Our Mission
The Arts Council of Livingston Parish is a 501(c)3 non-profit professional arts organization whose mission is to promote art performances, training, and outreach by providing a diverse range of quality programs that entertain, educate and enrich the artistic, cultural and economic vitality of Livingston Parish.
Our commitment is without regard to ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, political opinion, mental and physical disability or source of income.
Our goals:
To provide our artists opportunities to exhibit and sell their art in the ACLP gallery and other venues.
To provide "Art in Education" through visual and performing art classes in the elementary schools in Livingston Parish.
To provide visual and performing art instruction at art camps held at the ACLP gallery and "Camp Empowerment" program at the Lockhart Community Center on Martin Luther King Drive in Denham Springs each summer.
To provide visual and performing art classes for adults and children.
EVENTS
Salute to the New Year
Art Exhibit
New Beginnings for 2021
January 9 – February 20, 2021
Grand Opening and Reception
Saturday, January 16th 10 am – 1 pm
Join us at the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. Guests will enjoy creativity by artists under “safety first” best practices while being inspired by the work of exceptional juried artists.
Our Salute will showcase watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, photography, jewelry, and fiber art. Guests also can enjoy a s’mores bar and hot beverages while taking in fabulous works at our reception on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
All guests and vendors will be required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the Arts Center. Signage will remind guests to abide by recommendations in place for the safety of all.
Preserving the Culture of Livingston Parish books will also be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public.
The exhibit will be on display through the months of January and February. Stop by and visit the gallery today. More information is available on our website artslivingston.org or call 225.664.1168.
-----Masks are required to enter the exhibit. -----
Artwork above submitted by artist Kerry Curtin
SPECIAL Thanks
We are so pleased to announce the renovations on our building have been completed. This much needed improvement would have not been possible without the support of Sherwin Williams, James Drug Store and special expertise of Pam McAllister. Remember to support these local businesses that contribute to the community.
UPCOMING CLASSES
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ACLP OFFICERS
Ken Crotwell, President
Mary Felder,
Vice President
Charlotte Reynolds, Secretary
Judye Averette, Treasurer
Board of directors
ACLP BOARD MEMBERS
Misty Bibby-Hardy
Cherie Ducote-Breaux
Shelly Frederick
Melani Glascock
Amber Hilbun
Sheila Lay
Patrick Mitchell
Dena Olinde
Maria Riley
Diane Simeca
Teri Sullivan
2021
EXHIBITS
FREE and OPEN
to the PUBLIC
HOURS:
Wednesday – Friday 10 AM – 12 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM