"Launch Pad classes are for ANY and ALL skill levels seeking a fun, relaxed
and creative environment in which to learn something new or work on
your own. These classes offer an opportunity to experience different
mediums as an introduction, that could provide a
gateway to independent making."" You must be 21 to attend these classes."
"Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join us for the Creative Round Table!
Being an artist can be isolating, but we can lift each other up! Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about process? Maybe you want to learn how other artists market their art or ship their art? Well, come on! Let's talk about it!"
FREE and open to the public. No need to register.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Cindy@themuseum.org. Lineup at 6:30PM.
Visiting artist Nancy Judd, of Recycle Runway, creates couture fashion sculptures made from trash to stimulate conversation, action and education about how we live on the planet. For this unique and fun workshop that combines art, fashion and eco-consciousness, she will lead participants in creating beautiful and fun hats from waste materials collected in our community. This workshop is intended for adults and children 10 and up. $25 for members, $30 for non-members and includes lunch.
EMMY winning film on Louis Armstrong’s daughter comes to Alexandria!
Louis Armstrong's secret daughter reveals a new side of the music and cultural icon's personal life in the acclaimed PBS film Little Satchmo, winner of the Southeast EMMY Award for Outstanding Historical Documentary, which comes to the Hearn Stage at the Kress Theatre on Monday, November 6th at 7:00 PM!
The film will be followed by a Q&A with the Emmy-winning team behind the film, director John Alexander and producer JC Guest.
Internationally award-winning artist Eric Hess of Sanctuary Arts School in Shreveport brings his new project titled Metamorphosis to AMoA starting in November. You will not want to miss this collection of 17 works of art created by eco-conscious artists from around Louisiana who create art from usually discarded materials including wood, metal, glass, plastic, paper, and found objects. $5.00 Admission to the museum.
Teens can learn and practice art techniques. Open to all teens between the ages of 13 and 19. Registration is required and space is limited. Register today!
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"Palette Party Awards Ceremony and Art Sale at AMoA
The culminating event for the Farm to Forest Plein Air Festival is a celebration of our visiting artists and a testament to the natural beauty of Central Louisiana. Attendees can view completed works, chat with the artists, and add to their art collection. The juror will present winners and purchase awards will be announced by sponsoring organizations. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to view the results of our third annual festival! "
This adult workshop will focus on learning how to draw the human figure including capturing gesture, form, shading and technique. Instruction will include warm-up exercises, short and long pose compositions with a live model. All supplies are included. Registration is required. This is a FULL DAY workshop. Bring a lunch or pick up something downtown. You must be 21 to attend this class.