Upcoming events
artspace Figure Drawing Sessions
Live-model drawing session held every other Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 PM in the Coolspace Gallery.
Bring your own materials. Artspace provides easels and seating.
Tickets are $10.00 online, $15.00 at the door. These are freeform sessions without instruction.
Classes taught by Edgar Cano are $25.00.
Must be 18+, as the sessions will feature nudity.
Wine and/or beer provided while supplies last.
Spooky Symphony
Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon in the heart of Shreveport Common! The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra and the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) are thrilled to present Spooky Symphony, a FREE fall celebration of music, art, and Halloween excitement for the entire family.
The festivities begin at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 25, when the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for a live, open-air performance that blends haunting melodies and familiar favorites in a spectacular seasonal showcase. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets – and your imagination!
From 2:00 – 4:00 PM, the North Shreveport Lions Club is hosting a Trunk or Treat, offering safe and sweet candy stops for kids.
Spooky Symphony Highlights:
· Costume Parade: Show off your best Halloween look!
· Trunk or Treat: 2-4 PM, hosted by the North Shreveport Lions Club
· Hands-On & Take-Home Art Activities: Creative fun for all ages
· Face Painting: Transform into your favorite spooky (or sparkly!) character
· Food Trucks & Arts Market: Savor local flavors and shop for unique handmade goods
From live music to sweet treats and spooky creativity, the Spooky Symphony brings together everything you love about fall in one fun-filled afternoon, FREE for families, friends, and the entire NWLA community.
Location:
Caddo Common Park 869 Texas Ave., Shreveport, LA
Located in the heart of Shreveport Common in Downtown Shreveport
Admission: FREE and open to the public
Don your costumes, bring your creativity, and enjoy a symphony of sights, sounds, and seasonal surprises. It’s going to be a boo-tiful day in the park!
Events at Caddo Common Park are made possible through the generous support of the Parish of Caddo, the City of Shreveport, and the sponsors of SRAC’s biennial fundraiser, Christmas in the Sky.
We thank our partners for helping bring free, family-friendly arts experiences to the Shreveport community.
Sweet Nay | Concert at the Park
Come jam out with Sweet Nay!
On Friday, October 2, stop by Caddo Common Park to experience Sweet Nay’s energetic and infectious Southern Soul and R&B music!
Sweet Nay is a Shreveport native and professional singer, songwriter, and entertainer who is passionate about sharing her gift and love for music.
Admission is FREE!
Sweet Nay
Friday, October 2
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Caddo Common Park, 869 Texas Ave., Shreveport
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy an exciting evening of live music!
Caddo Common Park is programed by Shreveport Regional Arts Council, with funding provided by the City of Shreveport, the Parish of Caddo, and other sponsors, including those supporting Christmas in the Sky.
Ally Venable | Levitt AMP Shreveport Music Series
Prepare to be dazzled!
Ally Venable, Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire, will be gracing the stage at Caddo Common Park for the Levitt AMP Shreveport Music Series.
Whether you're a blues-rock fan or just looking for a fun night out, this FREE concert is the perfect way to spend your evening!
Bring your chairs, picnic blankets and friends, and settle in for a FREE night of live music. Plus, there will be plenty of fun for the whole family!
Saturday, October 3 from 5–7 PM
Caddo Common Park – 869 Texas Ave. Downtown Shreveport
Ally Venable
FREE hands-on arts activities, kids zone with games & sprinkler section
FREE Italian Ice to the first 100 people
FREE water bottles courtesy of the Downtown Development Agency (DDA)
Come for the music. Stay for the vibes. See you at Caddo Common!
Ever More Nest | Levitt AMP Shreveport Music Series
Ready to experience the sound of New Orleans right here in Shreveport?
Join us at Caddo Common Park for the Levitt AMP Shreveport Music Series as acclaimed New Orleans-based band Ever More Nest brings their unique alt-country & rock ‘n’ roll music to the stage. Whether you're a Ever More Nest fan or just looking for a fun night out, this FREE concert is the perfect way to spend your evening!
Bring your chairs, picnic blankets and friends, and settle in for a FREE night of live music. Plus, there will be plenty of fun for the whole family!
Saturday, September 26 from 5–7 PM
Caddo Common Park – 869 Texas Ave. Downtown Shreveport
Ever More Nest
FREE hands-on arts activities, kids zone with games & sprinkler section
FREE ice cream to the first 100 people
FREE water bottles courtesy of the Downtown Development Agency (DDA)
Come for the music. Stay for the vibes. See you at Caddo Common!
Joanie Nerrettig and Native to the Parish | Concert at the Park
Shreveport musicians ROCK!
On Friday, September 25, come to Caddo Common Park to hear from two Shreveport-based musical acts from 6:00 - 8:00 PM!
Talented singer/guitarist/songwriter Joanie Nerrettig will be sharing her story through her folk, rock, and multi-genre music.
Native to the Parish is a high-energy rock-and-roll trio infused with deep Southern rock roots and alternative grunge revival.
Admission is FREE!
Joanie Nerrettig and Native to the Parish
Friday, September 25
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Caddo Common Park, 869 Texas Ave., Shreveport
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and fans. It's hot outside but the music is even hotter, so don't miss out!
Caddo Common Park is programed by Shreveport Regional Arts Council, with funding provided by the City of Shreveport, the Parish of Caddo, and other sponsors, including those supporting Christmas in the Sky.
Medieval Day featuring The Haughton Hussars
On Sunday, September 20, stop by Caddo Common Park for Medieval Day! Witness The Haughton Hussars as they present historical combat demonstrations and enjoy themed demonstrations.
Dress in your best medieval attire!
Food trucks on-site
Hands-on art
Fire spinning demonstration
Weaving demonstration
Caddo Common Park will be transformed back to Medieval times for one day, so don’t miss out!
Sunday, September 20
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Featuring the Haughton Hussars
Caddo Common Park, 869 Texas Ave., Shreveport
Total Choice | Jazz in the Park Concert
Shreveport-Bossier, one of your area favorites, TOTAL CHOICE band, will be showcasing their soulful sounds and get on your feet melodies at Caddo Common Park. Come ready for a fun, evening where you can dance, sit, sing - all of it - and enjoy your time and make memories with friends and family.
Known for their versatility, on fire vocals and incredible musicians, this talented group brings soulful sounds, smooth grooves and incredible energy to the stage as well as to audiences across the South. Their music moves both the heart and spirit, delivering timeless melodies and an energy you won’t want to miss. Come experience Total Choice live!
WHEN: Sunday, September 13
WHERE: CADDO COMMON PARK - 869 Texas Ave. Downtown Shreveport
TIME: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
ARTIST: TOTAL CHOICE
Cost: FREE!
Seratones | Levitt AMP Shreveport Music Series
Ready for a night of soul, rock, and a whole lot of energy?
Join us at Caddo Common Park for the Levitt AMP Shreveport Music Series as acclaimed Shreveport-based band Seratones brings their powerful soul/rock fusion to the stage. Whether you're a soul/rock fan or just looking for a fun night out, this FREE concert is the perfect way to spend your evening!
Bring your chairs, picnic blankets and friends, and settle in for a FREE night of live music. Plus, there will be plenty of fun for the whole family!
Saturday, September 12 from 5–7 PM
Caddo Common Park – 869 Texas Ave. Downtown Shreveport
Seratones
FREE hands-on arts activities, kids zone with games & sprinkler section
FREE Italian Ice to the first 100 people
FREE water bottles courtesy of the Downtown Development Agency (DDA)
Come for the music. Stay for the vibes. See you at Caddo Common!
artspace 50 year reflection: a historic exhibit
FIVE DECADES. ONE COMMUNITY.
In 2026, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, Red River Revel and the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl all celebrate 50 years of supporting our wonderful community. This milestone has been made possible by generations of families, friends, artists and supporters who believed in the power of bringing people together.
To celebrate, a special exhibit has been curated by local artist, Bruce Allen, that has poured tirelessly over 50 years of photographs and memories to share with you - the people who have carried these beloved traditions forward. Your stories, experiences and contributions are woven into our legacy.
For five decades, you have helped shape who we are. Now, together we look toward the next 50 years and the memories, traditions and possibilities still to come.
Thank you for being part of our story, and the reason our story continues.
Artist Talk | Irene Gallion
Thursday, August 6 at 7 PM
artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA
Irene Gallion, a native of Shreveport, is a visual artist specializing in acrylic and spray paint. Her work focuses on themes of community, family, and friendship, inspiring viewers with her vibrant and uplifting art.
Named Best of Show in the Visual Showcase at Critical MASS 13, Gallion debuted her commissioned Solo Exhibition, titled HALL PASS, at this year's Critical MASS 14. The exhibition is on display at artspace through August 7, so Thursday is your last chance to experience this incredible collection of work.
Please join us to celebrate Gallion's journey and hear about the process behind the work!
Artist Residency | Michelle Pennington
Kallenberg Artist Tower - ARTIST RESIDENCY
Michelle Pennington, The Fundamentals of Open-Face Glass Casting
ARTIST TALK
Thursday, August 6 at 6 PM
artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA
WORKSHOP
Saturday, August 8 at 11 AM
High Gravity Glassworks, 1120 Texas Ave, Shreveport, LA
(NOT artspace)
Michelle Pennington is a glassblower and designer who owns and operates High Gravity Glassworks in Shreveport, Louisiana. Growing up in Toledo, Ohio—famously known as the Glass City—it was only a matter of time before she discovered the material that would shape her life’s work.
Michelle creates expressive, handblown glass art and shares her knowledge by teaching glassblowing workshops at her studio. Her journey reflects a lifelong commitment to discovery, through fire, through craft, and through the wider world.
Join us for an exclusive Artist Talk and Workshop as Michelle leads us through the art of glassblowing!
Water Day
🌊SLIDE into SUMMER FUN with WATER DAY at CADDO COMMON PARK! 🌊
Get ready for a slip-sliding good time! Join us for an afternoon packed with FREE water slides, slip and slides, creative face painting, hands-on art activities, and so much more!
🗓️Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Caddo Common Park at 869 Texas Ave
🆓 FREE Summer FUN!
😎 Don’t forget your TOWELS, SUNSCREEN, and your sense of adventure!
Grab your family, your friends, your sunnies and all your sunshine gear and wrap up the end of a summer with some fun!
Let’s make a splash and cool off together—see you there!
Skate Day
Come ROLL with Us at SKATE DAY at CADDO COMMON PARK!
Join us Saturday, July 25
If it's got wheels, bring it! Grab your board, your bike, your skates and rollerblades and join us for a fun filled time with your community!
🗓️ Saturday, July 25, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
🎧 LIVE DJ
🎨 Hands-on art activities
🌮 Local food trucks + vendors
🎉 FREE + FUN for all ages
Let’s light up the park with good vibes, great music, and wheels in motion!
Artist Residency - Huebian
Kallenberg Artist Tower - ARTIST RESIDENCY
Singer/Songwriter - HUEBIAN
Interested in taking your gift to a new level? Then join us for the next Artist Talk and Workshop with New Orleans based Jamaican-American singer/songwriter, Huebian. This talented artist is one that captures the colors of life through image and sound. An experienced multi-genre writer and performer, that has worked as a session writer and vocalist, independently secured sync licensing and film placements and is currently recording her debut solo album.
This multi-talented artist will share with you how to weave a theme through every stage of an artistic project. Discover how theme shapes mood, titles, lyrics, composition, imagery, and promotion to create cohesive, authentic, and marketable work.
ARTIST TALK
Thursday, July 22 at 6:00PM
artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA
Light refreshments provided by SRAC
ARTIST WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 25 at 1:00PM
artspace, 708 Texas Street, Shreveport, LA
Light refreshments provided by SRAC
Louisiana Arts Day
LOUISIANA ARTS DAY 2026
Promoting Advocacy for the Arts
Hosted by the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts
Louisiana State Capitol, Memorial Hall (Rotunda), Baton Rouge, LA
Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge, LA
Monday, May 11, 2026
Louisiana Arts Day 2026 will be a powerful and highly visible demonstration of the essential role the arts play in Louisiana’s economy, culture, education, and overall community well-being. We will communicate that the arts are not a luxury, but a driving force shaping Louisiana’s cultural identity and expanding opportunities across all 64 parishes. In a show of unity, we will fill Memorial Hall with the voices, creativity, and stories that remind legislators the importance of the arts in many forms.
Levitt AMP Shreveport Music Series | Hillbilly Slip
This weekend SRAC, supported by the Levitt Family Foundation, kicks off a memorable season of stellar musical talent! This FREE summer concert series will bring genres such as - country, zydeco, smooth jazz, gospel and soulful jazz.
TIME: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: FREE!
TALENT: Hillbilly Slip (Kevin Mac & Jacob Lyda) - Jacob is a singer-songwriter with a timeless, classic country music style and Kevin is a country artist and songwriter renowned for exciting live performances that seamlessly blend country and bluegrass influences.
Bring your picnic, blankets, and lawn chairs and find your spot in the open lawn setting. On site will be food trucks, an arts market and activities for kids including make-take art, a community art project, bubbles and sprinkler fun!
Thank you to the Levitt Family Foundation for supporting the Levitt AMP/VIBE/BLOC Shreveport Music Series and partnering with communities nationwide to bring people together of all ages and backgrounds through the power of free, live music! Learn more about their mission at levitt.org.
Please visit our website, shrevearts.org/levitt to see the artist line up, additional dates and more detailed information!
The Levitt AMP Shreveport Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming, inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Foundation is dedicated to advancing vibrant music ecosystems through partnerships, field-building initiatives, and research. levitt.org.
Shakespeare in the Park
Join us for an afternoon of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits!
Performed by a seven-member cast with a Globe Theatre vibe, live instruments, and plenty of energy, the TSF Roadshow keeps Shakespeare fresh and fun for all ages.
Since 2019, the Texas Shakespeare Festival Roadshow has had the privilege of being one of 40 companies in the nation selected as part of the Shakespeare in American Communities program, bringing the Bard’s magic to even the hardest-to-reach audiences.
Shakespeare in the Park
Join us for an evening of Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits!
Performed by a seven-member cast with a Globe Theatre vibe, live instruments, and plenty of energy, the TSF Roadshow keeps Shakespeare fresh and fun for all ages.
Since 2019, the Texas Shakespeare Festival Roadshow has had the privilege of being one of 40 companies in the nation selected as part of the Shakespeare in American Communities program, bringing the Bard’s magic to even the hardest-to-reach audiences.
Acting Shakespeare Workshop
“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players.” As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 7
Hone your craft with professional actors from the Texas Shakespeare Festival. This hour-long workshop will provide you with essential tools to bring The Bard’s work to life.
Spooky Symphony
Join us for a day of spooktacular music and fun activities the whole family will love! Enjoy a Costume Parade, Trunk or Treat, Hands-On & Take-Home Art Activities, Face Painting, Food Trucks & Arts Market.
Bring your costumes, your creativity, and your appetite for a frightfully fun day!
Moye Zhang’s show, “Life Gives, I Return With Sparrows”
Join us to celebrate Moye Zhang's new collection, a series of artworks inspired by her time observing sparrows. Using delicate line work and traditional Chinese painting techniques, Moye creates tiny, detailed pieces that capture fleeting fragments of their lives. This body of work conveys a universal truth: that we, too, respond to life’s subtleties with our own distinct song.
Exhibit will be open through Friday, October 10, 2025. Don’t miss it!
✨ Free & open to the public
🎶 Music • 🍷 Drinks • 🍽 Appetizers
Arts Grant Writing Workshop
Grant Writing Workshop with Amanda Lewis
Calling all artists, arts organizations, and nonprofits! Join us for a hands-on workshop with Amanda Lewis, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Sponsored Research at LSUS. With years of experience guiding faculty, nonprofits, and community partners, Amanda will share strategies to help you write stronger, more competitive proposals and secure funding — including tips for artist grants and arts-based projects.
Shreveport Common Block Party
You’re invited to the Shreveport Common Block Party!
Come and watch brave rappelers go “Over the Edge” of the Fairmont Apartments! 🧗♂️🏙️
It’s a day full of community, creativity, and excitement—don’t miss it!
That 70's Fashion Show
Join us for a funky night!
Presented by Rico Raro.Co
Hosted By: Jerrick Thomas aka Jrayis Deyond
UnCommon Ren Faire
“Dress the part, live the legend”
Armored combat demo and food trucks!!
Levitt Music Grant
🎶Love FREE, LIVE music? Help bring concerts to Shreveport! 🎤
📲Public voting opens September 5 at 12:00pm CT and ends September 15 at 7:00pm CT
😊I’M ALL IN! HOW DO I VOTE?
Scan the QR code on the above graphic and Press SEND…OR…text SHREVEPORT to 877-409-5525 to show your support for professional, live music in our community! Don’t forget to share with your friends and family. We are so excited to have this opportunity and believe we can advance to the finals with your support!
ABOUT SHREVEPORT’s PROPOSED MUSIC SERIES:
Shreveport Regional Arts Council has applied for $120,000 in grants to help fund 30 Live Music Shows at Caddo Common Park over the next three years. We propose to host 10 events per year spanning diverse genres such as Rockabilly, Hispanic, Pop, Hip Hop, Rhythm & Blues, Gospel, Classical, Country & Western, Zydeco, Reggae, and more!
Future Folk - An Exhibition of the Textile Works of Lisa A. Smith
Join the Shreveport Regional Arts Council for the exciting opening reception of "Future Folk," a captivating new exhibition by renowned textile artist Lisa A. Smith!
Step into a world where tradition weaves seamlessly with contemporary vision. "Future Folk" showcases Lisa A. Smith's mastery of textile arts, featuring stunning quilts and intricate fabric works that tell stories, explore texture, and celebrate the enduring power of this versatile medium.
Be among the first to experience this remarkable collection! The opening night reception will be held in the main lobby of Central ArtStation, where you can mingle, enjoy light refreshments, and celebrate the launch of this beautiful exhibition before or after viewing the works in the Gallery.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow art lovers and immerse yourself in Lisa A. Smith's unique artistic voice.
This event is FREE and open to the public.
The Art of Haiti: DR. JEAN C. BRIERRE'S LIFETIME COLLECTION
This Exhibition features Dr. Jean C. Brierre’s Haitian art collection, assembled over 60+ years. A physician, immigrant and visionary, Dr. Brierre used art to connect his homeland with his new home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Each piece reflects Haiti’s vibrant spirit and serves as an act of cultural preservation.