Sand Reliefs & Other Works

The Hammond Regional Arts Center is celebrating artist Barbara Tardo's extensive contributions to Louisiana art with an exhibition and opening reception this month. Tardo, originally from New Orleans, was a fixture of Southeastern's Department of Visual Arts from 1965 until her retirement in 2002. Her work reflects her preference for abstraction over realism, because “realism has a logical end, but abstraction gives you lots of room to play.” Opening reception from 4-8 pm, then on display thereafter at Hammond Regional Arts Center. hammondarts.org.