Shell Gallery

The Shell Gallery is a unique exhibition space: boasting two walls of gallery space, a glass atrium, four wooden podiums, and three movable walls for usage. Coming in just under 730 square feet, this gallery is perfect for parties, keynote presentations, and art exhibitions.

Our gallery hours of operation are from 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday and 10:00am - 2:00pm on Saturdays.

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The use of symbols and colors is an important way for groups to convey messages, communicate with others, and to build a visual identity. During the 1970s, LGBTQI+ people were encouraged to come out and, in doing this, they often wore badges with distinctive symbols, reinforcing the belief that no longer would they be invisible.

Originally used to identify LGBTQ individuals during WWII, the pink triangle was reclaimed in the 1970s by pro-gay activists and was later adopted by the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACTUP) in their memorable 1980s-era “Silence=Death” campaign.

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The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge invites local LGBTQIA+ artists to create a work in response to the presence of the "pink triangle" in LGBTQIA+ history and contemporary culture.

This exhibition will open to the public on May 19 and conclude on June 30, 2025 with a closing reception taking place June 27th. The reception will be free and open to the public.

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