Tula Telfair paints monumental landscapes and epic-scale vistas that act as windows to another world—a dream world—where everything seems familiar yet remains beyond grasp. On January 29, discover the inspiration and process behind this beautiful artwork through a special tour of the exhibition by Telfair. Take the opportunity to meet the artist, and don't forget to view the the other current exhibitions Manchac: In the Wake of North Pass and Capitol City Contemporary. Complimentary wine along with hors d’ oeuvres courtesy of Capitol City Grill will also be provided.

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Tula Telfair, Civilization Could Not Do Without It (detail), 2014, oil on canvas, 75 x 100 inches. © Tula

Telfair, courtesy of Forum Gallery, New York.

ART AFTER HOURS

A WORLD OF DREAMS: LANDSCAPES BY TULA TELFAIRJANUARY 29 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Join us for an intriguing presentation by Dark Universe producer Dr. Carter Emmart, who will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the most accurate three-dimensional mapping data of the universe was used to create the show’s beautiful visual effects. Following the talk, enjoy a special screening of Dark Universe.

Dr. Emmart is the Director of Astrovisualization for production and education at the American Museum of Natural History’s (AMNH) Rose Center for Earth and Space, coordinating scientists, programmers, and artists to produce scientifically accurate yet visually stunning and immersive space experiences in AMNH’s Hayden Planetarium. He helped redefine how a planetarium

theater can present science to the public by using the planetarium as an immersive display that serves to surround its audiences in an accurately visualized 3D atlas of the universe. Carter explores the concept of scientific storytelling with immersive data visualization and shows how artistic processes can form out of the abstractions of science. Before working for AMNH, Dr. Emmart also did scientific visualization for NASA and the National Center for Atmospheric Research, and presented a TED Talk to demonstrate his 3D atlas of the universe.

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THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF LIGHTThe International Year of Light is a global initiative, adopted by the United Nations, which will highlight to the citizens of the world the importance of light and optical technologies in their lives, for their futures, and for the development of society. It is a unique opportunity to inspire, educate, and connect on a global scale.

Throughout 2015, join us at the Art & Science Museum as we participate in this world-wide celebration through a variety of programming for all ages, including this month’s planetarium lectures A Trek to the Land of Auroras on January 13 and Producer’s Talk: Dark Universe on January 22. Be on the lookout for more offerings throughout the coming months, as we recognize 2015 as The International Year of Light!

ACQUISITIONS TO THE COLLECTIONThe Art & Science Museum wishes to acknowledge the generous donors who gave works of art for the permanent collection in 2014.

Angela Gregory, gifts of the Angela Gregory Estate: Female bust, plaster. Female bust with draped shoulders, plaster. Female bust with pointed collar, plaster. Male bust (Robert Estache), plaster. Pair: Boy with goose, bronze and startled goose, bronze. Standing nude, plaster. Young female bust, plaster.

Jonathan Brilliant, The Red Stick Impression, 2014, embossed print. Gift of the artist.

Jonathan Brilliant, The Red Stick Sticks, 2014, coffee stir sticks from Louisiana Art & Science Museum installation. Gift of the artist.

Various works by American artists, with assistance from Harmon-Meek Gallery, Naples, FL:

Byron Browne, Still Life with Chiantis, 1956, India ink. Gift of Stephen Browne.

Byron Browne, Still Life with Teapot, collage and casein. Gift of Stephen Browne.

Byron Browne, Starry Night, 1954, casein. Gift of Stephen Browne.

Byron Browne, Woman with Flowers, 1956, pencil. Gift of Stephen Browne.

John Falato, Shade Tree, 2013, oil on panel. Gift of the artist.

Bob Kane, Positano III, 2010, oil on canvas. Gift of Eva Kane.

Bob Kane, La Pizza Restaurant, 2010, watercolor. Gift of Eva Kane.

Phillip Morsberger, Blith Spirits, 2001, oil on canvas. Gift of the artist.

Dan Rizzie, Blue Head, 2000, gouache and collage on wood. Gift of the artist.

Richard Segalman, Black Stockings, 2014, monotype. Gift of the artist.

Richard Segalman, Woodstock Winter, 2011, oil on canvas. Gift of Hunt Slonem.

Richard Segalman, December Dreaming, 2012, pastel. Gift of Hunt Slonem.

Hunt Slonem, Peace Plan, 2012, oil on canvas. Gift of Richard Segalman. (Pictured above)

Hunt Slonem, White and Yellow Butterflies, 2012, oil on wood. Gift of Richard Segalman.

Robert Vickrey, Holiday Window, 2010, egg tempera. Gift of Scott Vickrey, Wendy Vickrey, & Nicole McMartin.

Egyptian beads and figurines from Jane Olson-Phillips taken into inventory as teaching objects.

PRODUCER’S TALK: DARK UNIVERSEJANUARY 22 | 7 PM | PENNINGTON PLANETARIUM

LAST DAY

ART IN ACTION: INFLATE. DRAW. POUR. MAIN GALLERIES

JASON HACKENWERTH. HEATHER HANSEN. HOLTON ROWER.

The act of making art is the focus of this exhibition which spotlights the work of three noteworthy artists whose processes are just as intriguing as the results. Jason Hackenwerth inflates thousands of brightly colored latex balloons to create organic sculptural forms measuring over 30 feet tall. Stretching and twisting her body while drawing, Heather Hansen captures her motions on oversize canvases. Holton Rower pours up to 50 gallons of paint onto a single plywood construct, one cup at a time, as hundreds of colors expand into kaleidoscopic shapes. Video documentation showing each artist at work is included. This exhibition is presented in honor of Prospect 3, the largest international contemporary art fair in the U.S., currently taking place in New Orleans.

This exhibition is made possible in part by The Alma Lee and H.N. Saurage, Jr. Fund; CN; The Joseph Sternberg Memorial Fund; and a Decentralized Funding Grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in cooperation with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, and Louisiana State Arts Council. Jason Hackenwerth’s installation is supported in part by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s Artist Residency Program and by the Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel.

PETER DE FRANCIA: AN ITALIANATE IN BRITAINSOUPCON GALLERY

This intimate exhibition showcases the distinctive paintings of British artist, writer, and teacher Peter de Francia (1921–2012). Considered by critics to be among the “Big Beasts” of British art alongside Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud, de Francia lived in England for more than sixty years yet never felt at home. A sojourn in Italy during the late 1940s left a lasting impression, influencing both his political views and his aesthetic output. A powerful figurative artist, de Francia’s paintings and drawings belie an overriding interest in people and their humanity.

DIGITAL UNIVERSE TUES–SUN 2 PM

Learn about the night sky as never before. Using the world’s most extensive and accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, this show brings new astronomical information to life. Explore our solar system’s planets, the Milky Way Galaxy’s stars, and much more as you travel out to the edge of our observable universe.

LET IT SNOW TUES–FRI 10 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM | SAT 12 PM, 3 PM | SUN 3 PM

The Irene W. Pennington Planetarium celebrates the season of light with a brand new holiday music show! Let it Snow is keyed to the music of the holiday season and features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual setting of the planetarium’s dome theatre. The 32-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages.

FIRST DAY

A WORLD OF DREAMS: LANDSCAPES BY TULA TELFAIRJANUARY 10–MARCH 15 | MAIN GALLERY

Tula Telfair paints monumental landscapes and epic-scale vistas that act as windows to another world—a dream world—where everything seems familiar yet remains beyond grasp. Drawing upon the long tradition of landscape painting from the backdrops of the Renaissance through the Romanticism of the nineteenth century, Tula Telfair presents a thoroughly contemporary perspective upon an archaic art form. Instead of documenting actual sites, Telfair combines invented images with a variety of formal painterly techniques to achieve highly convincing yet fictitious illusions that invite contemplation upon the relationship between humankind and the environment.

This exhibition is made possible in part by a Local Project Assistance Grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, funded by the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President and Metro Council.

MANCHAC: IN THE WAKE OF NORTH PASSAN INSTALLATION BY MEGAN SINGLETON

JANUARY 10–MARCH 15 | SOUPCON GALLERY

Manchac: In the Wake of North Pass explores the destructive beauty and complex role of invasive aquatic plants upon the fragile ecology of Louisiana’s bayous. Singleton researched the state’s waterways and traveled by canoe to collect the water hyacinth and alligator weed that she transformed, first into paper and then into evocative pulp paintings and sculptural works. A video comprised of over 500 still photographs of water and a large-format handmade book provide further insight into the artist’s process. A native of St. Louis, Singleton received her MFA in sculpture from LSU in 2012.

A TREK TO THE LAND OF AURORASJANUARY 13 | 7 PM PENNINGTON PLANETARIUM

Discover both the beauty and science of auroras in a special presentation by Art & Science’s Irene W. Pennington Planetarium Director Jon Elvert. Learn what auroras are, what causes them, and where they can best be seen. Along with an opportunity to ask questions, information will also be provided on a 2016 Northern Lights Voyage along the coast of Norway. Regular planetarium admission rates apply.

This program is held in partnership with Geauxing Places Travel and Hurtigruten.

PRODUCER’S TALK: DARK UNIVERSEJANUARY 22 | 7 PM PENNINGTON PLANETARIUM

Dr. Carter Emmart, producer of Dark Universe and Director of Astrovisualization at the American Museum of Natural History’s Rose Center for Earth and Space, will present a behind-the-scenes look at how the most accurate three-dimensional mapping data of the universe was used to create the show’s beautiful visual effects. Following the talk, enjoy a screening of Dark Universe as well as a question and answer session with Dr. Emmart. Regular planetarium admission rates apply.

ART AFTER HOURS JANUARY 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM A WORLD OF DREAMS: LANDSCAPES BY TULA TELFAIR Explore the ethereal beauty in one of Art & Science’s newest exhibitions, A world of Dreams: Landscapes by Tula Telfair. Meet the artist and enjoy a personalized tour of the exhibition led by Telfair herself. Complimentary wine along with delicious hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Capitol City Grill will be served. And don’t miss your chance to see Manchac: In the Wake of North Pass and Capitol City Contemporary, also currently on view. Admission is $7 for non-members, $5 for students with ID, and free for members.

LAST DAY SUPERVOLCANOESTUES– FRI 11 AM, 1 PM SAT 11 AM, 1 PM, 5 PM SUN 1 PM

SuperVolcanoes is an immersive planetarium show that looks back at some of the most explosive and historic eruptions on planet Earth, including the legendary North American hot spot Yellowstone National Park. The program moves beyond Earth to explore the impact of giant volcanic eruptions around our solar system. Audiences will fly down to Neptune’s frigid moon Triton, and onto the ultimate volcanic world: Jupiter’s moon Io.

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The universe is a curious place, more so than we ever imagined. As scientists unravel the complexities of the cosmos, key findings are revealing amazing new frontiers for explorations. Come along on a journey to explore what we already know and the mysteries we have yet to solve in Dark Universe, a new space show narrated by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as your guide. This show goes beyond the night sky and into deep space to find out how discoveries over the past 100 years have led us to two great cosmic mysteries: dark matter and dark energy. You’ll hurtle through Jupiter’s atmosphere, peer at the web of dark matter holding galaxies together, and watch the colorful remains of the universe’s beginnings unfold. Experience Dark Universe to celebrate the pivotal moments that have brought us unprecedented knowledge of the universe and our place in it, and glimpse the exciting future of cosmic exploration.

Dark Universe was produced and developed in part by the American Museum of Natural History.

FIRST DAY THE MOON FAMILY SHOW JANUARY 3–JUNE 28 | SAT 10 AM, 4 PM | SUN 4 PM

Explore our moon’s observable features, motion, and phases through this educational yet highly entertaining show that uses popular animation styles to capture the attention of young audiences. Visitors will discover why the moon has craters, mountains, and no atmosphere, as well as why we see the moon in the daytime sky, why it shines, and why we see only one side of the moon. A tour of the evening night sky, pointing out seasonal constellations and visible planets, is also included.

FIRST SUNDAY JANUARY 4 | 1–4 PM

When is the last time you saw a 2,300-year-old mummy? First Sundays at the Art & Science Museum are a great opportunity to discover a wide variety of unique treasures – including the Ancient Egypt Gallery, rotating fine art exhibitions, hands-on children’s galleries, a planetarium, and more! Plus, on every first Sunday of the month you can enjoy free admission to all galleries and reduced admission to planetarium show.

This month’s program sponsored by Entergy.

FIRST DAY

A HITCHHIKER’S TOUR THROUGH THE UNIVERSEJANUARY 6–JUNE 28 | TUES–SUN 2 PM

Art & Science’s popular show Digital Universe has been updated and expanded with new digital imagery of some of the most breathtaking galaxies and nebulae, becoming A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe. Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe.

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CAPITOL CITY CONTEMPORARYTHROUGH FEBRUARY 15 | COLONNADE GALLERY

Capitol City Contemporary is the first in a series of exhibitions to honor local and regional artists who are contributing to the vitality of the state’s current art scene. This first display spotlights recent two-dimensional abstract work made by twelve Baton Rouge artists: Billie Bourgeois, Susan Bonfils, Van Wade Day, Paul Dean, Rosemary Goodell, Randell Henry, Kathleen Lemoine, George Marks, Jacqueline Dee Parker, Edward Pramuk, Robert Rector, and Steve Schmidt.

THE SHOW WINDOW THROUGH MARCH 1

Art & Science has partnered with Elevator Projects to recognize the work of emerging local talent. The storefront-style window at the northern end of the Art & Science Museum features two separate installations by John Gray, one of which can be viewed from outside the museum. Gray’s artwork makes effective use of digital technology to create an engaging interactive art piece.

SEASONAL SKY SHOWSWinter Sky Tonight and Sky Today, original planetarium productions, are included before most planetarium shows. Audiences enjoy a tour of seasonal constellations, planets, and deep sky objects visible in the Baton Rouge sky.

W E E K E N D F A M I L Y P R O G R A M S

MISS TRUDY’S TRAVELING TRUNK SHOW

SAT 11 AM | ADALIÉ BRENT AUDITORIUM

Sing, dance, and share stories in this interactive program for young children that explores the art and science of the seasons. This month, join Miss Trudy and her fun-loving puppet pals Sheldon the Sheepdog and Frederick the Mouse as they celebrate winter!

DOCTOR SPARK, THE ROVING EXPLAINER ALL AGES

SAT 12–2 PM | THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM

Edible worms, silly circuits, and hidden rainbows! Discover what’s inside Doctor Spark’s backpack of surprises as she makes the galleries come alive with learning and laughter.

VIEWING & DOING ART AGES 6–12

SAT, JAN 3 | 10:30 AM–12 PM

JANUARY ACTIVITY: HOPE CHEST

Are you looking for a unique activity to do with your children over the holiday break? Come by on January 3 for this monthly program which allows you and your family to explore art together. This month, start off the new year by decorating a chest in which to store all of your hopes and dreams for the months ahead. And don’t forget to explore the current exhibitions for some added inspiration.

SCIENCE STATION LAB

45–MINUTE SESSIONS

SAT, JAN 10 & 24 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM

SUN, JAN 11 & 25 1:30 PM, 3 PM

Sponsored by BASF – The

Chemical Company.

BASF KIDS’ LAB AGES 6–12

JANUARY ACTIVITY: PLAYFUL POLYMERS Slippery, ooey, and gooey—oh my! Explore how polymers behave using some common household ingredients. Your slimey creation is yours to keep. Each participant will also receive a cool backpack with surprises inside!

Kids’ Lab participants may also preregister Monday through noon Thursday prior to the program by

e-mailing kidslab@lasm.org.

Tula Telfair, Rehashing Mythology (detail), 2014, oil on canvas, 65 x 96 inches. © Tula Telfair, courtesy of Forum Gallery, New York.

Weekend family programs are free to members and included in the price of general admission. Viewing & Doing Art and BASF Kids’ Lab require adult participation and are offered on a first come, first served basis with registration beginning the morning of each program, and space is limited. Groups that schedule in advance may receive confirmed reservations and discounted admission rates.