A documentary exploring the life and art of famed Louisiana artist Clementine Hunter aired on Louisiana Public Broadcasting this past August. Combining both vintage photographs, as well as paintings, the documentary paints a full and vibrant picture of the self-taught artist, who spent many of her years living on Melrose. Shot in its entirety in Louisiana and boosting a production crew of Louisiana locals, the documentary has been shown as far away as the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History. About the documentary, Beth Courtney, President and CEO of LBP, stated "Clementine Hunter’s body of work is more than just a Louisiana treasure; it’s a treasure we happily share with the entire world because of the priceless perspective she provides for us...LPB is so proud to be able to provide the broadcast debut to our statewide audience." Take a look at the full article linked below and make sure to check back to keep up to date with other artist documentaries!

Associated Artist

• Clementine Hunter

Associated News

• July 30, 2024
  Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter

  July 30–October 23, 2024



• August 23, 2021
  Clementine Hunter's World: Documentary on Clementine Hunter Aired on LBP


• March 26, 2021
  "Marking Pictures:" Clementine Hunter Exhibition on view at the Cabildo in New Orleans


• August 1, 2018
  Clementine Hunter Auction Paintings Discussed in New Country Roads Article


• February 9, 2018
  Gilley's Gallery in "Antiques and The Arts Weekly"


• July 13, 2015
  Melrose Plantation's African House has been restored


• March 28, 2015
  Newly Restored African House Murals Return to Natchitoches, Louisiana


• December 31, 2014
  Restoration Underway of Iconic Clementine Hunter Murals at Melrose Plantation


• June 16, 2013
  Gilley's Gallery in New York Times Article "Looking for Clementine Hunter's Louisiana".


• January 22, 2013
  Interview With Robert Wilson on His Latest Opera About the Life of Clementine Hunter


• December 28, 2011
  Clementine Hunter's Iconic African House Recreated at Watermill Center Summer Program