Laurel exhibit highlights African-American artists
Laurel exhibit highlights African-American artists By Eddie Robertson | January 22, 2021 at 5:59 PM CST - Updated January 22 at 7:49 PM
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art has opened a gallery featuring works by African American artists from around the country, Mississippi and the Pine Belt.
âIdentity and Responseâ is a collaborative between members of the staff at LRMA and local artist, Michael Ross, who is the curator for the exhibit. Ross was instrumental in placing each piece in a way which gives meaning and significance to those adjacent with each other.
Artwork from Ross is included in the exhibit with the bulk coming from the permanent collection owned by the museum.
Five exhibits to be featured at LRMA in 2021
Five exhibits to be featured at LRMA in 2021 By Charles Herrington | January 2, 2021 at 5:19 PM CST - Updated January 2 at 10:58 PM
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - 2021 will be a big year for exhibitions at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.
Five different exhibits will be showcased in the coming months.
One will have sculptures inspired by the history of the timber industry in Laurel.
Another will have several works from African-American artists.
A third will have contemporary Japanese woodblock prints and other exhibits will feature plaster sculptures and works from southern photographers.
Museum director George Bassi says although the exhibition schedule will be busy, the museum is postponing many other activities, because of the coronavirus pandemic.