Art

933 Second Street, During Museum hours. Sponsored by Alexandria Museum of Art. In its forty-year history, the Alexandria Museum of Art has been associated with multiple talented artists in a variety of ways. Faculty & Friends: Reminiscing features thirteen artists who have had a strong connection with the museum at various times in history. These artists served the museum as employees, board members, LSUA professors and volunteers and have played a key role in the success of the museum.

933 Second Street, During Museum Hours. Sponsored by Alexandria Museum of Art. Curated jointly by the Interdisciplinary Experimental Arts Space at Colorado College and the Alexandria Museum of Art from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, this exhibit features images of and by Black women. The exhibition examines the trope of the “Strong Black Women”, uncovering the opportunities and dangers that this characterization creates for Black women.

933 Second Street, 5:45p.m.

Sponsored by Alexandria Museum of Art. Yoga is offered free of charge every Tuesday at AMoA. Yoga instructor, b. Hedrick is an ascetic Taoist yogi with fourteen years of yoga practice.  Yoga Tao is for all experience levels, incorporating spirit-mind-body techniques.

Cost: Free

Call Gar Pickering: 443-3458.

Visit Alex Winter Fête page for al the fete-filled information!

Alexandria Museum of Art Adult Studio Class: Forging Fibers, Paper Making Techniques for Anyone, 1-4p.m. Learn traditional yet simple paper making techniques using a variety of “rags” to create a layered composition. Objectives will focus on proper preparation of materials, applications and drying techniques that will provide participants the knowlegde to create more works on their own, class size limited to 20.

Cost: $50 for members, $70 for non-members. Call Megan Valentine: 443-3458.

Our annual juried exhibition will be selected by juror Francis Pavy from National and International submissions. The exhibition highlights contemporary art practices in all media. The AMoA collections includes a number of works donated through the September competition and remains a great resource in building our collection. Cost: Regular Museum admission during regular museum hours. Call Megan Valentine: 443-3458

Alexandria Museum of Art, regular museum hours. This exhibition will highlight artists from each of the three French speaking cultures of Louisiana, including 29^th September Competition juror Francis Pavy. The AMoA collection includes work by artists with French heritage, as well as a few Fench artists. As the French connection to Louisiana has been strong through its history, this influence has continued through to contemporary art. Cost: Regular Museum admission. Call Megan Valentine: 443-3458. 

Downtown Cultural Arts District, 4-9p.m. Fri., 9a.m.-4p.m. Sat. Sponsored by Arts Council of Central Louisiana. Spring ArtWalk held in conjunction with AlexRiverFete and the Louisiana Dragon Boat Races™! Purchase handmade, one-of-a-kind art and crafts from talented vendors from all over the state. Sign up today while spaces are available! Cost: Admission free; Vendor fees vary. Call Julie Prevot: 484-4474. 

River Oaks Square Arts Center, Time: TBA. Sponsored by River Oaks Square Arts Center. Men of the community prepare their special recipes for tasting. Cost: $50, tickets are limited. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.

Alexandria Museum of Art, 10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. Opening reception and member preview: June 3, 6-8p.m. This exhibition, originally shown at the Historic New Orleans Collection, examines the individuals involved in the slave trade, considering New Orleans and Louisiana’s role in this era of U.S. history. Cost: Visit www.themuseum.org for prices. Call AMoA: 443-3458.