Explore the Folk Art Gallery and try your hand at collage portraits inspired by the works on view. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Create a painting inspired by the work of Purvis Young, a self-taught artist who painted with spiritual urgency from whatever materials he could find. 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.

Enjoy light bites, art, and inspiration while celebrating the exhibitions Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection, The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, and the Folk Art Gallery.

Make a sculpture inspired by the work of David Lee Butler, a self-taught artist whose cutouts and dynamic forms remind us that freedom is something we can shape with our own hands. 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.

Step into the galleries after dark for an evening of spooky storytelling inspired by the artworks on view. Let the artworks guide you as you dream up ghostly tales and eerie sketches inspired by what you see. Ages 16+ only.

Create a collage inspired by the work of Mose Tolliver, a self taught artist who developed a bold visual language. 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.

Enjoy 20% off all items for the general public and 25% off for members. Free gift wrap, raffle for a Household membership, and refreshments.

Make a textile artwork inspired by the work of Mary T. Smith, a self-taught artist whose practice was an act of independence and tender witness. 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.

Dive into the colorful world of celebrated artist Walter Inglis Anderson by creating your own watercolor pelican paintings. Between 2 and 3 PM, join our Tigers in the Galleries, LSU student educators, for short tours about Walter Anderson's work.

Enjoy the lushness of the artwork on view in Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection. Create your own moody landscapes with oil pastels. Between 2 and 3 PM, join our Tigers in the Galleries, LSU student educators, for short tours about the exhibition. 

For museum members only Learn more with LSUMOA Chief Curator Michelle Schulte and ReVision exhibiting artist Kristine Thompson. 

For museum members only Learn more about the Folk Art Gallery with curator Michelle Schulte.

Enjoy light bites, art, and inspiration while celebrating the exhibitions Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with Art from The Johnson Collection, The South’s Most Elusive Artist: Walter Inglis Anderson, and the Folk Art Gallery.

For museum members only Learn more about Southern Gothic: Literary Intersections with The Johnson Collection with curator Michelle Schulte.