Movement Mondays: Found Object Art Exhibition
Español abajo Search your home for found objects to include in an art exhibition! Supplies Tape, Cardboard boxes Instructions Step 1: Think about what kind of art exhibition you want to make. Are you going to include sculptures, 2D images or both? Will you include abstract art, representational art or both? Step 2: Explore… Read More about Movement Mondays: Found Object Art Exhibition
O-riginal Art Activities: Wrapped Sculpture Inspired by Kristin Meyers
Español abajo Explore texture and wrapping in this O-riginal Art Activity inspired by Kristin Meyers. Kristin Meyers is a Calabrian-American interdisciplinary artist who uses drawing, installation, assemblage, and sculpture to explore systems of energy and spirituality. Meyers’ studio practice involves the wrapping and binding of found objects into figurative sculptures. Her practice is intuitive and… Read More about O-riginal Art Activities: Wrapped Sculpture Inspired by Kristin Meyers
In Memoriam: Keith Sonnier (1941 – 2020) An Artist that Brought the Light of Louisiana to the World
On Saturday, July 18, the world lost a major voice in contemporary art, Keith Sonnier. Born in 1941, Sonnier grew up in the rice fields and Cajun culture of Mamou, Louisiana. After graduating from University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette in 1963, he went on to earn an M.F.A. from Rutgers University in 1966. In New… Read More about In Memoriam: Keith Sonnier (1941 – 2020) An Artist that Brought the Light of Louisiana to the World
Movement Mondays: Sensory Scavenger Hunt
Español abajo Explore sensory experiences around you using your sketchbook! Image courtesy of marcus-jackson.com Senses are the tools living beings use to perceive their surroundings. Typically, Western schools of thought consider there to be five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. However, there are many other phenomena that we experience within our bodies in… Read More about Movement Mondays: Sensory Scavenger Hunt
O-riginal Art Activities: Silhouette Cutout Inspired by Kendall Shaw
Español abajo Create a silhouette cutout of an image of your choice! Kendall Shaw, Stichweh Tackled, 1963-64, Liquitex on canvas (acrylic) Kendall Shaw was born in New Orleans in 1924, and worked as an artist both there and in New York City. Shaw served in the Navy during WWII, and his experiences during his service… Read More about O-riginal Art Activities: Silhouette Cutout Inspired by Kendall Shaw
Curated Conversation with "What Music is Within" Artist, John Barnes
What Music is Within artist, John Barnes, and Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection, discuss Mr. Barnes’ studio practice, career and inspiration. ABOUT JOHN BARNES John Barnes is a sculptor who mainly deals in wood assemblages. Barnes first took an interest in art when he enrolled in the Baton Rouge public school system, but his… Read More about Curated Conversation with "What Music is Within" Artist, John Barnes
