Unveil The Creativity At Masur Museum Of Arts | Hampton Inn, West Monroe

Masur Museum of Art is a beautiful space, offering local artists to showcase their incredible art. This visual arts museum hosts numerous exhibitions, workshops, and events for art lovers to ravish. If you’re a keen art lover coming to West Monroe, choose Hampton Inn for your hotel reservation in West Monroe, LA and enthrall yourself with the captivating art pieces at this museum. While the elegant décor at our hotel offers a luxurious touch, the appealing visual arts in the museum will be a feast for your eyes and soul.  

Museum Industry Statistics In The United States 

The United States museum industry rose in 2022 after a stark drop because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The market size remained $11.2 billion, and the forecast for 2023 came to $12 billion. Although the figure is below pre-pandemic levels, a promise of growth is visible in the numbers. 

Further, based on a 2022 poll, the preferred activities for museum visits in the United States that year included exploring exhibits, viewing authentic artifacts, and shopping at the museum store, showing a modest increase in popularity since 2017.  

These numbers show how museum visits aren’t for entertainment but to explore everything. Masur Museum of Art portrays beautiful crafts and visual arts that please your eyes. So, let’s unveil the creativity of local artists after you have reserved Hampton Inn for your hotel booking.   

Delving Into West Monroe’s Artistic Side With Masur Museum Of Arts 

Nestled within the historic former residence of the Masur family, the Masur Museum of Art proudly stands as the foremost institution for collecting and showcasing visual arts in Northeast Louisiana. The museum’s unwavering commitment revolves around delivering an engaging visual arts encounter to the community through a rich array of exhibitions, public events, and expert art collections management.   

About The Museum 

Northeast Louisiana’s most prominent visual arts museum, Masur Museum of Art, offers an alluring experience to visitors and art enthusiasts. It is housed in the historic Masur House, also called the Slagle-Masur House, a property of significant historical importance that holds a place on the National Register of Historic Places.   

If you arrive in West Monroe, you must get your room reservation at Hampton Inn and pave your way to the events, exhibitions, and workshops at Masur Museum of Art.  

Mission Of Masur Museum of Art 

The museum's mission is to cultivate and promote visual arts within the community. It achieves its mission through numerous activities, such as organizing temporary exhibitions and presenting items from its permanent collection. Moreover, there is a strong commitment to providing tailored educational programs for individuals of all ages, including both children and adults. 

History Of The Museum 

The Masur Museum of Art has a rich and intriguing history of how it originated. Let’s dive into these details to understand the site better: 

• Originally built in 1929 as a private residence, this modified Tudor estate was a creation of Clarence Edward Slagle, a lumberman, who had it constructed for his wife, Mabel.  
• The house's construction materials, including Indiana limestone and Pennsylvania blue slate, were transported via various waterways to the picturesque Ouachita River, which flows behind the estate. The Slagle family affectionately named the residence "Grey Gables."  
• The property initially featured an English-style rose garden and a lawn stretching down to the river.  
• However, the construction of the levee system via the Army Corps of Engineers in 1930 led to the relocation of the home's carriage house just twenty feet behind the new levee. 
• In 1934, following Clarence Slagle's passing, his widow sold the property to the Masur family. Sigmund, Beatrice Masur, and their children Sylvian, Jack, and Bertha Marie made this estate their home until the 1960s.    
• In 1963, the Masur children generously donated the property to the City of Monroe, intending to transform it into a fine art museum. 

The museum's early years saw exhibitions and art education organized through the dedication of docents and volunteers. In 1974, the Twin City Art Foundation was established to provide additional support to the museum, offering funding for exhibitions, educational programs, and the growth of the permanent collection.  

Today, the Masur Museum of Art operates as a collaboration between the City of Monroe and the Twin City Art Foundation. It serves as a division of the Department of Community Affairs within the City of Monroe, preserving and showcasing the region's rich artistic heritage. 

Exhibitions And Events At The Museum 

Masur Museum of Art is known for conducting exhibitions, allowing local and international artists to showcase their work. Some past exhibitions of famous artists include: 

IT SHOULDN’T BE REVOLUTIONARY: AN EXPLORATION OF REST AND TAKING CARE OF BLACK WOMEN  K'SHANA HALL	A. HAYS TOWN AND THE ARCHITECTURAL IMAGE OF LOUISIANA  ON LOAN FROM THE HILLIARD ART MUSEUM OF LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA	60TH ANNUAL JURIED COMPETITION
JOEY SLAUGHTER  THINGS ARE HEAVY	MUDLARK  LOREN SCHWERD	ART ON PURPOSE:  CREATING A LASTING LEGACY
WILLIAM DUNLAP  A SURVEY OF RECENT PAINTINGS	KŌGYO JAPANESE THEATRE  WOODBLOCK PRINTS	THEO TOBIASSE  TEXTURAL EMERGENCE

Similarly, the museum holds various events to entertain visitors and capture their sight. The two yearly events at the museum include: 

• Off the Wall 

Every spring, the Masur Museum of Art hosts "Off the Wall," its annual fundraising event and one of the most anticipated occasions in Monroe. This festive gathering offers live music, delectable cuisine, and the region's leading art auction, featuring a diverse selection of affordable art created by local artists and talents from across the country.  

The highlight of the evening is the immensely popular Bon Voyage Trip Raffle, where the lucky winner gets to choose a destination of their liking, with a value of $3,000! The proceeds from Off the Wall go towards supporting the museum's exhibitions and educational programs. This ticketed event is open to the public and takes place at the Masur Museum. 

• Party 318 

This engaging series of free public events is made possible through the generous sponsorship of our friends at Marsala Beverage. This lively party includes live music, local food trucks, beer, wine, door prizes, and much more. Open to the public, this event is a must-attend, promising a fantastic time for all. 

Contact Details Of The Museum 

Here is how you can reach or contact the museum when roaming in West Monroe: 

Phone Number	+1-318-329-2237
Address	1400 S Grand St., Monroe, LA
Museum Hours	Closed= Saturday- Monday  9 AM- 5 PM= Tuesday- Friday

Hampton Inn: West Monroe’s Scenic And Luxurious Retreat 

Masur Museum of Art has an enriching history and is dedicated to the local and international visual arts community. After your room booking at Hampton Inn, you can enjoy the captivating art collection. As an art lover, it’d be a scenic haven. So, visit us at Hampton Inn, 601 Mane Street, West Monroe, Louisiana, or contact our number +1 318-938-2800 for room booking in West Monroe, LA. Our social media IDs will keep you updated about events at our facility, so explore us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. 

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