Baton Rouge, LA — The LSU Museum of Art is honored to share that it has received a generous grant from the Pennington Family Foundation in support of the upcoming exhibition, Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers: Lithographs by Marc Chagall, opening February 12, 2026.
This transformative investment will help ensure that families, students, and visitors from across the Greater Baton Rouge area experience the wonder and timeless beauty of Chagall’s work firsthand. The grant will directly support the installation of the exhibition; educational programming for local schools; fine art insurance; marketing efforts; and interpretive materials designed to make the exhibition accessible and engaging for audiences of all ages.
“The Pennington Family Foundation has been a steadfast supporter of arts and education in our region,” said Mark A. Tullos, Jr., Executive Director of the LSU Museum of Art. “Their support made it possible for us to bring this exhibition to Baton Rouge and share it with visitors of all ages. We are deeply grateful for the Foundation’s continued commitment to expanding cultural access and learning opportunities for our community.”
The Pennington Family Foundation’s support reflects its enduring dedication to strengthening Louisiana’s scientific, cultural, and educational landscape. This year’s grant—its largest to the LSU Museum of Art in more than a decade—builds on a renewed period of partnership and support over the past three years.
Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers: Lithographs by Marc Chagall will present the artist’s celebrated series of color lithographs illustrating the ancient Greek romance—works renowned for their poetic imagery, luminous palette, and masterful storytelling. The exhibition will feature guided tours, creative family programming, and curriculum-connected experiences for students. Organized by Carole Sorell, Inc. and curated by David S. Rubin, the exhibition is presented by the Park West Foundation.
“Exhibitions like this take shape because of private donors and sponsors who believe in the power of art,” Tullos added. “The Pennington Family Foundation’s investment allows us to share Chagall’s extraordinary vision with thousands of young people and families. It is an inspiring gift to Baton Rouge.”
Daphnis and Chloe and Other Lovers: Lithographs by Marc Chagall will be on view at the LSU Museum of Art from February 12 through May 24, 2026 on the fifth floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The LSU Museum of Art is deeply grateful to the Pennington Family Foundation for its generous support in making this exhibition possible.
Support the LSU Museum of Art in 2026
The LSU Museum of Art invites community members, donors, and business partners to support the museum’s mission through contributions to the LSU Foundation. Investments in the arts ensure that exhibitions, educational programs, and family experiences continue to grow and flourish for years to come.
To learn more about supporting the LSU Museum of Art, please contact:
Fairleigh Jackson, Director of Development
LSU Museum of Art | LSU Foundation
fjackson@lsufoundation.org