City: Shreveport, LA

Category: Tours & Attractions

Telephone: (318) 673-6535

Address: 710 Texas St.

Description: Artspace functions as an imaginative place where persons of all ages can create, present, promote, and explore numerous forms of art. The ground floor, known as the mainspace, houses temporary themed exhibits, most of which are interactive in nature. A gift shop offers visitors an opportunity to purchase unique gifts designed by local artisans. Upstairs you will find coolspace, where local artists’ works are displayed. In addition to meeting spaces, you will also find cafe@artspace, a great lunch spot known for its soups, sandwiches, and salads. In the basement is the Anderson Family Fun-A-Torium, providing a hands-on art experience for all ages. Very popular with school groups. Artspace is open Mon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Tues through Sat from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thurs hours are extended to 7 p.m. Mon through Fri; meet your friends at cafe@artspace for happy hour, 4 to 7 p.m.