Over 300 LOCAL artists represented in this artist marketplace. Even though construction is going on outside there is still plenty to see (and purchase) inside. You might find: pottery 💠 jewelry & accessories 💠 clothing 💠 furniture 💠 original painting, drawings and archival prints 💠 kitchen and bath products 💠 stationery and journals
The Agora Borealis opened its doors in July 2014 as the first artist marketplace in the area. The name is a play off of the Aurora Borealis, the northern lights, and the agoras of ancient Greece. An agora was a marketplace where people would go to buy local goods, and it also served as a meeting place where people came to hear the news and share ideas. Besides the incredible artworks and products the Agora has to offer, the building itself is a sight to behold.
Built in the 1920’s by Joseph A. Redding, the building stands in what used to be known as the Silver Lake. The original tin ceiling tiles, the turquoise cement floor, the exposed brick walls all have their own story to tell about the history of Shreveport.
Photo by Henrietta Wildsmith
