Whitney Plantation Museum in Wallace, Louisiana — the first and only plantation site in the state wholly dedicated to telling the story of slavery - presents the INDIGEAUX Exhibition, opening October 18 through December 2005.The exhibition opened during the Art, Body & Soul event with artist-led community arts projects expected to reach 200+ children and their families,
In July 2025, the INDIGEAUX Exhibition travels to Ashe Cultural Arts Center in commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of Maafa New Orleans - a citywide, annual community healing remembrance of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. The exhibition by Queen Leia, and the group show "La Porte de Le Tour", open with the All White Party event, to which guests are asked to wear white clothing to honor the Ancestors.
"RECLAIMING INDIGO is an evocative cultural arts experience where ancestry and spirit converge through the legacy of indigo. These local hosts are presenting vibrant artist engagements that spark reflection, inspire creativity, and cultivate community." - Queen Leia Lewis
The INDIGEAUX Exhibition is set to open for its second presentation this year at the Multicultural Center of the South (MCCS) this fall/winter 2024.
INDIGEAUX Exhibition Schedule at MCCS
• Open from November 20 to December 13
(except Thanksgiving holiday hours).
• Hours: Tuesday-Friday
9 AM to 12 Noon.
Engage with Us!
• Group tours: $3/person
• Artist workshops: $5/person
For scheduling and inquiries:
Contact Queen Leia Lewis:
queenleiacreates@gmail.com
Following the well received opening of the exhibit "INDIGEAUX: Yes, Spirit. I’ll Go" - during the summer of 2024, this collaboration with MCCS offers extended opportunities for participation by schools, colleges and universities, and private groups.
"“As a contemporary artist, I am renewing ancestral traditions of designing and dyeing cloth to convey narratives about Louisiana's history that emerged when Indigenous, African, and European cultures converged.” - Queen Leia Lewis
Exhibition on View June 25 to August 30
Southern University Museum of Art Shreveport
610 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
"There are so many near-forgotten and untold stories to remember, such as the indigo dyeing traditions that West African people brought to Louisiana. It is essential that we turn our attention to remembering and activating the wisdom of our honorable Ancestors. By connecting with their stories, we will uncover practical wisdom and inspired solutions for the challenges we face in modern life.” - Queen Leia Lewis
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