Shreveport, LA

Southern University Museum of Art
Features more than 2,000 pieces of African and African American art; the art Mali, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and the Congo are sampled in two major collections: Dr. Leon R. Tarver, II Collection and Dr. William Bertrand Collection; African-American art from the permanent collection of the Southern University Museum of Art in Baton Rouge is also featured; Tue-Fri 10a-5p, Sat 10a-4p; admission is FREE; 610 Texas Street; 318-674-3358; http://www.susla.edu/sumas

Mooretown Public Art Project
40 by 60 foot tile piece fabricated on 2 by 2 foot tiles with glass beads fused onto porcelain tile depicting “The Spirit of the People of Mooretown”; this art piece embraces the building of Mooretown, educational institutions & leaders, places of worship, people interacting and the beauty of the children; Mooretown Branch Library at 4360 Hollywood Avenue; 318-636-5524

African Archway
Along the Promenade of the Red River District, this archway consists of several colorful murals depicting various aspects of African American life in Shreveport; 318-673-6500; http://www.redriverentertainment.com

Once in a Millennium Moon Mural
Holding the distinction as the nation’s largest public arts mural the mural can be found on two sides of the AT&T building at Cotton and Marshall; spanning 25,000 square feet, it and various sections were also painted by members of the community; Cotton and Marshall; 318-673-6500; http://www.shrevearts.org/Pages/Millennium.html

Theater of Performing Arts
Among its wide range of live performances, the African American Theatre often performs here; 4005 Lakeshore Drive; 318-525-0740

Shreve Memorial Library
Built in 1912, the library possesses a rare book collection and genealogy research section; 424 Texas Street; 318-226-5897; http://www.shreve-lib.org

LeadBelly Ledbetter Statue
This statue is a tribute to legendary Blues singer Huddie “LeadBelly” Ledbetter, famous for playing the 12-string guitar and for such songs as Good Night Irene; Texas and Marshall Streets across from Shreve Library, Downtown

Stephens African American Museum
A small museum of African American historical documents, art, and memorabilia; admission $2 adults; 2810 Lindholm Street; 318-635-2147

Bossier City, LA

Mardi Gras Museum in the Ark-La-Tex
Opened 2002, the Museum features costumes, floats, memorabilia, and more relative to the history of Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier; 2021 East Texas Street; 318-741-3019