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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Exhibition on view in Barnes Ogden Gallery through September 10

Reception: Thursday, September 10, 5–7 p.m.

Organized by The Print Guild of LSU, this exhibition features prints by artists who participated in The Guild’s 2025 trade portfolio. In spring 2026, The Print Guild of LSU issued a nationwide call for printmakers to submit work to a themed portfolio. Participating artists were asked to create an edition of sixteen prints interpreting the theme, “Fairytales and Folklore.” Each artist received a unique edition of fifteen prints and the LSU Printmaking Archive retained a full suite of the prints to share with students for years to come. A print exchange or trade portfolio is a long-held tradition in the printmaking community. An exchange allows students and professional artists to respond to contemporary themes or prompts, thus exchanging ideas with artists in and outside their communities. Because this exchange is student-focused, accessibility was an important organizing factor for The Print Guild. The Guild kept costs and participation requirements low, so students would have access to the opportunity to build their own collection of work while sharing in this important printmaking tradition.

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Edit your meal plan selection July 20-September 11, 2026, in the housing portal.Direct all meal plan questions to the Tiger Card Office at tigercard@lsu.edu.

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Students can edit their meal plan selection July 20-September 11, 2026, in the housing portal.All meal plan questions can be answered by the Tiger Card Office at tigercard@lsu.edu.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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During the session, you’ll learn about the LASAL program, its commitment to leadership and service, and opportunities to engage with Louisiana communities in meaningful ways. We’ll also explain the application process and what you need to know to become a LASAL Scholar.

Attendance at a LASAL Information Session is required for students who wish to apply to the program.

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During the session, you’ll learn about the LASAL program, its commitment to leadership and service, and opportunities to engage with Louisiana communities in meaningful ways. We’ll also explain the application process and what you need to know to become a LASAL Scholar.

Attendance at a LASAL Information Session is required for students who wish to apply to the program.

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During the session, you’ll learn about the LASAL program, its commitment to leadership and service, and opportunities to engage with Louisiana communities in meaningful ways. We’ll also explain the application process and what you need to know to become a LASAL Scholar.

Attendance at a LASAL Information Session is required for students who wish to apply to the program.

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During the session, you’ll learn about the LASAL program, its commitment to leadership and service, and opportunities to engage with Louisiana communities in meaningful ways. We’ll also explain the application process and what you need to know to become a LASAL Scholar.

Attendance at a LASAL Information Session is required for students who wish to apply to the program.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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IIA Members: $300 for both days, $170 for a single day
Non-members: $380 for both days, $200 for a single day

Register by Aug. 31 for this in-person event.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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On the Home page, locate the tab that says, "View available Job Postings" and click it

After clicking this tab, you will see a link called "Desk Assistant 2026-2027. Please fill out this form and submit it to be considered for a Desk Assistant position for this academic year.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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IIA Members: $300 for both days, $170 for a single day
Non-members: $380 for both days, $200 for a single day

Register by Aug. 31 for this in-person event.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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On the Home page, locate the tab that says, "View available Job Postings" and click it

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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At this session, students will be able to:

Identify employers of interest attending the recruiting event on Handshake. Craft an elevator pitch and develop strategic questions to ask employers. Understand what to wear and what to bring to show up with confidence. Discuss components of having quality professional conversations. Learn how to follow up afterward and expand your network.Ask questions and collaborate with peers!RSVP here

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At this session, students will be able to:

Identify employers of interest attending the recruiting event on Handshake. Craft an elevator pitch and develop strategic questions to ask employers. Understand what to wear and what to bring to show up with confidence. Discuss components of having quality professional conversations. Learn how to follow up afterward and expand your network.Ask questions and collaborate with peers!RSVP here

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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The evening will also feature guest artist Dr. Brianne Little, Assistant Professor of Flute at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in a program that showcases both the power of solo performance and the nuance of chamber collaboration.

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On the Home page, locate the tab that says, "View available Job Postings" and click it

After clicking this tab, you will see a link called "Desk Assistant 2026-2027. Please fill out this form and submit it to be considered for a Desk Assistant position for this academic year.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Thursday, September 17 • 6–8 PM • Free

Enjoy a screening of Walter Anderson: The Extraordinary Life and Art of the Islander, followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker Anthony Thaxton, the artist’s son, John Anderson, and Mattie Codling, the Director of the Walter Anderson Museum in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Film and panel in Manship Theatre. A reception and book signing will follow in the LSU Museum of Art to celebrate the opening of the museum's exhibition, The South's Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, on view September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

Film and Panel in Manship Theatre (1st floor) from 6–7:30 PM
Film Screening of Walter Anderson: The Extraordinary Life and Art of the Islander. Panel Discussion featuring the filmmaker Anthony Thaxton, the artist’s son, John Anderson, and Mattie Codling, the Director of the Walter Anderson Museum in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Book Signing and Reception in the LSU Museum of Art (5th floor) from 7:30–8:30 PM
Book signing and reception in the LSU Museum of Art on the 5th floor of the Shaw Center. Explore the museum’s exhibition The South's Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson.

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During the session, you’ll learn about the LASAL program, its commitment to leadership and service, and opportunities to engage with Louisiana communities in meaningful ways. We’ll also explain the application process and what you need to know to become a LASAL Scholar.

Attendance at a LASAL Information Session is required for students who wish to apply to the program.

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During the session, you’ll learn about the LASAL program, its commitment to leadership and service, and opportunities to engage with Louisiana communities in meaningful ways. We’ll also explain the application process and what you need to know to become a LASAL Scholar.

Attendance at a LASAL Information Session is required for students who wish to apply to the program.

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During the session, you’ll learn about the LASAL program, its commitment to leadership and service, and opportunities to engage with Louisiana communities in meaningful ways. We’ll also explain the application process and what you need to know to become a LASAL Scholar.

Attendance at a LASAL Information Session is required for students who wish to apply to the program.

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On the Home page, locate the tab that says, "View available Job Postings" and click it

After clicking this tab, you will see a link called "Desk Assistant 2026-2027. Please fill out this form and submit it to be considered for a Desk Assistant position for this academic year.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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On the Home page, locate the tab that says, "View available Job Postings" and click it

After clicking this tab, you will see a link called "Desk Assistant 2026-2027. Please fill out this form and submit it to be considered for a Desk Assistant position for this academic year.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Throughout the weekend, visitors can enjoy:

Military drill demonstrations and battle reenactments

Revolutionary-era music and dance

Open-hearth cooking

Colonial games and pastimes

Living history demonstrations, including candle making, butter making, laundry washing, and more

A fascinating look at the daily lives of civilians and soldiers during the American Revolution

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, family, educator, or simply looking for a unique weekend, the Siege of Fort New Richmond offers an unforgettable opportunity to witness the people, traditions, and events that helped shape Louisiana’s role in the American Revolution.

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Enterprise is partnering with the Ourso College and the LSU College of Engineering to sponsor a business case competition this fall. The competition will allow students to work on a real business case in which the teams will perform market analysis and propose building a real capital project that Enterprise will use one day.

The competition will last about nine weeks, beginning with the kickoff presentation at noon on Saturday, Sept. 19 (BEC 1305) and culminating with students’ final presentations on Saturday, Nov. 21. Cash awards will be given to the first, second, and third spots of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000, respectively.

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Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 1–4 PM
Free admission to the museum all day on Art Break days
This is a wellness-focused program for teens and adults.

Create a painting inspired by the work of Purvis Young, a self-taught artist who painted with spiritual urgency from whatever materials he could find. Enjoy live music from The Lady DeeJay! Spinning exclusively on vinyl, Lady Deejay (Leah Smith) creates one-of-a-kind sets by blending classics from the '50s, '60s, and '70s—many from her father's record collection—with modern favorites. Her eclectic mix and vintage turntables create the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon of creativity inspired by artist Purvis Young. The theme for this Art Break at the Museum is Art as an Act of Spirit.

Drop-in and create art during these programs. No experience necessary. This is a wellness-focused program for teens and adults. A docent will be stationed in the Folk Art Gallery so you can learn more about the works and artists on view.

Folk Art Gallery Support Generously lent by American Folk Art Museum, New York as part of Art Bridges’ Partner Loan Network. Support provided by Art Bridges.

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On the Home page, locate the tab that says, "View available Job Postings" and click it

After clicking this tab, you will see a link called "Desk Assistant 2026-2027. Please fill out this form and submit it to be considered for a Desk Assistant position for this academic year.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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On the Home page, locate the tab that says, "View available Job Postings" and click it

After clicking this tab, you will see a link called "Desk Assistant 2026-2027. Please fill out this form and submit it to be considered for a Desk Assistant position for this academic year.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Accounting majors: Stop by to learn more about Mauldin & Jenkins.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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This interactive workshop equips participants with a practical model for promoting psychological safety in real work teams. Through guided reflection, small-group practice, and applied exercises, participants will learn how to recognize the current level of psychological safety on their teams and intentionally strengthen it through specific behaviors.

The session emphasizes real-world application, ensuring participants leave with strategies they can immediately use in their roles.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Designed to build a supportive community among education majors, the program connects upper-level students with incoming and early-career education students for academic, social, and professional support throughout their LSU journey.

At our September kickoff, Getting to Know You: Kick Off into Mentoring, students will create their academic game plan for the semester while getting to know other future educators.

Join us for speed mentoring, goal setting, academic planning, networking, snacks, door prizes, and fun!

Whether you're looking to connect with other education majors, learn from students who have been in your shoes, or start the semester with a strong academic game plan, this is a great place to get started.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Repertoire details will be announced later this summer.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Food & nutritionTextiles & fashion merchandising Environmental, plant, soil and animal sciences Forestry, wildlife and fisheries biology, Conservation and natural resources management,Business, engineering, communications, sales, human services and more.
Additionally, students will have the chance to inquire about admission information on agriculture professional school programs.

Business casual attire is encouraged but not required.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Students interested in pursuing the graduation distinction must attend an in-person orientation and enroll in the program prior to the start of their graduating semester in order to be eligible. The orientation covers all of the requirements for earning the distinction.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Jahnke will perform alongside Dr. Jenna Sehmann (oboe) of Stephen F. Austin State University; Dr. Keegan Hockett (bassoon) of St. Ambrose University and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville; and LSU faculty member, pianist Jeong-Eun Lee. Jahnke, Sehmann, and Hockett are also members of the award-winning chamber ensemble The Wild Prairie Winds.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Dutch photographer Iwan Baan is known primarily for images that narrate the life and interactions that occur within architecture. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in contemporary architecture world by the magazine Il Magazine dell’Architettura.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This is a talk about parentheses, and the ways they rely on a supposedly obvious premise: things inside parentheses are purportedly less important than the content outside them. And yet, parentheticals change the sentences in which they appear, and their contents, while theoretically being less significant than their contexts. Parentheses create spaces for words and phrases that seem alien and vulnerable in their contexts, and thus demonstrate a kind of hospitality, welcoming into sentences elements that seem unrelated but are themselves crucial to the stories in which they appear.

In this talk, Associate Professor Chris Barrett looks at works of Renaissance literature (when parentheses first started appearing widely in text) to explore how parentheses perform a kind of welcoming into a sentence’s household. Remembering that the Greek word for household is oikos, the root of the word “ecology,” Barrett proposes that parentheses help us see the fundamentally ecological nature of literature. Parentheses highlight how even the most disparate and seemingly least relevant things are intimately connected, and how literature can create spaces of welcome and refuge for hosting, at least for a brief while, those most vulnerable to evanescence.

About the Speaker

Chris Barrett is an associate professor of English at LSU, a Dean’s Fellow in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, and director of its Humanities Center. She joined the LSU faculty in 2012 after completing her doctoral degree in English at Harvard University. Her research and teaching interests include early modern English literature, poetry and poetics, ecocriticisms, and geocritical approaches to literature. Her published works—recognized by Rainmaker Awards in 2018 and 2025—include the book Early Modern English Literature and the Poetics of Cartographic Anxiety (Oxford University Press, 2018), as well as articles and essays on forests, Shakespeare, Spenser, Milton, butterflies, whales, fire, ether, compasses, birdsong, knock-knock jokes, and more. Her research has been supported by the Council on Research, the Newberry Library, the Folger Library, the Dumbarton Oaks Museum and Collection, the Lilly Library, and the Friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries. In 2013-2024, Barrett was the faculty adviser to Spectrum, LSU’s largest LGBTQIA+ student organization. Additionally, Barrett has been the recipient of several teaching awards, including the inaugural Outstanding Professor Award from the LSU Student Government (2018), the Tiger Athletic Foundation President’s Award (2017), the Tiger Athletic Foundation Undergraduate Teaching Award (2014), and the English Graduate Student Association Graduate Faculty Award (2014). This talk is drawn from her second monograph, on the poetics of the obvious.

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From hard-hitting big band charts to intimate combo improvisations, the showcase highlights the depth and versatility of LSU’s Jazz Studies program. Expect a fast-paced, ever-changing setlist, fresh off the bandstand — where the music is alive, the energy is electric, and every note is a celebration of jazz’s past, present, and future.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Amy Campos is Professor of Interior Design at California College of the Arts and is the founder and principal of ACA (Amy Campos Architect). Her work focuses on critical issues of durability and design with special interest in the impermanent, migratory potentials of the interior - spanning from inhabited urban and architectural spaces to object and furniture design.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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We know (and research shows) how important communication skills are for students, both in the classroom and in their post-graduation lives. To best prepare students, LSU is focusing on further strengthening teaching and learning of undergraduate communication skills through the Geaux Communicate initiative. Within this, LSU’s stated goal is to enable all undergraduate students the ability to access at least 1 Communication-Intensive (C-I) course via their degree pathway.

Here's where you come in. While C-I pedagogy at LSU is a demonstrated high-impact teaching practice, it is not the best approach for every undergraduate course and that’s okay. But if you’ve ever been curious if C-I is a good fit for you or if you want to learn more about the resources available to your students and how you can leverage them (whether you teach a certified C-I course or not), RSVP for a C-I Teaching Overview to learn more!

Who can participate? Anyone teaching an LSU undergraduate course who is not already teaching Communication-Intensive (C-I) courses. Part-time, full-time, tenure and non-tenure track teachers are all welcome, including graduate students serving as instructors of record (IORs).

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In preparation for this inspection, review Residential Life policies and the housing contract; ensure your room complies with all policies; permanently remove any violations to avoid confiscation of contraband or illegal items; conduct documentation; and follow up with staff.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Students interested in pursuing the graduation distinction must attend an in-person orientation and enroll in the program prior to the start of their graduating semester in order to be eligible. The orientation covers all of the requirements for earning the distinction.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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On View: September 11–October 9

Reception: October 9, 2026, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.

Mid America Print Council (MAPC) and Louisiana State University (LSU) are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition at the Clark and Laura Boyce Gallery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The exhibition takes place from September 11 to October 10, 2026 with a closing reception in conjunction with the conference on October 9, 2026, 7:15 to 8:45 PM. The exhibition features 52 artworks in a range of printmaking media by 51 artists from around the nation. With 516 entries from 185 artists, this year’s exhibition was especially competitive.

The exhibition was juried by Brandon V. Lewis, Director of the Helis Foundation John Scott Center and Louisiana–based visual artist whose work serves as a living archive of memory, heritage, and Southern Black life. Mr. Lewis thoughtfully selected works to create an exhibition that highlights the adaptable and expressive qualities of the printmaking medium..

The Mid America Print Council is an educational and community-based organization that focuses on all print related arts. Embracing both time-honored and innovative approaches, MAPC promotes awareness and appreciation of traditional and contemporary forms of printmaking. LSU College of Art & Design Galleries bridge campus and community by sharing art, design, and research from visiting scholars, faculty, students, and community members through exhibitions, public talks and demonstrations, and hands-on programming. LSU School of Art will host three exhibitions in conjunction with the 2026 MAPC Conference.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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The Hall of Distinction, established in 1996, celebrates alumni and friends who have achieved exceptional professional accomplishments, demonstrated a commitment to their communities and brought distinction to the Ourso College and LSU. The 2026 inductees are Marian Wilfert Beauchamp, Thomas “Tom” King, and, awarded posthumously, Robert “Bob” T. Justis.

The college will also award Lauren C. Taylor with the Outstanding Young Alum Award, recognizing her remarkable early career achievements and leadership.

The honorees will be formally honored at a banquet on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Business Education Complex and is by invitation only.

For details regarding the October 15 event, please contact Leigh Ann Charles.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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August 24–October 18, 2026 | The Gallery at Manship Theatre

Reception: Thursday, October 8, 6–8 p.m.

Intelligent Worlds highlights Louisiana State University’s vital role in training fine artists who push the boundaries of printmaking. Curated by current printmaking faculty, this exhibition features ten exceptional LSU alumni with robust creative practices and national or international influence. Coinciding with “Printelligence,” the 2026 Mid America Print Council National Conference, the exhibition is meant to showcase the printmaking program’s enduring legacy while elevating the visibility of the LSU School of Art. This exhibition is partially funded by the LSU Provost’s Fund for Innovation in Research.

This exhibition is organized in conjunction with "Printelligence" the 2026 Mid America Print Council Conference hosted by LSU School of Art & LSU College of Art & Design.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU School of Music welcomes saxophonist Valentine Michaud and pianist Casey Dierlam Tse for an evening of guest artist performance. Featuring music that highlights the saxophone’s remarkable range of color, character, and expression, the recital brings together two artists recognized for their vibrant musicianship and commitment to collaborative performance.

Blending technical brilliance with imaginative interpretation, Michaud and Dierlam Tse offer a program that explores the lyrical, dramatic, and contemporary possibilities of saxophone and piano.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Repertoire details will be announced later this summer.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Students interested in pursuing the graduation distinction must attend an in-person orientation and enroll in the program prior to the start of their graduating semester in order to be eligible. The orientation covers all of the requirements for earning the distinction.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Please note: This career fair requires a pre-event application process. You can find more information about the deadlines associated with the event in Handshake.

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We know (and research shows) how important communication skills are for students, both in the classroom and in their post-graduation lives. To best prepare students, LSU is focusing on further strengthening teaching and learning of undergraduate communication skills through the Geaux Communicate initiative. Within this, LSU’s stated goal is to enable all undergraduate students the ability to access at least 1 Communication-Intensive (C-I) course via their degree pathway.

Here's where you come in. While C-I pedagogy at LSU is a demonstrated high-impact teaching practice, it is not the best approach for every undergraduate course and that’s okay. But if you’ve ever been curious if C-I is a good fit for you or if you want to learn more about the resources available to your students and how you can leverage them (whether you teach a certified C-I course or not), RSVP for a C-I Teaching Overview to learn more!

Who can participate? Anyone teaching an LSU undergraduate course who is not already teaching Communication-Intensive (C-I) courses. Part-time, full-time, tenure and non-tenure track teachers are all welcome, including graduate students serving as instructors of record (IORs).

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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Startup LSU

Friday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 25
Pricing: $15 early bird pricing available through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.
$25 regular pricing available through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 18.
This event is free for entrepreneurship majors.

If you have questions about the event, please contact John Rogers.
Sponsored by the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Startup LSU

Friday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 25
Pricing: $15 early bird pricing available through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.
$25 regular pricing available through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 18.
This event is free for entrepreneurship majors.

If you have questions about the event, please contact John Rogers.
Sponsored by the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Startup LSU

Friday, Oct. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 25
Pricing: $15 early bird pricing available through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.
$25 regular pricing available through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct 18.
This event is free for entrepreneurship majors.

If you have questions about the event, please contact John Rogers.
Sponsored by the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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These are the kinds of questions that drive both scientific inquiry and artistic creation. In this talk, composer Stephen David Beck reveals how the research process—asking “what if” and pursuing answers through experimentation—can be at the heart of creating electroacoustic music. Through examples from his compositions, discover how curiosity about sound, space, and technology leads to unexpected and sometimes surprising results. Whether in the lab or in the studio, scientists and artists share a common approach: they ask questions, test possibilities, and explore the unknown. Join us for a journey into the creative process, where the boundaries between art and science blur and innovation emerges from simply asking “What if?”

About the Speaker

Stephen David Beck (b. 1959) teaches music composition and electroacoustic music at LSU, where he is the Derryl & Helen Haymon Professor of Music. He received his Ph.D. in music composition and theory from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he studied with Henri Lazarof, Elaine Barkin, Paul Reale, Alden Ashforth, and Roger Bourland. In 1985, he studied computer music at IRCAM with the support of an Annette Kade/Fulbright Fellowship and joined the faculty at LSU in 1988. Since 2003, he has held a joint faculty position at the Center for Computation & Technology, where he established the cultural computing group and led the development of the Ph.D. program in experimental music and digital media.

Beck has been active as a researcher and creative artist, with over 35 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, presentations, and talks, 56 compositions, and over $7 million in funded research activities. He has also served as the interim director of the Center for Computation & Technology, director of the School of Music, and most recently as associate vice president of research and economic development. He has since returned to his faculty role, spending time teaching and creating music in his labs at the Digital Media Center.

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What began as a recruiting event over three decades ago by the late Director of Bands Frank Wickes grew through his vision and fortitude into an increasingly popular and iconic representation of some of the best music LSU has to offer. Proceeds from Tigerama go to suppor the LSU Tiger Marching Band and the Department of Bands in the LSU School of Music.

Recent funds raised through Tigerama, along with the efforts of generous donors, have enabled the Tiger Band to perform in Dublin, Ireland at the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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A protégé of Richard Wagner, Humperdinck brings to the score a rich musical sophistication shaped by his mentor's influence, whil retaining a warmth and lyric charm all his own. Beneath its magical surface, the opera acknowledges the darker textures of the Grimm tradition, yet presents them with elegance, wit, and heart.

Libretto by Adelheid Wette. Conducted by Michael Borowitz. The opera will be sung in German with English supertitles.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The event features interactive, hands-on science stations hosted by LSU departments, campus organizations, and local industry partners. Past participants include Albemarle, BASF, Dow, ExxonMobil, the Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance, the LSU College of Science, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and the Our Lady of the Lake College Chemistry Department.

Super Science Saturday is sponsored by the LSU College of Science and the Baton Rouge Section of the American Chemical Society.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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A protégé of Richard Wagner, Humperdinck brings to the score a rich musical sophistication shaped by his mentor's influence, whil retaining a warmth and lyric charm all his own. Beneath its magical surface, the opera acknowledges the darker textures of the Grimm tradition, yet presents them with elegance, wit, and heart.

Libretto by Adelheid Wette. Conducted by Michael Borowitz. The opera will be sung in German with English supertitles.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

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Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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Long before the internet, the printed "web" virtually connected Americans living across a broad and varied landscape. The printed word touched all aspects of the lives of early Americans, both literate and illiterate. Publications took the form of religious tracts, political pamphlets, newspapers, banknotes, bills of lading, and broadsides announcing ship arrivals, theater productions, and capture notices for enslaved people. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, LSU Libraries Special Collections presents the exhibition, "Made in America: Selected Imprints from 1776-1826," on display in Hill Memorial Library beginning on September 8, 2026, running through the fall semester.

The story of print culture in America parallels the story of the nation itself. Printed works united a far-flung citizenry, forging a national identity. Ironically, the rapid spread of the printed word also amplified sectional differences, most notably regarding views on slavery. Holdings in the Rare Book Collection include important works from this period, reflecting domestic literature and political theory that were the cornerstones of early nation-building efforts, as well as the economic, technological, and transportation-related developments that influenced the expansion of printing.

Among the many items on display, the visitor will find works printed by famed printer/publishers Mathew Carey and Isaiah Thomas, early American novels Arthur Mervyn (Charles Brockden Brown, 1799) and Charlotte Temple (Susanna Rowson, 1794), and Louisiana-focused books by surveyor Andrew Ellicott and Henry Brackenridge. Works represent a variety of topics such as literature, politics, geography, religion, economics, natural history, travel, ethnography, and language.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit lib.lsu.edu/special for hours and directions.

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Regular museum hours will resume on Monday May 4th, 2026 and run through January 15th, 2027.

Stitches in Time: Quilts & Fashion explores the enduring dialogue between quilt making and dress. Nineteenth and twentieth-century quilts are juxtaposed with quilted fashions to highlight connections in technique, color, and historical moment. At the heart of the exhibition is a remarkable recent gift from Sylvia R. Karasu, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, a collection of garments by legendary American designer and Louisianian, Geoffrey Beene. These pieces represent Beene's enduring attention to craftsmanship, fabrication, and quilting as a means of elevating design and detail in high-end fashion.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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This fall the LSU Museum of Art presents Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Drawing from the celebrated holdings of The Johnson Collection in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Louisiana institutions and private collectors, this exhibition explores how visual artists have grappled with the American South’s layered history through a lens long cultivated in Southern literature.

Originally curated as a collaboration between The Johnson Collection and Wofford College, also in Spartanburg, the show examines how nineteenth- and twentieth-century artists employed potent visual language to transcribe the tensions between the South’s idyllic aura and its historical realities. Using Southern Gothic literary traditions as inspiration, the grouping considers how artists translate into visual form the same tensions found in the writings of William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Tennessee Williams, and Toni Morrison. Often described as a mood rather than a strict genre, Southern Gothic blends elements of horror, romance, decay, spirituality, and dark humor. In painting, printmaking, and sculpture, these sensibilities emerge as evocative landscapes, charged domestic interiors, allegorical scenes, stereotypical antebellum imagery, and portraits that hint at psychological depth and social complexity.

The core group of artworks has been expanded to engage Louisiana’s distinctive cultural environments, layered histories, and enduring traditions. Objects from The Johnson Collection are placed in conversation with selections from LSUMOA’s permanent collection and significant loans from the Louisiana State Museums system, the Newcomb Art Museum at Tulane University, the renowned Roger Houston Ogden Collection, and art collector Jeremy Simien. This expanded framework creates a dynamic dialogue between regional voices and the broader scope of Southern art history. Together, the objects illuminate how artists have negotiated myth and memory, confronting the South’s romanticized imagery alongside its difficult and often contradictory realities.

Founded in 2002, The Johnson Collection has grown into a distinguished holding of more than 1,400 objects spanning multiple centuries that trace the cultural evolution of the American South. The organization champions the pivotal role Southern art plays within the national narrative and is dedicated to elevating historically under-recognized voices through thoughtfully curated publications and exhibitions that continually reassess and expand the story of Southern art.

Funding for the 2026 Parish America 250 Mini Grant has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the America 250 Louisiana State Commission. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication, program, exhibition, website) do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the America 250 Louisiana State Commission, or the State of Louisiana.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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The LSU Museum of Art is pleased to host The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, an exhibition of over 40 works by American artist, Walter Inglis Anderson. The exhibition is organized by the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) in Ocean Springs, MS, and draws from WAMA’s Permanent Collection and that of the Estate of Walter Anderson. The exhibition includes rarely seen watercolors, block prints, ceramics, and sketches alongside some of Anderson’s most recognizable and iconic works. This exhibition will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from September 17, 2026–January 3, 2027.

Born in 1903 on Broadway Street in New Orleans, Louisiana, Anderson came of age during a period of rapid modernization across the American South. As industrialization reshaped the mainland, he increasingly sought refuge in the solitude of the natural world, particularly the barrier islands beyond the Mississippi Sound. His subject matter ranges widely—from the Indigenous inhabitants of the Gulf Coast to the endangered birds and animals that once freely roamed its shorelines. He is perhaps best known for his intimate watercolors of Horn Island, a remote barrier island twelve miles off the coast of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Rowing alone in a small skiff, Anderson spent days observing and recording the island’s flora and fauna, often working on simple 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of typing paper. These modest materials belie the power of the resulting images, which capture both the majesty and the fierce unpredictability of the natural world.

Anderson’s artworks and writings serve as meditations on perception and presence. “The realization of form and space is through feeling,” he wrote. “When I feel the beauty of a flower on the trunk of a tree, I am at once inducted into a world of three dimensions and have a sense of form which is opposite of artificial forms and conventions.” His reflections illuminate the philosophical core of the artist’s practice: a belief that careful attention to nature offers transcendence and renewal.

Anderson lived a life marked by privacy and periods of self-imposed isolation. Yet he left behind an almost complete artistic record, from childhood drawings to works created in the final days of his life, many preserved in his coastal cottage in Ocean Springs. Through these drawings, paintings, and ceramic works, viewers encounter not only the landscapes and creatures of the Gulf Coast, but also the inner life of an artist who struggled against human frailty and found profound meaning in the rhythms of the natural world. The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson offers a rare opportunity to engage with a body of work that continues to astonish and delight, reconnecting us to the beauty, complexity, and fragile wonder of the environment that surrounds us.

Admission

Adults, 13 and older: $5Children, 12 and under: FreeMembers: FreeStudents with ID: FreeLSU Faculty and Staff with ID: FreeEducators with ID: FreeVeterans and their families: Free with military ID (LSUMOA is a Blue Star Museum)The first Sunday of every month is FREE admission.

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