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Poster for an art exhibition titled 'Eyecon' celebrating LGBTQ+ stories and cultural legacy in Louisiana. The poster has a colorful, geometric background with blue, pink, yellow, and green sections. It features bold text indicating the exhibition dates from June 7 to July 3, 2026, with a closing reception on July 2. The poster also displays a QR code, a Shell logo, and logos for the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center and the Arts Council of Southwest Louisiana.

EYECON

PRIDE EXHIBITION
On View: June 7th - July 3rd
Closing Reception: July 2nd from 6-9pm

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Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is proud to present EYECON, a juried exhibition at the Shell Gallery that explores the people, moments, and cultural traditions that have shaped Louisiana’s LGBTQ+ community.

EYECON brings together a diverse group of Louisiana artists whose work reflects stories of resilience, activism, identity, joy, and cultural impact. Through a variety of visual mediums, the exhibition honors both well-known and often-overlooked figures, movements, and milestones that have contributed to the rich history of LGBTQ+ life across the state.

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See something you love? Every purchase made through the Gallery Store goes directly to the exhibiting artist and supports the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

Our store is updated with each new exhibition — so what you see today is a reflection of what's on our walls right now. Once a show closes, those pieces are no longer available for purchase online.

Missed a past exhibition? Interested in a specific artist? Give us a call at (225) 344-8558 ext. 205 — we're happy to help.

Purchase Art

Tell A Vision

by Jay Schwarzhoff
July 13 – 24
Reception on July 16

Nineteen artists transform rescued, roadside TVs into 19 entirely new visions.

A Breath of God

by Ashli Ognelodh Curry
August 1 – September 25
Artist Talk on August 29

This show serves as a tribute to Black identity — a declaration that Black breath is sacred, that Black bodies carry divine imprint, and that Black stories deserve to be honored.

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The Shell Gallery is a one-of-a-kind exhibition space nestled inside the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center in the heart of Baton Rouge.

Featuring two walls of gallery space, a stunning glass atrium, four wooden podiums, and three movable walls, our 730-square-foot gallery is as flexible as it is beautiful — perfect for art exhibitions, intimate gatherings, keynote presentations, and private events.

Gallery Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Now open on First Free Sundays: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Located at 233 St. Ferdinand St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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