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SUMMARY:Old Age: Promise and Mystery
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State R. Kyle Ardoin announces the opening of an exceptional educational exhibit Old Age:\nPromise and Mystery: A Celebration of Life by Bennett Sewell\, MD based on the interpretation and\ninteraction provided by area citizens. There will be an Opening Reception on Sunday\, November 15\,\n2020 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. \nThe exhibit features a desk\, chair and photographs of the artist\, and invites the visitor to sit down\, take a\ndeep look in the mirror and ask yourself to reflect on core values or a recipe for life. The artist is\nhoping to collect life stories from a culturally diverse section of our community. They can share with\nthe artist their experiences – growing up in the Great Depression; their active working lives; and where\nthey are at present – both hardships and rewards – by recording in the diary on the desk.\nAll entries will be anonymous\, except for age and gender\, and the visitor can add their entry to the diary\,\nor place it in the envelope on the desk\, seal it and either mail in back or turn it into the museum’s\nreception desk. \nDr. Sewell will compile the responses in the diary to share with the community\, “This is a gift to the\ncommunity from all of us\, as payback for the life which we were given.” \nOld Age: Promise and Mystery: A Celebration of Life – the exhibit of Life’s Lessons in Northwest\nLouisiana – will be on display in the West Wing Gallery through January 8\, 2021. The staff of the\nmuseum invites the public to view and participate in the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday\nthrough Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road. From I-20\ntraveling west\, take either Greenwood or Hearne exit. If driving east from Texas\, use the Jewella exit\nand turn right on Greenwood Road. \nPlease share your thoughts online @ https://forms.gle/tkPA4CFbVivYNhQ16
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/5047/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Louisiana Society of Animal Artists
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists.  The Exhibition of oil paintings and graphic works\, will open on Sunday\, November 15\, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served.  \nCapturing wild and domestic creatures great and small\, on land\, sea and air\, in a wide range of media and artistic expression\, the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists continually pursue excellence and broaden appreciation for subjects of the natural world as Fine Art. \nThe Exhibition will be a wonderful educational venue for visitors and provide the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase fine art. \nParticipating Artists include Diane Burr\, Carla Davis\, Don Edwards\, Ron Kidwell\,  Melba Miller\, Eudenia Owens\, and Esther Thompson.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/2020-11-16/
LOCATION:LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201115T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
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SUMMARY:Louisiana Society of Animal Artists
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists.  The Exhibition of oil paintings and graphic works\, will open on Sunday\, November 15\, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served.  \nCapturing wild and domestic creatures great and small\, on land\, sea and air\, in a wide range of media and artistic expression\, the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists continually pursue excellence and broaden appreciation for subjects of the natural world as Fine Art. \nThe Exhibition will be a wonderful educational venue for visitors and provide the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase fine art. \nParticipating Artists include Jan Blount\, Diane Burr\, Carla Davis\, Don Edwards\, Ron Kidwell\, Gayle LaCaze\, John McDonald\, Sena McWilliams\, Melba Miller\, Eudenia Owens\, Carolyn Pitts\, Brent Reed\, Jeanne Reed\, Wayne Roberts\, Deanna Russell\, Megan Davis Taylor and Esther Thompson.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/louisiana-society-of-animal-artists-6/
LOCATION:West Wing Galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201106T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
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SUMMARY:2020 Museum Collection Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:  \nLouisiana State Exhibit Museum (LSEM) \nPermanent Collection Retrospective Exhibit October 2020 \nOriginal Inhabitants of Northwest Louisiana \nThe Caddo Indians\, a tribe of Native Americans dating back 14\,000 years\, were the original inhabitants of the Red River Valley encompassing a four state region including northwest Louisiana. In 1835\, the Caddo Indian Confederacy consisting of six tribes sold their lands to the United States by signing the Treaty of Cession. The Caddo’s had enjoyed seclusion from white settlers because the “Great Raft” prevented early exploration of the Upper Red River Valley. See Caddo Gallery located in the West Wing behind the art exhibit. \nPioneers William Bennett and James Cane opened a trading post on Red River as early as 1830.  At that time\, there was no central bank in the U.S. so merchants often printed their own paper currency. \nMary Cane\, wife of James Cane\, built her home on the east side of the river\, now Bossier City. \nShreveport: Since 1836 \nA group of pioneer investors formed the Shreve Town Company on May 27\, 1836\, and formed a township of 62 blocks of real estate. The City of Shreveport became an incorporated township in 1839. Honoring Captain Henry Miller Shreve\, who cleared the logjam on Red River to develop the region\, the Shreve Town Company became the city of Shreveport. \nElected in 1839\, the first mayor was John Octavius Sewell (1806 – 1840). A native of Hallowell\, Maine he and his two brothers were merchants and among the earliest settlers.  In an attempt to clean up the town\, there was a dispute over gambling and liquor sales and Sewell was killed in a duel in Elysian Fields\, Texas. \nShreveport in 1935 \nCelebrating the Centennial of the founding of the town\, the citizens held festivals\, galas and historical recreations.  The official flag of the city is a hand painted watercolor on cotton sack by Elizabeth Glassell Park\, given to her nephew Stephen Glassell. \n Louisiana State Exhibit Museum (LSEM) 1939 to present – Collection Exhibit \nFor more than 80 years\, local artists have exhibited in the West Wing Gallery\, which was a project initiated by Amos Lee Armstrong.  Born in Many\, Armstrong studied with the Natchitoches Art Colony and the Art Students League in New York in the 1920s.  He founded the Shreveport Art Club\, maintained a gallery in New Orleans and served on the State Art Commission with Mrs. Allen Rendall\, cosmopolitan traveler\, artist and art critic for the New Orleans Times Picayune. \nArmstrong was the first Director of LSEM and responsible for exhibiting over 600 original works for the grand opening of the museum in January 1939.  He also hired landscape painters\, sculptors\, model makers\, taxidermists and student workers from around the country to construct the diorama series.  New Yorkers E.J. Whetzle was the first Administrator           and H.B. Wright served as the first Curator (1939-1962). \nJames B. Norman was born in north Caddo parish. He entered the navy during WWII\, and returned to graduate in civil engineering from La Tech University.   Upon his return to Louisiana\, his aunt\, Mrs. Allen Rendall\, who was on the LSEM board\, arranged an exhibit in the West Wing gallery for him.  This 1946 show was the first post-wat exhibit in the gallery.  With his engineering knowledge and skills\, Norman drew plans and constructed precise scale models of Red River steamboats\, on display in Quad 2.  He also piloted his model airplane at the Regional Airport in 1994. \nClyde Connell was another north Caddo parish resident and is listed in the Smithsonian Women’s Artists database.  She began painting realistic subjects in the 1950’s.  On a church trip to North Carolina\, she boarded a train for New York and discovered Greenwich Village and the Abstract Expressionist movement.    She was instrumental in opening co-op studio space in downtown Shreveport\, brought in guest artists and exhibits and embraced the feminist movement. She lived and worked at Lake Bistineau using found objects for her sculptures.  See Quad 3. \nOne of her collaborators was Jerry Wray\, who experimented with color to express her love of nature. \nLouisiana State Exhibit Museum (LSEM) 1939 to present – Collection Exhibit \nAl Francis worked in commercial advertising in Shreveport as well as teaching at Centenary College. He worked primarily in watercolor and drew his inspiration for the local landscape.  His mural study in this exhibit was the design for LSEM’s Historic Mural Series\, Quad 2. \nCindy Magee lives in Bossier City and is home-schooling her three children\, ages 12\, 10 and 8 years.  She frequently brings them to the museum for programs.  As a member of Shreveport Art Club\, Cindy created two works for the August 2020 show.  She based Obsession on a photo of an ancient city plan\, which reads like a map of the city of Shreveport – the bridge\, the criss-cross of roads\, and shapes of buildings that turned into brush strokes.   Fields of Joy represents the Louisiana coastline – grasses\, birds\, water and relaxation and relief from modern times. \n \nThis exhibit gathers together works from local artists who have influenced our community and shared their experiences\, insights and artworks in the West Wing gallery.   At the same time\, it provides an opportunity to present the history of the collection and the artists. \n  \n 
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/2020-museum-collection-retrospective/
LOCATION:LA
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201008T230000
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SUMMARY:Archives Building Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 8\, 2020 at 10:00 AM\, Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin\, along with local community leaders and members will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the newly constructed Archives Building on the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum campus in Shreveport\, LA.  \nThe 6\,800 square foot building will house employee offices\, a curatorial lab\, artifact storage\, and a research and conference room. It was a long process getting the state funding but construction started in June\, 2019. Shreveport based Thrash Construction Services\, TCS and local architect Mark Williamson of Somdal & Associates brought the plans together to blend the new construction with the historical 81 year old museum building. The new building is attached at the south entrance (fairgrounds side).  \nThe event is open to the public. Parking is available on the Greenwood Road entrance lot and the fairgrounds lot behind the museum. 
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/archives-building-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/
LOCATION:LA
ORGANIZER;CN="LSEM":MAILTO:cgrogan@sos.la.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200811T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
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SUMMARY:Shreveport Art Club Celebrating 99 Years
DESCRIPTION:LOUISIANA STATE EXHIBIT MUSEUM TO PRESENT SHREVEPORT ART CLUB 99th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW \nSecretary of State R. Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM\, Inc. announce an exhibit of the Shreveport Art Club of recent Collection Works.  Shreveport Art Club\, celebrating its 99th year\, will present the Annual Juried Show opening on August 10\, 2020 through September 30\, 2020.  Due to the Covid-19 restrictions\, there will not be an opening reception at this time. \nThe Shreveport Art Club’s Member Show will be on display through September 30\, 2020. The staff of the museum invites the public to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road.   \nCriteria for inclusion in the show are that all works must be original in concept and completed since June 2019.  The entry must not have won an award in Shreveport or Bossier shows nor have been shown in a previous SAC show.  Categories include acrylic\, oil\, watercolor\, mixed media collage and photography.   \nJudging the show will be Steve Porter\, an artist and instructor at Bossier Schools’ Talented Art Program. \nFor this year’s show\, there will be 12 artists participating according to museum curator\, Nita Cole.  “We are so excited that some of the artwork will reflect North Louisiana’s artistic traditions.  With so many talented artists and the variety of media displayed\, the show will have great appeal for our visitors.” \nThe Art Club members participating are:  Dawn Ash\, Christine Bailey\, Stephen Banks\, Cathy Cobb\, Joan Cole\, Trudy Daniel\, Marion Davis\, Adena Helm\, Bob Horne\, Judy Horne\, Cindy Magee and Nancy Scott.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/shreveport-art-club-celebrating-99-years-2020-08-11/
LOCATION:West Wing Art Gallery\, LA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="LSEM":MAILTO:cgrogan@sos.la.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T160000
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SUMMARY:Shreveport Art Club Celebrating 99 Years
DESCRIPTION:LOUISIANA STATE EXHIBIT MUSEUM TO PRESENT SHREVEPORT ART CLUB 99th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW \nSecretary of State R. Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM\, Inc. announce an exhibit of the Shreveport Art Club of recent Collection Works.  Shreveport Art Club\, celebrating its 99th year\, will present the Annual Juried Show opening on August 10\, 2020 through September 30\, 2020.  Due to the Covid-19 restrictions\, there will not be an opening reception at this time. \nThe Shreveport Art Club’s Member Show will be on display through September 30\, 2020. The staff of the museum invites the public to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road.   \nCriteria for inclusion in the show are that all works must be original in concept and completed since June 2019.  The entry must not have won an award in Shreveport or Bossier shows nor have been shown in a previous SAC show.  Categories include acrylic\, oil\, watercolor\, mixed media collage and photography.   \nJudging the show will be Steve Porter\, an artist and instructor at Bossier Schools’ Talented Art Program. \nFor this year’s show\, there will be 12 artists participating according to museum curator\, Nita Cole.  “We are so excited that some of the artwork will reflect North Louisiana’s artistic traditions.  With so many talented artists and the variety of media displayed\, the show will have great appeal for our visitors.” \nThe Art Club members participating are:  Dawn Ash\, Christine Bailey\, Stephen Banks\, Cathy Cobb\, Joan Cole\, Trudy Daniel\, Marion Davis\, Adena Helm\, Bob Horne\, Judy Horne\, Cindy Magee and Nancy Scott.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/shreveport-art-club-celebrating-99-years/
LOCATION:West Wing Art Gallery\, LA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of LSEM":MAILTO:cgrogan@sos.la.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200612T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
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SUMMARY:CREATIVE ART CONNECTION
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin and The Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of the Creative Art Connection of Bossier Parish.   The Winter Art show will open on Sunday\, March 8\, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an awards ceremony and artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served.  \nCelebrating 41 years\, the Creative Art Connection is a non-profit organization whose purpose it is to stimulate cultural development in the Bossier City community by providing activities and an outlet for the talents of all craftsmen in the field of fine arts. The organization encourages outreach in the community through the production of creative work and the appreciation of art.   \nThere are forty-one members of the group\, mostly located in Bossier parish\, who will offer works for sale. Artists participating will be Maria Ashcraft\, Erica Branch\, Theresa Billau\, Billie Brown\, Michelle Burke\, Jean Clarkson\, Joan Cole\, Lee Cook\, Virginia Cook\, Gretchen Crawford\, Trudy Daniel\, Ann Evans\,  Dot Fowler\, Rick Hollowell\, Shirley Koval\, Beverly Maleby\, Deborah Mullinnix\, Kathleen Pate\, Carolyn Pitts\, Judy Presley\, Beth Roubique\, Malik Stewart\, Kim Thompson\, Wesley Touchstone and Rita Wynn. \nAccording to spokesperson Carolyn Pitts\, the Creative Art Connection encourages the study of art by offering the Virginia Cook College Scholarship for visual art.   \nThe juried show will offer a variety of mixed media and artworks on canvas\, and paper in oil\, acrylic\, watercolor\, and pastel.  The original artworks truly represent the plein aire technique depicting landscapes of Northwest Louisiana.  Guest judge will be Louisiana Animal Society artist\, Don Edwards. \n \nThe Creative Art Connection of Bossier Parish exhibit will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from March 8\, 2020 until Friday June 13\, 2020. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.  \nAdmission is free and tours are available by appointment.  For more information about the Friends of Louisiana State Exhibit Museum go to www.laexhibitmuseum.org  and for the Secretary of State’s Museums Program\, please visit our web site at http://www.sos.la.gov/museums.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/creative-art-connection-3-2020-05-28-2020-06-13/
LOCATION:LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200315T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20200305T161542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T161751Z
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SUMMARY:THE ENCHANTING WORLD OF FANTASY: HATS\, MASKS & FRIVOLITIES
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin and The Friends of LSEM announce the opening of Spring season with a special exhibit\, “The Enchanting World of Fantasy: Hats\, Masks and Frivolities” at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.  The exhibit features elaborate one-of-a-kind fantasy hats and masks by Shreveport’s Dennis Beckman\, Fantasy Designer. \nThe exhibit will run from March 15th through April 30\, 2020.  Opening reception is Sunday\, March 15\, 2020 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and is free to the public.  During the opening reception\, attendees will be able to try on for “selfies” from a special selection of the designer’s hats and masks. \nBeckman invites the public to wear their own favorite hat to the opening.  Madeline and Len Elford will provide musical entertainment on the piano and autoharp. \nBeckman was the 2019 past King of the Krewe of Highland.  After 48 years in San Francisco creating masks for an international clientele through his store\, the artist returned to his native home in Shreveport where he has been creating his works of art.  He creates and designs for his sister’s shop\, The Enchanted Garden\, located at 2429 Line Avenue in Shreveport. Call 318-227-1213 for additional information.  
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/the-enchanting-world-of-fantasy-hats-masks-frivolities/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of LSEM":MAILTO:cgrogan@sos.la.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200613T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
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SUMMARY:CREATIVE ART CONNECTION
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin and The Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of the Creative Art Connection of Bossier Parish.   The Winter Art show will open on Sunday\, March 8\, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an awards ceremony and artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served.  \nCelebrating 41 years\, the Creative Art Connection is a non-profit organization whose purpose it is to stimulate cultural development in the Bossier City community by providing activities and an outlet for the talents of all craftsmen in the field of fine arts. The organization encourages outreach in the community through the production of creative work and the appreciation of art.   \nThere are forty-one members of the group\, mostly located in Bossier parish\, who will offer works for sale. Artists participating will be Maria Ashcraft\, Erica Branch\, Theresa Billau\, Billie Brown\, Michelle Burke\, Jean Clarkson\, Joan Cole\, Lee Cook\, Virginia Cook\, Gretchen Crawford\, Trudy Daniel\, Ann Evans\,  Dot Fowler\, Rick Hollowell\, Shirley Koval\, Beverly Maleby\, Deborah Mullinnix\, Kathleen Pate\, Carolyn Pitts\, Judy Presley\, Beth Roubique\, Malik Stewart\, Kim Thompson\, Wesley Touchstone and Rita Wynn. \nAccording to spokesperson Carolyn Pitts\, the Creative Art Connection encourages the study of art by offering the Virginia Cook College Scholarship for visual art.   \nThe juried show will offer a variety of mixed media and artworks on canvas\, and paper in oil\, acrylic\, watercolor\, and pastel.  The original artworks truly represent the plein aire technique depicting landscapes of Northwest Louisiana.  Guest judge will be Louisiana Animal Society artist\, Don Edwards. \n \nThe Creative Art Connection of Bossier Parish exhibit will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from March 8\, 2020 until Friday June 13\, 2020. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.  \nAdmission is free and tours are available by appointment.  For more information about the Friends of Louisiana State Exhibit Museum go to www.laexhibitmuseum.org  and for the Secretary of State’s Museums Program\, please visit our web site at http://www.sos.la.gov/museums.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/creative-art-connection-3-2020-05-28/
LOCATION:LA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20200103T180726Z
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SUMMARY:K-M-R - We Are Art
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of three regional artists\, Karen LaBeau\, Maria Markell and Ron Smith.  The K-M-R -We Are Art Exhibition of abstract oil paintings and nature photography will open on Sunday\, January 12\, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served.  \nAccording to Ron Smith\, who paints realistic landscapes of Belcher in North Caddo alongside linear abstract images inspired by music\, “My art is not only a reflection of my past or present\, but a combination of both.  My experiences are brought to life through my art\, which evolves constantly.”   \n“It was a hurricane and five feet of water that mostly made Karen LaBeau an artist. She moved with her family to Shreveport and it is the stories of her life that make up her colorful abstract paintings.” \nMoving from North Carolina to Shreveport\, Maria Markell is a trained Artist and Photographer. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art from Wingate University.  “My love affair with photography began when I was a small child. After receiving my first camera for my 9th birthday\, I would run around and photograph everything. These days I enjoy creating images that show subjects that may have gone unnoticed in our fast-paced world.” \nThe K-M-R Exhibition will be on display  in the West Wing Gallery from January 12\, 2020 through Saturday February 29\, 2020.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/k-m-r-we-are-art-2022-01-15/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of LSEM":MAILTO:cgrogan@sos.la.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200112T090000
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SUMMARY:K-M-R - We Are Art
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of three regional artists\, Karen LaBeau\, Maria Markell and Ron Smith.  The K-M-R -We Are Art Exhibition of abstract oil paintings and nature photography will open on Sunday\, January 12\, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served.  \nAccording to Ron Smith\, who paints realistic landscapes of Belcher in North Caddo alongside linear abstract images inspired by music\, “My art is not only a reflection of my past or present\, but a combination of both.  My experiences are brought to life through my art\, which evolves constantly.”   \n“It was a hurricane and five feet of water that mostly made Karen LaBeau an artist. She moved with her family to Shreveport and it is the stories of her life that make up her colorful abstract paintings.” \nMoving from North Carolina to Shreveport\, Maria Markell is a trained Artist and Photographer. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art from Wingate University.  “My love affair with photography began when I was a small child. After receiving my first camera for my 9th birthday\, I would run around and photograph everything. These days I enjoy creating images that show subjects that may have gone unnoticed in our fast-paced world.” \nThe K-M-R Exhibition will be on display  in the West Wing Gallery from January 12\, 2020 through Saturday February 29\, 2020.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/k-m-r-we-are-art/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of LSEM":MAILTO:cgrogan@sos.la.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191227T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20191113T204242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T210646Z
UID:3436-1577437200-1577462400@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Louisiana Society of Animal Artists
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists.  The Exhibition of oil paintings and graphic works\, will open on Sunday\, November 17\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served. \nCapturing wild and domestic creatures great and small\, on land\, sea and air\, in a wide range of media and artistic expression\, the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists continually pursue excellence and broaden appreciation for subjects of the natural world as Fine Art. \nThe Exhibition will be a wonderful educational venue for visitors and provide the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase fine art. \nParticipating Artists include Jan Blount\, Diane Burr\, Carla Davis\, Don Edwards\, Ron Kidwell\, Gayle LaCaze\, John McDonald\, Sena McWilliams\, Melba Miller\, Carolyn Pitts\, Brent Reed\, Jeanne Reed\, Wayne Roberts\, Deanna Russell\, Megan Davis Taylor and Esther Thompson. \nThe Louisiana Society of Animal Artists Exhibition will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from November 17\, 2019 until Friday December 27\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/louisiana-society-of-animal-artists-5-2019-12-27-2/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191225T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20191113T204242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T152319Z
UID:3505-1577264400-1577289600@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Louisiana Society of Animal Artists
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists.  The Exhibition of oil paintings and graphic works\, will open on Sunday\, November 17\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served. \nCapturing wild and domestic creatures great and small\, on land\, sea and air\, in a wide range of media and artistic expression\, the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists continually pursue excellence and broaden appreciation for subjects of the natural world as Fine Art. \nThe Exhibition will be a wonderful educational venue for visitors and provide the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase fine art. \nParticipating Artists include Jan Blount\, Diane Burr\, Carla Davis\, Don Edwards\, Ron Kidwell\, Gayle LaCaze\, John McDonald\, Sena McWilliams\, Melba Miller\, Carolyn Pitts\, Brent Reed\, Jeanne Reed\, Wayne Roberts\, Deanna Russell\, Megan Davis Taylor and Esther Thompson. \nThe Louisiana Society of Animal Artists Exhibition will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from November 17\, 2019 until Friday December 27\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/louisiana-society-of-animal-artists-5-2019-12-25/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191118T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20191113T204242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T152427Z
UID:3478-1574067600-1574092800@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Louisiana Society of Animal Artists
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists.  The Exhibition of oil paintings and graphic works\, will open on Sunday\, November 17\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served. \nCapturing wild and domestic creatures great and small\, on land\, sea and air\, in a wide range of media and artistic expression\, the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists continually pursue excellence and broaden appreciation for subjects of the natural world as Fine Art. \nThe Exhibition will be a wonderful educational venue for visitors and provide the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase fine art. \nParticipating Artists include Jan Blount\, Diane Burr\, Carla Davis\, Don Edwards\, Ron Kidwell\, Gayle LaCaze\, John McDonald\, Sena McWilliams\, Melba Miller\, Carolyn Pitts\, Brent Reed\, Jeanne Reed\, Wayne Roberts\, Deanna Russell\, Megan Davis Taylor and Esther Thompson. \nThe Louisiana Society of Animal Artists Exhibition will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from November 17\, 2019 until Friday December 27\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/louisiana-society-of-animal-artists-5-2019-11-18/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191117T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20191113T204242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191114T152444Z
UID:3357-1573999200-1574006400@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Louisiana Society of Animal Artists
DESCRIPTION:Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists.  The Exhibition of oil paintings and graphic works\, will open on Sunday\, November 17\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served. \nCapturing wild and domestic creatures great and small\, on land\, sea and air\, in a wide range of media and artistic expression\, the Louisiana Society of Animal Artists continually pursue excellence and broaden appreciation for subjects of the natural world as Fine Art. \nThe Exhibition will be a wonderful educational venue for visitors and provide the opportunity to meet with local artists and purchase fine art. \nParticipating Artists include Jan Blount\, Diane Burr\, Carla Davis\, Don Edwards\, Ron Kidwell\, Gayle LaCaze\, John McDonald\, Sena McWilliams\, Melba Miller\, Carolyn Pitts\, Brent Reed\, Jeanne Reed\, Wayne Roberts\, Deanna Russell\, Megan Davis Taylor and Esther Thompson. \nThe Louisiana Society of Animal Artists Exhibition will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from November 17\, 2019 until Friday December 27\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/louisiana-society-of-animal-artists-5/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191023T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20191003T203736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T143646Z
UID:3343-1571821200-1571846400@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Talbot Hopkins and Julie Miller Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:            \nSecretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of two of Shreveport’s most prominent local and regional artists – Julie Miller and Talbot Hopkins.  The Exhibition of oil paintings and graphic works\, will open on Sunday\, October 13\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served. \nSince childhood\, Talbot Hopkins has produced portraits\, still-lifes\, landscapes\, and abstract work in oil\, watercolor\, and other media.  She completed art courses at Centenary College in Shreveport\, Sophie Newcomb College/Tulane University\, New Orleans and University of Texas\, Austin. \nAccording to Hopkins\, “Art represents to me one of the greatest pursuits and achievements of mankind.  I have always been drawn to human faces. Outside the realm of portraiture\, my art consists mostly of still-lifes because they are realistic\, yet possess a subtle degree of surrealism.  I believe these pieces reflect my love of beauty–especially that found in nature–as well as a subconscious and conscious desire for peace and simplicity.” \nJulie Miller first started painting in college\, but decided to pursue a career and raise a family.  Then she participated in workshops and studied with Robin Clawson and Dave Ivey.  Julie’s interests include portraiture and architecture and now expansive landscapes. Her paintings are in private collections across the country. \nThe Talbot Hopkins and Julie Miller Exhibition will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from October 13\, 2019 until Friday November 8\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/talbot-hopkins-and-julie-miller-exhibition-2019-10-14-2019-10-23/
LOCATION:West Wing Art Gallery\, LA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:cgrogan@sos.la.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191014T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20191003T203736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T204034Z
UID:3316-1571043600-1571068800@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Talbot Hopkins and Julie Miller Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:            \nSecretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of two of Shreveport’s most prominent local and regional artists – Julie Miller and Talbot Hopkins.  The Exhibition of oil paintings and graphic works\, will open on Sunday\, October 13\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served. \nSince childhood\, Talbot Hopkins has produced portraits\, still-lifes\, landscapes\, and abstract work in oil\, watercolor\, and other media.  She completed art courses at Centenary College in Shreveport\, Sophie Newcomb College/Tulane University\, New Orleans and University of Texas\, Austin. \nAccording to Hopkins\, “Art represents to me one of the greatest pursuits and achievements of mankind.  I have always been drawn to human faces. Outside the realm of portraiture\, my art consists mostly of still-lifes because they are realistic\, yet possess a subtle degree of surrealism.  I believe these pieces reflect my love of beauty–especially that found in nature–as well as a subconscious and conscious desire for peace and simplicity.” \nJulie Miller first started painting in college\, but decided to pursue a career and raise a family.  Then she participated in workshops and studied with Robin Clawson and Dave Ivey.  Julie’s interests include portraiture and architecture and now expansive landscapes. Her paintings are in private collections across the country. \nThe Talbot Hopkins and Julie Miller Exhibition will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from October 13\, 2019 until Friday November 8\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/talbot-hopkins-and-julie-miller-exhibition-2019-10-14/
LOCATION:West Wing Art Gallery\, LA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:cgrogan@sos.la.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191013T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20191003T203736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T203745Z
UID:3312-1570975200-1570982400@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Talbot Hopkins and Julie Miller Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:            \nSecretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of two of Shreveport’s most prominent local and regional artists – Julie Miller and Talbot Hopkins.  The Exhibition of oil paintings and graphic works\, will open on Sunday\, October 13\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served. \nSince childhood\, Talbot Hopkins has produced portraits\, still-lifes\, landscapes\, and abstract work in oil\, watercolor\, and other media.  She completed art courses at Centenary College in Shreveport\, Sophie Newcomb College/Tulane University\, New Orleans and University of Texas\, Austin. \nAccording to Hopkins\, “Art represents to me one of the greatest pursuits and achievements of mankind.  I have always been drawn to human faces. Outside the realm of portraiture\, my art consists mostly of still-lifes because they are realistic\, yet possess a subtle degree of surrealism.  I believe these pieces reflect my love of beauty–especially that found in nature–as well as a subconscious and conscious desire for peace and simplicity.” \nJulie Miller first started painting in college\, but decided to pursue a career and raise a family.  Then she participated in workshops and studied with Robin Clawson and Dave Ivey.  Julie’s interests include portraiture and architecture and now expansive landscapes. Her paintings are in private collections across the country. \nThe Talbot Hopkins and Julie Miller Exhibition will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from October 13\, 2019 until Friday November 8\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/talbot-hopkins-and-julie-miller-exhibition/
LOCATION:West Wing Art Gallery\, LA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:cgrogan@sos.la.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190911T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20190827T160923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T141852Z
UID:3291-1568192400-1568217600@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:THE ART OF JERRY WRAY: A CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHE ART OF JERRY WRAY: A CELEBRATION \n  Louisiana Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin and LSEM Friends announce the opening of an exhibit of original artworks\, The Art of Jerry Wray: A Celebration.  The retrospective exhibit will begin in the West Wing Gallery on Sunday\, September 8th 2019 with a reception from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.  The exhibit will continue until September 26\, 2019 Monday-Friday during regular museum hours 9 am – 4 pm. \nThe Art of Jerry Wray:  A Celebration is a Retrospective of works in watercolor and acrylic on paper\, canvas\, and driftwood by Shreveport artist Jerry Wray (1925-2018).  It will include works from this prolific artist and teacher. The exhibit is curated by Wray’s daughter\, Mary Virginia Hill\, who is also a talented watercolor artist. \nEntering college at Randolph-Mason Women’s College in Lynchberg Virginia\, Wray knew she would be an artist after her first art class.  “I fell in love with it and I knew – this is it\,” remembered Wray\, who won an award for her progress in class.  She then transferred to the prestigious art department at Newcomb College in New Orleans\, where her senior project was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \nWray held membership in the National Watercolors Society\, the National Association of Women Artists and the International Association of International Artists.  Wray loved the outdoors and painted\, “to express my love for nature and the beauty in the world.”  She also generously shared her knowledge and experiences and her joyful enthusiasm with many artists. \nThe Art of Jerry Wray: A Celebration exhibit will be on display in the West Wing Gallery until September 26\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-jerry-wray-a-celebration-2019-09-09-2019-09-11/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190910T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20190827T160923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T141604Z
UID:3276-1568106000-1568131200@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:THE ART OF JERRY WRAY: A CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHE ART OF JERRY WRAY: A CELEBRATION \n  Louisiana Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin and LSEM Friends announce the opening of an exhibit of original artworks\, The Art of Jerry Wray: A Celebration.  The retrospective exhibit will begin in the West Wing Gallery on Sunday\, September 8th 2019 with a reception from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.  The exhibit will continue until September 26\, 2019 Monday-Friday during regular museum hours 9 am – 4 pm. \nThe Art of Jerry Wray:  A Celebration is a Retrospective of works in watercolor and acrylic on paper\, canvas\, and driftwood by Shreveport artist Jerry Wray (1925-2018).  It will include works from this prolific artist and teacher. The exhibit is curated by Wray’s daughter\, Mary Virginia Hill\, who is also a talented watercolor artist. \nEntering college at Randolph-Mason Women’s College in Lynchberg Virginia\, Wray knew she would be an artist after her first art class.  “I fell in love with it and I knew – this is it\,” remembered Wray\, who won an award for her progress in class.  She then transferred to the prestigious art department at Newcomb College in New Orleans\, where her senior project was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \nWray held membership in the National Watercolors Society\, the National Association of Women Artists and the International Association of International Artists.  Wray loved the outdoors and painted\, “to express my love for nature and the beauty in the world.”  She also generously shared her knowledge and experiences and her joyful enthusiasm with many artists. \nThe Art of Jerry Wray: A Celebration exhibit will be on display in the West Wing Gallery until September 26\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-jerry-wray-a-celebration-2019-09-10/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190909T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20190827T160923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190827T190258Z
UID:3275-1568019600-1568044800@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:THE ART OF JERRY WRAY: A CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHE ART OF JERRY WRAY: A CELEBRATION \n  Louisiana Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin and LSEM Friends announce the opening of an exhibit of original artworks\, The Art of Jerry Wray: A Celebration.  The retrospective exhibit will begin in the West Wing Gallery on Sunday\, September 8th 2019 with a reception from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.  The exhibit will continue until September 26\, 2019 Monday-Friday during regular museum hours 9 am – 4 pm. \nThe Art of Jerry Wray:  A Celebration is a Retrospective of works in watercolor and acrylic on paper\, canvas\, and driftwood by Shreveport artist Jerry Wray (1925-2018).  It will include works from this prolific artist and teacher. The exhibit is curated by Wray’s daughter\, Mary Virginia Hill\, who is also a talented watercolor artist. \nEntering college at Randolph-Mason Women’s College in Lynchberg Virginia\, Wray knew she would be an artist after her first art class.  “I fell in love with it and I knew – this is it\,” remembered Wray\, who won an award for her progress in class.  She then transferred to the prestigious art department at Newcomb College in New Orleans\, where her senior project was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \nWray held membership in the National Watercolors Society\, the National Association of Women Artists and the International Association of International Artists.  Wray loved the outdoors and painted\, “to express my love for nature and the beauty in the world.”  She also generously shared her knowledge and experiences and her joyful enthusiasm with many artists. \nThe Art of Jerry Wray: A Celebration exhibit will be on display in the West Wing Gallery until September 26\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-jerry-wray-a-celebration-2019-09-09/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190908T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20190827T160923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T141738Z
UID:3274-1567951200-1567958400@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:THE ART OF JERRY WRAY: A CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHE ART OF JERRY WRAY: A CELEBRATION \n  Louisiana Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin and LSEM Friends announce the opening of an exhibit of original artworks\, The Art of Jerry Wray: A Celebration.  The retrospective exhibit will begin in the West Wing Gallery on Sunday\, September 8th 2019 with a reception from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.  The exhibit will continue until September 26\, 2019 Monday-Friday during regular museum hours 9 am – 4 pm. \nThe Art of Jerry Wray:  A Celebration is a Retrospective of works in watercolor and acrylic on paper\, canvas\, and driftwood by Shreveport artist Jerry Wray (1925-2018).  It will include works from this prolific artist and teacher. The exhibit is curated by Wray’s daughter\, Mary Virginia Hill\, who is also a talented watercolor artist. \nEntering college at Randolph-Mason Women’s College in Lynchberg Virginia\, Wray knew she would be an artist after her first art class.  “I fell in love with it and I knew – this is it\,” remembered Wray\, who won an award for her progress in class.  She then transferred to the prestigious art department at Newcomb College in New Orleans\, where her senior project was exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \nWray held membership in the National Watercolors Society\, the National Association of Women Artists and the International Association of International Artists.  Wray loved the outdoors and painted\, “to express my love for nature and the beauty in the world.”  She also generously shared her knowledge and experiences and her joyful enthusiasm with many artists. \nThe Art of Jerry Wray: A Celebration exhibit will be on display in the West Wing Gallery until September 26\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-jerry-wray-a-celebration/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190804T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20190731T193240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T180457Z
UID:3238-1564909200-1564934400@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Paired Expressions: Visual and Lyrical Art
DESCRIPTION:LOUISIANA STATE EXHIBIT MUSEUM TO PRESENT  \nSHREVEPORT ART CLUB 97th ANNUAL JURIED SHOW \nSecretary of State Kyle Ardoin and the Friends of LSEM\, Inc. announce the collaborative exhibit of the Shreveport Art Club with the Shreveport Writers Club\, “Paired Expressions: Visual and Lyrical Art.”  Shreveport Art Club\, celebrating its 97th year\, will present the Annual Juried Show with an artists’ reception and Awards Presentation on Sunday\, August 4\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Writers will give recitations of their works. Light refreshments will be served. \nThe Shreveport Art Club’s Member Show will be on display through August 23\, 2019. The staff of the museum invites the public to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road. \nCriteria for inclusion in the show are that all works must be original in concept and completed since June 2018.  The entry must not have won an award in Shreveport or Bossier shows nor have been shown in a previous SAC show.  Categories include acrylic\, oil\, watercolor\, pastel\, graphics\, mixed media collage and photography. \nJudging the show will be Stacy Medaries\, an art instructor at Delta State Community College in Monroe. \nFor this year’s show\, there will be 25 artists participating according to museum curator\, Nita Cole.  “We are so excited that some of the artwork will reflect North Louisiana’s artistic traditions.  With so many talented artists and the variety of media displayed\, the show will have great appeal for our visitors.” \nThe Art Club members participating are:  Dawn Ash\, Christine Bailey\, Stephen Banks\, Celia Carr\, Cathy Cobb\, Joan Cole\, Nan Cole\, Ali Cook\, Jo Cooper\, Trudy Daniel\, Marion Davis\, Becky Garner\, Peggy Guilbert\, Adena Helm\, Bob Horne\, Judy Horne\, Edward McDonnell\, Susan Pierce\, Judy Presley\, Brent C. Reed\, Jeanne Marie Reed\, Nancy Scott\, Kay Smith\, Ron Smith\, and Linda Snider. \nThe Writers include Stephen Banks\, Leaura Bearden\, Stephanie Bullard\, Loretta Casteen\, Jeane Cummings\, Julie Dowis\, Mary Dumars\, Ashley Havird\, David Havird\, D.L. Holmes\, Tiffany Pennywell\, Ken Shively and Ron Smith.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/3238/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T110000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20190701T195634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T195647Z
UID:3235-1562580000-1562583600@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:The Bremen Town Musicians
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum will be hosting Spotlight On Opera in their performance of “The Bremen Town Musicians” on Monday\,July 8\, 2019 at 10:00 am in the Van Cliburn auditorium.  Admission is free and open to the public.  This is a great program for summer camps and day care center to bring their students.  Please call Cindy Grogan at 318-632-2020 to make your reservation.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/the-bremen-town-musicians/
LOCATION:LA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190708T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20190701T194120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T194337Z
UID:3233-1562576400-1562601600@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Excellence in Art by Caddo Art Educators
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin\, LSEM Friends and Henry E. Price\, Fine Arts Specialist of Caddo Parish Public Schools announce the opening of an exhibit of original artworks\, Excellence in Art\, by Caddo Parish Educators.  The exhibit will open in the West Wing Gallery on Sunday\, July 7th 2019 with a reception honoring the art teachers from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. \nThe Caddo Parish Educators Art exhibit will be on display in the West Wing Gallery until July 28\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets. \nUnder the direction of artist and educator Henry E. Price\, teachers in the Caddo Parish School system are a dedicated and talented group.  Mr. Price has been an integral part of the northwest Louisiana art scene for numerous years\, and serves as the President of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) Board. \nEach year\, the parish employs about 75 teachers in art education and about a third of them will exhibit this summer.  Artists exhibiting include Shirlene Alexander\, Edward Allen\, Marabella Dunn\, Rachel Hollingsworth\, Marla Hyman\, Latoya Jackson\, Patricia Mason\, Morgan Oliver\, Caleb Phillips\, Henry Price\, Claire Simmons\, Martinis Stephens\, Shelia Taylor\, Leah Welch\, Stephanie White\, Janet Wolfe and pottery artists\, Curtis Bias and Rachel Pearson. \n“We are excited about teachers having the opportunity of displaying their work in a museum setting for the public to appreciate\,” according to museum curator Nita Cole. The show will offer a variety of acrylic and oil paintings\, batik\, photography\, watercolor\, mixed media and ceramics for sale. \n 
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/excellence-in-art-by-caddo-art-educators-2019-07-08/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190707T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190707T160000
DTSTAMP:20261030T195922
CREATED:20190701T194120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T194145Z
UID:3230-1562508000-1562515200@laexhibitmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Excellence in Art by Caddo Art Educators
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana Secretary of State\, Kyle Ardoin\, LSEM Friends and Henry E. Price\, Fine Arts Specialist of Caddo Parish Public Schools announce the opening of an exhibit of original artworks\, Excellence in Art\, by Caddo Parish Educators.  The exhibit will open in the West Wing Gallery on Sunday\, July 7th 2019 with a reception honoring the art teachers from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. \nThe Caddo Parish Educators Art exhibit will be on display in the West Wing Gallery until July 28\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets. \nUnder the direction of artist and educator Henry E. Price\, teachers in the Caddo Parish School system are a dedicated and talented group.  Mr. Price has been an integral part of the northwest Louisiana art scene for numerous years\, and serves as the President of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) Board. \nEach year\, the parish employs about 75 teachers in art education and about a third of them will exhibit this summer.  Artists exhibiting include Shirlene Alexander\, Edward Allen\, Marabella Dunn\, Rachel Hollingsworth\, Marla Hyman\, Latoya Jackson\, Patricia Mason\, Morgan Oliver\, Caleb Phillips\, Henry Price\, Claire Simmons\, Martinis Stephens\, Shelia Taylor\, Leah Welch\, Stephanie White\, Janet Wolfe and pottery artists\, Curtis Bias and Rachel Pearson. \n“We are excited about teachers having the opportunity of displaying their work in a museum setting for the public to appreciate\,” according to museum curator Nita Cole. The show will offer a variety of acrylic and oil paintings\, batik\, photography\, watercolor\, mixed media and ceramics for sale. \n 
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/excellence-in-art-by-caddo-art-educators/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
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SUMMARY:MARKS IN TIME: DYSON-REANS-SOFFER
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary art exhibit of three prominent local and regional artists – Alan Dyson\, Anthony Reans and Ellen Soffer.  Marks in Time\, an exhibit of paintings and multimedia works\, will open on Sunday\, June 2\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an artists’ reception.  Light refreshments will be served. \nEach artist interprets his own work within the parameter of the title of the exhibit – Marks in Time. \nAlan Dyson is an award winning multidisciplinary artist and singer-songwriter.  “My work is in response to materials\, environments\, concepts or events.  I often collaborate with musicians\, visual artists\, and multi-disciplinary innovators.  Together we create\, develop\, enhance and construct unique objects\, environments and experiences.” \nAnthony Reans creates abstract compositions that concentrate on the connections between balance\, space\, surface\, and relationship.  “My work is like most other formal Op Art\, in that it deals with the nature of subjective reality\, interconnectedness\, spatial relations\, and perception.  I cover the surfaces of my panels with colorful pinstripes\, which creates tension.” \nEllen Soffer uses abstract compositional elements intuitively. “The use of small marks to create pattern and intensity of color is an important aspect of many of the paintings.  My intention is that the paintings evoke feelings left behind by a dream\, an emotion\, or a memory…” \nMarks in Time:  Dyson – Reans – Soffer will be on display in the West Wing Gallery from June 2\, 2019 until Friday June 28\, 2019. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular museum hours: Monday through Friday\, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The museum is located at 3015 Greenwood Road\, between Hearne and Jewella Streets.
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/marks-in-time-dyson-reans-soffer/
LOCATION:LA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190510T160000
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SUMMARY:"Project Talent"
DESCRIPTION:Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an exhibit of original artworks\, Project Talent\, by Caddo Parish High School students.  A reception honoring artists and their teachers will be on Thursday evening May 9\, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served. \nIn 1975\, Henry Price\, Art Supervisor of the Caddo Parish School System\, developed “Project Talent” as an enrichment program for those high school students who excel in the visual arts. This after-school program is geared to those students who plan to pursue some form of art as a career choice. “Project Talent” meets weekly in a studio setting and taught by art educators Shirlene Alexander and Curtis Bias. \nThis year’s exhibit will feature student artists with 2-dimensional work from C.E. Byrd High Schools are: Caitlin Harris\, Trinity Knight\, and Reggie Williams.  Other High Schools represented:  Kayla Campbell Captain Shreve and Courtney Thompson Caddo Virtual Academy. \nCaddo Magnet High School students include:  Madeleine Berry\, Savannah Brister\, Tiffany Clinton\, Phoebe Cragon\, Charity Durr\, Anna Claire Graham\, Sloan Hall\,  Anna Pryce Hardtner\, Lyssa Harmon\,  Bailey Hayes\, Emma Joffrion\, Elizabeth Jordan\, Magnet Renee’ Katz\, Kaitlyn Killian\, Michael Landry\, Morgan McGuire\, Alexis Nuban\, Abbygail Nickels\, Erika Pendleton\,  Sidney Marie Ross\, Ashley Russell\, Laura Sharlow\, Ashley Stephens\, and Rachel Stevenson. \nCaddo Magnet teacher Curtis Bias will also present students who have created 3-dimensional abstract sculpture and figural images based on anatomy. The students are: Allison Clark\, Emily Dowd Zoe Eide\, Ashley Eubanks\, Kelly Gerald\, Cassie Halford\, Jamie King\, and Sara Merritt. \nThe show will offer a variety of paintings on canvas and paper in Prisma colored pencil\, mixed media and acrylic\, in addition to the handmade pottery. According to museum curator Nita Cole\, “We are excited about giving students experience in preparing for a professional exhibition and the opportunity to display their work in a museum setting.”
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/project-talent-2/
LOCATION:Louisiana State Exhibit Museum\, 3015 Greenwood Road\, Shreveport\,\, LA\, 71109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190415T090000
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SUMMARY:Louisiana: A Paradise for Birds
DESCRIPTION:LOUISIANA STATE EXHIBIT MUSEUM TO PRESENT \nLOUISIANA:  A PARADISE FOR BIRDS \nThe Friends of LSEM announce the opening of an extraordinary exhibit of natural history photography by a leading Birder and author\, Charles Lyon of Shreveport.  There will be an artist’s reception for the opening of the exhibit on Sunday\, April 14\, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served. \nLouisiana:  A Paradise for Birds \nCharles Lyon is a Shreveport physician and spends many hours indoors serving the needs of others.  He became very involved in the field of birding which carries him into our outdoor world.  He travels throughout all corners of our great state to better study and understand our avian wonders. \nAs a coauthor of “A Birder’s Guide to Louisiana” published by the American Birding Association (July 2013) and as a past president of the Louisiana Ornithological Society\, Dr. Lyon tries to reveal to others the value of our birdlife and help them understand how these feathered creatures enrich our lives. \nAccording to Dr. Lyon\, “It is now through my photography that I wish to present our birds to the public\, and in so doing make an emotional connection to the viewers\, such that they sense the beauty of each living creature in its living world.”
URL:https://laexhibitmuseum.org/event/louisiana-a-paradise-for-birds-2019-04-15/
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