Meet and Greet | A New Frame of Mind: A Group Exhibit w/ Custom Framing of Travis Pickett
Schedule
Tue, 13 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70801 | Baton Rouge, LA
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Join us on January 13th in the Gallery at Manship from 5:30-7:30pm for an informal artist talk. This is an opportunity to meet the artists and talk to them one-on-one. The Artist Talk will precede our River City Jazz Masters concert in the Theatre at 7:30pm. This performance is a co-production between Manship Theatre and the Arts Council.
"Come for the art, stay for the show!"
This is not a formal talk, so patrons can come and go. It's an opportunity to meet and talk to the artists.
The exhibit runs November 6 - January 31 in the Gallery at Manship, located on the second floor. The exhibit is free to view and open during regular Shaw Center building hours unless there is a private event.
Monday: 9am - 4pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 9am - 10 pm
Friday: 9am - 11pm
Saturday: 10am - 11pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
“A New Frame Of Mind” is a group exhibition that challenges the traditional role of the picture frame. Curated by local custom framer and visual artist Travis Pickett, the show features works by a variety of established Louisiana artists. Each piece is presented in a bespoke frame created through a unique collaborative process.
The central premise of “A New Frame of Mind” is that a picture frame is not merely a border but an extension of the artwork itself. For this project, Travis Pickett worked one-on-one with each artist to design and handcraft frames that enhance, contextualize, and deepen the narrative of their work.
By providing this service at no cost to the artists, the exhibition removes a significant financial barrier, allowing for a focus on pure creative collaboration.
“We often overlook the power of a frame to shape our experience of art,” said Pickett, founder of ArtSoulLife Fine Art & Custom Framing. “This exhibition is about starting a conversation. It’s a celebration of craftsmanship and a demonstration of how thoughtful presentation can elevate a story. The frame is the final, collaborative brushstroke.”
“A New Frame of Mind” is made possible with support from community partnerships with the YWCA of Baton Rouge, Cultural Crossroads Inc. and the Manship Theatre.
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Artists Featured in the Exhibit
Jacques Pierre Francois, Scottie O., John Alleyne, Dominique Smith, Ciara Badu Monae, Nik Richard, Ryann Sterling, Nathaniel A.J. Landry, Bryson Boutte, Andrea Pickett, Kara Crowley, Kayla Rose, Alexander Pickett, Elijah Pickett, Brandon Lewis, Jonathan “Skinny Dope” Brown
About the artist
Travis Pickett is a Baton Rouge-based custom framer, exhibition manager and visual artist with over 13 years of experience in both private and commercial framing shops. With a background in woodworking and painting, he brings a unique, artist-centric approach to the craft of preservation and presentation.
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Where is it happening?
100 Lafayette St, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana 70801Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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