Union Museum of History and Art
Museum featuring exhibits, events, classes, documentaries, and community gatherings
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Description
The mission of the Union Museum of History and Art is to promote an understanding of history, culture, and art, and to instill a spirit of community pride. We're all about connections. Connections with each other...with the past...with beloved traditions... with dreams of the future. Our aim is to bring history to life, to revel in the arts, and showcase the many facets of our region.
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EVENTS
"Backwoods Blacksmithing
Veteran blacksmith Cody Livingston will teach the basics of the ancient craft on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Union Museum of History and Art, 211 N. Main St., Farmerville. Adults interested in enrolling should call the museum to pre-register at 318-982-8020. Fee is $40, payable by cash, check, money order, or credit card. This is another in the series of Folkcrafts classes offered by the museum.
"Fantastic Vizions" surreal group show
The "Fantastic Vizions" surreal art exhibit, May 26-June 26, will feature works by seven local artists : Garrett Carlson, Lindsay Carraway, the late Rickie Cox, Heather Gill, Pam Hallman, Kelley Kimble, and G. Scott Smith.
Opening Reception: surreal art show
Let your imagination go wild for the Surreal Costume Party reception on Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Union Museum of History and Art! The event will launch the "Fantastic Vizions" art exhibit, May 26-June 26, featuring works by seven local artists : Garrett Carlson, Lindsay Carraway, the late Rickie Cox, Heather Gill, Pam Hallman, Kelley Kimble, and G. Scott Smith. Those attending the May 26 reception are invited to don their most outlandish costumes that express surreal art and fantastic ideas. (Costume is not required to attend!) For inspiration on costumes, visit the website of the Surreal Salon Soiree, an annual event in Baton Rouge: https://www.batonrougegallery.org/surreal-salon-soiree-2025