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Louisiana Voices:
Sounds of Freedom in the American Story in 250 Years
Through music, visual arts, and community storytelling, Sounds of Freedom explores how Louisiana's diverse cultural voices have contributed to America's story over the last 250 years and continue to shape its future.Palacios House of Arts (PHOA) presents a multidisciplinary community arts initiative celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States through music, visual arts, composition, and community engagement.
CURRENT HAPPENINGS
PALACIOS HOUSE OF ARTS EVENTS CALENDAR 2026
JULY
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, July 15: 6:30 p.m.
Registration OPEN for Fall Classes!
Palacios House of Arts Summer Camp: University Baptist Church
Monday – Friday July 20-24, 2026, and Monday – Friday July 27-3, 2026
Palacios House of Arts Summer Camp Art Showcase:
Friday, July 31, 2026:
AUGUST
Start Program at Palacios House of Arts:
Monday, Aug. 17, 2026
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, Aug. 19: 6:30p
Agenda: Review Registration for Semester and Fundraising
SEPTEMBER
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, Sept. 16: 6:30p
FUNDRAISING EVENT
Possible Date: Friday, September 25
OCTOBER
FUNDRAISING EVENT
Possible Dates: Thursday, October 1, Friday, October 2
Fall Bridge Fest- Baton Rouge Conservatory
Saturday, October 10, 2026
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, Oct. 21: 6:30p
NOVEMBER
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Tuesday, Nov. 3: 6:30p ???
Palacios House of Arts: Creativity Day 2026 - French House
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 11a -6p AND/OR
Palacios House of Arts: Creativity Day 2026 - French House
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 11a -6p
Teacher and Guest Artist invited, may split programming for kids over two days.
DECEMBER
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Tuesday, Dec. 8: 6:30p
Set Up Art Expo at East Baton Rouge Public Library - South Branch
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026
Palacios House of Arts Student Recital University Baptist Church
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
Palacios House of Arts Winter Recital - East Baton Rouge Public Library - South Branch
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026
PALACIOS HOUSE OF ARTS EVENTS CALENDAR 2027
*Most 2027 event dates are tentative until closer to the end of the 2026 Calendar Year but are provided for your planning convenience.
JANUARY
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, Jan. 20: 6:30p
FEBRUARY
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, Feb. 17: 6:30p
MARCH
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, March 17: 6:30p
Creativity Day NOLA
Saturday, March 6, Saturday, March 20, OR Saturday, Apr. 3, Apr. 10, 2027
NOLA Chamber Fest
Saturday, March 6, Saturday, March 20, OR Saturday, Apr. 3, Apr. 10, 2027*
APRIL
Creativity Day NOLA
Saturday, April 3 or Saturday, April 10, 2027*
NOLA Chamber Fest
Saturday, April 3 or Saturday, April 10, 2027*
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, April 21: 6:30p
Baton Rouge Chamber Bridge Fest
Saturday, April 17 or Saturday, April 24, 2027*
Spring Recital & Art Expo
Saturday, April 24 or Saturday, April 27, OR May 1, May 8, 2027*
Show Art Music at Gardere
Friday April 26, Saturday April 27 OR Friday April 30, 2027*
MAY
Spring Recital & Art Expo
Saturday, May 1 or Saturday, May 8, 2027*
2-Day Workshop at Wildwood
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, May 19: 6:30p
JUNE
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, June 16: 6:30p
JULY
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, July 21: 6:30p
Palacios House of Arts Summer Camp: University Baptist Church
Monday – Friday July 19-23, 2027
Palacios House of Arts Summer Camp: University Baptist Church
Monday – Friday July 26-30, 2027
Palacios House of Arts Summer Camp Art Showcase:
Registration OPEN for Fall Classes!
AUGUST
Start Program at Palacios House of Arts:
Monday, Aug. 15, 2027
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, Aug. 18: 6:30p
Agenda: Review Registration for Semester and Fundraising
SEPTEMBER
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, Sept. 15: 6:30p
FUNDRAISING EVENT
Possible Date: Friday, September 24, 2027
OCTOBER
FUNDRAISING EVENT
Possible Dates: Friday, October 1, Saturday, October 2, 2027
Fall Bridge Fest- Baton Rouge Conservatory
Saturday, October 9, 2027
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Wednesday, Oct. 20: 6:30p
NOVEMBER
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Tuesday, Nov. 3: 6:30p ???
Palacios House of Arts: Creativity Day 2027 - French House
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2027, from 11a -6p AND/OR
Palacios House of Arts: Creativity Day 2027 - French House
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2027, from 11a -6p
DECEMBER
PHOA Board Meeting (ZOOM): Tuesday, Dec. 7: 6:30p
Set Up Art Expo at East Baton Rouge Public Library - South Branch
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2027
Palacios House of Arts Student Recital University Baptist Church
Saturday, Dec. 11, 2027
Palacios House of Arts Winter Recital - East Baton Rouge Public Library - South Branch
Sunday, Dec. 18, 2027
Founders, Mario Palacios and Gloria Ruiz, unveiling “IDA. Be a Resilient Artist” for permanent display at the EBRP Main Library.