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The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation
REBUILDING LOUISIANA’S CULTURAL ECONOMY
The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation founded as a catalyst growth within the state’s burgeoning cultural economy. Our primary mission is to support the development and enhancement of the unique cultural industries of Louisiana. Funds generated provide support for:
- Individual artists and artisans who are active in their disciplines
- Artists, artisans and cultural originators applying as small businesses
- Galleries, museums, collectives and nonprofit cultural organizations
The Foundation is now accepting donations for immediate and ongoing aid to people and organizations of the Louisiana cultural industries impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Now, more than ever, we need your help.
PROVIDING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
Spearheaded by Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, the Cultural Economy Initiative (CEI) is cornerstone in the foundation of Louisiana’s economy, which is anchored in the unique, authentic arts and culture of our state. By building on the natural resources of artists and cultural industries in our state, this initiative will create new opportunities for growth that will improve the quality of life of the citizens Louisiana. These citizens were the tenants of the initiative even before Katrina, the largest natural disaster in the history of the U.S.
Because of the hurricanes, our artists, artisans, chefs, and musicians have been scattered all over the country. Rebuilding our cultural economy is about infrastructure, preservation, business and commerce but it must also be about retaining and sustaining our people. For Louisiana to make a comeback, our cultural community must come back.
OUR CULTURAL COMMUNITY NEEDS YOUR HELP TODAY
FOUNDATION
BOARD MEMBERS |
Renae Conley
C. J. Blache
Jay Weigel
Jennifer Eplett Reilly
Mignon Faget
Chef John Folse
Greg Gothreaux
Cathy Myrick
Sean Reilly
Margaret Shehee
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The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation
5500 Prytania St. #403
New Orleans, LA 70115
504-895-2800
Lisa Picone, Program Officer
The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.
To make donations by credit card or check please click here
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DETAILS VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES:
The Artist Displacement Form www.crt.state.la.us/arts/
The Cultural Economy Initiative http://www.crt.state.la.us/culturaleconomy/
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