The River Terrace At Shaw Center For The Arts

March, April, May, September, October, November, and December

January, February, June, July, and August

Alcohol for all Events MUST be contracted through the Manship Theatre Beverage Service. Licensee is responsible for contracting with the Manship Theatre Beverage Service at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the Event Date. No alcoholic beverages other than alcohol served by the Manship Theatre Beverage Service are permitted in the Facilities. Outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.

We do not have on-site parking, however, there is a pay-to-park garage across the street from our venue.

Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the each corner of the building, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

Your reservation includes eight hours from start to finish, including 4 hours of setup time, 3 hours of event time, and 1 hour of clean up time.

A public parking garage is conveniently located across from the building at the corner of Third Street and Convention Street. Parking is also available on the streets and surface lots surrounding the building in the Downtown Baton Rouge Area. Maps to Shaw Center for the Arts are available upon request, as well as detailed text directions. Valet parking is not offered through the venue, but an event host is welcome to contract out with a valet service directly for the event. In addition, most nearby hotels offer valet service.

Yes, the Venue Only Option allows clients to work with the licensed and insured caterer of their choice. Homemade food or pot-luck style events are not allowed. Caterers are welcome to bring mobile kitchens and park/use them in the loading dock area, but live cooking on-site is prohibited.

Shaw Center for the Arts and all spaces within it are handicap accessible. Manship Theatre and the LSU Museum of Art also offer assisted listening devices for visitors. Metered handicap parking can be found at the corner of North Blvd. and Lafayette Street.

Shaw Center for the Arts does not have any spaces available to get ready before the event. There is a bridal suite located on the premises, but hair and makeup are not allowed to be done on site.