Livingston Parish Arts Council
My passion has always been art and music. I had dreams of being a rock star, touring the country in a chic RV with a fancy logo on the side…designed by me, of course. I awoke from those dreams pretty quick after finding out that the majority of Art & Music majors mostly go into teaching. So, what you’re telling me is that there is no “Rock Star” major? There would be no tour, no fancy logo, no groupies and no center stage for me. I had to regroup and come up with a better idea. Since my father toured with his own band, “Billy Pendleton and Earth”…he knew all about life on the road and I was basically told that I could tour the college roads, sing in college groups but that’s where the tour would stop. My father encouraged me to turn down an offer to sing with a band and I started touring the college library, classroom and college life.
The beautiful thing about art and music is that you don’t have to be a professional or major in it to be a part of it. I find myself incorporating both into my work and personal life; this is what makes life so enjoyable…the love of art and music. My parents were both involved in the “Arts Council” while I was growing up. I wasn’t really sure what it was but I knew it was linked to several of the theater performances I managed to get involved with. If you are an art lover like me and you are relocating to the Livingston Parish area, I strongly encourage you to think about joining the “Livingston Parish Arts Council”.
A little bit about the “Livingston Parish Arts Council”….
The ACLP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was started by a group of volunteers who realized that communities with strong arts and cultural values have strong economic and educational advantages. Since its inception, the ACLP has been a catalyst for artistic development in our area. Our organization ensures a rich, multi-faceted heritage for present and future generations.
“Livingston Parish Arts Council”
The Livingston Parish Arts Council has several classes that they offer if you are looking for something creative. They have Saturday Art Classes, Acrylic Decorative Painting, a Vintage Junkie Workshop, Drawing & Painting classes, High school Studio Art and more. The love for art does not stop at the creative workshops, “Livingston Parish Arts Council” takes it a step further by sponsoring different festivals, exhibits, choirs, programs, 4-H competitions and more. They also give you the opportunity to give back by creating ways for other art lovers to volunteer. If you ever find yourself searching for something to do on the weekend, check out the Livingston Art Council’s Saturday gallery.
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