Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 – 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the UL Lafayette (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgan’s influence as a mentor was profound.
The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. Participating artists include: David Alpha, Andrew Amelinckx, Lisa Ayres, John Ballbach, Camille Banuchi, Willie Baronet, Babette Beaullieu, Mary Beyt, Lou Blackwell, Melissa Bonin, Ralph Bourque, Charles Crain, Sidney Creaghan, Linda Dautreuil, Dwight David, Michael Kevin Domingue, Troy Dugas, Kathy Dumesnil, Michael Eble, Angela Elledge, Denise Gallagher, Phillip Gould, A.J. Hebert, Vera Deville Judycki, Dawn Gregory Koetting, Randall LaBry, Miguel Lasala, Onézieme Mouton, Stephanie Patton, Mary Perrin, Paul Schexnayder, Laura Drewett Sellers, Patrick Soper, Steven Schneider, and Bill Risbourg. These artists tell the story of Morgan as an inspiration, an artist, and a teacher.
The exhibition begins October 1, 2011 and continues until May 19, 2012.
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