DeSoto Arts Council awards cash grant
DAC Awards DeSoto Parish Senior Scholastic Arts Grant
From grade school onward, Wyatt Adair has drawn inspiration from art. The interplay of colors, layouts, and the power to share one’s creativity with the world has fueled his passion. His journey in the world of art is truly inspiring and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and dedication. That is why the 2024 graduate from North DeSoto High School in Stonewall is the most recent recipient of the DeSoto Arts Council’s (DAC) Scholastic Arts Grant (SAG).
Sophia Tolliver has been Wyatt’s Talented Arts Teacher in DeSoto Parish since he was in sixth grade. Her belief in Wyatt’s potential speaks volumes. His interest in digital art and graphic design, along with his focus on clean lines and composition, sets him apart.
“I believe wholeheartedly that Wyatt has a bright future ahead of him in art and design and that his many skills will take him far,” said Tolliver. She said it is no surprise that Wyatt was invited to attend Louisiana State University to study Business with a minor in Arts, concentrating on Digital Design. “He has always been a step above the rest, and I have every confidence he will continue to bring this same level of excellence to his time in college and eventual career.”
During Wyatt’s visits to towns and cities while growing up, he said he was consistently intrigued by the layout of graphic designs used in corporate advertisements when presenting their products and services on signs and billboards.
“What inspired me the most is when I recreated their process and learned how that particular design had a stronger composition than others,” he said. “Practicing this has caused me to figure out more techniques and how color theory is used when creating the advertisements.”
Wyatt said all these different types of advertisements had led him to pursue a passion he’s always dreamed of… running his own advertising business model. “My goal is to find and create the best way to advertise any type of product or service through billboards or magazines,” he said.
Wyatt’s dream of running his own advertising business is exciting! His passion for creating effective advertisements that resonate with audiences will undoubtedly lead to a successful career. The NDHS graduate said he received the DAC’s cash grant just in time to cover some of his last-minute college-prep expenses. The DAC offers DeSoto Parish seniors and college students an opportunity to apply for the $1,000 cash Scholastic Arts Grant (SAG) to aid in their pursuit of a higher education and study in the performing or visual arts at a college, university, or art training institute. The DAC wishes Wyatt the Best of luck to him on this creative journey!
The DeSoto Arts Council (DAC) is a non-profit organization comprising volunteers and members dedicated to fostering individual creativity, cultural preservation, economic development, and lifelong learning through the arts in DeSoto Parish. DAC’s grant programs receive funding from generous donations by individuals, community programs, and local businesses. For more information on how you can contribute, download grant applications, and explore the arts in DeSoto Parish, please visit us online at desoto-arts-council-of-la.org.
(Pictured left to right) DAC VP Cindy Williams, Sophie Tolliver, DeSoto Parish Talented Arts teacher, Wyatt Adair, NDHS graduate, DAC Treasurer Carol Paga, and DAC President Mark Poole.
Arts council hold annual meeting, awards grant
DAC AWARDS LHS TIGER BAND BOOSTER CLUB CASH GRANT
On August 16th, DeSoto Arts Council (DAC) board members held its Annual Meeting with members and guests at the Cook-Hill House in Grand Cane. The DAC invited special guests from the Logansport High School Band and booster club to share their passions for musical art and take questions from board members about the band’s need for funding and support.
Long-time LHS Band Booster mom Maranda Edgar submitted their application for the DAC Community Arts Grant (CAG) a few weeks ago and board members were glad to review and award her request for a $1,000 grant.
LHS’s new band director and DeSoto Parish native LaDerrius Hudson said his plan is to grow the LHS Tigers band to a big band with many opportunities for students to discover their musical passions and develop as a competitive marching band. Senior band members in attendance shared their personal stories of how music has enriched their high school experiences. Edgar and Hudson both confirmed that kids that are engaged in the band enjoy and benefit from musical art education.
The DAC is a non-profit organization of volunteers and members that support individual creativity, cultural preservation, economic development, and lifelong learning through the ARTS in DeSoto Parish. DAC’s grant programs are funded through the generous donations of individuals, community programs, and local businesses. Please visit us online at desoto-arts-council-of-la.org for more information about how you can donate, download grant applications, and discover the arts in DeSoto Parish.
(Pictured left to right) DAC Treasurer Carol Paga, (Senior LHS band members Sadie Gresham, Cooper Edgar, and Hayden Dowden), and Band Director LaDerrius Hudson, DAC board member Gloria Peters, Band Booster Maranda Edgar, DAC President Mark Poole, and DAC VP Cindy Williams
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