2025 North Louisiana Arts Interchange

The 2025 North Louisiana Arts Interchange brought together a brand-new group of artists who spent seven months collaborating, sharing ideas, and exploring their creative practices together. Throughout the program, artists worked closely with others building connections and developing work that reflected the spirit of collaboration at the heart of the Arts Interchange experience.

The program concluded with an exhibition that opened in conjunction with the Fall Ruston Art Ramble, where the community gathered at the Gilbert Center to celebrate the peak of a remarkable year. The exhibition featured three unique art installations that highlighted the creativity, dedication, and collaborative energy of the participating artists.

The 2025 cohort included Daija Essien, Heather Gill, Jansyn Jenkins, Jen Wasserman, Tom Richard, Cindy Blair, and Emma Baumann. From the first group gathering to the final exhibition, each participant contributed something unique to the experience. The program not only produced compelling artwork but also fostered meaningful collaboration and strengthened the creative community along the way.

The exhibition remained on view through September 27, 2025.