Top 10 arts attractions in Baton Rouge

• The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge
• Published: Jun 14, 2009

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LSU Museum of Art

Located in the Shaw Center for the Arts, the LSU Museum of Art opened in March 2005. The museum, part of Louisiana State University, manifests a decade-long vision to offer the community greater access to its diverse art collection, changing exhibitions, education programs and special events.

On the Net: http://www.lsumoa .com

Local gallery scene

In midcity, Circa 1857, 1857 Government St., opens every third Thursday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Other Mid-City galleries include the Funky Palette, Rue Cou Cou, Caffery Gallery, Elizabethan Gallery, Taylor Clark, Baton Rouge Gallery in historic City Park and Ann Connelly Fine Art.

For the past few months, local artists have presented fresh and diverse one-night-only exhibitions entitled “Stabbed in the Art” at 1284 Perkins Road.

Downtown, the Shaw Center consistently has top-notch offerings at the Brunner Gallery, the LSU School of Art Glassell Gallery and the annual Art Melt juried competition.

On the Net: http://www.artsbr.org

Swine Palace

Through the presentation of celebrated works of Southern literature and the innovative exploration of classic and contemporary theatre, Swine Palace strives to have a significant impact on the Louisiana landscape.

On the Net: http://www.swinepalace.org

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

From art exhibitions and workshops to hands-on science exhibits and treasures from ancient Egypt, LASM has something to inspire everyone. It is housed in a historic railroad depot on the banks of the Mississippi River.