McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Joe Bava of the Louisi- ana State University Ceramic Department demonstrates the use of a pottery wheel dur- ing a workshop he gave in the Fine Arts Building. (Photo by B. Mericle) Assistant professor of visual arts Larry Schuh discusses one of the displays with Tammie Morgan, a sophomore art major, at the show- ing of Edwin Pinkston’s work. (Photo by D. Gib- son) Gerry Bader admires a work at one of the many exhibits held in the Abercrombie Art Gallery. (Photo by D. Gibson) Kathy Olson, assistant professor of visual arts, and marketing and management in- structor Paul Arnold scrutinize the artworks at a fall showing in the Abercrombie Gallery. (Photo by D. Gibson) Abercrombie Gallery 183

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As one of the most advanced galleries in the state, the Abercrombie Art Gallery is An Artist's Dream The Abercrombie Art Gallary, located in the Fine Arts Building, opened its doors in 1984. The gallery honors Mrs. Lillie Frank Abercrombie. Funding was made avail- able by the J. S. Abercrombie Foundation of Houston. The gallery includes features that set it apart from other galleries in state universi- ties. The walls are covered with approxi- mately 2,000 square feet of neutral-tone museum carpet to insure a distraction- free viewing surface for displays. Fifteen speakers are housed in the ceiling to pro- vide music during receptions. The unique gallery was designed by the architectural firm of Dunn, Quinn, and Gallaugher. “The Abercrombie Gallery is designed to serve the cultural needs of the entire Southwest Louisiana community as well as for meeting the specific academic needs of the university. Citizens can now 182 Academics enjoy viewing original works of art in an aesthetically controlled environment,’ according to Dr. Jack Doland. The gallery boasts approximately 12 showings a year: a student show, a faculty show, three national shows, and one show from each state university. Photographs, paint- ings, and artifacts are shown in the gal- lery. Prose and poetry readings are also held in the gallery. Under a state Projects Assistance Grant by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, McNeese has scheduled exhibitions by Professor Rudy Pozzati, nationally- known printmaker, and Professor Joe Bova, a leading ceramics artist. All exhibitions are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Department of Visual Arts sponsors the exhibitions.

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184 Academics Patricia Cloud, 17-year employee of the Place- ment Office, goes out of her way to help all student applicants. (Photo by T. Maricle) Walmart Assistant Manager Mickey Find- ley, a 1984 McNeese graduate, and Tim Nel- son (also with Wal- mart) discuss company policies with James Smythe, a business major at McNeese. (Photo by B. Mericle) Don Washington of Conoco interviews Hank Coates, an engi- neering major, for a job opening. (Photo by B. Mericle) ee eeeeeEEEEEEEeeEeEeEeEeEeEeEEEe——EEeEeEeEeEeEeE————— ia Anthony Jones, an en- gineering major, waits patiently in the lobby of the Placement Office for an interview with Conoco. (Photo by B. Mericle) egy cming Seats sos