ART OUR PAST RETELLING

Creativity is a big part of Baton Rouge’s history and culture. Experience some of the most influential art around the city, both inspired and created by Black artists and icons.

Murals by The Walls Project

The Walls Project partners with local artists, painting vibrant and inspirational murals in underserved and underinvested communities across the city in an effort to be a catalyst for change and a point of pride.

Southern University Museum of Art

Located on Southern’s campus, this museum and its collection of four galleries are dedicated to African American pioneer artists who fought and won the battle for artistic freedom.

Legendary Louisiana sculptor Frank Hayden was inspired to create by friends and family, his Christian values, and commitment to civil rights. You can find his work all across downtown Baton Rouge.

This monument is one of the only abstract art pieces in the country that honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his impact on civil rights, which we still feel today.