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Q & A with Ann Perich Third Place Winner in "Louisiana Contemporary"

Ann Perich is one of the Louisiana artists selected for the 2020 edition of Louisiana Contemporary, Presented by The Helis Foundation. Perich’s work, determination or distrust, took home third place. In this interview, we’ll… Read More about Q & A with Ann Perich Third Place Winner in "Louisiana Contemporary"

Guest blog post and photos contributed by Ilexus Williams, Sam Houston State University Art is a beautiful avenue for understanding other cultures, life experiences and history. And, to that end, Ogden… Read More about Exploring the Creativity and Culture of African Americans in the South By Ilexus Williams, Sam Houston State University

It is with deep sadness and a great sense of loss that we share the news that artist Philip Morsberger passed away on January 3, 2021 at the age of… Read More about Celebrating the Life of Artist Philip Morsberger

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a variety of activities inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. is renowned for… Read More about Martin Luther King Jr. Day Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy

Español abajo Create a drawing using shadow inspired by Ashleigh Coleman’s photography. Ashleigh Coleman was born in 1983 in Virginia. She is a self-taught photographer. Ashleigh currently lives on the… Read More about O-riginal Art Activities: Shadow Drawing Inspired by Ashleigh Coleman

Luis Cruz Azaceta was selected for the 2020 edition of Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation, and his work, CRISIS 3, took home second place! In this interview, we’ll learn a little… Read More about Q & A with Luis Cruz Azaceta Second Place Winner in Louisiana Contemporary