Alexandria Museum of Art, 10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. Opening reception and member preview: June 3, 6-8p.m. This exhibition, originally shown at the Historic New Orleans Collection, examines the individuals involved in the slave trade, considering New Orleans and Louisiana’s role in this era of U.S. history. Cost: Visit www.themuseum.org for prices. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. Opening reception and member preview: June 3, 6-8p.m. This photography exhibition features stunning landscapes by Avoyelles parish artist Jan Beauboeuf along the Northup Trail tracing the path of kidnapped free man of color, Solomon Northup, who lived as a slave in Central Louisiana before his rescue and return to Sarasota, New York. Jan, soon to be eighty, grew up in the same rural Bayou Boeuf country. Cost: Visit www.themuseum.org for prices. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. Opening reception and member preview: June 3, 6-8p.m. Inspired by the creative resources in our community, this annual invitational exhibition showcases faculty, staff, alumni, and volunteers of some of the arts organizations and arts education institutions in the Central Louisiana region and throughout the state. The collection of the AMoA contains work by a number of teaching artists both past and present. Cost: Visit www.themuseum.org for prices. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. This exhibition will feature 15 finalists chosen from over 600 entries by Louisiana high schools’ juniors and seniors in the George Rodrigue Foundation Art Contest. This year, the competition is presented in partnership with the Krewe of Orpheus and young artists were invited to create a work of art based on the theme of “Louisiana Celebrates Carnival.” Cost: Visit www.themuseum.org for prices. Call AMoA: 443-3458.
River Oaks Square Arts Center, 10a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by River Oaks and GAEDA. Artwork exhibit featuring work from artists T.J. Black, Leah Moreau Morace, and Father Chad Partain. Cost: Members free, Adults $2, Seniors & Children, $1. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
River Oaks Square Arts Center, 5p.m.-7p.m. Sponsored by River Oaks and GAEDA. Exhibit featuring artwork from artists T.J. Black, Leah Moreau Morace, and Father Chad Partain. Cost: Free and open to the public. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
River Oaks Square Arts Center, 9a.m.-12p.m. Includes clay, firing, glazes, and supplies. Cost: $220. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
River Oaks Square Arts Center, 5p.m.-7p.m. Sponsored by River Oaks Square Arts Center. Exhibit reception and award ceremony for mug competition. Cost: Free. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
River Oaks Square Arts Center, Time: TBA. Sponsored by River Oaks Square Arts Center and GAEDA. Class size is limited, call for availability. Cost: $75. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
First United Methodist Church. Sponsored by Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival. Visit www.fumca.org/artsfestival for more information. Time to be announced later. Cost: Free. Call Julie Bacon: 443-5696.