Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Art
Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Art, Art gallery and open-air museum in Terrebonne Parish, United States.
The garden exhibits more than 100 concrete and brick sculptures along Bayou Little Caillou, including a 45-foot lighthouse adorned with figures by Kenny Hill.
Kenny Hill, a self-taught artist and bricklayer, created this sculpture collection over ten years starting in 1988 before departing without explanation.
The sculptures reflect religious themes, local Cajun heritage, and personal experiences, with many pieces incorporating the artist's own image throughout the garden.
Located at 5337 Bayouside Drive in Chauvin, the garden operates under Nicholls State University management and receives approximately 10,000 visitors annually.
Hurricane Ida caused substantial damage to the garden in 2021, affecting numerous sculptures including the Flowered Path and several angel figures.
Location: Terrebonne Parish
Operator: Nicholls State University
GPS coordinates: 29.44371,-90.59276
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:49
Louisiana preserves a diverse heritage through its plantations, museums, and natural areas. This collection includes sites where French colonial architecture can be seen along the Cane River, plantation buildings like Melrose and Frogmore that reflect cotton farming and African-American history, and the archaeological site of Poverty Point with its mounds dating to 1700 BC. Museums record the settlement of German communities in Germantown, Acadian culture, and the political history of the state at the old Capitol in Baton Rouge. Gardens and parks provide access to the region's characteristic landscapes. Avery Island Botanical Garden features 70 hectares of vegetation on a natural salt dome, while the bayou wetlands host a variety of wildlife. Places like the Chauvin Art Garden add a modern aspect with sculptures along a waterway. This route allows exploration of different periods in Louisiana's history, from pre-Columbian cultures to developments in the 20th century.
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