ART BREAK
Theme: Art as an act of SPIRIT
Purvis Young (1943-2010), Untitled, 1988-1991, Miami, Florida, paint and wood on plywood, 33 1/4 x 20 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Audrey B. Heckler, 2022.6.17. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 1–4 PM • Free for teens and adults
Free admission to the museum all day on Art Break days
This is a wellness-focused program for teens and adults.
Music by The Lady Deejay
Join us for a watercolor activity inspired by the work of Purvis Young, a self-taught artist who painted with spiritual urgency from whatever materials he could find. Plus enjoy live music from The Lady DeeJay! Spinning exclusively on vinyl, The 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.
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.
LSU Museum of Art Folk Art Gallery Support These programs are centered around artworks in the Folk Art Gallery that were generously lent by the American Folk Art Museum, New York, as part of Art Bridges Foundation’s Partner Loan Network. Support for this program is provided by Art Bridges.
