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05/04/2026

Hey y'all, just a friendly reminder that you have until Friday, May 8, to submit your works for Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge's Pride Month Exhibition, "EYECON". https://artsbr.submittable.com/submit/351341/artist-call-eyecon

04/23/2026

Meet one of the jurors helping shape EYECON: Charlie Champagne

A q***r photographer, artist, and advocate, Charlie has become a major force in Baton Rouge’s creative community. Their work has included collaborations with organizations like the LSU Museum of Art and the LSU School of Theater.

Champagne has long championed q***r visibility in Baton Rouge's local art scene by serving on the boards of Baton Rouge Pride and the You Aren't Alone Project. Champagne also founded Leur Maison, a local q***r art collaborative that uplifts q***r creatives' voices and connects them to opportunities to share their art with our local community.

Their perspective and passion for uplifting LGBTQ+ voices will play an important role in selecting artists for EYECON, on view June 7–July 3.

Artists can submit work through May 8 at artsbr.submittable.com/submit/351341/artist-call-eyecon

Learn more about Charlie at charliefeet.com and , or learn more about Leur Maison at leurmaison.org and .

04/19/2026

**OPEN CALL FOR LOUISIANA LGBTQIA+ ARTISTS, MAKERS & CREATORS**

Deadline May 8, 2026

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is currently accepting submissions for their Pride Exhibition, "EYECON", a juried exhibition dedicated to celebrating iconic individuals and pivotal moments in Louisiana’s LGBTQ+ community and history.

This exhibition aims to uplift stories of strength, activism, joy, and cultural contributions that have shaped the LGBTQ+ experience in Louisiana. Stories that include beloved Louisiana customs rooted in q***r cultural traditions and historic struggles for civil rights. Submissions should highlight identity, legacy, visibility, or influence, honoring both well-known and overlooked figures and events in the state’s LGBTQ+ history.

Accepted visual mediums: painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, installation, textile art, digital work, video, and mixed media. AI-generated artwork will not be accepted.

To learn more about this exhibition, visit https://artsbr.submittable.com/submit/351341/artist-call-eyecon?mc_cid=24c4440c55&mc_eid=694f49fec1&fbclid=IwY2xjawQ_o9xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5Zmp6NXZBdFhyMjFYNm5Sc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuMN_i7mgwHGToul0cZKZfefPnf6ee_XTTdL_KLVE1E505GurCrmfBzQ0zFI_aem_RQpM9B_I9BnT0Q4dAYvmpg ***rart ***rartistsofinstagram

04/11/2026

Full schedule drop for our community meetups in 2026! Join the Baton Rouge Q***r Crafting Collective every month (on select Saturdays) at South Branch Library from 2:30pm-5:30pm where we craft, co-work, swap supplies, and hangout! You can find us discussing upcoming events, book clubs, markets, and more! All ages & identities are welcome to join us in community.

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02/10/2026

02/02/2026

Photos | 's Splash Nightclub celebrates 22 years of business with drag performances.

https://lsureveille.com/274180/multimedia/photos-splash-nightclub-celebrates-22nd-anniversary-with-drag-performances/

01/26/2026

✨ Upcoming AQC Events ✨
Here’s a look at what’s coming up in February & March.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details soon 🌈

Get the latest updates by signing up for our newsletter at: https://www.acadianaq***rcollective.org/

01/15/2026

MLK Fest, which is put on by The Walls Project, will take place on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 19.

12/19/2025

The first FTM contingent at San Francisco Pride (1994). From left to right: Max Wolf Valerio, Matt Rice, David Harrison, Loren Cameron, and an unknown marcher. Susan Stryker is in the back with a baby.

12/07/2025

12/07/2025

Feeling grateful for this growing collective of ambitious q***rs & fierce allies while also looking forward to seeing how we continue to create a stronger community force here in Baton Rouge and beyond.
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