![A sepia-toned photograph shows a smiling man standing behind a seated woman who is drawing on a sketchpad. Text on the right announces “Reflections of Louis Freund,” an exhibit at the Ralph Foster Museum on Nov. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m. The program celebrates artists Louis and Elsie Freund and their contributions to the Eureka Springs art community. It will feature a video presentation and a recorded interview with Louis Freund.]()
The Louis Freund Program is a multimedia production featuring a recorded interview of Louis Fruend from the 1990s, accompanied by artwork and historic images of what he discusses.
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — College of the Ozarks will host the Louis Freund Program on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2 - 3 p.m. at Ralph Foster Museum in the Edwards Art Gallery.
Entry to the event is included in the price of admission to the museum. Admission to the museum is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for Veterans, and free for high school age and younger.
Louis and Elsie Freund were artists whose creativity and partnership helped shape the art community in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Through their artwork and contributions to the region, the Freunds left a legacy that continues to be celebrated through programs and exhibits highlighting the Ozarks’ artistic and cultural heritage.
The Louis Freund Program is a multimedia production featuring a recorded interview of Louis Fruend from the 1990s, accompanied by artwork and historic images of what he discusses. The Ralph Foster Museum houses many pieces of their artwork. The Freunds passed away in the late 1990s, and their legacy continues to be treasured by many.
The event will be presented by Jeff Danos, director of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum.
"This program occurred through the museum's networking with other historical institutions,” said Alison Moore, presidential fellow at the Ralph Foster Museum and temporary administrative assistant to the provost. “The partnerships we have with other community members allows us to host programs that invite guests from all over the Ozarks to learn more about the fascinating heritage of the region. The Ralph Foster Museum looks forward to hosting many more events like this to share more stories of interest."
It is open to all members of the public, but is targeted towards those interested in folk art and history of the Branson and Eureka Springs areas.
"This program is sure to be of interest to those with a love for the Ozarks," said Tom Debo, Ralph Foster Museum curator.