The Arts Council of Northeast Louisiana nurtures a vibrant regional arts culture through support, promotion, and education.
Establishing positive relationships with the business community, educational systems, tourism industry, and government agencies, the Council serves as a cultural liaison to develop new opportunities and partnerships. Learn more and get involved.
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From gallery exhibits and special performances to learning opportunities for regional artists, Region 8's arts culture is rich and vibrant.
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Want to see how we are investing in the future of Region 8 through arts education?
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Art is rooted within our community and grows within you. Check out our programs to expand your interests.
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Join or renew your membership and gain exclusive access to museum events and special exhibits.
News Articles
There are plenty of ways you can continue to volunteer your time and efforts to make the world a better place—even from the comfort of your home or inside the warmth of an organization! Check out these eight opportunities to give back during the winter.
Museum Selfie Day on January 18 is the perfect opportunity for people to get creative.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped make the world a better place and advocated for equal rights for everyone. Use MLK Day as a time to honor his legacy by giving back or doing something good for somebody else.
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—Jean Jones, Union Museum of History & Art
"The Arts Council has made our organization stronger by affording us two valuable benefits: Opportunities and Connections. Opportunities for funding to carry out our mission and Connections with artists, arts organizations, and potential arts funders. We rely on the Arts Council in the often-challenging world of non-profit arts organizations."
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—Dot Bassett, former Executive Director Northeast Louisiana Arts Council
"It is a terrible myth that the arts are only for the elite."
