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...Defining the Art of Arts Education!
Our Mission
South Louisiana Center for the Arts (SoLa), a nonprofit, visual
and performing arts education organization, is committed to the stimulation of individual creative expression. Through instructional programs, community outreach, and exhibitions, SoLa brings people together and enhances
community life for the diverse population of the region.
Our Philosophy
We believe that all citizens, regardless of social-economic status, gender, ethnicity or geographic location, have an
inherent right to their individual expression through the arts. We affirm that the arts strengthen development and offer
possitive expression and well-being. We recognize art as enriching life at all ages, from early childhood through the
senior years.
Our Vision
We envision our diverse community rich with opportunities for all residents to find expression through the visual and
performing arts. We envision SoLa as the key agent for creating educational opportunities in the arts for area residents
through our strong programs of service, our partnerships with schools, teachers, other arts organizations, interested citizen
groups, the business community, the media, and artists themselves. We envision SoLa as a fiscally strong, sustainable
agency, offering its services throughout the region with a quality staff and faculty, a diverse board of directors and committed
volunteers.
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South Louisiana Center for the Arts, founded in June 2001, takes its
community role in performing and visual arts education seriously for several reasons...
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The arts are the foundation
of expression and cultural education in our society. We learn about each other and ourselves through artistic expression whether visual,
musical, dramatic, culinary or dance. Not only do we learn and open our minds
to existing cultures, we learn about past cultures and bring history to life.
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Arts education is vital to
the education of the whole human being. Plato believed that music and art form the “basic” curriculum – not a frill or an extra
curricular activity. It is a fact that students with a foundation in music, theatre or art
education score higher on standardized tests than those who have never been exposed to the arts.
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Adults are entitled to begin or continue art in their lives. Adults who enjoyed theatre, music or art in their younger years utilize our
resources to rekindle that part of their lives. Those who are curious
and wish to learn a new art form need a quality, nurturing environment in which to learn.
SoLa Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization determined to
meet these goals. Our highly qualified staff and faculty dedicate their time
and talents to the advancement of arts education in our region.
Supported in part by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development,
Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council. Funding has also
been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a Federal agency.
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Board of Directors
Andree Buquet-Casey
President
Mike Slage
Vice President
Martha Cazaubon
Treasurer
Linda Songy
Secretary
Jeannine Bergeron
Dawn Gonsoulin
Sue Guidry
Jerry Hermann
Tammy Shearer
Patti Stemwedell
Kevin Theriot
Edwina Yakupzack
Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Foret
"Life beats down and crushes the soul, and art reminds you that you have one."
- Stella Adler
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Please get in touch to offer comments and join our emailing list.
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