AMoA, 6-8p.m.
Captivated by scenes of New Orleans and France, James Michalopoulos evokes the spirit of the subject through beautifully layered, textured and complex color compositions. The exhibition features original paintings from New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival posters, portraits, steel sculptures and rarely seen works on paper, all enveloped in color by this celebrated New Orleans-based artist.
Alexandria Museum of Art,10a.m.-5p.m. Tue-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat.
AMoA, 6-8p.m.
This competition presented by the Alexandria Museum of Art is an annual juried exhibition selected from national and international submissions highlighting contemporary art practices in all media.
Cost: Admission free AMoA members and LSUA students with ID; $4 adults; $3 students/seniors/military; $2 for youth 5-13 and 4 and under free.
Call Amanda Guillot: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art
10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat.
An annual juried exhibition selected from national and international submissions highlighting contemporary art practices in all media. Featuring original art created within the past two years, 50 artworks were selected for the exhibition by this year’s artist-juror, James Michalopoulos.
Cost: $4 adults; $3 students/seniors/military; $2 youth 4-13; under 4 free.
Call Megan Valentine: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 1-3p.m.
Participants will use light sensitive fabric to create quilt like pieces of Art. Bring the whole family or just you kid at heart and enjoy this wonderful experience. Call to sign up.
Cost: Admission free AMoA member families; $20 non-member families.
Call Cindy Blair: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art
6-8p.m.
The Muse invites musical and spoken word performers to share their talents, as summer comes to a close. Performers between the ages of 14 and 21 are welcomed.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Cindy Blair: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art
1-2p.m. Tour, 2-3:30p.m. Talk.
Have fun talking in Spanish and learning about the art of Spanish-speaking cultures. Conversation, cultural exchange and fun! Facilitated by Carlos Villaseñor Anaya (bilingual), International Consultant and expert in Cultural Development and Cultural Policy.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Amanda Guillot: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art
1-2p.m. Tour, 2-3:30p.m. Talk.
Have fun talking in Spanish and learning about the art of Spanish-speaking cultures. Conversation, cultural exchange and fun! Facilitated by Carlos Villaseñor Anaya (bilingual), International Consultant and expert in Cultural Development and Cultural Policy.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Amanda Guillot: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art
1-2p.m. Tour, 2-3:30p.m. Talk.
Have fun talking in Spanish and learning about the art of Spanish-speaking cultures. Conversation, cultural exchange and fun! Facilitated by Carlos Villaseñor Anaya (bilingual), International Consultant and expert in Cultural Development and Cultural Policy.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Amanda Guillot: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 7-9p.m.
Musical and spoken word performances, including open mic and featured performers, are presented at AMoA, promoting the art of spoken word and self expression, and creating opportunities for poets. Every last Friday of the month, featuring Alexandria native and accomplished slam poet Sha’Condria Sibley.
Cost: Admission free AMoA members; $4 non-members.
Call Amanda Guillot: 443-3458.