Art Guild of Louisiana

Hurry, this Thursday and Friday is Larry Down's class for Acrylic Pouring here in Baton Rouge. Color, Motion, and Creative Surprise, ...so FUN! Sign up with a friend and have a blast.
https://www.artguildlouisiana.org/workshops/larry-downs-acrylic-pouring-color-motion-and-creative-surprise/

Who will snag the LAST spot in Marc Hanson's upcoming workshop? Who will sit under our 56th River Road Judge and Juror for three full days, gleaning from an OPA Master and improve their painting? WHO will it be?

Acrylic Pouring Workshop! Join us for a lively introduction to acrylic pouring, a contemporary painting technique where liquid acrylic paints are poured onto a surface (watercolor paper and/or Yupo paper) to create flowing, organic abstract patterns. Because the paint moves naturally, every piece is unique and full of surprising color interactions.

In this workshop you will learn:

How to do a pouring underpainting
Basic pouring methods
Tips for selecting color palettes
Techniques for controlling flow and composition
Students will create their own poured paintings on watercolor and Yupo paper and leave with finished artwork as well as the knowledge needed to continue experimenting at home.
This class is beginner-friendly and designed for any level artist who enjoys creative exploration – no prior painting experience required.

https://www.artguildlouisiana.org/workshops/larry-downs-acrylic-pouring-color-motion-and-creative-surprise/

Don't miss out! LAST CALL FOR ENTRY - RIVER ROAD SHOW - A NATIONAL COMPETITION- MIDNIGHT TONIGHT 5/11/2026
ENTER HERE.... http://www.artguildlouisiana.org/river-road-show/

This Thursday and Friday!
We’ve been invited by the LSU Museum of Art for a VIP Tour of the stunning Marc Chagall Lithographs Exhibit while it’s here in Baton Rouge.
🗓 Thursday, May 7
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Shaw Center for the Arts
We’ll take in Chagall’s dreamlike world together, full of color, symbolism, and storytelling, then head downstairs for dinner at Capital City Grill to keep the conversation (and inspiration) flowing.
🎨 Then… we paint.
🗓 Friday (following day) 10a-3p
🎨 Pop-Up Open Studio: “Paint It Like Chagall”
Inspired by Chagall’s interpretation of mythology, we’re inviting you to do the same:
✨ Choose a story that means something to you
✨ Reimagine it through color, emotion, and imagination
✨ Let your brush loosen up and lean into expression over realism
Your story. Your stroke. His style.
Whether you go bold, whimsical, symbolic, or completely unexpected—this is about stepping outside your norm and exploring something new together.
💬 Come for the art. Stay for the community. This is what the Guild is all about. Let us know if you plan to join us so we can coordinate the group!

What an incredible three days at the Guild. Today, we wrapped up an inspiring workshop with Chris Long. Over the course of the workshop, Chris created several demo paintings (all of which sold), each one packed with insight, intention, and his signature bold approach.

And today he took it outside. For the final day, Chris painted a stunning plein air piece of Cedarcrest Park, bringing everything together in real time. Watching his process unfold on location was a powerful experience and a perfect way to close out the workshop.

Only 14 artists had the opportunity to be part of this, making it an intimate, hands-on experience filled with learning, encouragement, and fresh perspective. We are already talking about bringing Chris back next year.

Our Workshop Committee meets Monday and we're settling in on dates for a bunch of additional workshops coming soon. Stay tuned 👀

We kicked off Day 1 of a rare 3-day workshop with Chris Long (Insta: ) here in Baton Rouge, and it’s already something special.

Chris doesn’t do many of these, which makes it even more meaningful to have him here. Beyond the incredible skill and insight, what really stands out is how humble, generous, and genuinely invested he is in helping artists grow.

This is exactly what we’re working to bring to our community: inspiring artists who challenge, motivate, and elevate the experience for everyone, regardless of your current skill level.

If you’ve been on the fence about getting involved and making artistic pals locally… this is your sign. Join us, learn, find your place and let's elevate BR arts together.

Love the Outdoors? Ever tried Plein Air Painting? Come see what it is all about - Paint St. Tammany! has a Plein Air 101 class with CB Hume on the first day, April 30th - Register at https://lacombeartguild.com/paint-st-tammany-event
Learn more about CB at https://www.cbhumeart.com/bio