The recipient entity's physical address:
           100 River Road South
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           100 River Road South
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Mr. Fred H. Bock
Dr. Gulnar K. Bosch
Mr. Jay R. Broussard
Mrs. J.F. Butterworth
Mrs. Camille E. Cazedessus
Mr. Frank Craig, Jr.
Mrs. W. Hamilton Crawford
Dr. John D. Greene
Mrs. Ernest Gueymard
Mrs. O. Caldwell Herget
Mr. Joseph S. Hutchison
Mr. A.R. Johnson, III
Mrs. J.K. Matens
Mrs. George H. Menefee
Mrs. James O. Mullins
Mrs. William A. Nichols
Mrs. Minnie Perkins
Mrs. Thomas B. Pugh
Mr. W.E. Robinson
Dr. Sidney B. Smith
Mr. A. Hays Town
Mrs. Henry J. Voorhies
Mrs. Scallen E. Walsh
Mrs. Wesley Wiksell
Mrs. Wilson H. Williams
Mrs. W. Floyd Williamson, Jr.
Mrs. H.B. Witter
Mrs. Sparkman H. Wyatt
Mr. H. Payne Breazeale
Dr. Lloyd V. Funchess
Mr. Ralph Hileman
Mrs. Mary Jane Kahao

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  2138

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $183,000

What type of request is this?  Capital Outlay Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Mr. Brad Allen
ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Polyolefins Plant
12875 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Mr. Walter M. Anderson
427 Hidden Lake Ct.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Mr. Prescott Bailey
Southern Lifestyle Development
323 Florida St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Ms. Misty T. Bonfanti
OxyChem - Convent
7377 Hwy. 3214
Convent, LA 70723

Mr. Ty Bromell
Louisiana Lobbying Solutions, LLC
732 N. 5th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Ms. Elizabeth Canfield
BASF Corporation
8404 River Road
P. O. Box 457
Geismar, LA 70734

Ms. Paula Davis
State Representative, District 69
7902 Wrenwood Blvd., Ste. D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Mr. Eric M. Dexter
Civil Solutions Consulting Group
301 Main St., Ste. 830
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Mr. Derek J. Fife
Arkel Constructors, Inc.
1048 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Mr. Terrence Ginn
Louisiana Board of Regents
1201 N. 3rd Street, Ste. 6-200
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Mr. Garrett Hiebert
Bernhard Energy Solutions
8555 United Plaza Blvd., Ste. 201
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Mr. Scott Kirkpatrick (Immediate Past Chair)
Roedel Parsons
8440 Jefferson Highway, Suite 301
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Ms. Heather Kleinpeter
Burns & Co.
17400 Memorial Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Ms. Alexandra Layfield (Secretary)
Jones Walker
8555 United Plaza Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Mr. Tommy LeJeune (Treasurer)
Faulk & Winkler, LLC
6811 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Mr. M. Scott McKnight
BXS Insurance
4041 Essen Lane, Suite 400
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Mr. Jody Montelaro
Entergy Louisiana
446 North Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Mr. Micah Stewart
LaPorte CPAs and Business Advisors
10000 Perkins Rowe, Suite 200
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Mr. Thomas F. Teepell
Lamar Advertising
5321 Corporate Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Ms. Suzanne L. Turner
Suzanne L. Turner Associates
630 Louisiana Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Mr. James Usher
Sparkhound, LLC
11207 Proverbs Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Mr. Patrick C. Valluzzo (Chair)
City Group Hospitality
7327 Jefferson Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Ms. Kathy F. Victorian (Chair-Elect)
Healthy Blue Louisiana
10000 Perkins Rowe, Suite G-510
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Ms. Lauren Whatley
Baton Rouge Coca-Cola
9696 Plank Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

Serena Pandos, President & Executive Director
Louisiana Art & Science Museum
100 River Road South
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The purpose of this project is to make capital improvements to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum ’s building to bolster the Museum’s contribution to the economic, cultural, and educational development of the Greater Baton Rouge area and the State of Louisiana as a whole. These improvements will raise the Museum’s visibility in the continuing revitalization of downtown Baton Rouge, sparking growth in tourism in the region and celebrating the cultural inheritance of our citizens. The addition of noted state-of-the-art safety, equipment, and handicap access systems will help ensure the protection of our visitors, as well as the Museum’s assets.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is housed in the 1925 former Yazoo & Mississippi Valley, later the Illinois Central Railroad Passenger Station on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge. The building was retired in 1960 and sat vacant until the building was renovated in 1971 for use as the new home to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum.

Projects in this capital appropriations request include:
1. Exterior lighting of the Museum building with cost-efficient LED lamps, including the planetarium dome, front façade columns, new Museum signage, and Mississippi River-facing elevation. This project will give more nighttime visibility to the building.
2. Upgrades to the Museum’s security/safety systems, including digital cameras and recorder, closed-circuit television, panic buttons, and alarmed doors to better protect our visitors.
3. Upgrades to the building’s handicap access, including automatic doors for wheelchair access.
4. Enclosure and sealing of Collections Repository to maintain consistent temperature and humidity levels for the preservation of the Museum’s permanent collection.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $183,264
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s mission is to enhance the understanding and appreciation of art and science for general audiences and students by presenting unique, educational, and entertaining experiences that encourage discovery, inspire creativity, and foster the pursuit of knowledge.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum provides a valuable resource to over 172,000 program participants each year, nearly 98,000 of whom are schoolchildren. In 2018, LASM reached students in 41 Louisiana parishes and 5 Mississippi counties with its extensive array of PreK-12 art & science programs.

The Museum offers six permanent art galleries designed to enhance the learning experience for children and adults and presents up to 12 fine art exhibitions per year that explore a variety of themes, often linking scientific and artistic concepts. These diverse exhibitions showcase fine art of various techniques, mediums, and cultures. Works presented are made by nationally and internationally recognized artists, as well as members of the local community. The Museum also displays items from its permanent collection and regional public and private collections.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is home to the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, the largest, most technologically-advanced planetarium in the State of Louisiana and one of the largest in the southeastern United States. The 171-seat, immersive dome theater was upgraded in May of 2017 with a state-of-the-art 4K LED digital system that has created an even more immersive experience for visitors. The planetarium also houses a 15,000-watt digital surround sound system.

The Museum is a significant contributor to the Greater Baton Rouge economy, and the economy of Louisiana as a whole, drawing visitors from all over the United States and many foreign countries. Our facility is in the capitol corridor in downtown Baton Rouge, a section of the city that has been enjoying revitalization. With the renovation of the River Center underway, the new East Baton Rouge Parish Library nearing completion, the construction of the North Boulevard Town Plaza and Greenway, and the nearly daily pleasure ship arrivals, downtown Baton Rouge is seeing more visitors than ever. In the center of all this new activity is the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, showcasing internationally renowned fine art and science exhibitions. The Museum offers guided exhibition tours, hands-on art-making activities, and more than thirty hands-on art and science integration classes, interactive theatre programs, and educational presentations that all meet the Louisiana State Standards and Benchmarks in education.

Renovations expressed in this project will only add to our appeal, open our doors to more visitors, and keep LASM the crown jewel of Baton Rouge’s cultural and educational offerings.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goals and objectives of this project include:
1. Making capital improvements to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s building to bolster the Museum’s contribution to the economic, cultural, and educational development of the Greater Baton Rouge area and the State of Louisiana as a whole.
2. Lighting improvements will not only enhance our visibility in the burgeoning revitalization of downtown Baton Rouge but will also strengthen the city’s attraction as a tourist destination.
3. The updating of security equipment will add a layer of safety as the Museum welcomes hundreds of school children each day and provide a safe space in which to provide uniquely designed activities to support and reinforce STEAM instruction.
4. Handicap accessible doors will allow for those requiring special accommodations easier access to our building.
5. Renovations to our Collections Repository will protect the Museum’s permanent collection in perpetuity by helping to regulate temperature and humidity levels.

As a major cultural attraction, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum serves the public good as an important educational resource as well as a steward of our cultural heritage.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           12 months

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                 

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
              

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
               

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               


Contact Information
name:  Serena Pandos 
                                       address:  100 River Road South
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
                                       phone:  225-344-5272 x 116
                                       fax:  225-344-9478
                                       e-mail:  spandos@lasm.org
                                       relationship to entity:  President & Executive Director