Art

Alexandria Museum of Art,

10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. 

Ruston artist Sarah Albritton paints reconstructed emotional memories using both real and imagined elements situated in a bird’s eye view of north Louisiana rural landscape, confronting the past with blunt reality.  Growing up as and African American in north Louisiana during the 1930s and 1940s she has expressed her experiences through various creative pursuits. 

Member Preview Reception:  Friday, June 6, 6-8p.m. 

Alexandria Museum of Art,

10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat.

Intimate photographs of people and land by Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) captured pride and resilience in the face of suffering during the Depression Era through the postwar period.  All works are from the collection of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg and was organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions. 

Member Preview Reception:  Friday June 6, 6-8p.m. 

Cost:  $4 adults, $3 seniors, military and students, $2 youth 4-13 and under 4 free.  Call AMoA:  443-3458.

1330 Second St.,

10a.m.-4p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10a.m.-2p.m. Sat. 

Sponsored by River Oaks Arts Center.  Exhibit featuring artists Jacob Broussard, Jane Crowell and Chris King. 

Exhibit Reception May 30, 5-7p.m.

Cost:  Reception free.  All other times regular admission. 

Call Rachael Dauzat:  473-2670.

Natchitoches Events Center,

9a.m.-5p.m. 

Artists and craftsmen from a four state area will feature handcrafted items. Over 100 booths will showcase jewelry, woodworking, home décor, clothing, soaps, birdhouses, jellies and more. 

Cost:  Admission free. 

Call Cheryl Gianforte:  352-6068.

Alexandria Museum of Art. Call for more info. 

Call AMoA:  443-3458.

Alexandria Museum of Art,

10a.m.-5p.m. Tue.-Fri., 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. 

Youth Art Month is an annual observance every March to emphasize the value of art education for all youth and to encourage support for quality school art programs.  Artworks created and submitted by area students, from Kindergarten through the 12^th grade, are on display.  

Cost:  $4 adults, $3 seniors, military and students, $2 youth 4-13 and under 4 free. 

Call AMoA:  443-3458.

Alexandria Museum of Art,

6-8:30p.m. 

Musical and spoken word performances, including open mic and featured performers are presented by Mosaic Dialect, a collective of Alexandria “poets in motion,” promoting the art of spoken word, self-expression and creating opportunities for poets. 

Cost:  Free for AMoA members, $4 for nonmembers. 

Call AMoA:  443-3458.  

Alexandria Museum of Art,

6-8:30p.m. 

Musical and spoken word performances, including open mic and featured performers are presented by Mosaic Dialect, a collective of Alexandria “poets in motion,” promoting the art of spoken word, self-expression and creating opportunities for poets. 

Cost:  Free for AMoA members, $4 for nonmembers. 

Call AMoA:  443-3458.  

Alexandria Museum of Art,

6-8:30p.m. 

Musical and spoken word performances, including open mic and featured performers are presented by Mosaic Dialect, a collective of Alexandria “poets in motion,” promoting the art of spoken word, self-expression and creating opportunities for poets. 

Cost:  Free for AMoA members, $4 for nonmembers. 

Call AMoA:  443-3458.  

Alexandria Museum of Art,

Tour 1-2p.m., Art Talk 2-3:30p.m.  

Have fun talking in Spanish and learning about the art of Spanish-speaking cultures.  Facilitated by Carlos Villaseñor Anaya, International Consultant and expert in Cultural Development and Cultural Policy.  

Cost:  $4 adults, $3 seniors, military and students, $2 youth 4-13 and under 4 free.  

Call AMoA:  443-3458