The Heritage House Museum in downtown Orange is opening a new addition to the campus with a unique art exhibit. The exhibit will open with a public reception for the artist from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The display is a creation of life-sized paper mache sculptures of people dressed in a variety of outfits. The artist is 18-year-old Avril Falgout who has shown the collection at exhibits in Houston, Beaumont and Lake Charles. She is the only high school student to ever win the Lawndale Big Show in Houston and is the youngest to win The Art Studio’s Members Juried Show in Beaumont. In addition, she is reported to be the youngest artist accepted to the National Works on Paper at McNeese University in Lake Charles.
The Heritage House Museum’s newest building is named in honor of Dr. Howard and Elizabeth Williams, who were among the founders of the museum. The building is a two-story house that was in the Old Orange Historic District. The museum acquired the house from the City of Orange when it was being moved to make room for the new Central Fire Station.
The building has been remodeled and is furnished with an eclectic mix of historical items. Falgout’s sculptures will be displayed inside the main living area of the house. Refreshments will be served during the reception.
The exhibit will be on display through October 16 during the museum’s regular operating hours, Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is at 905 W. Division Avenue, west of the Orange County Courthouse.
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