Cary Saurage Community Arts Center
The Cary Saurage Community Arts Center is a 12,000+ square foot creative space for artists and arts organizations to meet, work, and create. With a black box, recording studio, visual artists studios, exhibition gallery, conference rooms, and rooftop terrace, CSCAC is the first building of its kind in the region.
Cary Saurage is a native of Baton Rouge and a long time supporter of the arts not only in his home city, but across the world. In 1994, he established the Cary Saurage Fund at the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. Since that time, he has supported 37 local arts organizations, numerous individual professional artists and local museums. With Derek Gordon, former head of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, he established the MICHAEL CRESPO VISUAL ARTS FELLOWSHIP AWARD, which provides annual recognition for local artists of note in this community. He established a similar scholarship at Louisiana State University for emerging visual artists. Cary believes that the Arts make life worth living. His philanthropy, enthusiasm and mentorship are a testament to this belief.
About Cary Saurage
Amenities
Derek Gordon Conference Room
The 375-sq-ft meeting room overlooks the Shell Gallery and offers:
Maximum seating for up to 24 people
Two 75” Samsung flatscreen TVs
Free Wi-Fi
Virginia & John Noland Black Box Studio
Dancing, music, theatre, meetings, podcasts, video production, and celebrations are just a few things that are possible in the Black Box. This 1,250-sq-ft space house includes:
Sprung dance floor with Marly
State-of-the-art lighting, video & sound equipment
Optima 6,000 Lumens Projector with a 185-inch projection screen
5’3” Yamaha Baby Grand Piano
Air wall that can be opened for larger events
Can accommodate up to 80 seated guests
Free Wi-Fi
Turner-Fischer Rooftop Terrace
A 1,000 sq-ft space sitting atop the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center features views of the live oaks along Saint Ferdinand Street, Mississippi River Bridge, Raising Cane’s River Center Theatre, and historic Beauregard Town neighborhood. Features include:
Candace Wright & Michael Ramos Sunroom, perfect for bar and beverage set-up
Sliding-glass door for easy flow
Ceiling fans to keep cool
Overhead heaters to keep warm
Can accommodate up to 75 standing guests
Free Wi-Fi
Winnifred and Kevin Reilly Artist Studio
Artists need a place to be creative no matter what time of the day or night. This 1,230-sq-ft space includes:
Designated personal space
24/7 access
Use of common areas of CSCAC
Lockers
Utilities, water & sewerage
Free Wi-Fi
Use of kiln, available upon request.
Jan and Bill Grimes Recording Studio
This state-of-the art, 185 sq-ft room is the command center for the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center. It can be used for podcasts, multi-track recording/editing, live streaming, and much more. Being adjacent to the Virginia & John Noland Black Box Studio only enhances its capabilities. Top-of-the-line equipment includes:
Presonus Speakers/Mixer
PTZ Optics cameras
Blackmagic Video
Shure/Audix/Presonus microphones
Free Wi-Fi
Patsy and Don Lyle Meeting Room
This 250-sq-ft meeting room has a stunning view of the Saint Ferdinand Street live oaks and is perfect for smaller groups. It offers:
Maximum seating for 12 people
75” Samsung flatscreen TV
Free Wi-Fi
Hours of Operation
Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Fridays from 8:30am - 3:30pm.
Gallery Hours:
Monday through Thursday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
Fridays from 8:30am - 3:30pm.
Saturdays from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Upcoming Office Closures:
NOVEMBER 28-29, 2024- Thanksgiving Holiday
DECEMBER 24-26, 2024- Christmas Holiday
Chris Adams
Director of Technical Operations
225-344-8558 ext. 233
cadams@artsbr.org