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Are you an artist or a lover of the arts? ... DAC is for you! Join today!

bringing the arts to our community

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Are you an artist or a lover of the arts? ... DAC is for you! Join today!
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Who Is DAC?

Formed in 1987, our mission has been and will always be to enrich the lives of DeSoto Parish residents through the arts. To the state and IRS, we are merely another corporation with 501(c)(3) status. To the public, we are a source of information and a conduit to the arts. To artists, we are a resource, an advocate and an ally. 

We are current and former educators and students, doctors, lawyers, clerks and accountants, timber men, oil workers, truck drivers and cooks, entrepreneurs and entertainers, stay at home moms and dads, the young, and the old. We are a living cross section of DeSoto Parish working to ensure a vibrant arts community NOW and in the FUTURE.

Our Mission

The Mission of the DeSoto Arts Council is to nurture, guide and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in the arts among residents and visitors of DeSoto Parish. We believe our mission can be accomplished by providing an atmosphere conducive to the arts, broadening the spectrum of quality exhibits and performances available to the community, and fostering individual interactions with the arts through offering a wide range of support including grants. 

News Releases

DAC Announces its Community Arts Grant for 2022!

 It’s time to Reflect on your goals for ‘22. DAC is offering artist grants again this year, and we have $4000 set aside to help parish artists meet their goals. To learn more and download the application form click on the “find out more“ button to the right and give you goals a jump start today! 


PAST GRANT RECIPIENTS:

The DeSoto Arts Council (DAC) members, volunteers, and board directors maintain their vision to spark creativity, community, and culture through programs, projects and education that bring personal enrichment and quality of life to DeSoto Parish citizens. 

The DAC allocated $3,000 for the 2021  Community Arts Grant! Grant proposals were accepted February thru May! The 2021 Community Arts Grants recipients were: 

  • The DeSoto Parish Library Summer Reading Program
  • The River City Festival 


The Arts Council is proud to announce the following Community Arts Grants Recipients for 2020: 

  • The Dramaniacs, $1,000, youth drama production club 
  • The North DeSoto High School Players, $1,277

Learn More About Grant Opportunities!

  

Is your organization or school planning an arts project in DeSoto Parish? Are you a local artist and need some funds to help get an art project off the ground? The DAC may be able to help you get the support you need. 

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RED ENVELOPE CAMPAIGN 2022

 Dear Friends:

We are pleased to announce the annual kick off of our Red Envelope fund raising campaign. Our focus for the coming year is again to provide direct support to local artists, programs and groups through grants and other opportunities.  

The challenges of this past year have made support from the community more important than ever. As programs, festivals, and performances were cancelled, and venues shuttered, artists throughout the parish were deprived of the opportunities they require to remain viable.

We must rise to the occasion and ensure the continued advocacy the arts in DeSoto Parish deserve. Your donation will enable the DAC to empower our local talented artists and performers through monetary and logistical support of programs, community festivals, theatre, workshops and classes.

Profound thanks to our past, present, and future donors. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community, and we could not provide these vital services without your generous help!

We are pleased to announce the ability to accept your contributions via Paypal with a link available on our website. Checks may be made payable to the DeSoto Arts Council and mailed to P.O. Box 352, Grand Cane, LA 71032. 

Sincerely yours,


Mark A. Poole 

DAC President


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Membership

The DeSoto Arts Council (DAC) is a great way to promote a shared commitment to the arts. Council members work together to stimulate interest and participation within the arts community. Everyone benefits from the energy of individual and group creativity provided by vibrant arts and educational programs. Annual dues help support administrative activities that encourage and promote our local arts community. 

DAC is a 501(c) 3 organization. Membership Dues are only $15/individual and $25/corporate.  Dues can easily be paid by clicking on our PayPal button below. Or fill out the form below and mail us a check to:  
DAC P.O. Box 352Grand Cane, LA 71032

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The DeSoto Arts Council (DAC) is a great way to promote a shared commitment to the arts. Council members work together to stimulate interest and participation within the arts community. Everyone benefits from the energy of individual and group creativity provided by vibrant arts and educational programs. Annual dues help support administrative activities that encourage and promote our local arts community. DAC is a 501(c) 3 organization. Membership Dues are only $15/individual and $25/corporate.

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Additional Information

Our physical location is in the Historic Village of Grand Cane, the smallest Cultural District in Louisiana, and we want to be "the art place in your neighborhood." The DeSoto Arts Council, is located in the Hicks-Richardson Building where we share space with the Back Alley Community Theatre, Little Brick Studio with Sophia Tolliver, and Gloria's Sweet & Sassy Boutique. 

Support the Arts Today!

Your support demonstrates appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community, and we could not provide these vital services without your generous help! Together, we can make a difference in DeSoto Parish! 

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DAC 2022 Community Arts Grants (CAG)

DAC offers assistance to DeSoto Parish artists, organizations, and groups. To apply and learn more about this opportunity download an application below. Grants are accepted between Feb 1st - May 31st. Email your app today to: desotoartscouncil@gmail.com  

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Directors are volunteer board members who determine policies, procedures and regulations for the conduct of the arts organization, raise funds and grants funding to support its programs and monitor organizational performance. Members serve three year terms and can be re-elected to serve additional terms. Meetings are generally held monthly.

2021 BOARD MEMBERS

President

Vice President

Vice President

Mark Poole of Grand Cane 

Vice President

Vice President

Vice President

Cindy Williams of Benson 

Secretary

Vice President

Secretary

Charlotte Miller of Grand Cane 

Treasurer

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Secretary

Carol Paga of Gloster

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Gloria Peters of Mansfield

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Kathleen Davis of Grand Cane

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Jeannie Rogers of Grand Cane 

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Genie Apperson of Logansport

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    Events

    May 5th-7th

    Murder at Camp Belle Bayou

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    May 5th-7th

    Murder at Camp Belle Bayou

    Murder Mystery Dinner. Tickets-$20-dinner, dessert & mystery! Call 903-343-9917 for more information. 

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    Grand Cane, LA

    May 19th - 20th

    Back Alley Community Theatre Presents Double Trouble!

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    Sunday@2pm!

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    May 19th - 20th

    Back Alley Community Theatre Presents Double Trouble!

    Rocky Maddox and Terry Sparks rock the BackAlley stage - with the Classic Band! For tickets call 318-461-0202. In the Village of Grand Cane,...

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