Our Present
Visitors to our galleries explore rotating exhibitions and live cultural and educational events.
The Northeast Louisiana Delta African-American Heritage Museum remains as vital today as ever. Building on the legacy of its founders, the museum has grown into a dynamic cultural hub—connecting past, present, and future through bold programming and community engagement. In recent years, the museum has hosted an array of impactful exhibitions and programs designed to spark conversation, uplift Black voices, and provide hands-on experiences in history and the arts.
Cast of Blues
An interactive traveling exhibit featuring 15 color photographs of iconic blues musicians and the legendary venues that shaped their sound.
Cast of Blues event flyer.
Equal parts visual art and sonic memory, the exhibit has drawn music lovers and history buffs alike into the living legacy of the blues.
Open Mic Poetry Nights
Another cornerstone of the museum’s present-day programming. These evenings invite local poets, spoken word artists, and first-time performers to share their voices in a welcoming, intergenerational space. It’s part of our belief that museums should not just be places where culture is displayed—but where it is created.
Music on the Bayou
More than a concert, this is one of our most cherished community traditions, a celebration of movement, memory, and connection. Classical musicians perform live in the museum’s gallery, filling the space with rich harmonies that echo through the art. Audience members don’t just sit and listen—they dance, they sway, they socialize.
Visitors enjoy music at the museum.
The event transforms the museum into a living room for the community, where the arts transcend boundaries and bring people together through joy and sound. In a region where music is memory, this program underscores the museum’s role as both preserver and performer of cultural legacy.
Summer Art Camp
For younger learners, our Summer art camps offer children the opportunity to explore their creativity through painting, storytelling, sculpture, and African-American history.
Summer art campers enjoy learning about many forms of art.
These camps aren’t simply about making art—they’re about planting seeds of confidence, awareness, and pride. Each summer, a new generation finds expression within the museum’s walls.
Emmett Till Traveling Exhibit
As a commitment to justice and remembrance we recently invited the public to reflect on the legacy of one of the most pivotal tragedies in American history. Through images, personal stories, and interactive media, this exhibit reminds us why our work matters—not just artistically, but civically and morally.
Juried Art Competitions and Exhibitions
We continue to support emerging and established Black artists through our curated shows that bring regional and national voices into conversation, highlighting the breadth and brilliance of contemporary African-American art. Winners are often awarded with public recognition, gallery space, and networking opportunities that help propel their careers forward.
Whether it's amplifying underrepresented artists, providing space for honest dialogue, or inviting children into the joy of creation, the museum today is a site of active engagement. Our present is vibrant—shaped by the community, for the community—and it continues to grow with every visitor who walks through our doors.
See For Yourself
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