Art Rocks!: Remembering Artist Floyd Sonnier

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Pen and ink drawing by Floyd Sonnier

On Art Rocks! Friday, May 15 at 8:30 pm and Saturday, May 16 at 5:30 pm (episode #605), we remember artist Floyd Sonnier, who created intricate pen and ink drawings depicting rural life in Acadiana. His illustrations live on in many homes and businesses, including his gallery in Scott, Louisiana, where Sonnier’s widow continues to share the stories behind his work. We meet members of The Los Angeles Unified School District, whose mission is to put instruments in the hands of students who would otherwise not have the opportunity to learn music. Then, hear the story of Saint Peter United Methodist Church in Donaldsonville, built for former slaves after the Civil War. 

Hosted by James Fox-Smith of Country Roads Magazine, Art Rocks! is LPB’s weekly series that spotlights artists, performance, culture, literature, history and the impact of art in our world. It features Louisiana stories, as well as segments from across the country. Current and past episodes are here: www.lpb.org/artrocks.