Commission on Cultural Affairs
The mission of the St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs is to enrich the lives of the citizens of St. Tammany Parish by nurturing, sustaining, and enhancing the arts.
The St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs has many programs and initiatives available to assist arts organizations and non-profit agencies presenting arts programs, so as to foster development of the arts in St. Tammany Parish. We offer programs and initiatives in grants, public art, arts marketing, leadership and organization development, cultural programs, cultural planning and technical assistance.
CREATIVE NATIVE ARTIST OF THE WEEK:
ABBY SANDS
Left:"Table for Two" ; Photography 24x36MIddle: "Uptown High-Step" w/ Chef Tory; Photography 24x36 Right: "Hangin' at the Stoop" w/ Gallery Owner Craig Tracy; Photography 24x36
Meet the Artist:
"I am Abby the Photographer!" I grew up in Mandeville, LA and received my B.A. in Art Communication w/ a concentration in photography at Roanoke College. All of my travels & experiences have created the outgoing, adventurous person I am now whilst building my Brand + Business for the past 25+ years. Welcome to THE MIND SHOW!"
Abby's Work:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Creative Natives Coming Soon: Marianne Angeli Rodriguez, Elaine Hodges, Paula Tregre, Susan Zaunbrecher
May 20, 2020
Business Planning for Artists - via Zoom
June 10, 2020
Social Media Marketing for Artists and Non-Profits - Location Pending
CCA will host a two-part Business of Art Series with guest speakers BIll Warshauer of WHW Consultuants and Jenn Perrault of Haute Off the Rack. The speakers will share knowledge for a successful business in the areas of Business Planning and Social Media Marketing.
Click here for more details, RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
COVID-19 Resources for Artist and Arts Organizations
LA COVID-19 Arts Impact Survey
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
LA Workforce Commission: COVID-19 Response
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center SBA Disaster Loan & CARES Act Webinars
Arts Coucnil of Greater BR - Creative Relief Page
GNO Inc. Corona Virus Updates and Resources
Americans for the Arts COVID-19 Resource page
NEA COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
Artwork COVID-19 Resource Page
Creative Collective – COVID-19 Resource and Info Page
The Blues Foundation Hart Fund
Creative Capital
Cerf+ for Individual Artists
CDC Coronavirus Key Facts
CDC Coronavirus Managing Anxiety and Stress
Through Creative Relief, the Commission on Cultural Affairs will identify artists and arts organizations who have lost or incurred damage as a result of a disaster or emergency. Financial contributions to this effort will provide artists and arts organizations with immediate assistance in their time of need. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to volunteer or to make a financial contribution.
For extensive information on Decentralized Arts Funding Grants (DAF) click here.
The St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs is an agency of the St. Tammany Parish Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works.
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