Shadows-on-the-Teche is partnering with the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to continue its celebration of Louisiana art.
Join us on July 17 at 5:30 p.m. for Clementine Hunter and Louisiana Folk Art, a VIRTUAL conversation with Tom Whitehead, leading expert on Clementine Hunter, and featuring Valerie Balint, Director of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios.
The former home and workplace of self-taught artist Clementine Hunter, Melrose on the Cane (Natchitoches, LA) is a longtime member of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios and was designated as a National Treasure by the Trust in 2015. African House, a building on the property, houses an epic mural cycle by Hunter. In 2015 and 2016, the National Trust’s HOPE Crew rehabilitated and restored this building to safely display these murals. This program advances dialogue about the artistic connections at Shadows-on-the Teche related to the ongoing endeavors of resident, William Weeks Hall, a promising artist who created an artistic hub at the site.
For more about the event, visit
https://www.shadowsontheteche.org/upcoming-events/clementine-hunter-and-louisiana-folk-art.
Funding for this project has been provided by the State of Louisiana and administered by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH). The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of either the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities or the State of Louisiana.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Tom Whitehead was a member of Northwestern State University of Louisiana faculty for 30 years, serving as an associate professor of journalism and director of International Programs. One of the leading experts on Louisiana folk artist Clementine Hunter, Whitehead worked on documentaries and co-authored and edited books about Hunter.
Valerie Balint is the Director for the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. HAHS is a nation-wide consortium of 44-member sites that were the home and working studios of American artists. Before HAHS, Balint served at Frederick Church's Olana, Cherwood, and Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio. She also served as the New York State coordinator of the Save Outdoor Sculpture program.
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