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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.

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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.

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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.

    • 1,250-sq-ft space

    • 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 120 seated guests

    • Free Wi-Fi

Jan & Bill Grimes Recording Studio

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.

    • 185 sq-ft room

    • Presonus Speakers/Mixer

    • PTZ Optics cameras

    • Blackmagic Video

    • Shure/Audix/Presonus microphones

    • Free Wi-Fi

Turner-Fischer Rooftop Terrace

Sitting atop the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center with views of the live oaks along St. Ferdinand Street, Mississippi River Bridge, Raising Cane’s River Center Theatre, & historic Beauregard Town neighborhood.

    • 1000 sq-ft space

    • 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

Derek Gordon Conference Room

Overlooking the Shell Gallery, this flexible conference room features movable tables and adapts easily for workshops, board meetings, trainings, and small group gatherings.

    • 375 sq-ft room

    • Seating for up to 24 people

    • Two 75” Samsung flatscreen TVs

    • Free Wi-Fi

Patsy & Don Lyle Meeting Room

This intimate meeting room overlooks the live oaks of Saint Ferdinand Street, offering a peaceful setting ideal for small group meetings and gatherings.

    • 250 sq-ft space

    • Seating for up to 12 people

    • 75” Samsung flatscreen TV

    • Free Wi-Fi

Winifred & Kevin Reilly Artist Studio

Artists need a place to be creative no matter what time of the day or night.

    • 1,230 sq-ft space

    • 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.

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Office Hours:

Monday through Thursday from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fridays from 8:30am - 3:30pm

Gallery Hours:

Monday through Thursday from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Fridays from 8:30am - 3:30pm