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40 Days and 40 Nights

"40 Days and 40 Nights" is the story of communities rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina, told through the eyes, heart, and soul of Louisiana artisans.
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  • Submitted: Thu Aug 07, 2008   |   Last updated: Thu Aug 07, 2008
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  • Topics(s): Community development, Education, Environment, Other
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Louisiana State Archives, Baton Rouge Opening: Sat., Aug. 9th - Sept. 2008 Art disciplines include photography, film, video, painting, illustration, clay art, tapestry, glass, jewelry, literature, poetry, theater, and music. Some of the most respected artists and curators in southern Louisiana will develop their disciplines, bringing together some of the most promising artists of our generation.

Project Scope: Vision, Aim, & Objectives

Why this project is being done:
The "40 Days and 40 Nights" exhibit will develop an archived collection of material that voices the experiences of our post-Katrina communities.
Who or what this project would impact:
Opening night, which is open to the public, will feature theatre, music, and literary readings by participating artists.

Project Timeline

Exhibition opens August 9, 2008 and will be at the State Archive through September 2008. The exhibition will travel nationally to the Smithsonian in Washington, DC.

Project Plan & Participants

Other people and/or organizations involved in this project:
Exhibit Director, Donn Young Guest Curators, Donn Young, John H. Lawrence Photography Post-Production Specialist, Stuart Wetherbe Visual Art Curators, Victoria Ryan, Owen Murphy

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40 Days and 40 Nights

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