We’re excited to announce a special arts-and-science collaboration! Sci-Port Discovery Center, in partnership with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, will present Sketching the Wild — a juried gallery exhibition coming to Artspace in downtown Shreveport.

The exhibition will be on display April 11–May 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 11 from 5:30–7:00 PM.

This exhibition is part of a larger celebration of science illustration happening across our community, coinciding with Natural Histories: 400 Years of Scientific Illustration, a temporary exhibition opening March 11 at Sci-Port that explores the beauty, history, and impact of scientific illustration through collaborations with regional and national partners.

Call for Artists — Submissions Now Open

We are currently accepting artwork submissions for Sketching the Wild. There is no cost to enter, and all entries will go through a juried review process. Artists may submit work in the following categories:

• K–12 Students

• College / University Students

• General Public

• Professional Artists

Submission form: https://forms.gle/MGjcYhveUZJGf92s5

Important Dates:

• Submission Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Artist Notifications: By Friday, March 20, 2026

• Exhibition Dates: April 11–May 22, 2026

• Opening Reception: April 11, 5:30–7:00 PM