"The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality presents 89 hats and headdresses carefully selected from a private collection of more than 1300 extraordinary pieces of international headwear.
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality explores the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs, and rituals. Featuring approximately 89 hats and headdresses from 43 different countries spanning five continents, and organized into five distinct categories-Cultural Identity; Power, Prestige, and Status; Ceremonies and Celebrations; Spiritual Beliefs; and Protection-this exhibition showcases these mutual themes amid a range of traditions.
Join us as we light the night during Art Walk! Those wishing to volunteer to help please email Cindy Blair at cindy@themuseum.org
Line up is at 6:30 PM.
FREE and open to the public
Using the outdoors as your art studio isn’t always ideal, but there’s no reason it can’t be the place where you explore approaches of seeing and of applying paint. John’s hope is that you’ll enjoy playing and maybe even discover something new about yourself. Space is limited and registration is required.
Registration:
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"Launch Pad classes are for ANY and ALL skill levels seeking a fun, relaxed
and creative environment in which to learn something new or work on
your own. These classes offer an opportunity to experience different
mediums as an introduction, that could provide a
gateway to independent making."
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$10 Members
$20 Non-Members"
"Quick Paint Challenge in Historic Downtown Alexandria
Artists can choose their spot beginning at 2:30PM (this line on web only)
Join us for a 2-hour open air painting competition in Historic Downtown Alexandria! Artists who are not registered in the festival are welcome to compete for prizes. Awards will be presented in Juried and Non-Juried categories. Artists are responsible for bringing their own supplies. Finished works will be displayed for judging at the Alexandria Museum of Art. Awards will be presented at 6:00pm followed by a ticketed dinner. "
"Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join us for the Creative Round Table!
Being an artist can be isolating, but we can lift each other up! Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about process? Maybe you want to learn how other artists market their art or ship their art? Well, come on! Let's talk about it!"
FREE and open to the public
In conjunction with the 36th September Competition, AMoA welcomes award winning composer, Dylan Trần, to perform an original musical score based on the work of 2017-2019 Louisiana Poet Laureate, Jack Bedell, alongside four local high school choirs from ASH, Pineville, Bolton and Tioga High Schools. This will be the premiere of this work by Dylan, originally of Alexandria. The concert will be held at the City of Alexandria Amphitheater located just behind the museum on Murray Street.
The Arts Council's annual Fall ArtWalk is set for October 20th! Vendor registration and more details will be coming soon!
Free Admission and open to the public throughout the year.