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American Rose Society at the American Rose Center

CADDO PARISH
8877 Jefferson Paige Road Shreveport, LA 71119
(318) 938-5402
http://www.rose.org
The American Rose Society exists to promote the culture, preservation and appreciation of the rose, and to improve its standard of excellence for all people through education and research.

artspace

CADDO PARISH
710 Texas St., Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 673-6535
artspaceshreveport.com
artspace is a project of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council dedicated to making the arts accessible and educational and providing a platform for local artists to connect with the community.

Bossier Arts Council

BOSSIER PARISH
630 Barksdale Boulevard Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 741-8310
http://www.bossierarts.org
The Bossier Arts Council is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and providing cultural events and programming in order to enhance the quality of life and to develop a cultural identity for Bossier Parish.

Friends of Louisiana State Exhibit Museum

CADDO PARISH
3015 Greenwood Raod Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 632-2020
http://laexhibitmuseum.org
Louisiana State Exhibit Museum is an institution whose primary purpose is to research, collect, preserve and present as an education resource documents, artifacts, objects of art and the like that reflect the social, cultural, and oral history and culture of Louisiana.

Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum

CLAIBORNE PARISH
519 South Main Street Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-9190
http://hfordmuseum.com
To preserve and promote the life, culture, history and art of the North Central Louisiana Hill Country.

Highland Area Partnership

CADDO PARISH
P.O. Box 44292 Shreveport, LA 71134
(318) 469-5642
http://www.highlandjazzandblues.org
The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is an event produced by the Highland Area Partnership, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization that is dedicated to being a positive force in the growth of Shreveport’s Historic Highland Neighborhood.

LightHouse Ensemble Theatre

CADDO PARISH
500 Texas Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 820-2787
http://fb.com/LightHouseEnsembleTheatre
LightHouse Ensemble is a theatre program designed to help thespians hone their craft. Utilizing a minimalistic approach in various settings, LightHouse Ensemble productions help cast & crew members create stories that speak on issues that affect our community as a whole.

Louisiana Folklife Center

NATCHITOCHES PARISH
NSU Box 3663 Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4332
http://louisianafolklife.nsula.edu
The Louisiana Folklife Center was established at Northwestern State University in 1976 to identify, document, and present Louisiana’s cultural and folk traditions and to provide public access to this material by means of such events as the annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival.

Meadows Museum of Art of Centenary College of Louisiana

CADDO PARISH
2911 Centenary Blvd. Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 869-5169
http://www.themeadowsmuseum.com
The Meadows Museum of Art at Centenary College is an educational unit of Centenary College. We present original, compelling, and diversified visual art programming through a rotating contemporary art exhibition schedule showcasing international, national, and regional artists.

Noel Community Arts Program

CADDO PARISH
520 Herndon St., Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-5207
noelarts.org
We are a quality and affordable organization that seeks to exemplify God’s love by helping persons in our community discover and develop their God-given talents and gifts through the transforming power of the arts.

North Central Louisiana Arts Council (NCLAC)

LINCOLN
PO Box 911 Ruston, LA 71273
(318) 255-1450
http://nclac.org
The North Central Louisiana Arts Council seeks to enhance and promote participation in and awareness of the arts and humanities in north central Louisiana, with Lincoln Parish serving as the hub.

Prize Foundation

CADDO PARISH
401 Market St. STE #860, Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 213-6437
http://prize.foundation
Film Prize Foundation, Inc. (dba Prize Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded in 2012. The mission of Prize Foundation is to promote tourism, economic development, workforce development, youth job training, art-based business development, and entrepreneurial business development through short film production and film production education, entrepreneurship, business education, and conferences, contests, and festivals in the Shreveport-Bossier area.

R.W. Norton Art Gallery

CADDO PARISH
4747 Creswell Ave Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-4201
http://www.rwnaf.org
The R. W. Norton Art Gallery houses an eclectic collection of significant art spanning more than four millennia. Since its opening in 1966, the museum’s collection has grown to include such artists as Homer, Rodin, Cassatt, Rembrandt, Degas, Cole, etc. In addition, the Norton is a teaching museum dedicated to helping educate students K-12 in critical thinking and core curriculum as well as provide continuing education and community events for adults.

Red River Quilters

CADDO PARISH
PO Box 4811, Shreveport, LA 71134
http://www.redriverquilters.com
We promote the appreciation and preservation of quilts, encourage the art of quilting, foster charitable endeavors, and provide a forum for quilters and quilt lovers to share their common interest in the art of quilting. We are based in the Shreveport/Bossier City area.

Red River Revel

CADDO PARISH
101 Crockett St. Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 424-4000
http://redriverrevel.com
The Red River Revel is a multi-arts festival “Celebration of the Arts” bringing to the people of the Ark-La-Tex quality in visual and performing arts, seminars, workshops, children’s aesthetic education and a variety of creative experiences.

Renzi Education & Art Center

CADDO PARISH
435/445 Egan St., Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-1414
renzicenter.org
The Renzi Education & Art Center works to provide free, high-quality after-school academic and art classes and summer camp to K-12 youth in the Shreveport-Bossier area, so that all children have the opportunity to explore, learn, and create, under the guiFREE of professional teachers and artists.

Robinson Film Center

CADDO PARISH
617 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 459-4122
http://robinsonfilmcenter.org/
Robinson Film Center educates, enriches and entertains through the power of film. RFC exhibits independent, international and classic cinema, with a full-service bistro and special events space. RFC provides film history and media literacy classes for all ages. Go online for daily showtimes and monthly special programs.

Ross Lynn Charitable Foundation

CADDO PARISH
122 S. Trenton St. Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 613-1954
http://rosslynnfoundation.org
Cultivating Compassion in Individuals, Families and Communities Through Art, Outdoor Adventure, and Healthy Living Growing Lives that Give Back

Shreveport Little Theatre & Academy

CADDO PARISH
812 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 424-4439
http://shreveportlittletheatre.com
This corporation produces a broad variety of quality live theatre with predominately volunteer participation from the community, with the guiFREE of trained artistic leadership, for the entertainment and enlightenment of the audience, artists and the volunteer participants.

Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet

CADDO PARISH
1520 N. Hearne Ave. Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 221-8500
http://www.shreveportmetroballet.org
The mission of Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet is to educate the community in the art of classical ballet, to enhance cultural life of the community by presenting professional full-length ballets, and to provide opportunity and education for all interested and qualified FREErs.

Shreveport Opera

CADDO PARISH
6969 Fern Loop, Suite 206 Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 227-9503
http://www.shreveportopera.org
To produce professional opera and musical productions of the highest artistic quality and to provide educational programming and outreach to children, youth and adults in the Ark-La-Tex region.

Shreveport Regional Arts Council

CADDO PARISH
801 Crockett St., Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 673-6500
shrevearts.org
SRAC’s mission is to develop, nurture, produce and present, promote, engage and educate the citizens of Northwest Louisiana about the Arts, thereby maximizing access to the Arts. SRAC serves as the official arts arm of the City of Shreveport and the State of Louisiana for Northwest Louisiana, operating by contract with both entities, working to support the Arts Community, sustain Community Based Arts Education, and create Innovative and Accessible Programming. SRAC serves 10 parishes of Northwest Louisiana: Caddo, Bossier, Natchitoches, Webster, Sabine, DeSoto, Red River, Lincoln, Bienville, and Claiborne, supporting the work of 2,400 artists and 159 arts organizations with an economic impact of $90 million and $13 million returned in state and local tax dollars.

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra

CADDO PARISH
616 Jordan St. Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-7496
http://www.shreveportsymphony.com
To Embrace the community we serve and to be embraced by the same community. To Enlighten – to educate; to enlighten the senses beyond the norm. To Experience – to connect people through music. To Excel – to foster artistic, organizational, and financial excellence.

Shreveport Water Works Museum

CADDO PARISH
142 N Common Street Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-3388
http://www.shreveportwayerworks.org
To promote the preservation of history and the education of future generations through interpretation of the McNeill Street Pumping Station and its environs.

Southern University Museum of Art Shreveport

CADDO PARISH
610 Texas St., Ste. 110, Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 670-6631
sumashreveport.org
(SUMAS) showcases the artistic contributions of people of African descent across two continents—Africa and America. SUMAS features African art from the major art-producing regions of West and South Africa. Located in the West Edge Arts District of downtown Shreveport, SUMAS is the only museum in North Louisiana dedicated to educating people about the
Art and Culture of the African and African American Diaspora.

Spring Street Historical Museum

CADDO PARISH
525 Spring Street Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 424-0964
http://www.springstreetmuseum.org
To bring the history and development of Shreveport, Louisiana and surrounding Parishes to life for the public. “Preserving history for the future.”

Stage Center

CADDO PARISH
5300 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 218-9978
http://www.stagecenterla.com
To produce plays and musicals...at the highest caliber of professionalism and talent. We aim to work on new material as well as retelling classic work to enrich the lives of Louisianians.

Takara United

CADDO PARISH
854 1/2 Texas Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 200-7877
http://www.takaraunited.com
Takara means treasure. We believe work culture can be healing. We exist to improve work wellness by mind-hacking tools that create connected well-being. Our workshops are designed to sharpen your branding, marketing and productivity. We care for you, your team and your success.

The Strand Theatre of Shreveport Corporation

CADDO PARISH
619 Louisiana Ave Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 226-1481
http://www.thestrandtheatre.com
To present and manage arts productions and events that engage citizens and visitors of Northwest Louisiana, achieving cultural and economic vitality for the region while preserving and protecting the historic and culturally significant Strand Theatre

Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport

CADDO PARISH
4005 Lakeshore Dr., Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 525-0740
http://www.tpaarts.org
The mission of the Theatre of the Performing Arts of Shreveport is to foster the culture, arts, and history of African Americans; to offer multi-disciplined arts programs for children, youth, and adults; and to act as a clearinghouse for the arts in Northwest Louisiana.