Baton Rouge, Louisiana–State of the Art: Record artist Jenelle Esparza will be at the LSU Museum of Art (LSU MOA) for a series of museum and community programs on June 16 and 17 including a Museum Open House en Español with activities, gallery talks, a free educator workshop, and a closing reception. Schedule of programming listed below.
Jenelle Esparza’s Dancer in an Unconscious Rhythm I & II is now on view at the LSU Museum of Art in the State of the Art: Record until Sunday, June 19, 2022 (click here to learn more about the artist). Learn more about the exhibition on loan from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: https://www.lsumoa.org/state-of-the-art-2020-record
JENELLE ESPARZA PROGRAMS On Thursday, June 16, 2022 LSU MOA will have Spanish programming including a Museum Open House with hands-on activities and programming with State of the Art: Record visiting artist Jenelle Esparza. On Friday June 17, 2022, LSU MOA will have an educator workshop and a gallery discussion and closing reception (in English) for the State of the Art: Record exhibition. All of these programs are free! LSU Museum of Art is located on the 5th floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Jenelle Esparza, Dancer in an Unconscious Rhythm I & II, 2018. Natural brown cotton warp, cotton weft in natural white and black, inlayed blue silk. Courtesy of the Artist.
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Casa Abierta del Museo, ¡En Español!
Jueves, 16 de Junio | 2–5 P.M. | Gratis
Disfrute de actividades en la galería y breves charlas, todo en español.
Galería Discusión en Español: Tejiendo Tradiciones!
Jueves, 16 de Junio | 5:30 P.M. | Gratis
La artista, Jenelle Esparza, y el profesor asociado de LSU, Stephen Andes, hablan sobre la historia de los inmigrantes mexicanos en la industria algodonera del sur y las conexiones familiares y la herencia en la comunidad Latinx, todas inspiraciones detrás de la obra de arte de Esparza. Sigue la recepción.
Jenelle Esparza. Image by Rigoberto Luna. Courtesy of the artist.
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Educator Workshop: Weaving Traditions with Jenelle Esparza
Friday, June 17 | 9 A.M.–12 P.M. | Free
Explore the history of migrant Latinx workers and the Southern Landscape with nationally recognized artist Jenelle Esparza. Esparza’s artwork, currently on view in the exhibition State of the Art: Record, focuses on the connection between her Mexican heritage, familial histories, and the land. Participants will learn about the historical plight of Latinx workers in the cotton industry, learn various weaving techniques using natural materials, and make connections between art and their own personal histories. * Participating educators will receive a $35 stipend! Registration required. Space is limited; reserve your spot today by emailing mschulte@lsu.edu. Call 225-389-7205 for information.
Gallery Discussion and Closing Reception for State of the Art: Record
Friday, June 17 | 5:30 P.M. | Free
State of the Art: Record artist, Jenelle Esparza, and LSU Associate Professor, Stephen Andes, will discuss the history of Mexican migrants in the Southern cotton industry and familial connections and heritage in the Latinx community—all inspirations behind Esparza’s artwork. Afterwards, please join us for a State of the Art: Record closing reception.
State of the Art: Record is organized by Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, Arkansas. The national tour of State of the Art 2020 is sponsored by Bank of America with additional support from Art Bridges. This exhibition and its programming are sponsored locally by a generous grant from Art Bridges.