Behind the Curtain: 100 Years of The Strand
august 22 - october 11, 2025
coolspace gallery @ artspace
After nineteen months of construction, the Strand Theatre opened its doors on July 3, 1925. Now, 100 years later, we invite you to step behind the curtain to celebrate the legacy of Shreveport’s beloved “Million-Dollar Theatre.”
This exhibit honors the century-long story of the Strand, its resilience through war, closure, restoration, and financial hardship and invites you to experience the soul of this architectural treasure through the eyes of local artists.
As part of the celebration, new, never-before-seen artwork created on-site at the Strand will be unveiled. Ten local artists were granted exclusive access to the theatre during a special “Plein Air Day,” where they translated its beauty and layered history into original works. Witness the convergence of past and present as these inspired pieces reinterpret the grandeur of Shreveport’s most iconic landmark.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Stephanie McElhaney
Lucia Woo
Candace Chaney
Kenneth Sullivan
Laura Noland Harter
Anna-Beth Witherington
Whitney Tates
Gregory Ellis
Michael Miller
Liz Gouletas


















