Studio Saturdays
Studio Saturdays at LASM
Join us every third Saturday of the month for Studio Saturdays, LASM’s hands-on art program that connects the community with local artists and a variety of creative techniques. Participants explore different styles of artmaking while learning directly from experienced artists and museum professionals. Designed for artists of all skill levels, each session offers a unique opportunity to engage with exhibitions, artistic processes, and creative expression.
Past Studio Saturday instructors have included Eleanor Owen Kerr, Kelsey Livingston, Meagan Moore, Chase Mullen, Brandon Lewis, Ellen Ogden, and many others, each sharing their distinctive artistic practices and expertise.
Upcoming Classes
Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 AM
Studio Saturday: Then & Now & Always
Inspired by Then & Now & Always, the current exhibition by Nick Bustamante, this Studio Saturday invites participants to explore the artist’s techniques, materials, and vibrant use of color. Led by LASM Assistant Curator & Museum Preparator Beth Welch, the workshop offers a closer look at Bustamante’s creative process before the exhibition closes on July 19. Participants will create their own artwork inspired by the themes and visual language of the exhibition.
Saturday, August 15 | 10:00 AM
Studio Saturday: Reflections of Louisiana: The Art of George Rodrigue
Explore the artistic legacy of one of Louisiana’s most celebrated artists during this Studio Saturday inspired by Reflections of Louisiana: The Art of George Rodrigue. Led by Beth Welch, participants will examine Rodrigue’s distinctive imagery, storytelling, and vibrant use of color while learning about the cultural influences that shaped his work. The workshop will culminate in the creation of original artwork inspired by Louisiana’s landscapes, traditions, and visual heritage.
ArtLean Scholarships
LASM is committed to making arts education accessible to all. Through the ArtLean Scholarship Program, participants may qualify to attend Studio Saturdays at a free or reduced rate.
Established through the generosity of Dr. Khanh Ho, the ArtLean Scholarship supports participation in LASM’s studio art programs and helps remove financial barriers to arts education.
For information about applying for an ArtLean Scholarship or making a contribution to support the program, please contact Tracey Barhorst, Curator and Public Programs Manager, at tbarhorst@lasm.org.
Program Support
Studio Saturdays is supported by a grant 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 RAC. Additional funding is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Alma Lee, Norman and Cary Saurage Fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation on behalf of Cary Saurage.
