Magnolia LNG

FOX29/the Lake Charles CW

Union Pacific Foundation

Southwest Beverage

Deep South Productions

Parker Brand Creative

Tobacco Free Living

Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society

McDonald's of SWLA

IBERIABANK

Coca-Cola

Fusion Five

Knight Media Printing

Acadiana Profile Magazine

Tom Sawyer

Louisiana Lottery

First Federal Bank of LA

Beverage Sales

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

ASI Office Systems

Louisiana Solar Industry

The O'Carroll Group

LakeCharles.com

Thrive Magazine

Lake Charles Vapor

LCP

J&R Carriage

The Lab Design Group

Tipitina's Foundation

Botsky's Premium Hotdogs

MyPlace American Pub

Allstate - Dean Day

Empire of the Seed

Redfish Rentals

Digikast

Shearman Media

Automotive Alignment & Brake Service

Chesson Law Office

The Dev Department

Thursday, Oct. 16, 7pm

Stellar Beans

319 Broad St., Lake Charles

"Free Range Reading" hosted by the MFA Creative Writing students of McNeese! Several students will read original pieces, including poetry, essays, and fiction. At the end of the evening, it is "open mic" and everyone is invited to share their own creative writing submissions! This event begins at 7:00 p.m. Call 337-564-5739 for details.

Cal Cam Fair

Oct. 15-19

West Calcasieu Arena

2900 Ruth St., Sulphur

Sulphur's annual Cal-Cam Fair is a fall tradition for many Southwest Louisiana residents -- and for good reason. The 91-year-old event brings in an average of 30,000 visitors each year, and it features everything from carnival rides to a livestock show. Judges also award top prizes in several food, baked goods and arts and crafts contests. The fair offers good food and plenty of fun carnival rides, games and attractions for both children and adults. There will also be a full roster of bands and other entertainment, as well as beauty pageants and wildlife exhibits. Festival hours are 4 - 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 5 p.m. - midnight Friday, 10 a.m. - midnight Saturday and 1-6pm. Admission is $5 for ages 10 and older. Children under 9 get in for free. Livestock Show proceeds support the Cal-Cam Fair Association's scholarship fund. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Call 337-527-9371 for details.

Art of Fashion Design V - "Trio"

Thursday, Oct. 16, 6pm

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

777 Avenue L'Auberge, Lake Charles

The Imperial Calcasieu Museum presents the original Art of Fashion Design V - "Trio". Sponsored by L'Auberge Casino Resort and produced by Salon Mixx. This year local models will take to the runway in signature looks from the collections of three local fashion retailers: Sophia's, TeCi's, and the Perfect Fit Boutique. Proceeds benefit the Imperial Calcasieu Museum.  The event will be held Thursday October 16th, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the L'Auberge Event Center. There will be a Welcome Reception in the Promenade with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres provided by L'Auberge Casino Resort. Show will begin promptly at 7 p.m. A cash bar provided by L'Auberge Casino Resort. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum on the corner of Sallier and Ethel St. For details, call the Museum at 337-439-3797.

The Midden Heap Project, Opening Reception

Thursday, Oct. 16, 6pm-8pm

Abercrombie Gallery, MSU Campus

4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles

The McNeese Department of Visual Arts will host an opening reception for Heather Ryan Kelley's exhibition The Midden Heap Project in the Abercrombie Gallery Thursday 16 October 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Kelley will be showing the first part of a series of works on paper - a collage per page of James Joyce's Finnegans Wake. The project is in fulfillment of a 2013 ATLAS grant. ATLAS, Awards to Louisiana Artists and Scholars, is a component of the Louisiana Board of Regents Support Fund's Research and Development Program. The galleries are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  For more information, call the McNeese Visual Arts Department at 337-475-5060.

La Familia Fashion Show

Friday, Oct. 17, 6pm-9pm

Isle of Capri Casino Hotel

100 Westlake Ave., Westlake

La Familia presents their 5th annual fashion show, "Lights, Camera & New York Fashion" at the Isle of Capri. Doors open at 6:30pm. Fashions from JCPenney, Chico's, and Men's Warehouse will be modeled by prominent community leaders. Tickets are on sale now for $100 VIP, $65 reserved. Visit www.lfrc.eventbrite.com for details.

McNeese 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee

Friday, Oct. 17, 6pm-9pm

MSU Alumni Center

600 E. McNeese St., Lake Charles

Alumni, faculty, staff, students, boosters, and the community will come together to celebrate McNeese's 75th Anniversary. There will be great food, open bar, special performances by the McNeese Department of Performing Arts, silent auction, photo booth, a commemorative gift, VIP tour of the Budweiser Clydesdale Enhanced Stable Experience and music by The Backyard Cowboys. Show your support for McNeese and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at the alumni office, the foundation office, alumni tailgates, or at www.mcneesealumni.com/DiamondJubilee. Students can purchase tickets at the SUB office (2nd floor of the New Ranch). Dress is casual - come out in your blue and gold and show your support! $75/couple, $40/individual, $25/McNeese student. For details call 337-475-5232.

Movies Under the Stars: Captain America: The Winter Solider

Friday, Oct. 17, 7pm (dusk)

Prien Lake Park

3700 W. Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury presents Movies Under the Stars, a free series of outdoor screenings of popular movies for the whole family. On Friday, October 17th, Captain America: The Winter Soldier will be shown. The movie begins around 7pm at dusk. In the event of inclement weather, dates may be cancelled. Call 337-721-3515 for details.

Acoustic Commons

Friday, Oct. 17, 7pm

Stellar Beans

319 Broad St., Lake Charles

This is the Stellar Beans version of an open mic for acoustic musicians! Tim Norris will be collecting names. All skill levels are welcome. It's a great chance to meet and play with other musicians. Bring your guitar and your friends and join in the fun! Event starts at 7:00 p.m. Call 337-564-5739 for details.

The Iran Job Film Screening

Friday, Oct. 17, 7pm

Benjamin W. Mount Auditorium, Central School

809 Kirby St., Lake Charles

Calcasieu Cinema International, with the sponsorship of the McNeese Foundation, will screen the 2012 film The Iran Job at 7 p.m. on Friday, 17 October, in the historic Central School Auditorium in Lake Charles.  Director Till Schauder's award-winning documentary is a U.S., Iran, and Germany collaboration that stars basketball player Kevin Sheppard.  Sheppard accepts a job in Iran during the time period that leads up to the reforms and changes of the "Arab Spring." A moderated discussion will follow the film.   Free popcorn will be served, as well as free drinks, courtesy of Coca-Cola. For more information, email cbadeaux@mcneese.edu or jkprjs@gmail.com.

Macabaret

Oct. 17-19, 24-26

Lake Charles Little Theatre

813 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles

A kooky and spooky journey into the macabre, Macabaret is a collection of humorous story-songs, which twist towards the morbid. Murderous spouses, horror films, evil cows, supermodels, the Andrew Sisters, and OJ Simpson are just a few of the things parodied by a "Corpse de Cabaret" of the undead. A great addition to your season of screams, this is a must see production! Visit www.thelclt.com for ticket info or call 337-433-7988.

Historic Lake Charles Bus Tour

Saturday, Oct. 18

Buses depart Carnegie Memorial Library

411 Pujo St., Lake Charles

In the interest of bringing the Calcasieu Parish Public Library out of the building and into the community, the Library is offering a bus tour of the downtown and historic areas of Lake Charles to give an idea of our rich past along with some present points of interest. The tours will take place on Saturday, October 18 at the Carnegie Memorial Library located downtown at 411 Pujo Street. Buses will depart at 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, and 3:30pm. Tours will last 45 minutes. While the tour is free, registration is required due to limited seating. Anyone interested in taking the tour can register online at www.calcasieulibrary.org or call the SWLA Genealogical & Historical Library at 721-7110. Those registered will pick up a required boarding pass the day of the tour at the SWLA Genealogical & Historical Library also located at 411 Pujo Street in Lake Charles, inside of the Carnegie Memorial Library.

Ragley Heritage & Timber Festival

Saturday, Oct. 18, 10:15am-4:30pm

Ragley Historical Square

6715 Hwy 12, Ragley

You will not want to miss the 16th annual Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival will be held Saturday, October 18th  at the Historical Square Pavilion, 6715 Hwy 12 in Ragley beginning at 10:00.  There will be bands/ music, quilters, corn grinding, wood making, antique cars and tractors on display.  The children will enjoy train rides, a petting zoo, illusion shows, balloon animals, wagon rides, 5-in-1 combo, bounce house, and a 16' slide. The Dutch Oven Society will be demonstrating cooking with Dutch ovens with samples of their food.  The Hodges' Family Gospel Group, The Pat Doolan Band, The Dupechin Band, and DeQuincy 1st UPC puppets and trios will be performing.  Also a silent auction will be held beginning at 10:15. The cost is $5.00 per car. For further information, call 337-725-3324. 

Innovation: Louisiana Choral Foundation

Sunday, Oct. 19, 3pm

First United Methodist Church

812 Kirkman St., Lake Charles

This fall concert will include Missa Pacem by Marc Hafso, Five Days That Changed the World by Bob Chilcott and a Beatles Tribute: Love, Laughter & Legends, arranged by Roger Emerson. Admission is free. Call 337-436-6656 for details.

Painting with a Purpose

Sunday, Oct. 19, 3pm-6pm

Painting with a Twist

4421 Nelson Rd., Lake Charles

Painting with a Twist, an art and social studio in Lake Charles, LA will host a Painting with a Purpose charity event to benefit Volunteers of America. Unleash your creative side with Painting with a Twist! Bring your favorite beverage, possibly a snack, and relax. Our talented team of instructors will guide you step by step through both of the featured paintings, Cracked Cross and Cracked Fleur de Lis, and at least 50% of your $45 reservation fee will be donated to Volunteers of America. You'll leave the studio with your one-of-a kind creation and a new found talent you'll want to explore! Call 337-478-0955 for details.

Libraries Southwest's Annual Author Dinner

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6:30pm

Pat's of Henderson

1500 Siebarth Dr., Lake Charles

Dr. Mark Wygoda, Professor of Zoology at McNeese State University, will speak at the Libraries Southwest Annual Author Dinner and Carlberg Award presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21 at Pat's of Henderson Restaurant in Lake Charles. Dr. Wygoda edited the posthumous memoir of his father, Hermann Wygoda, under the title, In the Shadow of the Swastika. A defiant Polish Jew, Hermann Wygoda led an Italian partisan assault division during WWII.  Following the war he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor in combat by US General Mark Clark. The cost of the meal and program is $30.00.  A cash bar will open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. To register, please visit your local public library to pick up a registration form or download a form on the library webpage at www.calcasieulibrary.org/2014lswauthordinner.

Leisure Learning Classes at McNeese

Yoga for Beginners, 9 to 10:15 a.m., Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 9:45 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Oct. 15 - Nov. 15; Outdoor Portrait Photography, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18; Getting Social with iPad, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. Microsoft Excel 2010 Level 3: Frequently Used Functions, 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Oct. 21, 23; Accounting Fundamentals, 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Oct. 27, 29; and Microsoft Excel 2010, Level 4: Styles and Templates, 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursdays, Oct. 28, 30. They also provide online courses beginning October 15 on The Twelve Steps to a Successful Job Search, Creating Web Pages, GRE Reviews, Medical Terminology, A to Z Grant Writing, and 300 more,  www.ed2go.com/mcneese. Call (337) 475-5616 to register. For course descriptions, prices, and registration forms, please visit www.mcneese.edu/leisure. 

Activities at the Children's Museum

327 Broad Street, Lake Charles

Fri., Oct. 17, Painting Fun with National Color Day, 3:30pm

Fri., Oct. 24: Playdough, 3:30pm

Friday: Phillip Glyn Band, Loggerhead's, 6:30pm; JC Melancon & the Bayou Rock Band, Loggerhead's, 7pm; Ryan Harris & the Killin' Time Band, Caribbean Cove (Isle of Capri), 8pm; Gyth Rigdon, Cooler's Ice House, 9pm; The LACS, Longhorn's, 9pm; Luke Cooper & the Alibis, Cigar Club, 9pm; L.A. Roxx, Mikko Live (Coushatta), 9pm; The Good Wood, Luna Live, 10pm; Cold Sweat, Jack After Dark, 11pm

Saturday: Tim Norris, Stellar Beans, 12pm; John Cessac, Loggerhead's, 7pm; The Prime Time Band, Caribbean Cove (Isle of Capri), 8pm; Cold Sweat, Jack After Dark, 9pm; Pat Ryan Band, Longhorn's, 9pm; Bronco, Jr., Longhorn's, 9pm; Jessie Taylor, Cigar Club, 9pm; Josh Garrett Band, Luna Live, 10pm; Sinners/Doublewide, MyPlace, 10pm; DJ Eric Scott, Jack After Dark, 11pm

Sunday: Clint Faulk, Loggerhead's, 5pm

Tuesday: Jazz Night w/ Mickey Smith, Loggerhead's, 6:30pm

Wednesday: Neal Smith, Cigar Club, 8pm

ArtsFest

Saturday, Oct. 25, 10am-2pm

Exhibition Hall, Lake Charles Civic Center

900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles

The Arts Council and City of Lake Charles present the annual free children's art festival, ArtsFest. This year ArtsFest will celebrate global landmarks and monuments. Art booths will educate children about culture and history with hands-on art projects to create miniature versions of the Eiffel Tower, Great Pyramids of Giza, Washington Monument, and more. The event is free, and there will also be food, music, pottery lessons, face painting, and performances by Young Band Nation and the Lake Charles Dance Academy. Call 337-439-2787 for details.

Culture Fest

Saturday, Oct. 25

Lake Charles Civic Center

900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles

The 4th annual Culture Fest Louisiana is Saturday Oct 25, from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Come join us to experience the world right here in SWLA. You will find Flamenco dancers, Gypsys from India, Irish bagpipers, storytellers and a Blue Grass Band. Casa Latina will transport you from South America to the islands. There is no admission charge. Call 337-377-8248 or 337-409-9636 or email info@culturefestlouisiana.com for details.

Louisiana Women: Bound

Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Nov. 7-9, times vary

Benjamin W. Mount Auditorium, Central School

809 Kirby St., Lake Charles

Itinerant Theatre (IT) brings to the Lake Area Louisiana Women: Bound, three one-woman plays from the 13-play cycle Louisiana Women by Carolyn Woosley. Two of the three one-woman plays, Eliza and Rachel, are world premiers. All three - Eliza, Rachel and Marie Thereze -- explore and reflect events and issues of her day as she experienced them. Dates and times are:  7:00pm October 30 - November 1 and November 7 - 8, and one Sunday matinee, 2:00pm November 9. All performances are in the Benjamin Mount Auditorium of Central School Arts & Humanities Center, SWLA. There will be no late entries. There are two ten-minute intermissions. Purchase tickets ($15 or $10 students) at www.itineranttheatre.com, call (337) 436-6275 or at the door.

On The Wall: First Page Contest - Deadline: Nov. 1, 2014

Bayou Writers Group is currently accepting submissions for On The Wall writing contest. Writers may submit the first page of a short story or novel which will be posted at the Bridge to Publication Conference. Conference attendees will vote for their favorite entry during the event. The submission receiving the most votes will win free admission to the 2015 conference along with other prizes. Submissions must be the author's own work and have no more than 250 words. Only those who have registered for the conference may submit and only the first 20 correctly formatted submissions will be accepted. There is no fee to enter. To submit or for more information, email tpreje3@gmail.com.

Tennessee Williams Literary Festival Contest - Deadline: Nov. 1, 2014

The Festival's One-Act Contest and Fiction Contest have nurtured writers at the start of their careers - and helped them move on to further publications, book deals, and in one case, a Pulitzer Prize. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your work and win fabulous prizes. Prizes include $1,500 for each contest winner, publication, public readings, VIP-All Access passes, and more! One-Act Play Contest deadline: November 1, 2014; Fiction Contest deadline: November 16, 2014. Visit www.tennesseewilliams.net for details.

Thrive 2015 Art Calendar Call for Submissions - Deadline: Nov. 7, 2014

Thrive Magazine and the Arts Council of SWLA are accepting submissions from local artists to be showcased in Thrive's 2015 art calendar. Thirteen artists will be featured, one per month, along with a write up about the piece and artist. The calendar will be inserted into the January 2015 issue and an extra 5,000 issues will be distributed throughout Southwest Louisiana. Finalist submissions will be posted on Facebook, and the public will vote for the winning 13 artists. Email submissions with descriptions of entry and artist with a photo of the artist to edit@thriveswla.com. Limit three submissions per artist.

Percent for Art Program - Deadline: Nov. 12, 2014

The Percent for Art Program is seeking artists or artist teams to design and implement nine (9) site-specific sculptures or installations of original design for the University Medical Center (UMC) in New Orleans. The artwork may be subject to direct sunlight (UV radiation) and must be unique, permanent, and require very minimal long-term maintenance. Specifics for each of the commissions are included in this document with budgets for each. More detailed specifications will be given to artists selected to develop a proposal. Each commission will be considered separately. All images must be submitted electronically through the Call For Entries (CAF�) system available online at www.callforentry.org. Please direct questions about the Percent for Art Program or this project to D�na LaFonta, Director of Artist Services and the Percent for Art Program at 225-342-8176 or dlafonta@crt.la.gov

Surreal Salon 7 Call for Artists - Deadline: Nov. 13, 2014

Baton Rouge Gallery - center for contemporary art is proud to announce it is now accepting submissions for Surreal Salon 7, a national juried exhibition of pop-surrealist and lowbrow art from across America. The work selected by the exhibition's juror as "Best in Show" for Surreal Salon 7 will be prominently featured in an editorial on the exhibition that will be seen by millions the world over in an upcoming issue of Juxtapoz Magazine. The artist's work will appear (with title and medium listed) and will be recognized as "Best in Show" for Surreal Salon 7. For details, email jandreasen@batonrougegallery.org or call 225-383-1470. To view submission guidelines, visit http://www.batonrougegallery.org/surreal-salon/ 

Art Associates Gallery Call for Exhibit Proposals - Deadline: Jan. 1, 2015

Art Associates of Lake Charles is currently accepting proposals for exhibits to hang in their gallery space located at Central School. All artists working in 2D and 3D work are accepted. A panel composed of representatives from Art Associates of Lake Charles, the Arts Council of SWLA, and the McNeese Visual Arts Department will review submissions. Gallery space is free of charge and the artist receives 100% of sales provided that the individual/organization furnishes delivery and installation of work as well as breakdown and removal of work. A $100 deposit will be required and held until the state of the gallery after the removal of the exhibit is approved. To submit work, contact the Arts Council office at 337-439-2787,

George Rodrigue Foundation Call for Student Art - Deadline: Feb. 12, 2015

The George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation are seeking student artwork for their 2015 art contest. Applicants are invited to explore Louisiana's rich musical heritage. All juniors and seniors in Louisiana are eligible for entry in the GRFA Art Contest. No test score, grade point average or college major requirement is necessary for enter. The contest is open to all juniors and seniors attending public and private schools, home schooled students, and GED students. The winning artist will have the opportunity to collaborate with the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts team to design a special poster to be sold at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's free festivals including the Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival, the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival, Congo Square Rhythms Festival, and Fiesta Latina. For details, visit www.rodriguefoundation.org. 

Louisiana Artist Roster Accepting Listings

The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Division of the Arts will support a Louisiana Artist Roster as mechanism to promote performing and visual artists. The purpose of the roster is to support Louisiana artists who want to tour and exhibit statewide, regionally, nationally and internationally. It will be used to promote Louisiana's artists at upcoming local, regional and national events, and other conferences and opportunities throughout the year as they arise. The Louisiana Artist Roster is a listing of Louisiana artists that have professional experience with shows, exhibits, or performances of all genres who are tour-ready and available for statewide, regional, national or international bookings, exhibitions and special events. Artists must complete the online application and will be selected for the roster through a peer review process. Review the guidelines at http://www.crt.state.la.us/cultural-development/arts/louisiana-artist-roster/index. 

Creative Arts Center Available for Lessons & Workshops

Associated Louisiana Artists announces that its Creative Arts Center is available to non-member artists and teachers to conduct lessons and workshops. The CAC is an extension of the Gallery by the Lake at 106 W. Pryce St. It is a specialized teaching center with work tables, audio/visual equipment and an overhead mirror to show tabletop work. Arrangements can be made by calling 436-1008 during gallery hours, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. An answering machine will take messages during other hours.

Associated Louisiana Artist's On-Going Art Classes

Join at any time! Professional teachers in watercolors and oils with easel-side individual instruction. Come and enjoy the fellowship and fun in a state of the art facility. All levels of learning are invited. Prices range from $30 to $50 a month. Call 337-478-1008 between 12 and 5 pm Tuesday through Friday, email info@gallerybythelake.com or just come by and visit at 106 W. Pryce Street, in downtown Lake Charles. 

Dewey Fine Art Announces Morning Art Classes

Watercolor classes available for beginning and intermediate adult students, the group classes allow for an individually guided pace, while choosing their own subject matter. Covering the basic drawing and perspective techniques in a fun, relaxing environment. Call 337-477-0124 for details.

Adult Guitar Classes Open Enrollment

Tina Wing will teach a McNeese Adult Guitar class starting every Tuesday from 7:30 - 8:30PM. Call 337-475-5616 to enroll.

Theatre Training Registration Open for Children

A wide variety of workshops are available including Stageworks, and Creative Dramatics. Call 337-433-7323 or visit www.childrenstheatre.cc for details.

Lake Charles Community Band Open to New Members

The Lake Charles Community Band is welcoming new members. All instruments are needed. Practices are on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 at the Lake Charles Boston Academy Choir Room. Please contact Denise at 625-5330 for more information.

Culture Fest Louisiana Seeking Vendors

Culture Fest, the annual multicultural festival that brings together art, food, dance, and music, will take place at the Lake Charles Civic Center on Saturday, October 25th. The event is currently seeking visual arts vendors to set up displays at the event. Call 337-409-9636 or email info@culturefestlouisiana.com for details.

Area Farmers Market Seeking Art Vendors

The Charlestown Farmers Market and the Cash & Carry Farmers Markers are seeking art vendors. The Charlestown Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8AM - 12Noon on Bilbo Street behind Historic City Hall. Visit www.cityoflakecharles.com for details. The Cash & Carry Farmers Market features local art and hand-crafted items on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4pm-6pm at 801 Enterprise Blvd in Lake Charles. Visit www.cashandcarryfarmersmarket.com for vendor application.

Artists Engaging in Social Change Grant - Deadline: Nov. 12, 2014

The Surdna Foundation is now accepting proposals for one- or two-year support to extraordinary artist-driven projects as part of its Artists Engaging in Social Change funding area. All artistic disciplines will be considered, including cross-disciplinary work. The request for proposal (RFP) is open to both 501(c)(3) organizations and individual artists and culture bearers, but artists and collectives that are not incorporated as 501(c)(3)s must apply under a fiscal sponsor. Visit http://www.surdna.org/rfp/ for details.

Free Swim Soup Now Accepting Proposals for Microgrants

Free Swim SOUP is now accepting ideas for its next SOUP, a community dinner celebrating creative projects in Southwest Louisiana. Four ideas will be presented ranging from art, urban agriculture, social justice, social entrepreneurship, education, technology, etc. Each presenter has fifteen minutes to share his or her idea and then field questions from the diners. Anyone in the Lake Charles community, as well as the Five Parish Area, is eligible to submit a proposal. If you have an idea for a community-minded project, or your business, non-profit, club, or organization requires monetary assistance to realize a goal, Free Swim SOUP can help provide funding with microgrants from $50 up to $1000 (depending on attendance and donation amounts).

New Orleans Theatre Association - Grant Applications Accepted Quarterly

Grants are available for any arts-related endeavors, but are particularly aimed at schools and educational institutes that are active in the performing arts, including music, drama, and dance, as well as related areas such as acting, directing, writing, and producing. Most grants will fall in the range of $500 to $5,000 but other amounts are available and there is no preset maximum amount. More information and a grant application form are available at www.neworleanstheatreassociation.com. 

New England Foundation for the Arts

The New England Foundation for the Arts is accepting proposals for its Native American Artists Exchange Program, which supports an exchange of ideas between two Native American artists from different regions. Visit http://www.nefa.org/grants_programs/grants/national_native_artist_exchange_grant to learn more.

National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research and Analysis is accepting applications for Research: Art Works, which supports research that investigates the value of the US arts ecosystem and the impact of the arts on other domains of American Life. Visit http://arts.gov/grants-organizations/research-art-works to learn more.

Pollination Project

The Pollination Project invites applications from social entrepreneurs for seed grants of up to $1,000, which will be awarded to individuals for projects in the early stages of development that promote compassion toward all life, justice, community health and wellness, and social change-oriented arts and culture. Visit http://thepollinationproject.org/applicantinformatio/funding-guidelines/ to learn more.