Theme: Impressions of Louisiana Nature
Sponsored by BREC Foundation
If you’re familiar with some of our older Swamp Art Shows, we combined them in 2020 to create an even larger and longer exhibition. Participants working in fiber arts, fine arts and photography are all invited to show and compete for a variety of prizes. The theme for our 2026 exhibition is “Impressions of Louisiana Nature”. While the theme is not limited to swamps, works should reflect subjects found outdoors in Louisiana’s natural landscapes. The exhibition will be shown from January 16 to February 22, 2026.
- REQUIREMENTS: Due to space limitations, we are only accepting 200 submissions this year.
- Applicants are allowed one (1) piece per entrant.
- We reserve the right to refuse entries if they do not adhere to the exhibition's theme (Louisiana Nature) or surpass the size requirements.
- If your piece is to be hung (i.e., wall or ceiling), you must provide the proper hanger to do so to prevent damage (i.e., bracket/wire behind the piece, rod pocket for quilts, etc.)
- PIECE REQUIREMENTS:
- Paintings, drawings, photographs, and fiber art are required to be equipped to be hung.
- Due to limited space, canvases may not exceed 24x36” or 6 square feet.
- Photographs are not required to be framed, but must be equipped to be hung; however, they must not exceed 16x20” (framed).
- Quilts and other large fabric pieces may not exceed 50"x70.”
- Larger art pieces, special displays, or custom installations may be submitted upon approval.
- THE STORY: Write a short paragraph interpreting their work for our visitors. This can be a very short back story, a poem, etc.
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The Intent to Enter form must be received by December 28, 2025.
- ARTWORK DROP-OFF: Pieces must be dropped off between January 3 to 9, 2026, during normal operating hours (Tuesday-Sunday) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Pieces will be stored in a locked room on site until the exhibition is set up the following week.
- ARTWORK PICK UP: Pieces must be picked up following the closing of the show from February 24 to March 6 during business hours.
If you would like to show a piece for the exhibition, an Intent to Enter form will be required. For additional questions, please contact swampevents@brec.org or call the Nature Center at (225) 757-8905 for more information.
Exhibit Run: January 16 to February 22
If you would like to show a piece for the exhibition, please complete the form below for your submission.
The size, sale price, and interpretive portion are not required; however, please refer to the size requirements information for dimension restrictions.
There will be an opportunity to update or submit this information at check-in during the art drop-off dates, January 3-9, 2025. It is preferred that the interpretive write-up be typed and emailed in for ease in assembling the exhibition book that will be made available for the general public voters visiting the Swamp.
Save the date for the Swamp Art Soiree opening reception on January 15 (18+ only) and the Meet the Artists closing reception on February 23. For dates, visit brec.org/swamp.
Note: The exhibit will be consistently monitored by onsite staff & video surveillance, but BSNC is not liable for damaged, lost or stolen pieces. By completing this submission form, this process will utilize your current BREC Household, or it will create an account for you to use within the system.
