Shell Gallery

The Shell Gallery is a unique exhibition space: boasting two walls of gallery space, a glass atrium, four wooden podiums, and three movable walls for usage. Coming in just under 730 square feet, this gallery is perfect for parties, keynote presentations, and art exhibitions.

Our gallery hours of operation are from 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30 am - 3:30pm Friday.

Also now open on First Free Sundays!

Now Showing

Dennisparkercelloetc

Dennisparkercelloetc presents a fundraiser for LSU School of Music Scholarships. Renowned cellist Dennis Parker transforms defunct musical instruments and found objects into sculptural works, using them to explore how sound and the physical gestures of music intersect. The reception will include sporadic musical interludes with distinguished surprise guest pianists!

March 1 - April 17

Reception on March 11 from 6pm - 9pm

RSVP for the Reception

Coming Soon!

• Coming Soon! •

A Refugee’s Origin

Featuring Dr. Kahn Ho
April 27-May 29

Opening Reception: May 1, 6-8 PM

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EYECON

Pride Exhibition
June 7-July 3

Submit Your Work

Shell Gallery is proud to announce the opening of A Refugee’s Origin, a solo exhibition by mixed-media artist and rheumatologist K.T.Ho. On view from April 27 through May 29, 2026, the exhibition presents 29 works spanning painting, installation, drawing, photography, and collage. A Refugee’s Origin charts K.T.Ho’s diasporic journey from Vietnam to Louisiana, tracing the long shadow of French colonialism on her family’s history and her own identity. Through the intersection of two cultures and two religious traditions, the artist examines themes of self-sacrifice, survival, and assimilation — arriving ultimately at a place of gratitude and reconciliation. RSVP for the free reception on May 1st from 6p - 9p at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center and enjoy the art, dance performances by Southern Lotus Lion Dance, food by Banh Mi Addictive, and drinks by LL Wine Collective.

Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge invites Louisiana-based and Louisiana-connected artists to submit work for EYECON, a juried exhibition celebrating iconic individuals and pivotal moments in Louisiana’s LGBTQ+ history. The show will run from June 7th - July 3rd.

Deadline is May 8th, 2026.

GALLERY STORE

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Purchased art directly funds exhibiting artists and the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge.

Gallery store will be updated as each exhibition occurs.

Once a show ends those pieces will no longer be available for purchase through our website. For information on a past exhibition or artist, call 225-344-8558 ext. 205.

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