Masur Museum of Art: VARIETY

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2017
 
Media Contacts: Evelyn Stewart, Director                       Benjamin Hickey, Curator
 Evelyn.Stewart@ci.monroe.la.us           Benjamin.Hickey@ci.monroe.la.us
                         318.329.2237                                        318.329.2237
           

 Variety, like the name implies, is like a variety show. It is an inter-generational cultural experience that will take place at the Masur five times a year. Each edition will feature a new line-up each time! Free admission and activities!!! The first Variety will be held on February 4, 2 – 5 pm at the Masur Museum of Art. The Masur Museum is located at 1400 South Grand Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202.
 
See next page for the line-up! Masur Museum: 1 of 3

THANK YOU TO THE LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES FOR MAKING VARIETY POSSIBLE!
The Line-up
 
2 – 2:50 pm: Live Music by Josh Love
Josh Love will play a killer set and talk about the history behind many of the songs he plays. Love plays in many styles, expect original tunes and standards. He might be planning a surprise or two for us.
 
3 – 4 pm: Studio Practice Lecture
Exhibiting artist Dean Dablow will discuss his life, career, and rich artistic practice.
 
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2 – 5 pm: FREE Children’s Drop-In Activity
Bring your children and make a mobile inspired by Beili Liu’s current exhibition!
 
2 – 5 pm: Shoebox Challenge
Flex your creative might with the Downtown Arts Alliance’s Art Club. A FREE art activity for the whole family!
 
2 – 5pm: Department of Parks and Recreation Meet and Greet
Find out about the fun things the City of Monroe is doing for you and your kids!
 
2 – 5 pm: Designs by Zach Hannibal
Buy local! Come and snag a cool sticker, shirt, or postcard by Zach!
 
 2 – 5 pm: RoeLA Roaster
Buy local! Coffee, snacks, and more!
 
 
Come see Dean Dablow’s exhibition Everything Is Abstract and Beili Liu’s site specific installation Sky Well. You will enjoy them both!
 
 
Visit masurmuseum.org, “like” Masur Museum of Art on Facebook, or call 318.329.2237 for more information about this and other programming.
 
 
 

About the Masur Museum of Art 
 
 
The Masur Museum of Art is the largest collecting and exhibiting institution of modern and contemporary art in Northeast Louisiana.  We are dedicated to bringing dynamic public programming to our community that emphasizes artists from Louisiana, the Southeast, and around the world.
 
The Masur Museum of Art is a division of the City of Monroe’s Department of Community Affairs. Exhibitions and educational programs are funded by the Twin City Art Foundation. Programs of the Masur Museum are supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. Art Works. This project is also funded in part by a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Further funding is provided by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, CenturyLink Security Systems, Yellowbook 360, and DeltaStyle magazine. For more information about events and programing please visit masurmuseum.org, like us on Facebook, or call 318.329.2237