The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport is charged with the collection, conservation, preservation and interpretation of visual art works of museum quality.[3] It is also a vital resource for students studying art history, studio art, and museum management, who frequently serve as interns, docents, and guest curators.[4][5] The Meadows Museum of Art is the second art museum resulting from the philanthropy of oilman Algur H. Meadows. The first is the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University.