The King Pin Art Challenge

We have 20 old bowling pins and we are asking 20 New Orleans artists to turn them into art — no rules, no themes, just whatever they feel like making. Once all the pins are finished, we’re putting them on display for one night only, February 28, 2026.

If you come to the show, you’ll get one vote.
Just one.
Pick the pin you think deserves the crown.

The artist with the most votes wins the full cash pot (up to $400) and will be crowned the Hidden South KING PIN for 2026.

All the pins will be available for sale too, so if you see something you love, you can take it home.

Come hang out, see what people made, and help choose this year’s King Pin.

Also check out other Arts events in Arabi, Contests in Arabi.