EYECON: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Icons of Louisiana
Photo documentation of the annual Pride Month Exhibition in collaboration with The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge inside the Shell Gallery located at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center.
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is proud to present EYECON, a juried exhibition at the Shell Gallery that explores the people, moments, and cultural traditions that have shaped Louisiana’s LGBTQ+ community.
On view June 7 through July 3, 2026, EYECON brings together a diverse group of Louisiana artists whose work reflects stories of resilience, activism, identity, joy, and cultural impact. Through a variety of visual mediums, the exhibition honors both well-known and often-overlooked figures, movements, and milestones that have contributed to the rich history of LGBTQ+ life across the state.
“Peace Impermanence” by Jacob Lagasse
“Emergence” by Cierra English
“Keeper of Forgotten Names” by Haley Roussel
“Eyecons of Louisiana” by Iian McLean
“Captive Island Glider” by Jonathan Stevens
“Courtyard Spirits” by Haley Roussel
“Equal Dignity” by Julie Glass
“Fleshling Husk” by Jacob Lagasse
“Fleshling Vessel” by Jacob Lagasse
“Bourbon Pride” by Aura Cervini
“Beneath Neon Skies” by Haley Roussel
“Show a Little Back Bone” by Jonathan Stevens
