Events at this location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
Downtown Alexandria
Events at this location
november
03novAll Day10janMetamorphosis
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Internationally award-winning artist Eric Hess of Sanctuary Arts School in Shreveport brings his new project titled Metamorphosis to AMoA starting in November. You will not want to miss this collection of 17 works of art created by eco-conscious artists from around Louisiana who create art from usually discarded materials including wood, metal, glass, plastic, paper, and found objects.
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Time
November 3 (Friday) - January 10 (Wednesday)
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
04novAll Day17febThe Global Language of Headwear
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The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality explores the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs, and rituals. Featuring approximately 89 hats and headdresses from 43 different countries spanning five continents, and organized into five distinct categories-Cultural Identity; Power, Prestige, and Status; Ceremonies and Celebrations; Spiritual Beliefs; and Protection-this exhibition showcases these mutual themes amid a range of traditions. The beliefs and rituals of these many cultures, and the ceremonial objects that accompany them, ultimately unite and international community. The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality was jointly organized by Stacey W. Miller and International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.
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Time
November 4 (Saturday) - February 17 (Saturday)
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
30nov6:00 pm7:00 pmAMoA Discussion Series Featuring Eric Hess
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Join AMOA as we welcome Eric Hess, Co-Director of Sanctuary Glass Studio, to learn about his process in creating sculptures out of glass, cement, video, ice, steel and readymade objects, and what drives him to create art.
FREE and open to the public
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Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
december
03novAll Day10janMetamorphosis
Event Details
Event Details
Internationally award-winning artist Eric Hess of Sanctuary Arts School in Shreveport brings his new project titled Metamorphosis to AMoA starting in November. You will not want to miss this collection of 17 works of art created by eco-conscious artists from around Louisiana who create art from usually discarded materials including wood, metal, glass, plastic, paper, and found objects.
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Time
November 3 (Friday) - January 10 (Wednesday)
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
04novAll Day17febThe Global Language of Headwear
Event Details
Event Details
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality explores the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs, and rituals. Featuring approximately 89 hats and headdresses from 43 different countries spanning five continents, and organized into five distinct categories-Cultural Identity; Power, Prestige, and Status; Ceremonies and Celebrations; Spiritual Beliefs; and Protection-this exhibition showcases these mutual themes amid a range of traditions. The beliefs and rituals of these many cultures, and the ceremonial objects that accompany them, ultimately unite and international community. The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality was jointly organized by Stacey W. Miller and International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.
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Time
November 4 (Saturday) - February 17 (Saturday)
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
05dec5:30 pm7:00 pmCreativity Launch Pad: Watercolor
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Event Details
“Launch Pad classes are for ANY and ALL skill levels seeking a fun, relaxed, and creative environment to learn something new or work on your own. These classes offer an opportunity to experience different mediums as an introduction that could provide a gateway to independent making.”
$10 Members
$20 Non-Members
* You must be 21 to attend these classes. Visit themuseum.org/adult-art-classes
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
07dec5:30 pm7:30 pmRenegade Tour with Santa
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Join AMoA guest tour guide Santa for a whirlwind tour of current exhibition, The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality. These tours offer an unconventional tour experience at AMoA and Santa is sure to please with his vast knowledge of all cultures from his many worldwide trips!
FREE and open to the public.
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Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
09dec10:00 am4:00 pmAdult Workshop: Multicolor Printmaking!
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Join print master, Madilyn Anderson to learn and expand your knowledge of creative printmaking techniques. With inspiration of Francis Pavy from the AMoA Permanent Collection, this workshop will guide participants through the Lino print process, including planning, execution and layering with color, to complete a series of limited edition prints! This is a FULL DAY workshop. Bring a lunch or pick up something downtown. Registration is required.
$60.00 for members;
$80.00 for non-members.
All supplies are included. You must be 21 to attend this class. Register at www.themuseum.org/adult-art-classes
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
09dec1:00 pm4:00 pmMuse Dino Wire Art
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“Muse Teens will learn how to create their favorite dinosaurs using wire! This workshop is FREE and open to all teens between the ages of 13 and 19. Registration is required and space is limited. Register today!”
Registration is required and space is limited. Register today!
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Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
january
03novAll Day10janMetamorphosis
Event Details
Event Details
Internationally award-winning artist Eric Hess of Sanctuary Arts School in Shreveport brings his new project titled Metamorphosis to AMoA starting in November. You will not want to miss this collection of 17 works of art created by eco-conscious artists from around Louisiana who create art from usually discarded materials including wood, metal, glass, plastic, paper, and found objects.
more
Time
November 3 (Friday) - January 10 (Wednesday)
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
04novAll Day17febThe Global Language of Headwear
Event Details
Event Details
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality explores the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs, and rituals. Featuring approximately 89 hats and headdresses from 43 different countries spanning five continents, and organized into five distinct categories-Cultural Identity; Power, Prestige, and Status; Ceremonies and Celebrations; Spiritual Beliefs; and Protection-this exhibition showcases these mutual themes amid a range of traditions. The beliefs and rituals of these many cultures, and the ceremonial objects that accompany them, ultimately unite and international community. The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality was jointly organized by Stacey W. Miller and International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.
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Time
November 4 (Saturday) - February 17 (Saturday)
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
03jan(jan 3)1:00 pm05(jan 5)5:00 pmMuse Worldbuilding and Mythology Camp
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Event Details
Muse Teens will spend a few days during the holiday break in their own worlds! They will create their own imaginary worlds complete with a history, geography and ecology, just like fantasy and sci-fi writers do! We’ll draw maps and character studies and create a backstory for these brand new worlds!
This workshop is FREE and open to all teens between the ages of 13 and 19.
Registration is required and space is limited. Register today
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Time
3 (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 5 (Friday) 5:00 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
09jan5:30 pm7:00 pmCreative Launchpad: Portraits in Pencil
Event Details
Event Details
“Launch Pad classes are for ANY and ALL skill levels seeking a fun, relaxed, and creative environment to learn something new or work on your own. These classes offer an opportunity to experience different mediums as an introduction that could provide a gateway to independent making.” You must be 21 to attend these classes.
$10 per class AMoA Members, $20 Non-members. Register at www.themuseum.org/adult-art-classes
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
09jan5:30 pm7:00 pmCreative Roundtable
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Are you an artist or creative in Central Louisiana? Are you looking for a place to come and talk to other creatives? Join us for the Creative Round Table!
Being an artist can be isolating, but we can lift each other up! Do you want to learn about grants and artist calls? Talk about process? Maybe you want to learn how other artists market their art or ship their art? Well, come on! Let’s talk about it!”
FREE and open to the public. No need to register.
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
12jan5:45 pm6:45 pmGuest Discussion Series Featuring Brandon Lewis
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Join AMoA as we welcome Brandon Lewis, LSU Museum of Art Educator and Public Programs Manager, for a free lecture to learn about hats and their impact and significance in African American culture.
FREE and open to the public
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Time
(Friday) 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
12jan7:00 pm8:30 pmPerforming Arts Series: Crowns
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A moving and celebratory musical play in which hats become a springboard for an exploration of Black history and identity as seen through the eyes of a young Black woman who has come down South to stay with her aunt after her brother is killed in Brooklyn. Directed by Rosa Metoyer.
Admission: $20.00
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Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
13jan12:00 pmBig Hat Lunch at AMoA & Crowns Matinee Performance

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Come to the museum in your Sunday best for a catered Big Hat Lunch hosted by Ingrid Johnson, Esq. Ticket prices include three courses and entry to the 2:00 PM matinee showing of the show Crowns.
$50.00 for Luncheon and Performance
Performance will start at 2:00pm
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Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
february
04novAll Day17febThe Global Language of Headwear
Event Details
Event Details
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality explores the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs, and rituals. Featuring approximately 89 hats and headdresses from 43 different countries spanning five continents, and organized into five distinct categories-Cultural Identity; Power, Prestige, and Status; Ceremonies and Celebrations; Spiritual Beliefs; and Protection-this exhibition showcases these mutual themes amid a range of traditions. The beliefs and rituals of these many cultures, and the ceremonial objects that accompany them, ultimately unite and international community. The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality was jointly organized by Stacey W. Miller and International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.
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Time
November 4 (Saturday) - February 17 (Saturday)
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street
03feb10:30 am3:30 pmFigure Drawing Workshop
Event Details
This adult workshop will focus on learning how to draw the human figure including capturing gesture, form, shading and technique. Instruction will include warm-up exercises, short and long pose
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This adult workshop will focus on learning how to draw the human figure including capturing gesture, form, shading and technique. Instruction will include warm-up exercises, short and long pose compositions with a live model. All supplies are included. Registration is required. This is a FULL DAY workshop.
Bring a lunch or pick up something downtown.
$60 for members; $80 for non-members
You must be 21 to attend this class.
Registration required. Class is limited.
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location
Alexandria Museum of Art
933 2nd Street