Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center

Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center houses world-class art exhibitions and showcases SWLA culture. Admission is always FREE!
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We have three gorgeous floors of gallery spaces in our historic courthouse turned art center. After extensive restoration, the 1911 Historic City Hall opened its doors as the City of Lake Charles' public art gallery and cultural facility in 2004. Since that time, Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center has showcased numerous traveling exhibitions from around the world, as well as regional and lo

cal artists. The Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center is City-owned-and-operated, under the direction of the Cultural Affairs Department. The beautiful historic building features three floors of gallery space, a clock tower, and, added in 2006, a landscaped brick courtyard. There have been many exhibitions by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Ansel Adams, Norman Rockwell, and Tasha Tudor, as well as many traveling group exhibitions. In 2007, Historic City Hall housed Titanic:The Artifact Exhibition, featuring over 100 carefully preserved artifacts from the historic vessel. The Historic City Hall is also the home to two local art galleries: Black Heritage Gallery and Gallery by the Lake. The Center has had visitors from across the country, many of which are surprised and delighted to find such high-caliber exhibitions in the Lake Area. For the past several years, Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center has been voted the Best Public Art Gallery by the Times of Lake Charles Reader's Poll. This honor recognizes the ongoing commitment the City of Lake Charles has made to providing the residents and visitors of Lake Charles with quality, educational, family-friendly entertainment and events at accessible prices. Admission to all exhibitions is free to the public. For more information, please call (337)491-9147 or e-mail [email protected].

06/04/2026

Wednesdays with Friends - Remembering the Legacy of JoEl Sonnier

The new exhibit is going up inside of the Black Heritage Gallery! ๐Ÿ”จPresented in partnership with the Voices of Freedom C...
06/03/2026

The new exhibit is going up inside of the Black Heritage Gallery! ๐Ÿ”จ

Presented in partnership with the Voices of Freedom Collective Foundation Juneteenth Freedom Festival, this special exhibition honors the life and creative legacy of Lake Charles digital artist Parris Donnell Duhon.

Experience a powerful collection of bold digital artwork celebrated for its expressive storytelling, striking contrasts, and vibrant use of color. Join us for the opening reception of The Artwork of Parris Duhon on Friday, June 5, from 5:30โ€“7:30 PM.

The reception is free and open to the public, with light refreshments served. Come celebrate culture, creativity, and community with us.

๐Ÿ“1001 Ryan Street

๐ŸŽ† Red, White, Blue & You RETURNS Saturday, July 4th, 2026! ๐ŸŽ†Join us for a FREE, family-friendly day packed with fun for ...
06/02/2026

๐ŸŽ† Red, White, Blue & You RETURNS Saturday, July 4th, 2026! ๐ŸŽ†

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly day packed with fun for all ages! Including:
๐ŸŽถ Live entertainment
๐Ÿ” A wide variety of food trucks and booths
๐Ÿ“ Games & activities
๐ŸŒญ Hot dog eating competition
โ›ต Patriotic boat parade
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Announcement of the Mayor's Armed Forces Commission Queens
โœจ Spectacular fireworks finale over the lake

And the fun doesn't stop there! Be sure to make your way over to the Crying Eagle Beach Club, where attendees can spend the day enjoying waterfront views, cold drinks, fresh oysters, family activities, live entertainment, and plenty of ways to stay cool before the fireworks begin! Attendees can also upgrade their experience with VIP tickets for $100! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿน

Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome; ice chests and glass containers are prohibited. In the event of rain, the festival will move indoors to the Event Center Coliseum! ๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ฑ Stay up to date on Red, White, Blue & You by giving us a follow!
๐Ÿ”— Sign-up for the hot dog eating competition here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjGH0th6epIMdedSnuHoLvXWT8plHbZSEapex2RbE1BiG2nA/viewform?usp=header

Vendor Applications Are Open!Join us for one of Southwest Louisiana's favorite evenings celebrating art, culture, and co...
06/02/2026

Vendor Applications Are Open!

Join us for one of Southwest Louisiana's favorite evenings celebrating art, culture, and community.

White Linen Night transforms downtown Lake Charles into a vibrant gallery promenade featuring local artists, makers, performers, businesses, and community organizations. Guests are encouraged to wear white and spend the evening exploring our galleries, shopping local, and connecting with the creative community.

Saturday, September 12, 2026
5:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM
Downtown Lake Charles

Apply here: https://forms.gle/7FKuGcu2GF3ed1EU9

Looking for something unique?Did you know you can shop local art right here at Historic City Hall? Stop by Gallery by th...
06/02/2026

Looking for something unique?

Did you know you can shop local art right here at Historic City Hall? Stop by Gallery by the Lake on our second floor to browse a collection of one of a kind paintings, prints, greeting cards, and more, all created by talented local artists.

Whether you're searching for the perfect gift or a new piece for your home, you'll find something wonderful inside Historic City Hall while supporting Southwest Louisiana's creative community.

๐Ÿ“1001 Ryan Street
โฐ Historic City Hall hours are 10 AM till 6 PM, Tuesday - Saturday
๐ŸŽŸ Admission is always FREE

Fresh flavors, local vendors, and community fun are waiting for you every Saturday in June! ๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿฅ•Join us at the Charlestown...
06/01/2026

Fresh flavors, local vendors, and community fun are waiting for you every Saturday in June! ๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿฅ•

Join us at the Charlestown Farmers Market Saturday, June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th from 8:00am to noon! Located on Bilbo St behind Historic City Hall (1001 Ryan St).

Bring your friends, grab a coffee, and shop local! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒฑ

Time to retire your worn or tattered American flag with honor ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿฆ…From June 1st to 11th, drop off unserviceable US flags ...
06/01/2026

Time to retire your worn or tattered American flag with honor ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿฆ…

From June 1st to 11th, drop off unserviceable US flags at collection boxes located at:
๐Ÿ“ Historic City Hall โ€“ 1001 Ryan Street
๐Ÿ“ Lake Charles City Hall โ€“ 326 Pujo Street

Local DAR chapters will collect and properly retire the flags on Flag Day in accordance with American tradition. โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

Groove on the Green is back THIS FRIDAY, June 5th from 6-8pm! So exciting!
06/01/2026

Groove on the Green is back THIS FRIDAY, June 5th from 6-8pm! So exciting!

Don't miss Grove on the Green this Friday, June 5th from 6-8 pm! ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŽถ

Join us for a lively evening under the lush oaks on Central School's front lawn! Bring your lawn chair, your ice chest, and your friends to enjoy some Indy tunes by Calcashoo! And if you get hungry, Little Josie will have charcuterie for purchase! ๐Ÿ‡

๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ:
๐Ÿ“… Friday, June 5 | 6-8 pm
๐Ÿ“ Front lawn of Central School Arts & Humanities Center (809 Kirby St)
๐ŸŽŸ Free & open to the public!

We're so excited to attend Donut Burnout hosted by the Arts & Humanities Council THIS FRIDAY! Afterwards, we'll be at Gr...
06/01/2026

We're so excited to attend Donut Burnout hosted by the Arts & Humanities Council THIS FRIDAY! Afterwards, we'll be at Groove on the Green with Calcashoo! ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŽผ

Get your tickets for Donut Burnout in the original post ๐Ÿ˜€

Join us in remembering the legacy of JoEl Sonnier as part of our Wednesday with Friends concert series! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธThis upcoming ...
05/31/2026

Join us in remembering the legacy of JoEl Sonnier as part of our Wednesday with Friends concert series! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽธ

This upcoming Wednesday, Chris Miller, Bobbye Sonnier (JoEl Sonnier's widow), Ray Ellender, and Kevin Hare (two former band members) will reminisce on the life and legacy of JoEl Sonnier. Jo-ELโ€™s passion in life was music, with 33 studio albums, 6 motion picture appearances, 7 television series appearances, and performances in all 50 states and across 32 countries over 65 years. Additionally, he was a 2015 Grammy Award Winner with 4 Grammy nominations. Jo-EL was also ACM Male Vocalist of the Year Nominee, member of 7 Music Hall of Fames, and Studio Musician on over 100 albums including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Neil Diamond, and Hank Williams Jr. He also wrote songs for George Strait, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patty Loveless, and John Anderson.

๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ญ:
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Wednesday, June 3 | 6:30pm-7:30pm
๐Ÿ“ 3rd floor of Historic City Hall (1001 Ryan St)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free and open to the public
๐Ÿฅ‚ Light food and refreshments provided

Address

1001 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA
70601

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Website

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/afymoSD

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