Printelligence Conference at LSU
The LSU School of Art will host the 2026 Mid America Print Council (MAPC) Conference Printelligence October 7-10, 2026 at LSU. Led by printmaking faculty organizers Leslie Koptcho and Lauren Cardenas, the national annual…
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LSU Art History Professor Darius Spieth Edits New Grove Guide to the Art Market
LSU Professor of Art History Darius Spieth edited the newly published Grove Art Guide to the Art Market, a comprehensive exploration of the institutions, practices and economic forces that shape the global art world….
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Alumni Spotlight: Amanda Farris
From Studio Community to the Greenhouse: Painter Amanda Farris Grows Creative Practice in Baton Rouge For LSU alumna and artist Amanda Farris, making art has never been something she simply decided to pursue—it has…
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LSU Museum of Art Selected for National Smithsonian Initiative; Recognized for Excellence
The LSU Museum of Art has been selected as Louisiana’s participating institution in “50 for 50,” a landmark national initiative from the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and the Art Bridges Foundation. As one of only 51 museums—one representing each U.S. state and Puerto…
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A Global Reach of Scholarship: Six New Publications in Five Countries and Three Languages by Professor Darius Spieth
Over the past academic year, art history professor Darius Spieth has finalized publications from Baton Rouge to Bordeaux and Florence, and from London to Brussels, writing about subjects as diverse as the history of…
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David Eichelberger Joins Ceramics Faculty
The LSU School of Art is pleased to announce the appointment of David Eichelberger as the newest member of the ceramics faculty, beginning the 2026-2027 academic year. Eichelberger brings an expansive background in…
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Watch Commencement Livestream
The spring 2026 LSU College of Art & Design commencement ceremony will take place Friday, May 15 at 4 p.m. in the LSU Maddox Field House. Watch ceremony recording. About the Commencement Speaker Scott…
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LSU Researchers Digitize Art & Artifacts for All
The Future of Heritage: Why Digitizing Art and Cultural Artifacts Matters In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, the way we preserve and engage with human history is undergoing a profound shift. Museums…
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Courtney Barr Turns DNA into Art
Where DNA Becomes Art: Visualizing the Code That Connects All Living Things Watch video:
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Art & Design Students Win Awards at LSU Discover Day 2026
Aubrey Landaiche, Bachelor of Arts 2026, received the first place award for the LSU College of Art & Design at LSU Discover Day 2026. Her faculty mentor was Kelli Scott Kelley, professor of painting. The…
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Jeremiah Ariaz Awarded a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship
Jeremiah Ariaz, professor of art/photography, has been awarded a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship in Photography, as part of the Guggenheim Foundation’s 101st Class of Fellows of trailblazing artists, scientists, and scholars across 55 fields. Read…
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Remy Cantrelle, NASA Intern & Space Artist
Remy Cantrelle, BFA/digital art major, has been interning for NASA – and the experience has been out of this world. Remy is one of 16 talented undergraduate artists selected by NASA from across the…
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Art & Design Faculty Pilot STEM “Big Ideas”
LSU College of Art & Design faculty researchers lead and collaborate on 4 out of the 7 “Big Ideas in STEM and Social & Behavioral Sciences” projects of selected 2026 Provost’s Fund for Innovation…
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LSU Art Faculty Present Works: Spring 2026
Holding, U.N.O Gallery U.N.O. Gallery in New Orleans presents Holding, the works of LSU School of Art faculty Michaelene (Mikey) Walsh and Kelli Scott Kelley, on view February 21-March 8, 2026. “To hold is…
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LSU School of Art Spring 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibitions at Glassell Gallery
Each year, LSU School of Art Master of Fine Arts candidates prepare a thesis exhibition to share the culmination of the three-years of study and practice at LSU School of Art. This year, Glassell Gallery will…
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Brendan Harmon Juror of AI: Artistic Interpretations
Brendan Harmon, associate professor of landscape architecture, was a juror for the LSU Museum of Art (MOA) exhibition AI: Artistic Interpretations. On view February 5–May 10, 2026 and organized by Studio Art Quilt Associates…
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