Cary Saurage Community Arts Center

The Cary Saurage Community Arts Center is a 12,000+ square foot creative space for artists and arts organizations to meet, work, and create.  With a black box, recording studio, visual artists studios, exhibition gallery, conference rooms, and rooftop terrace, CSCAC is the first building of its kind in the region.

Cary Saurage is a native of Baton Rouge and a long time supporter of the arts not only in his home city, but across the world. In 1994, he established the Cary Saurage Fund at the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. Since that time, he has supported 37 local arts organizations, numerous individual professional artists and local museums. With Derek Gordon, former head of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, he established the MICHAEL CRESPO VISUAL ARTS FELLOWSHIP AWARD, which provides annual recognition for local artists of note in this community. He established a similar scholarship at Louisiana State University for emerging visual artists. Cary believes that the Arts make life worth living. His philanthropy, enthusiasm and mentorship are a testament to this belief.

About Cary Saurage

Amenities

Derek Gordon Conference Room

The 375-sq-ft meeting room overlooks the Shell Gallery and offers:

  • Maximum seating for up to 24 people

  • Two 75” Samsung flatscreen TVs

  • Free Wi-Fi

Virginia & John Noland Black Box Studio

Dancing, music, theatre, meetings, podcasts, video production, and celebrations are just a few things that are possible in the Black Box. This 1,250-sq-ft space house includes:

  • Sprung dance floor with Marly

  • State-of-the-art lighting, video & sound equipment

  • Optima 6,000 Lumens Projector with a 185-inch projection screen

  • 5’3” Yamaha Baby Grand Piano

  • Air wall that can be opened for larger events

  • Can accommodate up to 80 seated guests

  • Free Wi-Fi

Turner-Fischer Rooftop Terrace

A 1,000 sq-ft space sitting atop the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center features views of the live oaks along Saint Ferdinand Street, Mississippi River Bridge, Raising Cane’s River Center Theatre, and historic Beauregard Town neighborhood. Features include:

  • Candace Wright & Michael Ramos Sunroom, perfect for bar and beverage set-up

  • Sliding-glass door for easy flow

  • Ceiling fans to keep cool

  • Overhead heaters to keep warm

  • Can accommodate up to 75 standing guests

  • Free Wi-Fi

Winnifred and Kevin Reilly Artist Studio

Artists need a place to be creative no matter what time of the day or night. This 1,230-sq-ft space includes:

  • Designated personal space

  • 24/7 access

  • Use of common areas of CSCAC

  • Lockers

  • Utilities, water & sewerage

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Use of kiln, available upon request.

Jan and Bill Grimes Recording Studio

This state-of-the art, 185 sq-ft room is the command center for the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center. It can be used for podcasts, multi-track recording/editing, live streaming, and much more. Being adjacent to the Virginia & John Noland Black Box Studio only enhances its capabilities. Top-of-the-line equipment includes:

  • Presonus Speakers/Mixer

  • PTZ Optics cameras

  • Blackmagic Video

  • Shure/Audix/Presonus microphones

  • Free Wi-Fi

Patsy and Don Lyle Meeting Room

This 250-sq-ft meeting room has a stunning view of the Saint Ferdinand Street live oaks and is perfect for smaller groups. It offers:

  • Maximum seating for 12 people

  • 75” Samsung flatscreen TV

  • Free Wi-Fi

Hours of Operation

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Gallery Hours:

Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Saturdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Upcoming Office Closures:

MAY 27, 2024- Memorial Day

JUNE 19, 2024- Juneteenth

JULY 4, 2024- Independence Day

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024- Labor Day

 

Chris Adams

Director of Technical Operations
225-344-8558 ext. 233
cadams@artsbr.org