Our annual meeting will be held on August 23 at 6:30 in the DAC Gallery. Come join us to hear our guest speaker, Sana McWilliams, present a few of her art pieces and talk about her inspiration.

DAC members may also participate in voting for board members. We have two members up for renewing their terms– Gloria Peters and Mark Poole. We also have two who would like to be voted on the board– Kathleen Davis and Cindy Williams. Kathleen is new to DAC, and Cindy was on the board previously.

We will have light refreshments available. We hope to see you there!

The Desoto Arts Council is excited to announce our upcoming art classes! Join us this June for the following courses:

• Wednesday, June 6 at 10AM
  Colored Pencil with Wayne Roberts
• Wednesday, June 20 at 10AM
  Colored Pencil with Wayne Roberts
• Saturday, June 23 at 9AM
  Painting with Don Edwards
• TBA
  Oil Painting with Ron Kidwell

If you would like to sign up for one (or all!) of the classes, or have any questions, please contact us or call us at  318-470-0420. We look forward to seeing you there!

It’s that time of the year again! Desoto Arts Council has kicked off our annual ‘Red Envelope’ fundraiser. If you don’t receive an invitation in the mail and are interested in donating, please let us know. We will be glad to send you information.

This is our only scheduled fund drive each year, and without the support of the community, we couldn’t keep the doors open. You may download the DAC Annual Red Envelope Fund Raiser Form and mail it to our office at:

Desoto Arts Council
P.O.Box 352
Grand Cane , LA 71032

Thank you for your generosity!

The Grand Cane Pioneer Days Christmas Parade is set for the 2nd
of December. Please stop by the Gallery to see the fantastic art on display by our feature artist Patsy Atkins. She will be here from 10 – 2 to talk about her process and inspiration for anyone interested. She does some truly amazing work and we’re sure you’ll find something that peaks your interest, such as these beautiful miniatures.

Don Edwards has graciously offered to donate a framed/signed print to the Gallery for a drawing.
He is our feature artist for next Saturday the 21st during the Grand Cane Car Show.

Visit the Gallery, check out Don’s beautiful artwork along with other pieces by our many artists, and receive a ticket for the drawing that will be held at 1:45 PM.

The winner may select from a number that Don will have on hand. Among those will be his iconic “Red Headed Woodpecker”.

The DeSoto Arts Council Gallery is privileged to offer a collection of original gemstone jewelry created by the late DAC Gallery Artist, Bill Hart.  Hart’s family donated his inventory to the DAC  in his memory and DAC receives all of the proceeds from the sale of his unique, original jewelry art.

Lapidary Art is defined as creating art from stone, minerals or gemstones and Bill Hart was a master Lapidary Artist!  He learned his art of cutting, grinding and polishing his pieces to showcase their natural beauty, while stationed in Japan while serving in the U. S. Air Force some 40 years ago.  His pieces include necklaces, pendants, belt buckles and bolos.  Many of his pieces are offered at reduced or half price and include an assortment of necklace chains.  Visitors are encouraged to stop by and see first-hand this collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry art, offered at sale prices.  Each heirloom quality piece will make a treasured personal piece or a special gift.  DAC Gallery hours: Thurs – Sat, 10 am – 1:30 pm.  Our DAC Gallery Volunteers are always happy to welcome visitors and share the beautiful art on display.