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EDUCATION: OUR SHARED MISSION
As an educator, you want to expand learning experiences for your students. We do, too.
Union Museum of History and Art is committed to presenting exhibits and events that tell the story of this region --- its people, their culture --- and instill pride in this place we call home.
We invite you to review our schedule of activities below. Please let us know if you and your students could participate, or if there is any other way we can assist you in preparing young people to become knowledgeable adults. We welcome your suggestions for educational presentations.
Schedule of exhibits for 2018
Lectures, workshops and other events will accompany exhibits
April 24-June 2 – “Threads of Glory” exhibit of quilts and other fiber creations by regional artists. Karen Bradford, curator.
Late July to mid-Sept. – “Call to Arms: North Louisiana Preps for World War II” exhibit of artifacts and photos, 1939-41, from the Louisiana Maneuvers, Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant, Selman Field, Barksdale Field, and Civilian Conservation Corps camps.
October-December – Education in Union Parish exhibit. Photos, artifacts, and personal memorabilia recounting the history of schools throughout the parish from the early days until now.
As an educator, you want to expand learning experiences for your students. We do, too.
Union Museum of History and Art is committed to presenting exhibits and events that tell the story of this region --- its people, their culture --- and instill pride in this place we call home.
We invite you to review our schedule of activities below. Please let us know if you and your students could participate, or if there is any other way we can assist you in preparing young people to become knowledgeable adults. We welcome your suggestions for educational presentations.
Schedule of exhibits for 2018
Lectures, workshops and other events will accompany exhibits
April 24-June 2 – “Threads of Glory” exhibit of quilts and other fiber creations by regional artists. Karen Bradford, curator.
Late July to mid-Sept. – “Call to Arms: North Louisiana Preps for World War II” exhibit of artifacts and photos, 1939-41, from the Louisiana Maneuvers, Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant, Selman Field, Barksdale Field, and Civilian Conservation Corps camps.
October-December – Education in Union Parish exhibit. Photos, artifacts, and personal memorabilia recounting the history of schools throughout the parish from the early days until now.
Youth art competition winners named
Artworks by Kamryn Williams, a student at D'Arbonne Woods Charter School in Farmerville, took first place and third place honors in the "In the Wild" youth art competition held by Union Museum of History and Art in January 2018. Earning second place was Jailen Carodine, also a DWCS student. Earning an Honorable Mention award was Anna Jones, a student at Union Parish High School. Judge for the competition was Linda Snider-Ward, recently retired art instructor from several institutions in the region, and nationally recognized artist. All entries in the competition were displayed in the museum as part of the "Wild!" exhibit of works by several area wildlife artists and photographers from Jan. 30 to March 17.
Linda Snider-Ward, judge for the "In the Wild" youth art competition
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Anna Jones, a student at Union Parish High School, winner of the honorable mention
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Kamryn Williams (left), winner of first and third-place awards, and Jailen Carodine, second-place winner for the "In the Wild" youth art competition. At right is Erin Hanna, art teacher at D'Arbonne Woods Charter School
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