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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 positive 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
Ellis Bonaventure
"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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