The Masur Museum of Art showcases 7 Ruston artists in the 58th Annual Juried Competition. This year 204 artist applied from 39 states. Of that group, 51 artists were selected by this year’s juror, Dr. Kelli Morgan, an independent curator, author, educator, and social justice activist. Louisiana Tech School of Design MFA students Jacob Moffett, Jennifer Robison, and Paul Trichel have their work on display along with Ruston artists Dean Dablow, Frank Hamrick, Phillip LeBlanc, and Donna McGee. These 7 artists are among the 9 Louisiana artists represented in the show.
First started in 1964, when famed Louisiana artist Ida Kohlmeyer won an award to have her painting purchased as the first addition to the Masur Museum’s permanent collection, the Annual Juried Competition is the Masur Museum’s longest-running tradition and one of its best-reviewed exhibitions each year.
The show is on view from March 4th to May 8th at the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum, 1051 Chennault Park Drive, Monroe LA 71203, due to ongoing construction at the Masur Museum. To visit the exhibition at the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum, you must wear a face covering as per the CDC guidelines, maintain proper social distancing of 6 feet, keep your hands clean and sanitized, and please stay home if you are sick.
The Masur Museum will host a virtual Zoom reception with Juror’s Talk and Prize Announcements on March 12that 5:30pm. This year’s cash prizes total in $3,200. Winner of the Best in Show award receives $1,000, and visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artwork to win the $200 People’s Choice Award. Links to the reception can be found on the Masur Museum social media papges, calling 318.329.2237, or emailing info@masurmuseum.org. For the duration of this exhibition, on-site and virtual tours will also be available by contacting the Masur Museum.