BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Are you a music and art lover? Looking to find more history and how music can heal the body? For this week’s Destination Louisiane we take you to a new exhibit in Baton Rouge.

Thanks to the Louisiana Art and Science Museum in downtown Baton Rouge, people can soak in the power of jazz through a new exhibit called, ‘Improvisation: The Art and Healing Power of Jazz.’

One of the artists that is being showcased is Brandon Lewis who created pieces for the exhibit.

“I would love for people to pay attention to just the silhouettes of the people, the instruments, and the colors and you know and then also none of the pieces have facial features because I like for the viewer to put their own story to it,” said Lewis.

Lewis emphasizes that the exhibit is not only for those who love music and art, but perfect for those wanting to learn about the roots of Louisiana.

“If you talk about Louisiana heritage and culture. You have to talk about music. All of these pieces are a celebration of that. From people playing their last song on the piano to people celebrating in a second line funeral to fun jazz women and the flamboyance. And it just all the culture that goes into southern music,” Lewis said.

In the exhibit, you can find pieces with bright colors and even creations standing in items such as a suitcase. Lewis said the exhibit showcases more than art but also history.

Tracey Barhost is the curator of the exhibit and said it came to life with a goal to not only show the art of jazz but also educate people on how it heals the body.

“Music is about memories. It’s about relaxation and calming and, you know, feeling good. And songs make us feel good. But now scientists can see that it actually affects the brain,” Barhorst said.

Artists Claudia Hayden, Chuck Stewart, and Herman Leonar are also part of the exhibit. As people roam around, jazz music also plays, allowing people to be a part of the exhibit, said Barhost.

“You can feel the musicians playing the instruments when you’re in the gallery. Just feeling like you’re in the exhibition and you’re part of this world,” Barhorst said.

Tickets to see the exhibit are $12 for children, $15 for adults and free for those active in the military, first responders and museum members.

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Barhost also said the exhibit is free during the first Sunday of every month.

The exhibit is open from Wednesday to Sunday during LASM business hours and will be open until September.

For more information and for special events where the exhibit will showcase live jazz performances, go here .

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