SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Shreveport Regional Arts Council is set to hold Critical Mass for its 12th year, showcasing some of the area’s most talented artists.
Starting on April 26, at Artspace, 708 Texas Street, Critical Mass 12, a national-wide critic-judged art competition, will showcase over 130 works of art from NWLA local artists. Artists, of a large variety, who have signed up on the Culturalyst artist directory were freely able to submit to the popular exhibition.
Over 130 works of art displayed at 12th annual Critical Mass
Literary - Callie Dean, a writer, researcher, and musician in Shreveport Louisiana.
During the event, nationally recognized critics are selected by Lead Critic Lauren Smart to judge and pick a winner for two different arts categories, including visual and literary. Each winner will receive $5k in award and commission money, part of which goes towards producing work in 2025.
National Critic Lauren Smart discusses northwest Louisiana art, Critical Mass 12 National critic Lauren Smart meets with KSLA ArkLaTex Artistry's Brittney Hazelton to discuss the upcoming art exhibition, Critical Mass 12. (ksla)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724-critical mass 12-ksla Critical Mass 12 showcases over 130 works of art from NWLA artists. (Brittney Hazelton/KSLA)
42724-critical mass 12-ksla Critical Mass 12 showcases over 130 works of art from NWLA artists. (Brittney Hazelton/KSLA)
42724-critical mass 12-ksla Critical Mass 12 showcases over 130 works of art from NWLA artists. (Brittney Hazelton/KSLA)
42724-critical mass 12-ksla Critical Mass 12 showcases over 130 works of art from NWLA artists. (Brittney Hazelton/KSLA)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724-critical mass 12-ksla Critical Mass 12 showcases over 130 works of art from NWLA artists. (Brittney Hazelton/KSLA)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
42724- Critical Mass Over 130 artworks are on display in Artspace in downtown Shreveport. (Ryan Hazelton/KSLA, Ryan Hazelton)
Unfortunately, the performing arts section will not be included in the 2024 Critical Mass due to last-minute cancellations.
During the opening event, a critique review, award announcement, and a performance by last year’s performing arts winner, Q Major, will be held, called The Etheral Electronic Experience.
Schedule of Events:
April, 26
5:15 p.m. - Critics Review & Winners Announcement
6:30 p.m. - Reception
M.L. Dumars will present her latest exhibition, A Different Way of Being, regarding her captivating SciFi story where romance and revolution collide
