# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Big Easel Art Show
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: The Big Easel is an outdoor fine art event held annually in River Ranch Town Square in Lafayette, Louisiana.  Established in 2009 and now in its 17th year, the event provides a platform for local and regional artists to showcase their work. Featuring a curated selection of artists working across painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and sculpture, The Big Easel presents a dynamic range of contemporary visual art in an open-air setting.  Set within the landscape of River Ranch, The Big Easel invites guests to experience original work firsthand, engage with artists, and connect with the creative process. Families with children of all ages are welcome, with dedicated art activities designed to inspire younger audiences and encourage hands-on participation.  In collaboration with local businesses, the event features a series of thoughtfully designed pop-up food and beverage experiences throughout the day. Free and open to the public, The Big Easel offers a vibrant, accessible, and distinctly local way to experience fine art.  Artists welcome to apply now to be part of this year's event, deadline May 29th, 2026; go to https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14584 for more information.   
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lafayette/the-big-easel-art-show/80001459371110
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, fine-arts, crafts, pop-ups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lafayette
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: River Ranch Town Square
- **lat**: 30.2240897000
- **long**: -92.0198427000
- **full address**: River Ranch Town Square, 1 DeGaulle Square, Lafayette, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Event Photo 1
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live_large69f195c38b4b9.jpg
- **Alt text**: Event Photo 2
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69f195c393ccf.png
- **Alt text**: Event Photo 3
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live69f195c38496e.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Big Easel Art Show being held?
  - **A:** The Big Easel Art Show takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at River Ranch Town Square, 1 DeGaulle Square, Lafayette, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Big Easel Art Show?
  - **A:** The Big Easel Art Show is organized by The Big Easel.

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