Brandon V. Lewis, LSU Museum of Art Educator and Public Programs Manager
Baton Rouge, Louisiana—LSU Museum of Art (LSU MOA) is pleased to announce Brandon V. Lewis as educator and public programs manager for the LSU Museum of Art as of June 2022. Brandon V. Lewis an artist, teacher, and Baton Rouge native, has dedicated the last decade to educating traditional and non-traditional students. He is a product of the East Baton Rouge public school system, graduating from the gifted and talented program at McKinley Senior High School. He went on to earn a bachelor of arts in history, with a minor in fine arts, from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette. Lewis served as the Fine Arts Chair and African American Studies instructor in the City of Baker School System for over nine years, eventually becoming the District Fine Arts Coordinator/Director. He is a member of the National Association of History Educators, National Association of Arts Educators, Greater Baton Rouge Arts Council, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. An advocate for service, Lewis believes that art, in any form, can be a change agent. For the past three years he has spearheaded the neighborhood senior Art Pack Initiative, which engages participants and provides a fine art experience for senior citizens impacted by the pandemic.
In addition to being a devoted educator, Lewis is a celebrated visual artist, creating work since the early age of three. Driven by his mother and grandparents, Lewis developed an early passion for the arts, which formed the foundation for him to thrive in the field. Working primarily as a painter, he has won numerous national awards and honors. Lewis’s work celebrates people of color and all aspects of their culture. He truly believes artists are custodians of their community’s histories, and it is their job to preserve and relate the stories for all.
The Museum Educator and Public Programs Manager at the LSU Museum of Art develops, manages, and implements a cohesive group of education programs that link school and community audiences of all ages with the museum’s collections and exhibitions. This position acts as an integral leader of the program development process and will work closely with the curator and key staff members to manage public programs. The Educator is committed to arts-integration K–12 education and creates innovative and collaborative and hands-on educational programs for adults and youth, including the museum's Neighborhood Arts Project. This position collaborates with various departments of LSU and community partners on programs.
Visit LSU Museum of Art’s Facebook and Instagram pages @lsumoa regularly for program announcements and exhibition updates. For more information: www.lsumoa.org
LSU MOA thanks the generous donors to the LSU MOA Annual Exhibition Fund for making this exhibition possible: Louisiana CAT; The Imo N. Brown Memorial Fund in memory of Heidel Brown and Mary Ann Brown; The Alma Lee, H. N., and Cary Saurage Fund; Charles "Chuck" Edward Schwing; Robert and Linda Bowsher; LSU College of Art + Design; Mr. and Mrs. Sanford A. Arst; and The Newton B. Thomas Family/Newtron Group Fund.
ABOUT LSU MUSEUM OF ART
LSU Museum of Art seeks to enrich and inspire through collections, exhibitions, conservation, and education, serving as a cultural and intellectual resource for the University, Baton Rouge, and beyond.
LSU Museum of Art is supported in part by a grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, funded by the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President and Metro Council. Additional support is provided by generous donors to the Annual Exhibition Fund, members, and community partners. Supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by Art Bridges and Junior League of Baton Rouge. Thank you to the following sponsors of Free Friday Nights and Free First Sundays at LSU MOA: Louisiana Lottery Corporation and IBERIABANK, a division of First Horizon, for sponsoring free admission and Louisiana CAT for sponsoring programming.
VISITOR INFORMATION
The museum is located in downtown Baton Rouge at 100 Lafayette Street on the Fifth Floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts. General admission is $5 each for adults and children age 13 and over. Admission is free to university faculty and students with ID, children age 12 and under, and museum members. Active duty military members, first responders, and their families receive free admission with ID as part of the Blue Star Museums program. Valid during normal operation hours, show your EBT card and photo ID at the admissions desk and receive free admission for up to 4 individuals. Come back anytime, there’s no limit to how often you can visit through Museums for All. Museum Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m.; and closed on Mondays and major holidays. Free admission occurs on the first Sunday of each month and every Friday night from 5-8 p.m. For more information: visit www.lsumoa.org, call 225-389-7200, and follow the museum on social media @lsumoa for exhibition and program updates.
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