Galleries, events and art spaces in the capitol city
Art Galleries & Spaces in Baton Rouge
1. Southern University Museum of Art
Martin L. Harvey Hall, SU Campus
African-American art, Louisiana art and works from Southern’s Visual Arts Faculty; BONUS: See the Red Stick sculpture! From Visit Baton Rouge: “This Baton Rouge landmark is a commemorative sculpture by the late SU Alumni Frank Hayden, erected on the Southern University Baton Rouge campus to mark the site of the famous exchange on Scott’s Bluff that gave the city of Baton Rouge its name, meaning “Red Stick” in French.”
Southern University Museum of Art
2. Baton Rouge Gallery – Center for Contemporary Art
1515 Dalrymple Drive (City Park)
One of the nation’s oldest artist cooperatives, established in 1966. Monthly contemporary exhibitions, film nights, and community events like First Wednesdays at the Gallery.
batonrougegallery.org
3. Healthcare Gallery & Wellness Spa
3488 Brentwood Drive, Suite 102
An innovative hybrid of art gallery and wellness space, hosting exhibitions focused on creativity, healing, and mindfulness.
thehealthcaregallery.com
4. LSU Museum of Art (Shaw Center for the Arts)
100 Lafayette Street
The city’s flagship art museum, featuring a permanent collection of 6,500+ works. Rotating exhibitions explore Louisiana artists, global influences, and modern design.
lsumoa.org
5. Glassell Gallery – LSU College of Art & Design
Shaw Center for the Arts, Ground Floor
University-run gallery showing work from LSU faculty, students, and visiting contemporary artists.
design.lsu.edu
6. Connelly Fine Art
1670 Lobdell Avenue, Suite 100
A leading Baton Rouge gallery representing regional and national artists. Known for contemporary fine art, sculpture, and design-forward collections.
annconnelly.com
7. Gilley’s Gallery
9107 Interline Avenue
Established fine art gallery showcasing national painters and sculptors, with an emphasis on landscapes and traditional oil works.
gilleysgallery.com
8. Foster Gallery (LSU Campus)
Within the LSU School of Art
Hosts rotating student, faculty, and juried exhibitions throughout the academic year.
design.lsu.edu/foster-gallery
9. White Light Night
Held each November in Mid City
Baton Rouge’s signature fall art walk. Galleries, restaurants, and shops open their doors for a neighborhood-wide evening of art, music, and local flavor.
midcityartscouncil.org
10. Hot Art, Cool Nights
Held each spring in Mid City
The sister event to White Light Night — a spring celebration of art and community with live music, pop-up exhibitions, and open studios.
midcityartscouncil.org
11. Baton Rouge Arts Market
First Saturday of each month, 5th and Main Streets
Outdoor market of local artists and fine crafts, held alongside the Red Stick Farmers Market. Ideal for discovering ceramics, photography, and handmade goods.
artsbr.org/arts-market
12. Magpie Cafe
This local coffee shop features artists in their cafe!
More to come!
