“ALL are welcome in this house.”

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Leur Maison exists to build a home for Southern LGBTQIA+ artists, makers, & creators. We are a community-based nonprofit that builds inclusive spaces for Southern queer bodies to connect, grow, and thrive.

Through collaborative art programming, workshops, and mutual aid efforts, we cultivate resilience and visibility for ALL queer communities across Louisiana.

In This House, We :

Our nonprofit is dedicated to advancing the visibility, empowerment, and well-being of Southern LGBTQIA+ artists through cultural advocacy, community events, and creative support programs. We amplify marginalized voices by connecting artists with resources, collaborative opportunities, and platforms to share their work and stories.
We are a community-based nonprofit that builds inclusive spaces for Southern LGBTQIA+ artists and creatives to connect, grow, and thrive. Through arts programming, workshops, and mutual aid efforts, we cultivate collective resilience and visibility for queer communities across the South.
Our nonprofit serves as a platform and support network for Southern LGBTQIA+ artists, writers, and performers. We foster creative expression, host exhibitions and events, and provide access to resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities that elevate underrepresented voices in the arts.

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Queerative Spotlight:
@wendyswitchery

A green-witch transplant to Mississippi from Texas, Wendy is a creative weirdo who likes to make wire-wrapped jewelry, and esoteric goods out of many mediums such as makeup, wire, wax, fiber, clay, you name it!

Queerative Spotlight:
@stillmovements_photography

Aura is a 27 yr old NOLA native, who currently lives and works in Baton Rouge. They are a full-time photographer and part-time dance teacher & choreographer.

You can find their work along with

Make sure to check us out this Friday at The Groworking Space during Hot Art Cool Nights, between 6PM - 10PM!~

& Save The Date for our upcoming Pride Month Arts & Crafts Market at The Baton Rouge Gallery, Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 6PM - 10

Queerative Spotlight:
@sparrowpapercraft

Sam is a queer, trans papercutting artist, specializing in the Polish folk art of wycinanki.

You can find their work along with other local LGBTQIA+ artists, makers, & creators at The Queerative Market,

Queerative Spotlight:
@knotsandglassbymeagan

Meagan Lachney is a Louisiana artist who creates handmade macrame & stained glass art, decor, and accessories.

You can find their work along with other local LGBTQIA+ artists, makers, & creator

Hey friend, looking for a space where you can be around like-minded creative people? Are you searching for a sense of community to combat the chaos of our current administration?

If this is you, come join @leur_co this Saturday at the New South Bran

Queerative Spotlight:
@artbya.r.t

Aija Turner is a mixed media visual artist who paints their emotions and life's experiences.

You can find their work along with other local LGBTQIA+ artists, makers, & creators at The Queerative Market, A Pop-

Queerative Spotlight:
@abesstudios

Hand-painted original works carved with toothpicks

You can find their work along with other local LGBTQIA+ artists, makers, & creators at The Queerative Market, A Pop-Up Arts & Crafts Market for Southern