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July 9, 2026

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LSU Museum of Art's Callie Smith Receives 2026 Louisiana Art Education Association Museum Art Educator Award

July 9, 2026

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LSU Museum of Art's Callie Smith Receives 2026 Louisiana Art Education Association Museum Art Educator Award. Read this press release to learn more!

July 9, 2026

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Closer Look: Albrecht Dürer’s Melencolia I

December 6, 2024

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Closer Look: Albrecht Dürer’s Melencolia I

December 6, 2024

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Take a closer look and explore the details and symbolism in Albrecht Dürer’s etching Melencolia I. LSUMOA Educator and Programs Manager Callie Smith dives deeper into this iconic work in her latest blog post.

December 6, 2024

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See Three Masterpieces from Charles Edward Schwing’s Collection in the Newly Installed Decorative Arts Gallery at the LSU Museum of Art

December 2, 2024

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See Three Masterpieces from Charles Edward Schwing’s Collection in the Newly Installed Decorative Arts Gallery at the LSU Museum of Art

December 2, 2024

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See Three Masterpieces from Charles Edward Schwing’s Collection in the Newly Installed Decorative Arts Gallery at the LSU Museum of Art. These include a striking seascape by Winslow Homer, a Venetian watercolor by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, and a captivating portrait of Ma Si Gyaw by Gerald Festus Kelly. Read more in this blog post.

December 2, 2024

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inRegister fashion shoot at the LSU Museum of Art

November 22, 2024

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inRegister fashion shoot at the LSU Museum of Art

November 22, 2024

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The LSU Museum of Art was excited to have inRegister Magazine have a fashion shoot in the galleries. Check out this feature to learn more!

November 22, 2024

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August 17, 2026

WRKF Louisiana Considered features Fall 2026 exhibits

August 17, 2026

LSU Museum of Art Chief Curator Michelle Schulte on WRKF Louisiana Considered speaking about Fall 2026 exhibition. Listen to learn more!

August 17, 2026

July 28, 2026

inRegister & 225 Magazine: On exhibit: LSU Museum of Art’s Folk Art Gallery

July 28, 2026

On exhibit: LSU Museum of Art's Folk Art Gallery is featured in inRegister & 225 Magazine! Read the feature to learn more about this inspiring exhibition and plan your visit.

July 28, 2026

July 17, 2026

LSU Museum of Art Among First in the Nation to Earn Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Certification

July 17, 2026

LSU Museum of Art Among First in the Nation to Earn Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Certification. Read this press release to learn more!

July 17, 2026

July 14, 2026

LSU Museum of Art selected as Louisiana's Participating Institution for the "50 for 50" Initiative by the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation

July 14, 2026

LSU Museum of Art Selected for Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Art Bridges' "50 for 50" Initiative. Read this press release to learn more!

July 14, 2026

Fall 2026 Exhibitions at the LSU Museum of Art

August 11, 2026 in Press release, Exhibition, Community programs

Learn more about Fall 2026 exhibitions coming to the LSU Museum of Art in this press release.

Louisiana

Edgar Cano, Life is Beautiful, 2022. Oil on linen. Photo by Anna Poe.

Florida

Gonzalo Fuenmayor, We All Have Our Shadows, 2018. Charcoal on paper. Photo by Edson Smitter.

Georgia

Masela Nkolo, Mukanda Mask, 2024. Digital photograph. Photo by David Clifton Strawn.

South Carolina

Felicia Greenlee, Sign of the Times #Too, 2022. Wood, stain, printer ink, and paint. Photo by Felicia Greenlee.

Alabama

Loretta Pettway Bennett, Lazy Gal #1, 2008. Handmade quilt with denim jeans. Photo by Steve Pitkin.

Kentucky

Travis Townsend, One Fine Thing (1999–2023), 1999–2023. Plywood, wood, paint, clamps, string, and mixed media. Photo by Mary Rezny.

Mississippi

Stephen Phillips, Hunter Green Decanter and Cup, 2023. Ceramics, white stoneware, cone 5 oxidation, tape resist, glaze and underglaze. Photo by Stephen Phillips.

North Carolina

Lydia C. Thompson, Hollow Abode #2, 2024. Ceramics. Photo by Ben Premaux.

Tennessee

Tabitha Arnold, Hot Labor Summer, 2023. Punch needle–embroidered wool yarn on linen cloth. Courtesy of Harrison Winkler. Photo by Tabitha Arnold.

Summer 2026 Exhibitions at the LSU Museum of Art

April 30, 2026 in MOA in the news, Exhibition, Press release

Learn more about the LSU Museum of Art’s two summer 2026 exhibitions in this press release.

From Storage to Study: LSU Museum of Art Unveils Major Facility Upgrades

April 14, 2025 in MOA in the news, Press release

The LSU Museum of Art recently celebrated two major milestones: a state-of-the-art storage upgrade, supported by Winifred and Kevin Reilly, Jr., and the new Cary Saurage Object Lab, a space for academic engagement with works not on view. These enhancements advance the museum’s mission and strengthen its impact on campus and in the community.

Elvis Presley poster, letterpress on paper restrike, undated. ©Hatch Show Print.

Hatch Show Print poster, letterpress on paper restrike. ©Hatch Show Print.

Cyndi Lauper poster, original letterpress edition. ©Hatch Show Print.

Jim Sherraden, Emmylou, undated. Linoleum cut on paper. Courtesy of the artist.

Jon Langford and Jim Sherraden, Did you Finally Arrive, 2023. Mixed media and watercolor on paper. Courtesy of LeMieux Galleries, New Orleans.

Jon Langford and Jim Sherraden, Storm Coming, 2023. Mixed media and watercolor. Courtesy of the LeMieux Galleries.

Jon Langford and Jim Sherraden, I Thought He was Dead, 2023. Mixed media and watercolor on paper. Courtesy of LeMieux Galleries, New Orleans.

LSU Museum of Art presents Carved & Crafted: The Art of Letterpress on view June 12, 2025.

March 28, 2025 in Exhibition, Press release

This summer LSU Museum of Art presents Carved & Crafted: The Art of Letterpress, on view June 12, 2025. Read this press release to learn more.

LSU Museum of Art Receives Highest National Recognition: Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums

March 25, 2025 in Press release, MOA in the news

LSU Museum of Art Receives Highest National Recognition: Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums! Read this press release to learn more.

Ed Smith, On Our Way, 2024. Oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist.

Kelli Scott Kelley, Nature Morte, 2024. Acrylic, fabric, and paper on linen. Courtesy of the artist.

Leslie Koptcho, Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillate), 2023-2024. Soft-ground etching and aquatint. Courtesy of the artist.

LSU Museum of Art presents In Focus: Artwork by LSU Faculty, opening April 24, 2025.

February 20, 2025 in Exhibition, Press release

LSU Museum of Art presents In Focus: Artwork by LSU Faculty, opening April 24, 2025. Read this press release to learn more.

Tootle by Gertrude Crampton, illustrated by Tibor Gergely. Gouache. © 1945 Random House.

I Am A Bunny by Ole Risom, illustrated by Richard Scarry. Gouache and Watercolor. © 1963 Random House.

The Lion's Paw by Jane Werner Watson, illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren. Gouache and Watercolor. © 1959. Random House.

The Little Red Hen by Elizabeth Orton Jones, illustrated by J.P. Miller. Gouache. © 1954 Random House.

LSU Museum of Art presents Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books, opening February 27, 2025.

December 13, 2024 in Exhibition, Press release

LSU Museum of Art presents Golden Legacy: Original Art from 80 Years of Golden Books, opening February 27, 2025. Read this press release to learn more.

See Three Masterpieces from Charles Edward Schwing’s Collection in the Newly Installed Decorative Arts Gallery at the LSU Museum of Art

December 02, 2024 in Exhibition, Press release, MOA in the news

LSU Museum of Art announces Pop Up Guided Group Tours & Members Curator Tours

October 20, 2024 in MOA in the news, Press release

Celebrate our Winter Exhibitions and join us at the LSU Museum of Art for Pop Up Guided Group Tours and Members Only Curator Tours on selected dates. Read this press release to learn more.

LSU Museum of Art wins 2024 Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) Publication Competition Awards

October 20, 2024 in MOA in the news, Press release

LSU Museum of Art wins awards in the 2024 Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) Publication Competitions. Read this press release to learn more!

Robert Spencer (American, 1879–1931), *Afternoon Bathers,* c. 1920. Oil on linen. Bank of America Collection.

The LSU Museum of Art opens In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870 – 1940 Works from the Bank of America Collection On view October 18, 2024–March 23, 2025

July 22, 2024 in MOA in the news, Press release, Exhibition

The LSU Museum of Art opens In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870 – 1940 Works from the Bank of America Collection On view October 18, 2024–March 23, 2025. Read this press release to learn more.

Callie Smith Appointed Educator and Public Programs Manager at LSU Museum of Art

June 10, 2024 in Education, MOA in the news, Press release

Callie Smith Appointed Educator and Public Programs Manager at LSU Museum of Art. Read this press release to learn more.

Neighborhood Arts Project participants at Gardere Initiative. Photography by Ingrid Williams.

LSU Museum of Art's Free Neighborhood Arts Project begins June 4, 2024

May 23, 2024 in Education, Community programs, Press release

LSU Museum of Art's summer outreach art program, Neighborhood Arts Project, begins June 4, 2024. Read this press release to learn more.

The LSU Museum of Art opens 'Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter' on July 30, 2024

May 13, 2024 in Press release, Exhibition

The LSU Museum of Art opens Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter on July 30, 2024. Read this press release to learn more!

LSU Museum of Art Space-Inspired Exhibitions coming in April 2024

February 05, 2024 in Exhibition, Press release

This spring and summer, the LSU Museum of art is going to space! We will feature two concurrent exhibitions themed around the cosmos: Fierce Planets: Work from the Studio Art Quilt Associates, and Interior Space: Photographs by Roland Miller.