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Anita Cooke’s journey as an artist has included a variety of mediums and paths. Raised in the Midwest, she drew and painted as a child and began working with clay as a teenager. Today, she creates mixed-media “sewn works,” which she describes as relief sculptures or dimensional patterning. In 1980, two years after graduating from […]

Monette Bourque is a self-taught textile collage artist from Lake Charles, Louisiana, known for repurposing vintage quilts and hand-stitched linens into beautiful, heirloom creations. Monette draws inspiration from nature, travel, and thrifted treasures, always finding ways to breathe new life into materials from the past. You can also find her work at Flock of Five

Hurry on down to the Imperial Calcasieu Museum to learn all about Lake Charles’ very own Jazz Legend, Nellie Lutcher! This vibrant exhibit, Delightfully Yours, delves into the life of the talented singer and pianist who inspired Nina Simone. Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of Lutcher’s career, from her chart-topping hits to her lasting influence on

Our Branch Out campers have been hard at work this summer — now it’s time to see their creativity shine! Join us at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum on Thursday, July 30, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM, for a free Opening Reception celebrating these young artists. Plus, there will be plenty of snacks! Bring the whole

Step inside Haunted Histories, an immersive journey into the legends, lore, and lingering mysteries of Southwest Louisiana. This one-of-a-kind exhibit brings together centuries of true crime, folklore, and firsthand accounts of the unexplained—blurring the line between documented history and the supernatural. Discover the chilling stories behind iconic sites such as the John Reid House at