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 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.

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.

EVENTS

Preserving the Culture of

Livingston Parish

Preserving the Culture of Livingston Parish will be on exhibit from November 1st through January 25th at the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. This exhibit showcases current and former resident artists' creations through acrylic, fiber art, mixed media, oil, pen and ink, pencil sketch, photography, prismacolor, abstract, metal and wood sculpture, watercolor and wood working. This artwork will be featured in the anticipated arrival of the book, Preserving the Culture of Livingston Parish. No matter where your interests lie, there will be something for everyone to appreciate.

An opening reception will take place on November 30th 4 pm till 6 pm. Artists will be present and light refreshments will be served. Bring the family and your camera to take pictures with special character guests from local productions of The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol. Please join us in celebrating these artists.

Free and open to the public.