Friends of LSEM in Pictures

See photos of many Museum exhibit receptions and events at Flickr. 

See photos from Glitz & Grits 2009 at Glitz & Grits 2009 photos.

Annual Meeting 2010, Friends of LSEM, Inc.:

Pictured at the annual meeting in December 2010 are new members of the board of the Friends of Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, including Gene Hodgson, Julie Miller, Helen Turner, Angie Costaskis and Roy Burrell.  Not pictured:  Margaret Thompson and Linda Wright.

In-coming president of the Friends of LSEM board Dr. George Bakowski visits with Museum Director Wayne Waddell during the annual meeting, 2010.

Wayne Waddell with out-going Friends President Gloria Cook and board member Harriet Daggett.

Friends of LSEM board member Andy Shehee (left) chats with Henry Burns.

Henry Burns visits with Roy Burrell and Angie Costaskis.

Forrest Dunn Retirement Event:

Secretary of State Jay Dardenne (left) presents a proclamation honoring Forrest Dunn (right) on the occasion of his retirement as director of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.  In the background are Margaret Green of the Regional Museum Governing Board and state legislators Wayne Waddell and Billy Montgomery.  (Right photo) Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover congratulates the honoree.

Forrest Dunn speaks as his wife, Donna, looks on.  "Thank you from my heart," he said to the crowd of some 200 attendees. Dunn was honored on Sunday, June 27 at a retirement event sponsored by the Friends of the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. 

Among speakers and presenters for the Dunn retirement event (left to right) Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover, state legislators Billy Montgomery and Wayne Waddell, and Gloria Cook, president of the Friends of LSEM.

(Left photo, left to right) Speakers on behalf of U.S. Sens. David Vitter and Mary Landrieu, Leslie Quinn and Tari Bradford, along with representatives of the Louisiana State Fair Board, Maxine Sarpy, chair, and Chris Giordano, general manager. (Right photo) Giordano and Sarpy present resolution to Dunn.

(Left) State Rep. Roy Burrell, whose district includes the Museum, praises the work of Forrest Dunn. (Right) Staff members Cindy Grogan and Nita Cole visit with Billy Montgomery.

Crowd in rotunda during the Dunn retirement reception.

Candid snapshots:  Curator Nita Cole (left photo) and Bonnie Watkins, secretary of the Friends of LSEM (right photo) visit with attendees.

More candid snapshots:  (Left) Carla Alsandor, Neil Johnson.  (Right) Rep. Wayne Waddell and wife Susan.

(Left) Joanne Woodard and Janis Showman of the Friends of LSEM Landscape Advisory Committee.  (Right) Charlotte Burrows, one of the early board members of the Friends of LSEM, visits with honoree Dunn.

"People: Portraiture by Neil Johnson" Exhibit Reception

May 6, 2010 at Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

Photographer Neil Johnson signs posters that commemorate his "People: Portraiture by Neil Johnson" at the opening reception May 6, 2010 at Louisiana State Exhibit Museum.

Cindy and Neil Johnson celebrate the exhibit opening.

Dr. Earle Labor, renowned Jack London scholar, poses with his portrait as does Roxann Johnson, Shreveport civic leader.

Carla Alsandor (left) and Erin Berry are among those viewing the portrait of the late Scott Griffin, multidisciplinary artist. At right the Rev. Mack McCarter of Community Renewal International poses with his portrait.

Andy Shehee, a board member of the Friends of LSEM, is photographed beside his Portrait 2000 image. At right with his portrait is Walter Hopkins, an employee of R.W. Norton Gallery.

Dr. George Bakowski, vice president of the Friends of LSEM, visits with Neil Johnson at the reception that included refreshments such as a large chocolate cake. (Neil Johnson reception photos by Harriet Daggett)

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"Zama Dexter: Retrospective and New Works"

May 17, 2009 at Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

Zama Dexter:  Retrospective & New Works, 2009 The opening reception for the "Retrospective & New Works" exhibit by Shreveport artist Zama Blanchard Dexter was held on May 17, 2009. The exhibit included new paintings, as well as an assemblage of past works from various private and museum collections. See more photos of this reception at Flickr. 

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John James Audubon Exhibit

Feb. 2, 2009 at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

John James Audubon Exhibit, 2009 Guests enjoy the opening reception for the John James Audubon Exhibit, Feb. 2, 2009.

Danny Heitman, author of Summer of Birds, poses with Nita Cole, LSEM curator, during the opening reception for the Audubon Exhibit. Mr. Heitman keynoted the opening with an address in the Museum auditorium. Later in the year, Louisiana Public Broadcasting aired a 30-minute documentary about Summer of Birds and Audubon’s time spent in Louisiana.

Friends President Amy Watkins and daughter Emma enjoy the opening of the Audubon event.

Lizzy Broughton and Noah Bounds present an Audubon education program.

Education coordinator conducts an Audubon Exhibit tour with a school group.

Master Falconer Francine Forrester talks with students in the Museum auditorium.

Ms. Forrester and Tirsa, her Harris hawk, were extremely popular with Audubon Exhibit attendees.

For Further Information, to Join the Friends, Volunteer or Contact Us ...

For further information, to become a Friend of LSEM, to volunteer or to contact us, call 318-632-2020 or email info@FriendsofLSEM.org.