whimsy Opening Reception - Thank You!

A crowd of people at the ARCHIVES: whimsy Opening Reception in the Hallway Gallery

We are overwhelmed with gratitude!

Over 500 community members joined us this month to experience whimsy, our latest exhibition celebrating bold imagination, playful experimentation, and the joy of creative expression. Your presence and energy made this show something truly unforgettable.

From vibrant installations to interactive pieces, whimsy invited viewers to explore the boundaries of form, color, and narrative. We watched as people lingered, laughed, sketched, conversed—and in many cases, returned for a second look. Seeing our exhibition space alive with movement and conversation reminded us why we do this work.

Whether you were a first-time visitor or a longtime supporter of ARCHIVES Exhibitions, thank you for showing up with curiosity and openness. Your support fuels our mission to uplift emerging artists and create collaborative, artist-run programming in South Louisiana.

We also want to shout out the incredible artists, volunteers, sponsors and collaborators who made whimsy possible. Every detail—from the install to the lighting to the late-night last touches—was a labor of love.

If you loved Whimsy, stay tuned! ARCHIVES Exhibitions has more exhibitions, workshops, and experimental programs coming this season. Join us on Instagram and Discord, sign up for our newsletter, or drop us a message—we want to hear from you, collaborate with you, and grow this community with you.

500+ strong. That’s not just a number—it’s a movement. Thank you for being part of it.

With love,

The ARCHIVES team