The Poydras Center will be the venue for the highly anticipated Treasures of Pointe Coupee exhibit, which promises to be a spectacular showcase of art and culture. The exhibit will run from May 30 to June 1 and again from June 6 to 8, and will be accompanied by a reception from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, May 30. This event will feature food, drinks, music, and the Treasures and Petite Gallerie exhibits, as well as a silent auction. During the weekend, the Poydras Center will host workshops for both children and adults, art markets, conversations with an artist, and the popular treasure hunt. Exhibits will also be open on the two Sundays during the Treasures time frame. The Treasures of Pointe Coupee exhibit is not the only event happening in the area during this time. The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is hosting its 31st annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art, which will run from October 3 to October 31. The Animals in Art exhibit is open to all artists 18 years of age or older, and the deadline for entries is June 30. The show will feature original artwork depicting an animal — including fish and insects — in any medium except video, installation, and audio works. The Animals in Art exhibit is also unique in that it requires artwork to be priced and available for sale. A 20% commission on each piece sold will benefit LSU Vet Med programs. Maximum size of entry is 60-by-60-by-48 inches. To enter the Animals in Art exhibit, visit the LSU Vet Med website and click on the Animals in Art link. The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to improving animal health and welfare, and this exhibit is a wonderful way to celebrate the beauty and diversity of animals through art. On a different note, the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is hosting an exhibition exploring the power of the pink triangle and LGBTQIA+ history, titled PINK.: Out is In!. This event will run through June 30 at the Shell Gallery in the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center in Baton Rouge. The PINK.: Out is In! exhibit is a powerful exploration of the pink triangle, which originated as a mark used to identify LGBTQ individuals during World War II. It was later reclaimed by pro-gay activists in the 1970s and became a symbol of resistance during the AIDS crisis. The PINK.: Out is In! exhibit is accompanied by a closing reception from 6 to 8 pm on June 27, which will include free admission and the opportunity to learn more about the history and significance of the pink triangle. Another event happening in the area is the Art Avenue and Mental Health Awareness Expo, hosted by Reflection Of The Green Leaf at The Guru inside Circa 1857. This event will take place from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, June 1, and will feature over 15 local artist booths, live music, food trucks, and on-site mental health and wellness services. The Art Avenue and Mental Health Awareness Expo is a free event, and attendees are encouraged to come and explore the intersection of creativity and mental wellness. This event is a wonderful way to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and promote a culture of understanding and support. The Reflection Of The Green Leaf is dedicated to promoting mental wellness and reducing stigma through the power of art and creativity. This event is a testament to the organization’s commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive community. In other news, Little By Little is hosting a day of French language tours from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, May 31, with an optional wine pairing dinner immediately following. The tour will be led by Fulbright Scholar and co-author of “Parcours Louisianais” Margaret Marshall and Babeth Schlegel, executive director for the Friends of Magnolia Mound and a native French speaker. The tour will take participants on a journey through the LSU Rural Life Museum, Magnolia Mound Museum and Historic Site, the Louisiana State Capitol, and the murals of Angela Gregory at the Watermark Hotel. In addition, guests may purchase a four-course wine pairing dinner led by Level 2 sommelier and owner of Blend Wine Bar Scott Higgins. This event aims to foster dialogue between local residents, historians, architects, and cultural workers, with the goal of creating relational ties and collective strategies for historic preservation and culturally responsive development. The Reflection Of The Green Leaf is also hosting featured residents Diane Jones Allen, landscape architect and 2025 Climate Task Force member for the American Society of Landscape Architects, at 2 to 4 pm on June 21; Page Comeaux, New Orleans-based architect and author of “Super Max,” at 2 to 4 pm on July 19; and W. Geoff Gjertson, AIA, UL Lafayette professor and co-director of the Building Institute, at 2 to 4 pm on August 16. The Reflection Of The Green Leaf is dedicated to promoting mental wellness and reducing stigma through the power of art and creativity. This event is a testament to the organization’s commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive community.