Faculty art exhibit open at Southeastern Lousiana

SLU's Contemporary Art Gallery features student, faculty, and regional as well as national artwork
SLU's Contemporary Art Gallery features student, faculty, and regional as well as national artwork | Contributed photo
Students and art enthusiasts are flocking to the first spring exhibition at the Contemporary Art Gallery at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond.

The exhibit, entitled "The Department of Fine and Performing Arts Faculty Exhibition," opened Jan. 21 with a reception at the gallery.

The Contemporary Art Gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Wednesday hours extended until 8 p.m. and closure on Fridays at noon.

The gallery is devoted to presenting exhibits, both national and regional, including art, lectures, and workshops.

The Contemporary Art Gallery hones in on education in art while providing opportunities for engagement between visitors, artwork and the artists. Admission is free.