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"Pelican State Goes to War: Louisiana in World War II," June 17 to July 27, 2019
Traveling exhibit from the National WWII Museum in New Orleans


"Threads of Glory" fiber arts exhibit, April 25 to June 2, 2018 
Curated by Karen Bradford.  Sponsored by Union General Hospital and Kilpatrick Funeral Homes.  Some 200 works by 51 artisans were displayed in the exhibit.  All makers were from Union, Lincoln, and Ouachita parishes.

"Timber!" exhibit, Feb. 1 - Mar. 22, 2017

"Images of Faith" exhibit, Nov. 30, 2016, to Jan. 18, 2017
"Sports Greats of North Louisiana" exhibit, Sept. 8 to Nov. 4, 2016.  Thanks to our sponsors, Union General Hospital and Lache Pas La Patate.
"Honoring Our Heroes:  A Tribute to Union Parish Veterans", May 25-August 3, 2016.   Thanks to our sponsor, Marion State Bank.
"The World Comes to Union Parish" was a richly colorful and enlightening experience featuring the cultures of 13 countries of origin of 18 foreign-born Union Parish residents.  We thank them for generously sharing their stories and memorabilia of their native lands. The exhibit ran from March 23 to April 30, 2016.
Blind artist John Bramblitt visited five Union Parish schools the week of January 19, 2016, and inspired students to be bold, be creative, and be willing to fail..."it's part of the learning experience," he told them.  The museum's "INsight" exhibit Jan. 26-Feb. 26 featured 100+ youth artworks plus nine of Bramblitt's paintings.
Images of the "Christmas Memories" exhibit, Nov. 4-Dec. 23. 
Thanks to our sponsors, Hampton Law Firm and Union General Hospital
Images from the "Tracing the Indians of Early Union Parish" exhibit, July 21-October 9, 2015
Thanks to our sponsor, CenturyLink
Participants in the "Indian Flute-Making" workshop on Aug. 29 play their newly made instruments
James Harty inspecting items brought to "Artifact ID Day" on Aug. 15.
Native American deer hide regalia and instruments made by Michael Christian
Richard Wolf (left) and Michael Christian, two of the many individuals who are lending artifacts for the exhibit
Larry and Denise Pixley with their display case of artifacts
Betty Thomas, one of the many people who are lending items for the exhibit
"Tool-making by Prehistoric People," topic of demonstration on Sept. 26, 11 a.m., by Larry Pixley
Larry Elee created this artistic rendition of a Native American chief
Erin Sutton with her artifacts on display
James Harty addresses crowd on Aug. 8 - "Prehistoric People of Union Parish"
James Harty, archaeology researcher
Pottery sherd
Pottery sherds
Artwork by Martin Pate, on loan from Office of State Parks
Exhibit of vintage handmade Union Parish quilts, May 5 - June 27, 2015. 
Thanks to our sponsors, Plum Creek and Friends of the Museum
Exhibit of folk art by Clementine Hunter, March 3-April 10, 2015, and associated activities
Thanks to our sponsors, Marion State Bank and The Dean of Flowers
WORKSHOPS AND YOUTH EVENTS DURING "CELEBRATING THE WATERS OF UNION PARISH" EXHIBIT - JANUARY 2015
GALLERY OPENS- DECEMBER 2014
GALLERY RENOVATIONS , 2014
Thanks to Community Trust Bank employees for sanding, priming, and painting the gallery as part of the bank's commendable "Enrich" program to help area non-profit organizations.
View of the gallery - Sept. 23, 2014

New flooring.  Fresh paint.  Bright track lights.  This project is looking good!!!!!!
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Latest views of the gallery - October 28, 2014
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