LOUISIANA’S OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION INVITES STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE ART

LOUISIANA’S OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION INVITES STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE ART

LOUISIANA’S OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION INVITES STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE ART Back to Newsroom LOUISIANA’S OLD GOVERNOR’S MANSION INVITES STUDENTS TO SHOWCASE ART September 17, 2026 BATON ROUGE, La. — The Old Governor’s Mansion is inviting Louisiana students to participate in the second annual Art in the Mansion program. Middle and high school students enrolled in arts programs across Louisiana can submit original artwork depicting either the governors who called the mansion home, the Mansion’s history, or its architecture. Submissions may include paintings, drawings, sculptures, or digital art and should be no larger than 24 inches by 24 inches. Old Governor’s Mansion staff will review the submissions based on artistic quality and historical accuracy. The top three entries in both the middle school and high school divisions will be displayed at the Mansion. Artwork must be submitted by mail or hand-delivered by Monday, October 19, to: Old Governor’s Mansion 502 North Blvd. Baton Rouge LA 70802. Winners will be announced and notified on November 2. Submission forms must accompany the artwork and can be obtained by visiting https://bit.ly/4rfD2Gd. For additional information, email [email protected]. The Old Governor’s Mansion, along with the Secretary of State’s eight other museums, brings Louisiana's stories and people to life through exhibitions and educational programming. Admission is free, and the museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12 to 4 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month.