Carved & Crafted: The Art of Letterpress on view June 12, 2025. There will not be an opening reception. This exhibition will be celebrated during our Fall Reception on Thursday, September 11. Save the Date! Below are associated exhibition programs to attend.
Join us at the LSU Museum of Art for a gallery talk with artist Jamey Grimes on Confluence, his sculptural installation that reimagines the Mississippi River overhead. Supported by a grant from South Arts.
Buy Tickets Today! Enjoy food by Tsunami, music, and fireworks from the rooftop of the Shaw Center for the Arts.
Beat the heat with a joyful afternoon of artmaking and dancing! Create your own colorful suncatcher to soak up all those good summer vibes. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
For museum members only: Learn more about Carved & Crafted: The Art of Letterpress with LSUMOA Chief Curator Michelle Schulte.
Dive into the world of letterpress! Explore the art of printmaking, enjoy live music, and roll up your sleeves to decorate your own custom tote bag. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
Hey Members! Pre-register for a Blackbird Letterpress studio tour. Limited space and registration required.
Celebrate Louisiana’s iconic George Rodrigue by exploring his paintings in the A Bayou State of Mind exhibition. Then, put your own creative spin on the Blue Dog with a fun “multiverse Blue Dogs” art activity using ink and collage! Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
Join us for a free public Fall Reception from 6–8 PM as we celebrate two exhibitions: Carved & Crafted and A Bayou State of Mind. Museum members are invited to an exclusive meet and greet with the artists from 5–6 PM.
For museum members only: Learn more about A Bayou State of Mind with LSUMOA Chief Curator Michelle Schulte.
Celebrate Louisiana’s vibrant culture with an afternoon of art, music, and hands-on fun! Explore artwork inspired by the bayou, create your own prints with Gelli plates, and enjoy activities for all ages. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
A Bayou State of Mind Artist James Michalopoulos speaks at 5:30 PM at LSUMOA (fifth floor), followed immediately by a reception in the Gallery at Manship, location of his exhibition.
For museum members only: Learn more about The Sculpture of Scott, Payton, Hayden, and Bechet with LSUMOA Chief Curator Michelle Schulte.
Celebrate the art of four Louisiana icons: John T. Scott, Frank Hayden, Martin Payton, and Ron Bechet by making an original sculpture. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
Learn more about the art of John T. Scott, Frank Hayden, Martin Payton, and Ron Bechet during this panel discussion.
The LSU Museum of Art and LSU Museum Store will be closed Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30, 2025 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Join us for the LSU Museum Store’s Annual Holiday Shopping Event, where you can enjoy 20% off all items (excluding George Rodrigue merchandise). Museum members get 25% off all items (excluding George Rodrigue merchandise). Plus free gift wrap and a chance to enter our raffle for a chance to win a free Household membership for a family of four!
Get in the holiday spirit by crafting your very own felt ornament! Join us for an afternoon of creativity and cheer and take home a handmade keepsake to celebrate the season. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
The LSU Museum of Art and LSU Museum Store will be closed Tuesday, December 23, 2025 through Thursday January 1, 2026 for the holidays.
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.
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.