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05 Upcoming 10 Friday Night with the 10 Frame To Frame: PAGE Exhibitions PAGE Young Professionals PAGE LSU MOA & a Movie The Line That Roars covers the The Young Professionals, formerly LSU MOA and the Manship work of three prize-winning known as the MOAlites, are at it Theatre partnered to present contemporary editorial cartoon- again, planning another exciting Frame To Frame: LSU MOA & a ists: David Norwood of The Friday night. Mark your calendar Movie, a film series program based Advocate, Steve Kelley of the for Oct. 5 and an unforgettable on LSU MOA exhibitions. The first New Orleans Times-Picayune night at the museum (without all film series, focusing on LSU MOA’s and two-time Pulitzer Prize win- the marauding dinosaurs, monkeys Japanese exhibitions, premiered ner David Horsey of the Seattle and fighting warriors, of course). Summer 2007 with the film screen- Post-Intelligencer. The exhibition Did you know that the Young ing of Memoirs of a Geisha and illuminates editorial cartoons’ Professionals are responsible for Metropolis. The response to the power of humor, satire and par- more than just parties? They program was so popular that a ody to convey a wide range of promote memberships, host events second film series featuring Dr. messages. Opens to the public to expand museum studies and Strangelove and An Inconvenient Sept. 28, with a members’ plan day trips to other Louisiana Truth will be presented in October reception on Sept. 27. museums. and November in conjunction with The Line That Roars exhibition. Director’s Message

PHOTOGRAPHY DID NOT ALWAYS HAVE THE LUXURY OF RUBBING elbows with the paintings, sculpture and other works traditionally displayed in museums. When photography was introduced as a medium in 1826, it was hailed as a substitute – and an eventual replacement – for painting, drawing and other interpretive art forms. Art museums, however, did not replace their galleries with photographs. Indeed, they largely ignored the medium and marginalized photography to somewhere on the other side of decorative arts. This attitude fortunately changed in the 20th century as photog- raphy gained purchase through the efforts of gallery owners – and photographers – such as Alfred Stieglitz, along with remarkable publications like Camera Work. Stieglitz changed the face of photography, and through his collaboration with a group known as the Photo Secessionists laid claim to a new art form that did not have to ask permission for entry to the museum. Photography had its own set of rules. LSU MOA takes a closer look at photography and its significance in our own lives. Our current exhibition Faces of Destiny: The Photography of Yousuf Karsh, provides an excellent example of photography as an art form and its own rules. Karsh was a stickler for details, taking as few photos as possible to convey his point. Primarily, he worked to capture the single moment in a subject’s life that would define that person for generations to come. Admittedly, his subjects were some of the most familiar of the 20th century – Winston Churchill, Mohammed Ali, Pablo Picasso, and hundreds more. Time and again Karsh’s photography exquisitely summarized their very existence and place in the 20th century. Perhaps most surprising is that Karsh was equally recognized for images of the common man. During his lifetime, he took an estimated 17,000 portraits, often of the working-class in his adopted Canada. By the time of his death in 2002, Karsh had donat- ed all 355,000 of his film negatives to Canada’s National Archives in Ottawa. Experience his mastery for yourself. Gaze into the faces of Jacques Cousteau, Robert Frost, Georgia O’Keeffe and Albert Schweitzer for the genius that they represent but also the genius that captures them through the art of photography.

Faces of Destiny: The Photography of Yousuf Karsh will be on display through October 7.

Thomas A. Livesay Executive Director, LSU Museum of Art LSU MUSEUM OF ART NEWS 3

4th of July Celebration! LEFT: Yousuf Karsh (Canadian, b. Armenia, 1908–2002), Jacques Cousteau, 1972, printed Celebrate Red, White and You! 1983, gelatin silver print. Gift of William Richard and Judith Ann Smith. Photography: Kevin Duffy.

RIGHT: Yousuf Karsh (Canadian, b. Armenia, 1908–2002), Robert Frost, 1958, printed 1983, gelatin silver print. Gift of William Richard and Judith Ann Smith. Photography: Kevin Duffy.

FRONT COVER: Steve Kelley, We’re supposed to report any unusual activity, ink drawing. Published: The Times-Picayune, March 4, 2003.

An old Japanese saying tells us that kindness is never lost During the From Geisha to Diva exhibi- tion, the education space for families was a big hit. Kids and adults alike enjoyed taking their pictures in the photo “stand- ins” in the Shaw Center Atrium, touching kimono fabrics and trying their own hands at origami paper folding, ayatori (string figures), writing haiku poetry and improving their skills with chopsticks. Our guests also enjoyed playing several tradi- tional Japanese games, including Kendama and Fukuwarai. None of these fun, family activities would have been possible without the generosity of many companies and individuals both near and far. Among those who have our thanks: Celebrate Red, White, and You!, LSU MOA’s third annual 4th of • Ashley Furniture Homestore for the July celebration, was an explosive event with an amazing response! beautiful coffee table, Kathy Willingham, one of the evening's guests, remarked, “This • Benchworks LLC, Lamar Advertising Co. was wonderful beyond words! It was so much fun. We loved the and Gold Star Signs LLC for the photo favors, the food, the flags all over. The party was fantastic!” stand-ins, The event drew a diverse crowd of over 225 guests. Moreover, the • Co-op Bookstore for 1,200 sheets of event generated $35,660 for museum programs. That marked a origami paper, 53% increase in net contributions over last year! • Fabric Warehouse for the obi fabric, Party-goers were greeted by colorful stilt walkers who led the way • Hancock Fabrics for the fabric for the to the Bert and Sue Turner Gallery, for pianist Kenny Kleinpeter furoshikis, and delectable food from Texas Roadhouse. The museum floor • JCPenney for plush floor cushions, opened for a trio of Japanese exhibitions – Invasion: Japanese • Nancy McDonough with Robots from the Collection of Warren Schwartz; From Geisha to Kyotokimono.com for the beautiful Diva: The Kimonos of Ichimaru; and Silk and Samurai: Japanese kimono fabric and child-size kimono, Prints from the Collection of J. Lucille Evans. The evening culmi- • M&M Glass and Mirror for the mirror, nated with a sky-lighting fireworks display over the Mississippi River. • Sign Express for making the Fukuwarai games, The evening would not have been possible without the hardwork- • The Lollipop Tree LLC for the wooden ing committee chaired by LSU MOA board member Sue Anne Cox. sushi set, We are extremely grateful for the community’s support and our generous sponsors for this year’s event, including Business First • The Royal Standard for the wooden Bank, ExxonMobil Foundation, Jan & Johnny Ponson, Kleinpeter boxes used to hold paper dolls, Farms Dairy, R.J. Savoy & Associates, Inc., Kurz & Hebert • Tsunami Sushi for lending the bento Commercial Real Estate, The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, boxes. 225 Magazine and Country Roads Magazine.

Exhibitions LSU MUSEUM OF ART NEWS 5

The Line That Roars: Editorial Two of the artists are of particular inter- Cartoons in the Age of Anxiety est to Louisianans: Norwood of The Organized by LSU MOA Advocate in Baton Rouge and Kelley of the Open Sept. 28, 2007 through Feb. 10, 2008 New Orleans Times-Picayune. The work of Members’ reception: Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30 pm two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Horsey of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer rounds out a variety Since the 18th century and the dawn of of opinions and drawing styles. American journalism, editorial cartoons have Additionally, David Norwood’s career influenced, reflected and illuminated major will be celebrated through a small retrospec- political and social issues. Appearing day after tive display, honoring three decades of tire- day and week after week, some crudely less work as illustrator, cartoonist and com- drawn and some exquisitely finished, editorial mentator of life in Louisiana and the nation. cartoons have enraged, entertained, shocked Editorial cartoons have been part of and educated generations of newspaper read- America’s public debate since the colonial ers. These images offer poignant expressions period. Although political and satirical of shared experiences, ranging from historic leaflets circulated almost as soon as printing triumphs to national tragedies. Cartoons are presses went into operation, the first editori- capable of taking no pity on their subjects, al cartoon that received wide currency from politicians and celebrities to John Q. appeared in 1754. A talented printer named Public, aptly living up to the sobriquet, “the Benjamin Franklin used the iconic image of a ungentlemanly art.” snake sliced into segments, each one carrying American editorial cartoons occupy a the initials of an existing colony. The accom- unique place in the canons of art – they are panying text was simple and direct: “Join, or simultaneously journalism and image, a Die.” Franklin composed the cartoon to stir fusion of art and idea. Usually appearing on support for an early plan to unite the the editorial pages of daily newspapers or colonies. After newspapers throughout the weekly journals, editorial cartoons powerful- colonies carried it, the cartoon took on new ly combine images and words to communi- significance during the Revolutionary War, cate their message. Although a single cartoon becoming a rallying cry for early supporters can be powerful in expressing opinions and of a unified American government. ideas, their cumulative effect often carries the With the proliferation of newspapers and greatest impact. journals throughout the 19th and 20th cen- Richard V. West, director emeritus of the turies, editorial cartoonists solidified their Frye Art Museum in Seattle, pored over hun- contribution to American journalism. They dreds of images to assemble The Line That created memorable images that remain with Roars, a collection of nearly 200 editorial us today, such as the Republican elephant, cartoons by Steve Kelley, David Norwood the Democratic donkey and Uncle Sam. The and David Horsey composed over the past seven years. These outstanding images have David Horsey, Really! These are good old American dollars!, graphite, pen and brush on bristol board. chronicled important moments across Published: April 28, 2006. America and around the globe. David Norwood, Instant Democracy, ink on paper. 6 LSU MUSEUM OF ART NEWS

three artists of The Line That Roars are suc- convey a vast range of messages and evoke cessors to this grand tradition. Each one emotion from outrage to pathos, each in a brings his own perspective to the events distinctive style. Kelly uses a deceptively sim- unfolding in the new century through a ple, laconic line enhanced with shading in combination of incisive imagery and well uncluttered compositions. With his trade- chosen words. mark “DIN” signature, Norwood brings a The Line That Roars mirrors a somber sketchy, lively manner to his visualizations. “Age of Anxiety” beginning in the late 1990s Like most contemporary cartoonists and with the aftershock of former President illustrators, Norwood also uses computer Clinton’s impeachment proceedings and the software for shading and finishing touches divisive 2000 presidential election. Those before his images are published. Meanwhile, controversial events were followed by more Horsey’s work borders on the baroque with tumult – the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, lavishly detailed compositions, acute perspec- anthrax poisonings via the U.S. mail, the tives and wildly imaginative scenarios to invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, wrenching communicate his opinions. He, too, uses a changes to the American lifestyle and the desktop computer to create shading and economy, debates over the fate of Social occasionally color for his work. All three Security, Medicare programs and global combine the eye of an artist with the nose of warming, as well as Hurricane Katrina and its a journalist to comment on current events on aftermath. The exhibit also touches the an almost daily basis, year in and year out. lighter side of American life, including the antics of athletes and sports fans, the Richard V. West escapades and peccadilloes of celebrities and Director Emeritus politicians, and the triumphs and tribulations Frye Art Museum in Seattle of the average citizen.

No matter the subject, The Line That Steve Kelly, Not to worry..., graphite and ink on prepared Roars demonstrates how editorial cartoons paper. Published: March 2, 2005. Current Exhibitions Isshu poems emerged during the Edo period (1603–1867). Ukiyo-e, Invasion: Japanese Robots roughly translated to “pictures of from the Collection of Warren the floating world of the common Schwartz Organized by the LSU man,” focus on landscapes, urban Museum of Art. Open through views and intimate scenes of daily Oct. 7, 2007 life. The images in Silk and Invasion: Japanese Robots show- Samurai include kabuki theatre, cases a one-of-a-kind collection of courtesans and geishas, as well commercially made Japanese as historical and legendary events, robots produced during the peak and were intended to teach of these action figures’ popularity, women about morality and 1972 to 1982. The exhibition con- etiquette. tains more than 200 robots – Future Exhibitions about one tenth of Schwartz’s col- lection – including models from the The Art of Persuasion: Society Japanese television and cartoon and Politics through the Eyes series Astro Mu, Captain Ultra, of William Hogarth Organized TOP: Andy Warhol (American, Mazinger Z, Tekkaman, Tetsujin 28 by the LSU Museum of Art. Open 1928–1987), Marilyn Monroe, 1967, screenprint. Photography: Landau and Ultraman. Portions of Nov. 2007 through Feb. 10, 2008 Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA. Schwartz’s collection have been The Art of Persuasion showcases a featured in publications like BOTTOM: William Hogarth selection of works by 18th-century Super7, a magazine for Japanese (British, 1697–1764), An Election, British artist William Hogarth animation enthusiasts, and the 1755, etching and engraving. (1697–1764). A painter, print- book Super #1 Robot (Chronicle maker, pictorial satirist and edito- Books, 2005). Invasion examines rial cartoonist, Hogarth has been the allure, design and origin of credited as a pioneer in “comic robots. book” art. His work, though Faces of Destiny: The sometimes viewed as mean spirit- Photography of Yousuf Karsh ed, offered pointed criticism of Organized by the LSU Museum of contemporary politics and customs. Art. Open through Oct. 7, 2007. An Adventure in the Arts: The Faces of Destiny features a collec- Permanent Collection of the tion of photographic portraits by Guild Hall Museum, East renowned Canadian photographer Hampton, NY Organized by Yousuf Karsh. A gift from Dr. Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Richard and Judy Smith, the port- Angeles, CA. Open March 8 folio contains some of the most through June 8, 2008. Members’ FREE FIRST recognizable personalities of the reception: Friday, March 7, 6:30 pm SUNDAYS? 20th century, including Established in 1931, Guild Hall is Muhammad Ali, Jacques Cousteau, WE ARE! the primary cultural center on the Robert Frost and Georgia O’Keeffe. East End of Long Island. An First Sunday offers great enter- Silk and Samurai: Japanese Adventure in the Arts offers 73 tainment for the entire family, right in downtown Baton Prints from the Collection of J. works by more than 40 artists who span the early 20th century Rouge. Best of all, it’s free! Bring Lucille Evans Organized by the your family, friends and neigh- to the present, who lived and LSU Museum of Art. Open through bors to LSU MOA on the first Oct. 7, 2007. worked in the East Hampton Sunday of each month from area. The collection includes 1:00–5:00pm and everyone gets Silk and Samurai, a selection of works by Chuck Close, Stuart in with free admission, thanks to woodblock prints, highlights the Davis, Willem de Kooning, Max the generosity of the Robinson Hyakunin Isshu anthology of Ernst, Jasper Johns, William King, Family Fund. Free admission on poems. Hyakunin Isshu, “one Lee Krasner, Roy Lichtenstein, the first Sunday of each month hundred people, one poem,” is a Robert Motherwell, Jackson is also offered by the LASM, the traditional Japanese style of com- Pollock, Robert Rauschenberg, USS Kidd and the Old State Capitol, making downtown piling “waka” poetry in which 100 Larry Rivers, James Rosenquist Baton Rouge the place to be on contributors compose one poem and Andy Warhol. first Sundays! Come down and for the anthology. Ukiyo-e prints enjoy the fun! corresponding to the Hyakunin LSU MOACalendar OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER Advocate, Steve Kelley of the New Orleans Times-Picayune and Fabulous Flowers • Sunday, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Sept. 2, 2:00pm. Location: David Horsey of the Seattle Post- 2 Charles Phelps Manship, Jr. Intelligencer. Floor (third). Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, creates OCTOBER a harmony of linear construction, rhythm and color. The technique MOA Nights: Black & White includes the vase as well as the & Red All Over, sponsored flower’s blooms, stems, leaves and 5 by Louisiana Lottery branches. The entire structure of Corporation • Friday, Oct. 5, Japanese flower arrangements is 7:30–11:00pm. $5 for LSU MOA based on three main points that members, $10 for all others. symbolize heaven, earth and man. Casual dress. Location: LSU MOA Thomas Gainsborough (British, On final day of the From Geisha to Paula Garvey Manship Floor (fifth), 1727–1788), Morphed image of Diva exhibition, members of the Rooftop Terrace (sixth) and Charles Portrait of Ralph Leycester of Toft Halli Ikebana Society of Baton Rouge Phelps Manship, Jr. Floor (third), Knutsford, digital media (original: oil will demonstrate this intriguing Shaw Center for the Arts. The on canvas, c. 1763, LSU MOA 59.10.2). and timeless art form. biannual event hosted by the Young Professionals of the LSU Lunch Lecture Series, The MOA is here again, bigger and with Endowment Society Curator Speaks: Crafting better than ever! Dress to impress Membership. Location: the home 25 the Story for “The Line in black and white and don't miss of Barbara and Terry Zellmer. The That Roars” • Tuesday, Sept. 25, out on three floors of exciting Endowment Society raises funds 12:00–1:00pm. Location: Charles entertainment surrounding The for new acquisitions and conserva- Phelps Manship, Jr. Floor (third). Line That Roars. Don’t miss out on tion of the permanent collection. Exclusively for the Young this event! To get your tickets Members donate $1,000 annually Professionals of the LSU MOA. early, call or visit the LSU MOA for LSU MOA and Endowment Bring your brown bag lunch and Museum Store at 225.389.7210. Society benefits. The Society’s goal visit with guest curator Richard V. of raising $1 million should be West, director emeritus of the Frye Toon Time • Sunday, Oct. 7, reached this year – a year and a half Museum of Art in Seattle. He’ll 2:00pm. Alan Morton, Baton ahead of schedule! Be sure to be a share insights on working with 7 Rouge’s cartoon man, will part of this momentous occasion! three award-winning editorial work with elementary-school stu- cartoonists as he prepared The dents and the young-at-heart on Ghoul the Greats • Sunday, Line That Roars. the basics of cartooning. Supplies Oct. 28, 1:00–3:00pm. Get are available on a first come, first 28 in the Halloween spirit as we The Line That Roars, Meet served basis. Children must be morph masterpieces of art into the Artists • Thursday, accompanied by an adult. monsterpieces. This is your chance 27 Sept. 27. Times TBA, visit to spike, smear and swirl – all digi- www.lsumoa.com for details. Free Frame To Frame: LSU tally of course – some of the best to students, faculty, staff and the MOA and a Movie, Dr. known portraits in the LSU MOA Baton Rouge community. Location: 14 Strangelove • Sunday, collection. We’ll even make movies Holiday Forum, LSU Journalism Oct.14, 2:00pm – end of movie. of your morphs for extra fun! Building. Award-winning editorial Fee: $10 for LSU MOA and cartoonists David Norwood of The Manship Theatre members Young Professionals’ Advocate, Steve Kelly of the New (call ticket office for discount Social • Tuesday, Oct. 30, Orleans Times-Picayune and David 225.344.0334); $15 for all others. 30 5:30pm, Rooftop Terrace Horsey of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Tickets are available online at (sixth). Free for LSU MOA’s Young describe the inspiration and cre- www.manshiptheatre.org or Professionals. Combine art, the ative process in composing their through the ticket office at Young Professionals group and an cartoons. Learn how they work 225.344.0334. Location: Paula evening of entertainment, and with other journalists, editors and Garvey Manship Floor (fifth) and what do you get? The Young how they respond to the public. Manship Theatre (first). Enjoy The Professionals’ Social. Don’t miss Line That Roars and wine and out on this opportunity for news, The Line That Roars: cheese appetizers then stay for Dr. networking and nightlife. Editorial Cartoons in the Strangelove, the classic suspense 27 Age of Anxiety Members’ comedy starring Peter Sellers. It’s a NOVEMBER Reception • Thursday, Sept. 27, new twist on your museum experi- 6:30–8:30pm. LSU MOA members, ence that is sure to be a delight! Frame To Frame: join us for the preview of The Line LSU MOA and a Movie, Endowment Society Party 4 An Inconvenient Truth That Roars, a humorous and his- torical exhibition of editorial car- • Wednesday, Oct. 24, • Sunday, Nov. 4, 2:00pm – end toons by David Norwood of The 24 7:00–9:00 pm. Fee: Free of movie. Fee: $10 for LSU MOA and Manship Theatre members (call ticket office for discount 225.344.0334); $15 for all others. Tickets are available online at www.manshiptheatre.org or through the ticket office at 225.344.0334. Location: Paula Garvey Manship Floor (fifth) and Manship Theatre (first). Enjoy The Line That Roars and wine and cheese appetizers then join us for An Inconvenient Truth, the 2006 Academy Award-winning docu- mentary on global warming. A new twist on your museum experi- ence that is sure to be a delight!

From Illustration to Instigation: David TOP: Geishas-for-an-evening, Crystal Bourgeois and Elisa Barnes, show off their 11 Norwood, The Advocate fans at the From Geisha to Diva members’ reception on May 25. • Sunday, Nov. 11, 1:00–2:00pm. Since 1961, David Norwood has BOTTOM: Julie Gassen and Stephanie Schroeck pose with LSU MOA Director chronicled our lives, opining on Tom Livesay. Schroeck, along with Karla King, graciously donated their time and Baton Rouge’s virtues as well as expertise to help install From Geisha to Diva. Both Schroeck and King have our vices. Join us in The Line That backgrounds in textiles and fashion, as well as theatrical costuming. LSU MOA Roars exhibition space as the extends a sincere “Thank you!” to Schroeck and King. The stunning presenta- award-winning cartoonist discusses tion of kimonos featured in From Geisha to Diva would not have been possible how his art and style have evolved without their help. over the years.

Lunch Lecture Series, Also at the Shaw Melissa Harshman: Collecting Passions • Center for the Arts Printmaking Oct.13 – Nov.10, 27 Tuesday, Nov. 27, Reception: Friday, Nov. 9, Alfred C. Glassell Jr. 12:00–1:00pm. Location: Charles 6:00–8:00pm, Shaw Center for Exhibition Gallery, Shaw Phelps Manship, Jr. Floor (third). the Arts, First Floor. Exclusively for the Young Center for the Arts, Professionals of the LSU MOA. First Floor Modern Physics and the Bring your lunch and join us for a Nature of Reality Nov. 17 – For more info contact Malia discussion of LSU MOA’s perma- Dec. 16, Reception: Saturday, Krolak, gallery coordinator nent collection. Where did the art Nov. 17, 6:00–8:00pm, Shaw for the LSU School of Art, come from? How does the muse- Center for the Arts, First Floor. um staff determine what gets dis- at 225.389.7180; played and when? After the dis- [email protected] cussion, stay for a guided tour of Not receiving e-mails about the museum. Wayne Sides Photography: LSU MOA upcoming events and promotions? 1977–2007 Sept. 8 – Oct. 7, DECEMBER Reception: Saturday, Sept. 8, Contact Chelsea H. Catlett, 6:00–8:00pm, Shaw Center for membership coordinator at Crazy Caricatures • Sunday, [email protected]; 225.389.7213. Dec. 2, 2:00pm. Join caricature the Arts, First Floor. 2 artist Keith Douglas to learn how artists turn faces into humor- ous portraits. Supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Manship Theatre Presents the Capitol Steps Friday, Oct. 12, performances at 6:00pm and 9:00pm

Location (unless otherwise stated): It’s a dose of humor, political satire and musical madness. These former LSU MOA, Paula Garvey Manship congressional staffers serve up their brilliant, wickedly funny political Floor (fifth), Shaw Center for the parodies of popular American songs. Get ready for some equal opportu- Arts. Fee (unless otherwise stated): nity bashing of Republicans, Democrats and independents alike, and Free for LSU MOA members, all others free with museum admission. find out why CNN’s Larry King says, “They’re the best!” MOA News

Frame To Frame: LSU MOA & a Movie

LSU MOA member Al Rotenberg proposed an intriguing idea over a year ago – start a movie series. Al and his wife, Anne, donated the funds, and this summer the Rotenbergs’ dream came true. In The Young Professionals of the LSU MOA July 2007, LSU MOA and Manship Theatre partnered to present Frame MOAlites recently changed its name to The Young Professionals of the To Frame: LSU MOA & a Movie, a LSU MOA. The “YPs” promote art, networking, and volunteerism in film series program based on LSU the Baton Rouge community and LSU MOA. The name may be new, MOA exhibitions. but the YPs still play a lead role in a variety of LSU MOA events – host- ing biannual MOA Night parties, sponsored by the Louisiana Lottery The first film series, focusing on Corporation, promoting memberships, expanding museum studies LSU MOA’s Japanese exhibitions, education, organizing scavenger hunts with local museums, gathering premiered this summer with the for socials and planning day trips to other Louisiana museums. Chaired film screening of Memoirs of a by Ashley Fox-Smith, the YPs’ leadership committee meets every Geisha and Metropolis. The screen- month. Every other month the YPs meet for socials for news, network- ings in the Manship Theatre includ- ing and nightlife. Chaired by Ashley Fox-Smith with the assistance of ed a viewing of the exhibitions. In Alison Rodrigue, Susannah Bing, Rachel Veron and Elizabeth Badeaux, addition, Whole Foods Market the YPs’ leadership committee meets every month. Every other month generously donated wine and the YPs meet for socials for networking, news and nightlife. If you cheese appetizers for the premier. would like to be join the Young Professionals, contact Chelsea H. The response was so popular that Catlett, LSU MOA YPs liaison, at [email protected]; 225.389.7213. a second film series will take place Want to plan the next MOA Night? Contact Sarah Lomax, MOA Night in October to highlight The Line chair at [email protected]. That Roars exhibition. On Oct. 14, Mark your calendars: the next MOA Night event is on Oct. 5! Dr. Strangelove, the classic 1964 For more information about upcoming events or to view the suspense comedy starring Peter YP newsletter, visit www.lsumoa.com/yps. Sellers, will be shown. On Nov. 4, An Inconvenient Truth, the 2006 Volunteers are a part of the ARTS! Join the Academy Award-winning docu- mentary on global warming, will LSU MOA Volunteer Support Organization! be featured. Frame-to-Frame tick- You’ll provide much needed help to the museum staff and the et-holders are invited to view The public. Volunteer opportunities range from welcoming visitors, Line That Roars, and join us for assisting with special events, providing tours as a trained docent wine and cheese appetizers from and many other activities that are fun and educational. 2:00-3:15pm before the 3:30pm screening in the Manship Theatre. LSU MOA advisory board member and volunteer liaison, Katherine Ragland, events and public relations coordinator Ticket prices for each event are Reneé B. Payton, along with members of the volunteer commit- $10 for LSU MOA and Manship tee are working to build the museum’s volunteer base. A volun- Theatre members (call the ticket teer “meet-and-greet” will be announced soon. Please visit the office for a discount) and $15 for “Support the LSU MOA” section of our website at all others. Tickets are available www.lsumoa.com for more information. online through the theatre’s Web site at www.manshiptheatre.org or Make a difference! Spend your days with us at the museum as through the ticket office at a volunteer. Contact Reneé B. Payton for more information at 225.344.0334. 225.389.7206; [email protected]. LSU MOA and Manship Theatre would like to thank Al Rotenberg DID YOU KNOW? for his inspiration, financial support and help in getting Frame To The LSU MOA Museum Store discount for members is Frame started! now 20%! Happy shopping! LSU MUSEUM OF ART NEWS 11

LSU MOA Survived the Summer! Meet the LSU MOA Staff MOA special exhibits, as well as the spectacular permanent collec- This summer, visitors to LSU MOA Courtney Spring tion. The Shaw Center for the had a good chance of being sur- of Lafayette has Arts and downtown Baton Rouge rounded by campers all trying to been with the can even help arrange a variety of beat other tribes as they played LSU MOA dining options. Whatever your our version of “Survivor: MOA Museum Store group has in mind, LSU MOA Island.” Campers received G-Mail for two years. A provides an unforgettable day of – our take on tree-mail – in each senior at LSU, Courtney is major- discovery for everyone. For more gallery that challenged them to ing in art history with minors in information, contact Chelsea H. investigate clues and interact with both apparel merchandising and Catlett, membership and data the museum in new and fun photography. Spring recently was coordinator at 225.389.7213; ways. The campers weren’t voted 2006–07 LSU Student [email protected]. known for their quiet demeanor, Leader of the Year. but most visitors enjoyed their Mark the calendar for the enthusiasm and excitement as Molly Posey, Endowment Society Party on they competed for prizes, includ- a native of Wednesday, Oct. 24 ing free passes to come back to Mandeville, the museum with their families. graduated from Under the leadership of Sharon Thanks to all our volunteers who LSU in 2006 with Field, the Endowment Society helped with the campers! a degree in art Committee is excited to history. Molly joined the LSU announce that the 2007 Reading, Writing and Roaring MOA staff in November 2006 Endowment Society Party will be as the admissions/membership held Oct. 24 at Barbara and Terry LSU MOA is excited to partner consultant. Zellmer’s new home in the with 10 area schools this fall on a Country Club of Louisiana. The special educational program in Sarah Grubbs, Endowment Society was launched association with the new exhibit a native of Baton in 1999 to raise $1 million by The Line That Roars. Targeting Rouge, has been 2009 for new acquisitions and fourth-grade classes, LSU MOA with the LSU conserving the permanent collec- will send writing specialist MOA Museum tion. Members donate $1,000 Elizabeth Foos to each class to Store since Sept. annually for museum and work with students on compos- 2006. Prior to joining LSU MOA, Endowment Society benefits. The ing their own editorials. Following Grubbs worked at the Oculus million-dollar goal should be the school visit, each class will Gallery and AK Photography. reached this year – a year and a travel to the museum to receive a Grubbs is also a practicing artist. In half ahead of schedule! We’ll guided tour of the exhibition. April, her work appeared in the mark this important milestone at After the tour, cartoonist Daniel Venus Envy exhibition at the this year’s party, and you’ll want Strickland will work with students Baton Rouge Art Gallery. to be a part of the momentous to turn their written editorials occasion. Surprises are in store Gilded Magnolia Tours into editorial cartoons. Resources for all the attendees, and we for all the teachers will help pre- Our senior citizens are special to want to include you on the list of pare everyone for this experience us! That’s why LSU MOA invitees to this wonderful party! and extend their learning beyond launched our Gilded Magnolia As a member of the Endowment their museum visit. The students Tours for senior groups of 10 or Society, you receive the highest were chosen because of how more, a perfect event for retire- level of museum membership. closely this topic follows their ment-community members and Your privileges include recogni- school curriculum. The participating senior organizations who share tion on the museum Endowment elementary schools are: our passion for the arts. With Society donor wall, an invitation Broadmoor; Buchanan; Cedarcrest- your help, we tailor the perfect to the “members’ only” party on Southmoor; Claiborne; Lanier; program for your group, whether Oct. 24 and discounts in the LSU North Highlands; Twin Oaks; it’s a one-hour highlight tour or a MOA Museum Store and nearby Westdale; White Hills; and full-day museum experience. restaurants. Send in your dona- Winborne. This program was These special tours are can be tion today and contribute to this made possible in part through guided or self-guided, and they’re essential endowment for the the funds raised during the LSU offered to seniors at a discount museum. For more information MOA July 4th fundraiser. Thank you rate of $3 per person. Gilded call Charlotte Nordyke, director of to all who gave so generously! Magnolia Tours offer a more development at 225.389.7212; intimate way to experience LSU [email protected]. (left to right) Chelsea H. Catlett, Elizabeth Siccone, Mayor Kip Holden, Molly Posey, Elizabeth Hurstell and Courtney Spring enjoy the last River Views and Vibes event on June 7.

Space Rentals Looking for the best tail-gating site in town? Host your pre-game party in style at the Irene W. Pennington Rooftop Terrace and Sculpture Garden at the Shaw Center for the Arts! It’s the perfect venue for nearly any gathering, from a beautiful fall wedding to your compa- ny’s next staff retreat or meeting. Whatever your party- planning needs, LSU MOA has rental spaces to accom- modate virtually any size event. In addition to the breath- taking views from the top-floor terrace, we offer a pri- vate conference room with comfortable seating for up to 30 people with an adjoining 2,000-square-foot gallery. Events Coordinator Reneé B. Payton is happy to provide a tour of the facilities and help plan your distinctive event. Contact her by telephone or by e-mail: 225.389.7206; [email protected].

Exhibition Sponsors WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Line That Roars Sponsors (As of July 16, 2007) Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Avery Loren Koren Chuck and Jerry Schwing Elizabeth Badeaux Phuong Le Sue Turner Crystal Bendily Penny LeSage The Advocate Crystal P. Bourgeois Brian Longstreet Clear Channel Radio of Baton Rouge Patricia Calfee Lacie Lovelace Princeton and Dadie Bardwell Mary Sue Chambers Patricia Mills and Brooke K. Masoner John W. Barton, Sr. Dr. John and Mrs. Paula Clifford Dr. Kevin Mulcahy Jerry Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cole, III Nicholas Musso Laura Lindsay Christine Cook-Stuart Bill Patin Charles and Mary McCowan Debbie Daniel Mr. and Mrs. Rawley M. Penick Tiger Athletic Foundation Nicole Frances Davis Jim Phillips and Christy Leichty LSU Alumni Association Dr. Alison E. Denham Dennise Reno Geisha to Diva In-Kind Sponsors Diane Doise Mr. and Mrs. James Rising Colleen Marie Eames Warren Schwartz Ashley Furniture Homestore David Fernandes Dr. Tasha Shamlin Benchworks LLC Jessica B. Foley Dr. Kenyatta Shamlin Co-op Bookstore Nicholas Gish Tiffany Simms Gold Star Signs LLC Jonathan and Alyssa Hakes Merle Suhayda Fabric Warehouse Mrs. Thoralee G. Hiller Mr. and Mrs. Richard Upton Hancock Fabrics Allison Holcomb Jenny Wadsworth JC Penney Bengt A. Jarlsjo Colleen Walsh Kyotokimono.com Lee Jenkins Dr. Dee Wellan Lamar Advertising Company Bruce D. Kelfstrom II Robert and Rachel Wissner M & M Glass and Mirror Sign Express The Lollipop Tree LLC To find out more information on how to become a member of LSU MOA The Royal Standard contact Chelsea H. Catlett at 225.389.7213; [email protected] Tsunami Sushi Thank You LSU MUSEUM OF ART NEWS 13

Please join LSU MOA in offering our thanks to Rave Motion Theatres, Nail Infiniti and Tsunami for donating gift cards. Each month, museum associates and volunteers compete to recruit new museum members. So far, 72 new members have joined! We are very grateful for our associates and the generous gifts that reward their efforts!

LSU MOA 2007 Corporate Members JPMorgan Chase Lee Michael’s Fine Jewelry Public Systems Associates, Inc. Taylor Clark Gallery Whole Foods Market In-Kind Sponsors (June–Oct., 2007) LSU MOA SUPPORT FUND Country Roads Magazine Nail Infiniti PLEASE PRINT Rave Motion Pictures The Riverside Reader Tsunami Sushi I AM ENCLOSING MY CONTRIBUTION OF $ DATE July 4th Sponsors Food Sponsor: Texas Roadhouse DONOR’S NAME Sky Rocket Sponsors: Business First Bank ExxonMobil Foundation DONOR’S ADDRESS Jan & Johnny Ponson Kleinpeter Farms Dairy Kurz & Hebert IN HONOR OF R.J. Savoy & Associates, Inc. In-Kind: IN MEMORY OF 225 Baton Rouge Business Report Baum’s Fine Pastries Blue Bell Ice-Cream IS THIS DEATH RECENT? YES NO Coca-Cola of Baton Rouge Country Roads Magazine General Paper Company ACKNOWLEDGE TO Glazer Company of Louisiana LeBlanc’s Payless Supermarket Mockler Beverage ADDRESS: Frame To Frame Sponsors

Al & Anne Rotenberg Family HOW IS HONOREE/DECEASED RELATED TO YOU? Fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation Whole Foods Market HOW IS HONOREE/DECEASED RELATED TO RECIPIENT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT? MOA Night Sponsor Louisiana Lottery Corporation Payment Options PICK ONE Campus Federal ACCOUNT NUMBER Free First Sundays My check for ______is enclosed. EXPIRATION DATE Robinson Family Fund MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: THE LSU FOUNDATION. Support Fund Donations Please charge ______to my: May–June, 2007 NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD In memory of Willie B. Middleton, AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER Jr.: Chuck and Jerry Schwing MASTER CARD VISA SIGNATURE In memory of Alexandra Passios Ripperton: Donald Boutté and The LSU MOA Support Fund provides a means for giving memorial and Michael P. Robinson special gifts in recognition or remembrance of loved ones and friends. This In memory of Paul Whitfield is a wonderful way to honor someone on a special occasion, for a personal “Whit” Murrill, Jr.: Chuck and achievement, or for a life milestone. Contributions to the fund can be Jerry Schwing submitted via the Support Fund Form or by contacting the Development General donation to the fund: Office at 225.389.7213. Chuck and Jerry Schwing Ê Make Your Move. Join the LSU Museum of Art Today! LSU MOA Staff Tom Livesay, Executive Director Annual membership in the LSU Museum of Art provides major support for museum Frances R. Huber, Assistant Director exhibitions, educational programs, and the research, conservation, and expansion of for Collections Management the permanent collection. Becky Adams, Administrative Coordinator All LSU MOA members receive free admission to the museum, a 20% discount on Charlotte Nordyke, Museum Store purchases, the quarterly newsletter ArtTalk, discount to programs Director of Development and invitations to special events. Members are invited to special exhibition pre- Chelsea H. Catlett, Membership views and members’ receptions. Members also receive a 15% discount on meals and Data Coordinator at the Capital City Grill for both locations, a 10% discount on meals at Tsunami Will G. Mangham, and a free upsize on cofee purchases at PJ’s Coffee, Shaw Center for the Arts. Director of Marketing Reneé B. Payton, Coordinator / Membership Levels and Benefits Benefactor $500 Events and Public Relations PICK THE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL YOU WANT Sustaining benefits plus a complimen- Lara Gautreau, Education Curator tary exhibition catalogue. Natalie Mault, Curatorial Assistant Student $15 Misty Taylor, Assistant Registrar Single student membership (with Endowment Society $1,000 Nathaniel Lakin, Preparator verification of full-time enrollment). Benefactor level benefits plus invitation LeAnn Russo, Museum Store Manager for two to the Endowment Society Individual $40 Board Members Membership for one adult. annual party and recognition in the museum. Chair: Linda Bowsher Dual /Family $60 Secretary/Treasurer: Cornelius Lewis Brenda Berg Membership for up to two adults and Corporate Memberships Marvin Borgmeyer children under 18. Corporate Friend $2,500 Sue Anne Cox Special Donor Memberships Membership in the museum and Mary Frey Eaton Endowment Society, recognition in Natalie Fielding Patron $100 the museum and ArtTalk, invitation to Ashley Fox-Smith Dual/Family benefits plus invitation to special programming and events. Eugene Groves receptions and events, and NARM* Phillip Juban benefits at over 150 museums. Corporate Benefactor $5,000 Susan Lipsey Corporate Friend benefits plus exclusive Charles McCowan, Jr. Sustaining $250 use of Charles Phelps Manship Floor Paul Murrill Patron benefits plus four guest passes, for private reception for 50 people. Katherine Ragland and an invitation to a behind-the- Nancy Robichaux scenes experience at the museum. Corporate Philanthropist $10,000 Michael Robinson Corporate Benefactor benefits plus Jerry Schwing exclusive use of Paula Garvey Rob Stuart WRITE NAME AS YOU WISH IT TO APPEAR IN Manship Floor for a private reception Elizabeth “Boo” Thomas OUR RECORDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: for 100 people. Sue Turner Honorary: Nadine Carter Russell Ex-Officio: Laura F. Lindsay LSU MOA Representative, MEMBER NAME AND TITLE Shaw Center for the Arts Board of Directors: Laura Boyce ADDRESS Admission CITY / STATE / ZIP Adults: $ 8, Seniors 65+ and students with I.D.: $ 6 LSU faculty /staff with I.D.: $ 6 PHONE: HOME & WORK Children 5 to 17: $ 4 Children under 5: Free EMAIL

Yes! I would like to join the Young Professionals of the LSU MOA, to help promote art and Hours culture in Baton Rouge. CHECK TO RECEIVE AN EMAIL INVITATION TO OUR NEXT MEETING Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Payment Options PICK ONE For more information contact Thursday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Chelsea H. Catlett at 225.389.7213; Sunday: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm My check for ______is enclosed. [email protected] First Sunday of the Month: Free MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: THE LSU FOUNDATION. Closed Mondays, Easter Sunday, Return form and payment to: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Please charge ______to my: LSU Museum of Art Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Membership Office AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER Shaw Center for the Arts MASTER CARD VISA 100 Lafayette Street Baton Rouge, LA 70801

ACCOUNT NUMBER LSU faculty and staff receive a 10% discount on individual through LSU Museum of Art EXPIRATION DATE benefactor level memberships. Shaw Center for the Arts * NARM benefit allows members at the Patron 100 Lafayette Street level and above to receive reciprocal membership Baton Rouge, LA 70801 NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD privileges at over 150 museums, gardens and historical sites throughout North America. Please 225.389.7200 (general) refer to our website, www.lsu.edu/lsumoa for a 225.389.7210 (Museum Store) SIGNATURE complete listing of participating sites. Internet: www.lsu.edu/lsumoa Ê Museum Store LSU MOA Museum Store 100 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 225.389.7210

GLAZED & CONFUSED POTTERY

LSU MOA members take Sally McConnell began creating pottery as an Ohio State University advantage of a 20% discount student. In 2000 her creativity was rekindled when a friend asked her to take a pottery class. Two years later, Sally launched Glazed & Confused on all regularly priced items. Pottery. A family-owned business, Glazed & Confused features a variety of crosses, fleur-de-lis and nature-themed pottery designs.

Visit the LSU MOA Museum Store today for a selection of beautiful and unique work from Glazed & Confused Pottery. LSU Museum of Art Shaw Center for the Arts

100 Lafayette Street Baton Rouge, LA 70801

September 27 – Members’ reception: The Line MarkYour That Roars: Editorial Cartoons in the Age of Anxiety October 14 & November 4 – Calendar! Frame To Frame: LSU MOA & a Movie