Fall Fest For All

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is proud to present Fall Fest For All, a one-day celebration of the arts returning to downtown Baton Rouge on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 11 AM to 7 PM, in and around the Shaw Center for the Arts.

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Poetry Out Loud

Poetry Out Loud is a national, high school poetry recitation competition developed by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. This free program teaches students about poetry through memorization & recitation.

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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.

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Become a Member

Your support allows us to continue promoting cultural growth, economic development, and educational enhancement through the arts in and around the 10-parish region Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge

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Upcoming Events

From gallery openings, to performances, to festivals, join us in celebrations of art in our community.

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Our advocacy, resources and teaching/training serve a diverse community of artist who, when fitted together, build a unique culture that benefits us all. Art is not on the fringe of our communities. It's in the center.

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Hours of Operation

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.