Events

This exhibition showcases well-known artists working in many media. Narratives Near and Far will lend a largely American perspective to the art historical narratives of exploration, regionalism, iconography, portraiture, and interpretation in general. Exhibiting artists include Karl Bodmer, Birney Imes, Roy Lichtenstein, O. Winston Link, Robert Rauschenberg, and Eudora Welty.

Biological Regionalism will feature paintings, videos, and objects created during and after artist Alberto Rey’s visit to Monroe in spring 2012. Rey strives to document the flora and fauna in the areas he visits for posterity’s sake and as a means of educating his audiences about the importance of conservation. While he does not directly portray human culture in his work, it is us that end on being on exhibition. Rey is a Distinguished Professor for Research and Creative Activity at SUNY Fredonia as well as an Orvis endorsed fly fishing guide. This exhibition will appeal to art enthusiasts and outdoorsmen alike.

Golden Anniversary: The Masur Celebrates Fifty Years

This exhibition features acquisitions from the permanent collection over the last 50 years. Golden Anniversary will showcase artists including Edwin Pinkston, Thomas Hart Benton, Dean Dablow, George Rodrigue, Julian Stanczak, Raphael Soyer, Ida Kohlmeyer, George Dunbar, Betty Waldo Parish, Bruce Davidson, Eugene Martin, Doug Weathersby, Benjamin Shamback, Auguste Rodin, Joan Miro, Jenny Ellerbe, and Samuel Corso. This exhibition will touch on broad social and art historical narratives as well as those specific to Louisiana while telling the story of the Masur’s collecting habits.