"State of the Arts”

New to Art Melt this year is a special panel entitled, "State of the Arts”. The panel is free to the public and will explore the artistic cultural climate in the state; factors that contribute to the successfulness of the artistic community and what improvements can be made; development and growth of a young artistic community; financial incentives from the state; How best can a unrepresented artist portray themselves and their work in order to become a unique and successful/prolific person in the artistic community. 

Panelists include:  

Jason Andreasen, Baton Rouge Gallery

Dr. Jordana Pomeroy, Executive Director, LSU MOA 

Kelly Pepper, Community Development and Outreach at the Louisiana Department of Administration 

David Humphreys, photographer

Gerri Hobdy, Louisiana State Arts Council Representative , Louisiana Partnership for the Arts

David Contreras, MFA Candidate Painting & Drawing, Louisiana State University