# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Region 5 Art Awards & Annual Meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the artists, educators, organizations, businesses, and community champions shaping Southwest Louisiana’s creative future.About this EventJoin the Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana for the 2026 Region 5 Art Awards & Annual Meeting—an evening celebrating the people and organizations making the arts and humanities thrive across Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes.This year, we’re doing things a little differently. We’re bringing our annual awards reception and Annual Meeting together for one big celebration of our region’s creative community.2026 AWARD CATEGORIES• Emerging Artist of the Year• Artist of the Year• Citizen of the Arts• Citizen of the Humanities• Business of the Year• Arts & Cultural Organization of the Year• Arts Educator of the Year• Keystone AwardFrom remarkable artists and educators to generous donors, dedicated volunteers, community-minded businesses, and organizations pulling off minor miracles through sheer force of will, this evening is about giving the people behind Southwest Louisiana’s cultural vitality their flowers.SPECIAL ACCESS FOR ARTS COUNCIL MEMBERSArts Council members are invited to join us early for a special Member Mixer before the awards reception.We’ll enjoy drinks, connect with fellow supporters of the arts, and take care of the official Annual Meeting business—including voting on our proposed slate of new board members and officers. We promise to handle the boring business bit quickly so we can get back to the important work of celebrating, socializing, and raising a glass to everything we’ve accomplished together this year.Not a member yet? Join before the event to receive access to the Member Mixer and have a voice in what comes next for the Arts Council.NOMINATIONS ARE OPENKnow someone who deserves to be celebrated? Nominations for the 2026 Region 5 Art Awards close October 1.Nominate Here!Additional event details will be announced soon. Reserve your place and join us as we celebrate the artists, organizations, and champions who make our region more creative, connected, and vibrant.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-charles/2026-region-5-art-awards-and-annual-meeting/100002002076527789
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lake Charles
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
- **lat**: 30.2263771
- **long**: -93.2090822
- **full address**: Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, 809 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Region 5 Art Awards & Annual Meeting being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Region 5 Art Awards & Annual Meeting takes place on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, 809 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Region 5 Art Awards & Annual Meeting?
  - **A:** 2026 Region 5 Art Awards & Annual Meeting is organized by Arts and Humanities Council of SWLA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Region 5 Art Awards & Annual Meeting is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Charles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Region 5 Art Awards & Annual Meeting sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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