Art

Holi- Festival of Colors promote Indian Culture, Diversity, Unity & Peace & raise awareness of the diversity in Cenla. Raise Funds for Children Advocacy Network (CAN) whose mission is to Eradicate the Cycle of Child Abuse in our community. Event is Free to Public, Colors are Free to play and Enjoy. Indian Cuisine, Henna Tatoo, Cultural program and most important a color Run/Walk/Jog to raise funds for Children Advocacy Network. Family friendly and for all ages to enjoy.

Alexandria Premiere Screening of #BrownBridgetMD
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019, 5:30PM to 7:30PM

The LSUA Cavanaugh Lecture Series and AMoA present the Alexandria premiere screening of the short film, #BrownBridgetMD, followed by a Q&A session with Jaya McSharma, Alexandria native and filmmaker.

This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Bring a date! Bring a friend! Join us in Downtown Alexandria for a night of amazing performances as award winning poets from all over the globe compete in Central Louisiana's, "Ignite The Mic" Poetry Slam. You don't want to miss this event!

For tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-the-mic-alexandria-tickets-52854783079

Join The Arts Council of Central Louisiana on Wednesday, February 13th for a screening of Don’t Get Trouble in Your Mind: The Carolina Chocolate Drops’ Story. This film is part of the 2018 – 2019 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. Q & A with director John Whitehead will follow the screening.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

About the film:

Husband and wife art duo Harikrishnan Panicker & Deepti Nair (known as Hari & Deepti) began experimenting with paper and lights in 2010, creating illuminated cut paper sculptures which tell stories. Based in Mumbai, Hari and Deepti have traveled and worked throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States.

Spend an evening in the gallery in the glowing ambiance of the works by Indian artists Hari & Deepti on view in our Light by the Forest exhibition, while enjoying fabulous, authentic Indian cuisine.

$50 per person (General Seating) • $100 per couple (Seated Together)

Reserved Table for 8 • $500

To purchase your tickets, call 318-443-3458 or buy them online at themuseum.org/Shadows

Dinner sponsored by Dr. Sudha and Amy Pillarisetti

Creativity through meditation workshop, with autographed books.

In this hands-on workshop, John Simon, Jr. will introduce the drawing and mindfulness techniques that form the basis of his meditation practice - described in his recent publication Drawing Your Own Path. Participants will be led through a variety of approaches to creativity using mindful mark making followed by a discussion about how to work with the results.

$35 for members $50 for non-members
Register Here: bit.ly/2MivYoN

Learn traditional yet simple paper making techniques using a variety of organic material and paper ‘rags’ to create a colorful, textured and layered composition. Objectives will focus on proper preparation of materials, applications and drying techniques that will provide participants the knowledge to create more works on their own.

$35 for members; $50 for non-members
Register Here: bit.ly/2FwxpiZ
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Art Activities, Demonstrations, Food Vendors and more!

Youth Art Month (YAM) in March is an annual observance to emphasize the value of art and art education for all children and to encourage public support for quality school art programs. YAM provides a forum for acknowledging skills that are not possible in other subjects.

Art Education develops self-esteem, appreciation of the work of others, self-expression, cooperation with others, and critical thinking skills. All of these skills are vital to the success of our future leaders – our children.

First Tuesday of the Month, 5:45-7pm


Drop In classes are for any and all skill levels seeking a relaxed creative environment.
This on-going series for adults offers instruction, experience with other dry mediums, constructive critique, and inspiration from exhibitions.
All materials are provided.


• Beginners - develop your right brain drawing skills.

• Intermediates - great for constructive critique. 

• Advanced students - a perfect opportunity to draw in the gallery on your own.