A little Black Keys on the record player, maybe some Bob Dylan to take it down a notch, and Jason Andreasen unwinds from his sometimes-hectic, always-enjoyable job as the director of the Baton Rouge Gallery. He might be a high-tech TV fan, but Andreasen appreciates the finer—also known as vinyl—things in life. That’s why it’s no surprise he pushes hard for Baton Rouge to realize just how much talent it has to offer. “Since I moved to Baton Rouge, I have been overwhelmed by the amount of growth the cultural sector of our city has undergone,” he says. “My greatest hope for Baton Rouge is that this trend continues. … The talent is certainly here.” To read the full Q&A with Andreasen, click here. Here is a sample:
What is your greatest professional accomplishment?
I’m hopefully in the midst of it right now. In January, the gallery is hosting a national juried exhibition called the Surreal Salon. The exhibition will look at the lasting effects of Surrealism on contemporary art and features 35 artists from 14 states. It’s been a daunting undertaking, but the Gallery’s staff and I are very excited about bringing this exhibition to the community.
