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Friday, January 27, 2017

2017 Art Contest Deadline is Tomorrow





The deadline to enter the 2017 Scholarship Art Contest is tomorrow, January 28, at 5:00 PM. We are so impressed by the creative Louisiana students who have already submitted their artwork for the theme "New Orleans Tricentennial."

Finalists will be announced by newsletter and on our website on Saturday, February 11. Best of luck to everyone who has entered!





Partners for the 2017 Art Contest:



   





Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Art Contest DEADLINE EXTENDED to January 28!





Attention Louisiana teachers and students!  The deadline for the 2017 Scholarship Art Contest has been extended to January 28 at 5:00 PM.

We invite Louisiana high school juniors and seniors to submit an original work of art for the theme "New Orleans Tricentennial." $45,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 15 finalists!








Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Watch LPB's In-Depth Look at Louisiana A+ Schools


Louisiana Public Broadcasting Features Louisiana A+ Schools




We are pleased to share an in-depth profile of Louisiana A+ Schools by Louisiana Public Broadcasting's Art Rocks! program. The 12-minute piece highlights the creative, joyful classrooms of Bains Lower Elementary School in St. Francisville, where dynamic educators infuse the arts into every subject.





Photos from the Opening of "Imaginary Worlds"



Click here to learn more and see photos from the event. 



Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of "Imaginary Worlds: Concept Art by Sean Hicks". 

This special exhibition will be on view through February 10, 2017, at the George Rodrigue Foundation in New Orleans.





Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Louisiana A+ Schools Now Accepting Applications for 2017


Application Period Open to Join Louisiana A+ Schools





Louisiana A+ Schools ( LAA+) is the first whole-school, arts-integrated reform initiative of its kind in the state. Currently, there are 18 LAA+ Schools throughout Louisiana. LAA+ provides all teachers with the professional development and training to think more creatively about how students can apply learning to the real world, and how they can present curricula to meet the needs of every learner.

We invite interested schools to learn more about the LAA+ application process and to submit a Letter of Interest by February 6, 2017.




Tomorrow: Join Us for the Opening Reception of "Imaginary Worlds"




This special solo exhibition features the first winner of our Annual Scholarship Art Contest in 2010. As a visual development artist, Sean Hicks explores the art of storytelling in his digital works by bringing together tone, character, and environment. Hicks' colorful pieces include themes of fairytale, fantasy, and the hero's adventure.


Wednesday, January 11, 2017
5:00 - 7:00 PM

Free and Open to the Public
Wine & Refreshments






Do you know a creative Louisiana high school student? 


The deadline for the 2017 Scholarship Art Contest is January 20th! Finalists will share $45,000 in college scholarships.

Learn more and enter the contest.




Thursday, January 5, 2017

Join Us for the Opening of a New Exhibition!






George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts presents

Imaginary Worlds: 
Concept Art by Sean Hicks


This special solo exhibition features the first winner of our Annual Scholarship Art Contest in 2010. As a visual development artist, Sean Hicks explores the art of storytelling in his digital works by bringing together tone, character, and environment. Hicks' colorful pieces include themes of fairytale, fantasy, and the hero's adventure.


Opening Reception:

Wednesday, January 11, 2017
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Free and Open to the Public
Wine & Refreshments



    Sean Hicks accepts his scholarship from George Rodrigue at the Art Contest Awards Luncheon in 2010. 







    Do you know a creative Louisiana high school student? 

    The deadline for the 2017 Scholarship Art Contest is January 20th! Finalists will share $45,000 in college scholarships.