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It is River Oaks Square Arts Center's mission to promote contemporary visual arts while providing educational programming that stimulates interest in, an exhibition of, and appreciation for visual artists and their work.
Featured Resident Artist.
Laura Soulliere Gates
Gates received her BFA in Art with an emphasis in painting and her MA in History of Art and Architecture from the University of Massachusetts. For many years she worked for the National Park Service, first as an architectural historian and later in management positions.
During this time she lived ...
🎄 Annual Christmas Porch Sale 🎄
Event Scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
River Oaks Square Arts Center is pleased to announce the return of one of its most cherished community traditions—the Annual Christmas Porch Sale, taking place Saturday, December 6, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This ...
River Oaks Art Center provides year-long ceramics and painting programming for developmentally disabled and elderly clients within our community. These Outreach Programs affect over 150 students annually, providing creative outlets in an external environment is the primary mission, however the true value of this particular program lies in the process, giving individuals with unique needs the opportunity for success, using art projects as a catalyst. For over ten years, The Center has worked with Rapides ARC, Pecan Grove Training Centers, Evergreen Life Services, OLS Community, and Bolton SPED while recently expanding our elderly education series to Matthews Memorial Health Care Facility and Naomi Heights Nursing Home. Art For All Outreach programs will expand for 2023 to included additional facilities where these art therapy sessions of creative painting, drawing and ceramic design can be implemented.
With your membership, you can visit River Oaks free of charge all year long. As part of your membership, you will also receive regular updates on all upcoming shows, classes and annual events. Members also receive a 10% discount on Workshops and early Registration for Summer Art Studio children's program. Discounted Rates for Event Rentals (level dependent)
Feel free to share your River Oaks experience with friends. Invite them to visit an exhibition opening, take a class, or attend one of our popular functions - we are sure they will come to love River Oaks as much as we do.
