Past Exhibits

James Abbott McNeill Whistler: "Realism in Print"

Massachusetts-born painter and printmaker, James Abbott McNeill Whistler
(1834-1903) is best known for his painting Arrangement in Grey and Black—
a.k.a. Whistler’s Mother. He was also widely renowned for his prints and
etchings, which reflect the influence of the French Realist movement on his work.
Created during the late 1850s to 1880s, these works depict scenes of
everyday life and include pieces from some of Whistler’s most famous series of
etchings, the “French Set” and “Thames Set.” The exhibition Realism in Print, a
collection of 23 etchings from the Dr. Richard L. Shorkey Collection, comes to
AMoA by way of ...

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Steve Martin: Figurative Expressionism--the abstract qualities of line, shape, and color expressed through the human form

Cenla native and longtime New Orleans resident, Steve Martin observes,
“We respond to line and form instinctively, without conscious thought.” In a
retrospective exhibition, “Figurative Expressionism…” Martin works in a variety
of media as he explores the quality of these elements in a prolific sampling of
paintings, sculptures, and prints. Martin has become both artist and entrepreneur,
as owner of Steve Martin Studios, based in both New Orleans and Miami.
His own work is now represented in over one thousand corporate, civic, private,
and museum collections throughout the world. Steve will be teaching a “Master
Class” in wire sculpture ...

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Louisiana Crafts Guild

The Louisiana Crafts Guild is an organization of juried Fine Crafts
Artisans located throughout the state of Louisiana and the Southern
Region of the United States. Members of the Guild are active in their
community and give back by providing demonstrations to schools,
churches, libraries and other organizations. AMoA looks forward to
the Guild’s annual exhibit of treasures just in time for holidays.

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Louisiana in Black and White: Photographs by Elemore Morgan, Sr. from AMoA's Permanent Collection

August 19-October 1, 2011
This exhibit features 46 black and white photographs from the Elemore Morgan, Sr. collection, a gift made in 1992 to AMoA from the International Paper Corp. Morgan created an important visual record of mid-20^th century folk ways and rural life, nature and industry, architecture and landscapes of Louisiana.

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24th September Competition

August 19-October 1, 2011
September Competition is AMoA’s signature national juried competition. This year, we proudly welcome as sole judge and juror, Keith Perelli. Mr. Perelli is a visual artist working in painting, printmaking and drawing. His figurative work explores a variety of social, political, and personal issues. He is a native of New Orleans and teaches Drawing and Painting at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, a pre-college conservatory for the arts. He has participated in numerous, national and international invitation and juried exhibitions--including the 22^nd September Competition in 2009, in which he won first place.
Awarded Artists:...

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Photographers Guild

The Photographers Guild, founded in 1999, supports the creation af art through the promotion, education, skill development, and critical viewpoint of photography.

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Contemporary Artists Guild

The Contemporary Artists Guild is an organization of visual artists united to promote the artistic endeavors of each member and to foster the growth and development of a cultural atmosphere in the community.

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George Rodrigue: Saga of the Acadians

April 15-July 1, 2011

The First Planting by George Rodrigue

The Saga of the Acadians includes fifteen oil paintings by George Rodrigue painted between 1985 and 1989. The series is loaned for exhibition by the Gauthier Family of New Orleans, Louisiana. The Gauthier Family purchased the collection in 2007 to pay homage to their Cajun heritage. The paintings represent the hardships the Acadians encountered in order to preserve their identity after they were exiled from Canada. In keeping these paintings in one collection, the Gauthier family has made it possible to share the story of the Acadian struggle as depicted ...

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George Rodrigue Foundation 2011 Art Contest

May 13-July 2, 2011

Opening Reception

May 13th

6:30pm-8:30pm

High school juniors and seniors were asked to create a unique piece of work based on the theme "Speak Out with Art" for this year’s contest. GRFA awarded $45,000 in college scholarships and art supplies to these 16 finalists, who were chosen from 424 entries and 114 cities from across Louisiana!

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Faculty & Friends Invitational

May 13-July 2, 2011

Opening Reception

May 13th

6:30pm-8:30pm

Free at Last by Judy Bynum George

AMoA is proud to host our second annual exhibition of talented local artists and art educators who have served our community’s colleges and the Alexandria Museum of Art with distinction.

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