Gras gowns designed between 2008 and 2013.

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.

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. 

    “Shadow and Light,” through August 4. A celebration of photography’s history through the manipulation of shadows and light.

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.

    “To Paint And Pray: The Art and Life of William R. Hollingsworth Jr.” On view through July 14.

    “Eudora Welty: Photographs from the 1930s and ’40s.” On view through July 14.

    “When You’re Lost, Everything’s a Sign: Self-Taught Art from the House of Blues” On view through July 21.

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.

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Louis Armstrong is depicted in the official New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival poster for 2001. It is part of the “All That Jazz” exhibit, which features every official poster for the popular festival at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in Baton Rouge. It runs through Sept. 8.

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