July 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.

“Predominant Color (80 percent primary; 20 percent secondary) members-only competition.”

“Artist of the Month: Ethel Pourciau”

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.

“Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle,” through April 2013. 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.

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.

“5 Southern State Competitive Juried Exhibition,” through July 14. Includes all types of original media: paintings, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography and video/DVD provided by visual artists over the age of 18.

“Configured & Reconfigured: Transformations of the Human Body,” July 11 through Oct. 13. Explores the physical and psychological aspects of the human physique as it is transmuted through artistic exploration. Artistic manipulation includes fragmentation, abstraction and reconstitution resulting in a variety of psychologically charged work.

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.

“NOLA NOW, Part II: The Human Figure,” through Aug. 5. Includes New Orleans’ artists working in a variety of mediums in three categories: Landscape, Seascape, Cityscape; Abstraction in Louisiana; and The Human Figure.

“EXPOSE: Parse Gallery, Staple Goods Collective, T-LOT,” through Oct. 7. On view in three window displays on St. Joseph Street, these collectively organized gallery and studio spaces allow artists to create onsite.

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.

“Something Old, Something New: Collecting in the 21st Century,” July 24 through Feb. 8, 2013. Includes library materials, manuscripts, pictorial items and new media. Included are sheet music for “The Mysterious Axman’s Jazz (Don’t Scare Me Papa)”; a duck decoy crafted in 2008 using traditional Louisiana carving methods; and photographs by Michael P. Smith, Ernest Bellocq and C. Bennette Moore.

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.

“In The Trying: New Paintings by Sandy Chism,” through July 21. The oil paintings are inspired by the photographs of 19th century German artists Bernd and Hilla Becher, whose images of industrial structures that are highly engineered and massively solid.

“Thornton Dial: Works on Paper,” through July 21. Features works on paper executed between 1992-2005.

“St. Claude,” July 21 through Aug. 25. The multi-media group show features artists who are active in the burgeoning St. Claude Arts District scene and those who live in that area.

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

“Hubble’s Magnificent Universe: Images from the Hubble Space Telescope,” through Aug. 31. This unique NASA exhibit brings together 14 of stunning, large-scale images from the Hubble Space Telescope.

“European Prints from the LASM Collection,” through July 8. This eclectic, educational collection includes works by Matisse, Picasso and Kandinsky, among others.

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

“Outside the Frame: Gregory Scott,” through Oct. 7. Gregory Scott blurs the lines between painting, photography and video to create humorous and often challenging works of art.

“Faces of Pride: Elizabeth Catlett,” through Aug. 26. Over seven decades, Catlett has created numerous sculptures, drawings and prints that celebrate Black and Mexican women.

“Once Upon A Time,” through Feb. 10, 2013. This exhibit takes viewers on a magical exploration of fairy tale-themed artworks and works of art that allude to some of the best known and most beloved fairy tales, myths, fables and legends.

“The Scene: LSU Past and Present,” through Aug. 12. Highlights some of LSU’s top art grads and their contributions to Baton Rouge.

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 through January 2013. 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 Museum of Art (Baton Rouge) at LSU’s Hill Memorial Library lecture hall, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. (225) 578-6558.

“Change(less),” through July 21. Examines images of people and events from a variety of photographers – professional and amateur – who share a command of the photographic technology of their day and an eye for a “good shot.”

“A Tale of Two Cities: Eugene Atget’s Paris and Berenice Abbott’s New York,” through July 21. Showcases the two 20th Century photographers.

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.

“Turning Point: The Doolittle Raid, Battle of the Coral Sea and Battle of Midway,” through July 8. Experience the suspense, heroism and ultimate triumph that has inspired Hollywood and historians for seven decades.

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.

“Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial.” Through May 20. More than 40 of Dial’s large-scale paintings, drawings and found-object sculptures.

“The Prelives of the Blues.” Through Sept. 16. Dario Robeto’s imaginative retracing of the transference of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll across time.

“Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III,” through Sept. 9. Works celebrate Leah’s upcoming 90th year.

“Forever,” through Oct. 7. Nigeria-born Odill Donald Odita’s kaleidoscope mural fills the first floor elevator lobby.

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.

“Shifting: Photographs by Michel Varisco,” through July 23. The photographic installation focuses on the Louisiana wetlands and the Gulf of Mexico.

“Sally Chandler: The Lost World.” Includes 84 paints and works on paper about a society on the edge.

“Mark Messersmith: Maximalist and Naturalist,” through July 23. Explores the tension between this wild, living place and ever-increasing human expansion.

“Alexa Kleinbard: Remedies,” through July 23. An exhibition of shaped, oil-on-paintings of plants.

“CC Lockwood,” through July 23. Color photographs of the nature and wildlife of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

Shaw Center for the Performing Arts (Baton Rouge) 201 Lafayette St., 5 to 11 p.m. July 14. www.artmelt.org.

“Art Melt 2012,” now in its ninth year, is the state’s largest multi-media, juried art exhibit.

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“Something Old, Something New: Collecting in the 21st Century” is showcased at the Historic New Orleans Collection in New Orleans from July 24 through Feb. 8, 2013.

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