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As the nation celebrates “America 250,” three organizations in Shreveport – the Independence Bowl, Red River Revel and Shreveport Regional Arts Council – celebrate 50 years, and the three legacy organizations have partnered to honor their history with “50-Year Reflection: A Historic Exhibit” beginning on Saturday at artspace in downtown Shreveport.
“Reaching a 50-year milestone is a testament to what happens when a community truly embraces the arts. Over the last five decades, we’ve watched creativity inspire students in classrooms, ignite the careers of countless Northwest Louisiana artists and bring light to countless neighborhoods in our community,” said Rebecca Bonnevier, Executive Director of SRAC. “Joining forces with the Red River Revel and Independence Bowl, this showcase is a true celebration of the creativity, passion and pride that define our region.”
The milestone exhibit, curated by Bruce Allen, will take visitors through the storied history of all three organizations – celebrating the important people, pivotal moments and unforgettable memories of the past 50 years. Taking place at artspace at 708 Texas Street, the 50-Year Reflection will offer insight into how the Independence Bowl, Red River Revel and SRAC have been intertwined into Shreveport’s culture and helped shape the community.
“We are proud to partner with these cultural institutions in celebration of half a century of service to the region,” said Logan Lewis, Executive Director of the Red River Revel. “Each was founded by community members to serve the region’s citizens, and this exhibit reflects that same spirit of community involvement and selfless giving.”
The exhibit will run through October 9 and feature rare photographs and memorabilia from the last half century.
“Our three events and organizations have helped shape the fabric of our community for the past 50 years, and we are excited to reflect and celebrate our collective history at artspace over the next couple of months,” said Missy Setters, Executive Director of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. “We hope people from all throughout the region will come to the exhibit and walk through the last 50 years with us.”
“50-Year Reflection: A Historic Exhibit” is free and will be open to the public during artspace gallery hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, visit artspaceshreveport.com.