LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY 2026 PRESENTED BY THE HELIS FOUNDATION Artist Meet & Greet

Join us on Saturday, February 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. for an Artists Meet & Greet celebrating Louisiana Contemporary 2026, presented by The Helis Foundation. Participating artists will be on-site to discuss their work, share insights into their creative practices and engage with visitors throughout the afternoon. Meet the artists behind this statewide juried exhibition and learn more about the diverse contemporary art practices represented in this year’s exhibition. Tour is free with Museum admission. About Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation Ogden Museum of Southern Art launched Louisiana Contemporary, presented by The Helis Foundation, in 2012 as an annual juried exhibition celebrating artists living in Louisiana and showcasing the vitality of artistic practice across the state. Now marking its 15th anniversary, the exhibition has featured work by more than 650 artists since its inception, establishing Louisiana Contemporary as a significant moment on the national arts calendar that recognizes and celebrates the breadth of creative voices emerging from New Orleans and arts communities throughout Louisiana. Learn more about the exhibition /// Donald Beale, Summer Rivulets, 2025, Digital photograph, 14 x 18 inches, Collection of the artist