May 13, 2025
NATCHITOCHES – Just a few hours Pope Leo XIV was named the first pontiff from the United States, genealogists and historians, such as Jari C. Honora at the Historic New Orleans Collection, were elated to find that the pope’s family is rooted in Louisiana’s Creole heritage.
“So far […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University and the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts will host a closing reception for “Elemental Threads,” an art exhibition featuring the works of three contemporary artists with connections to the Creole community of Cane River. The reception in Orville Hanchey Gallery will include an […]
By Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center, Northwestern State University
NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University is proud to acknowledge October as Creole Heritage Month in the state of Louisiana.
To mark the occasion, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a Commendation recognizing the month as a time […]
By Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center
NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University invites the public to attend two events this October as it celebrates its 25th anniversary and continues to recognize Louisiana Creoles and their contributions to communities, the nation and the world.
From 5 to 7 p.m. on […]
NATCHITOCHES – Artist Angelbert Metoyer’s striking, energetic work appears to reflect many different cultural touchstones, art that is at once ancient, modern, tribal and urban. The Houston artist says his work is the result of curiosities about history and histories, specifically personal, public and historical mythologies.
“As those things go in and out of current interest […]
NATCHITOCHES – New Orleans Artist Ayo Scott’s work addresses loss, change, grief and growth through abstract, energetic compositions that seek to preserve memories and places.
“For quite some time I have used my work as a means for digesting some of life’s tougher times,” he said. “But I also recognize with the losses brought from events […]
Photo by Marianna Massey were provided by the artist.
NATCHITOCHES – Nature, birds, landscapes, figurative pieces, and cultural landscapes as interpreted by Louisiana artist Annie Moran will be included in an exhibit titled “Elemental Threads,” presented by the Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University Sept. 15-Oct. 29.
Contemporary works by Angelbert Metoyer and Ayo Scott will […]
NATCHITOCHES – The Creole Heritage Center at Northwestern State University has developed a strategic plan that reconfirms its mission and will guide its future programing. The public to one of three upcoming information sessions where highlights of the plan will be presented.
According to Dr. Kent Peacock, director of the Creole Heritage Center, development of the […]
