The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, in partnership with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, has announced the 2025 Louisiana Arts Summit, taking place Oct.  8–10 in downtown Baton Rouge.

The annual statewide conference will bring together artists, educators, arts organizations, business leaders, and community members for three days of discussion, networking and professional development. Programming will include workshops, panels, and interactive sessions focused on the arts’ role in cultural heritage, economic development, education, health and wellness, and social cohesion.

Early bird registration is open now through September 9, with three-day passes available for $85. After September 9, tickets will be $110. Registration includes access to all sessions, keynote events, and networking opportunities.

“The Louisiana Arts Summit is the one time each year when our state’s diverse creative voices come together in one place,” said Jonathan Grimes, President/CEO of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in a press release. “It’s a space for inspiration, learning, and forging new connections that strengthen our arts ecosystem.”

For more information and registration, visit here.

Established in 1973, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge endeavors to promote cultural growth, economic development, and educational enhancement through the arts in and around the 10-parish region it serves. Those parishes include Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupée, St. Helena, Tangipahoa, West Feliciana, and West Baton
Rouge.