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Museum launches online fundraising campaign
DISCOVERY PLACE - Union Museum of History and Art is asking for YOUR help to make 2021 a great year of fascinating programs and activities.
YOUR DONATION of $20 or more will help us reach the goal of $3000 by October 15, and make us eligible for a really big grant from the Gannett Foundation. Simply go to this secure site:
https://mightycause.com/organization/Union-Museum-Of-History-And-Art
Thank you for helping the Museum be a place where we can all discover more, share more, be more.
All donation amounts are welcomed!
DISCOVERY PLACE - Union Museum of History and Art is asking for YOUR help to make 2021 a great year of fascinating programs and activities.
YOUR DONATION of $20 or more will help us reach the goal of $3000 by October 15, and make us eligible for a really big grant from the Gannett Foundation. Simply go to this secure site:
https://mightycause.com/organization/Union-Museum-Of-History-And-Art
Thank you for helping the Museum be a place where we can all discover more, share more, be more.
All donation amounts are welcomed!
Fundraising opportunity offered --
Hooshang's 'Equine Elegance' added to museum collection
Union Museum of History of Art in Farmerville is pleased to announce that a painting by Hooshang Khorasani of Ruston is the first artwork to be placed in its permanent collection. The 36-by-48-inch acrylic on canvas work, “Equine Elegance,” was part of the museum’s recent “For the Love of Horses” exhibit that kicked off the museum’s new, larger location at 211 N. Main Street.
Jean Jones, vice chair of the board of directors, said, "We are truly honored to receive this magnificent painting from an artist of Hooshang's caliber. It will hang with honor in Union Museum of History and Art not only as a display of enormous talent but also as an inspiration to budding artists." Historical items as well as paintings are being added to the museum’s permanent collection.
In an effort to help the museum in its fundraising efforts to purchase the building it has moved into, Hooshang is offering to continue donating to the museum 30 percent of any sales of his equine paintings through the end of the year. To review available work, businesses and individuals can contact him at hooshangstudio@suddenlink.net or www.hooshangstudio.com.
Hooshang's paintings are also included in the permanent collections of the American Saddlebred Museum in Lexington, Kentucky, and Lake County Museum of Art in Tavares, Florida.
Hooshang's 'Equine Elegance' added to museum collection
Union Museum of History of Art in Farmerville is pleased to announce that a painting by Hooshang Khorasani of Ruston is the first artwork to be placed in its permanent collection. The 36-by-48-inch acrylic on canvas work, “Equine Elegance,” was part of the museum’s recent “For the Love of Horses” exhibit that kicked off the museum’s new, larger location at 211 N. Main Street.
Jean Jones, vice chair of the board of directors, said, "We are truly honored to receive this magnificent painting from an artist of Hooshang's caliber. It will hang with honor in Union Museum of History and Art not only as a display of enormous talent but also as an inspiration to budding artists." Historical items as well as paintings are being added to the museum’s permanent collection.
In an effort to help the museum in its fundraising efforts to purchase the building it has moved into, Hooshang is offering to continue donating to the museum 30 percent of any sales of his equine paintings through the end of the year. To review available work, businesses and individuals can contact him at hooshangstudio@suddenlink.net or www.hooshangstudio.com.
Hooshang's paintings are also included in the permanent collections of the American Saddlebred Museum in Lexington, Kentucky, and Lake County Museum of Art in Tavares, Florida.
Twelve of the 19 honorees were able to be present for the "Defenders of Freedom" ceremony on June 17. They are shown here, along with several event planners and participants. Each honoree was presented with a medal and certificate of appreciation. ( Photo courtesy Annie Sharp Berry)
"Defenders of Freedom" ceremony honors WWII vets
It was an afternoon of remembrance, gratitude, and praise as 19 local World War II veterans were honored for their service with a special ceremony that also officially opened the "Pelican State Goes to War" exhibit in the Union Museum. Stars of the occasion on June 17, 2019, were military veterans Russell Adams, Norwood Albritton, Willis Andrews, C.C. Bayles, Jr., John Grady Culpepper, James Hubert Franklin, Richard Jones, L.B. Knighton, L.J. Laster, Harry Maroney, James M. Newsom, Billy Ross O'Bannon, Raymond Odom, Jim Pardue, Jack Edsel Peppers, M.O. Porter, Jack Taylor, James Wilbur Upshaw; and munitions factory veteran Dorothy Golden Smith. Each honoree received a Defender of Freedom medal and certificate of appreciation. The setting for the ceremony was the lobby of Origin Bank, which was filled with some 100 family, friends and community leaders eager to honor the veterans who gave so much for their country during the perilous times of World War II.
Speaking about each honoree's service were Jerry W. Taylor, Union Parish Police Jury president; M. Stein Baughman, Jr., Town of Farmerville mayor; Jay Snell, Marion State Bank; and Tim Tettleton, Origin Bank. Emcee was Brittany Unkel, Union Museum of History and Art board chair.
A vast array of beautifully presented refreshments was ably provided by Women for Veterans, auxiliary of the local VFW post.
It was an afternoon of remembrance, gratitude, and praise as 19 local World War II veterans were honored for their service with a special ceremony that also officially opened the "Pelican State Goes to War" exhibit in the Union Museum. Stars of the occasion on June 17, 2019, were military veterans Russell Adams, Norwood Albritton, Willis Andrews, C.C. Bayles, Jr., John Grady Culpepper, James Hubert Franklin, Richard Jones, L.B. Knighton, L.J. Laster, Harry Maroney, James M. Newsom, Billy Ross O'Bannon, Raymond Odom, Jim Pardue, Jack Edsel Peppers, M.O. Porter, Jack Taylor, James Wilbur Upshaw; and munitions factory veteran Dorothy Golden Smith. Each honoree received a Defender of Freedom medal and certificate of appreciation. The setting for the ceremony was the lobby of Origin Bank, which was filled with some 100 family, friends and community leaders eager to honor the veterans who gave so much for their country during the perilous times of World War II.
Speaking about each honoree's service were Jerry W. Taylor, Union Parish Police Jury president; M. Stein Baughman, Jr., Town of Farmerville mayor; Jay Snell, Marion State Bank; and Tim Tettleton, Origin Bank. Emcee was Brittany Unkel, Union Museum of History and Art board chair.
A vast array of beautifully presented refreshments was ably provided by Women for Veterans, auxiliary of the local VFW post.
Union Museum of History and Art gratefully acknowledges arts grants
Several projects of the Union Museum of History and Art have been supported by grants from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Inc. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works.”
Several projects of the Union Museum of History and Art have been supported by grants from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council, Inc. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works.”
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"First Friends" of the Museum
Sincere thanks go to these individuals and organizations that launched the museum in 2014
by underwriting the gallery construction expenses.
The Lions Club of Farmerville - Lighting System Sponsor
Union General Hospital - Community Showcase Sponsor
Bruce and Cindy Hampton - Large Display Panel Sponsor (2)
Plum Creek -- Lead Flooring Sponsor
Architecture +, Monroe, LA - architectural rendering
The Carr Family - Fred, Tommy, Jeffery, Tinnie, and Deanna -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Community Trust Bank (now Origin Bank) -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Futch Family - Alan, Lance,Todd, and Jimmye Carol -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Gazette -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Steve and Jean Jones -- Flooring Sponsor
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Nancy Love -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Read Lumber and Supply -- Flooring Sponsor
Jerry and Joan Taylor -- Flooring Sponsor
Brittany and Steve Unkel -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Ricky and Debbie Albritton -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Banner -- Display Panel Sponsor
John and Alana Belton -- Display Panel Sponsor
Dr. Clyde Brashier -- Display Panel Sponsor
Town of Farmerville -- Display Panel Sponsor
Lum and Dottie Farr -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Museum is forever indebted to the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce, which began the museum idea as a special study project in 2011. The Chamber's Board of Directors enabled the concept to become a reality, and today the Union Museum of History and Art is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For its first five years, the Museum was housed in the Chamber of Commerce building; in March 2020, it moved into the building at 211 N. Main St. , Farmerville.
Sincere thanks go to these individuals and organizations that launched the museum in 2014
by underwriting the gallery construction expenses.
The Lions Club of Farmerville - Lighting System Sponsor
Union General Hospital - Community Showcase Sponsor
Bruce and Cindy Hampton - Large Display Panel Sponsor (2)
Plum Creek -- Lead Flooring Sponsor
Architecture +, Monroe, LA - architectural rendering
The Carr Family - Fred, Tommy, Jeffery, Tinnie, and Deanna -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Community Trust Bank (now Origin Bank) -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Futch Family - Alan, Lance,Todd, and Jimmye Carol -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
The Gazette -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Steve and Jean Jones -- Flooring Sponsor
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Nancy Love -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Read Lumber and Supply -- Flooring Sponsor
Jerry and Joan Taylor -- Flooring Sponsor
Brittany and Steve Unkel -- Large Display Panel Sponsor
Ricky and Debbie Albritton -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Banner -- Display Panel Sponsor
John and Alana Belton -- Display Panel Sponsor
Dr. Clyde Brashier -- Display Panel Sponsor
Town of Farmerville -- Display Panel Sponsor
Lum and Dottie Farr -- Display Panel Sponsor
The Museum is forever indebted to the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce, which began the museum idea as a special study project in 2011. The Chamber's Board of Directors enabled the concept to become a reality, and today the Union Museum of History and Art is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For its first five years, the Museum was housed in the Chamber of Commerce building; in March 2020, it moved into the building at 211 N. Main St. , Farmerville.
