Mark A. Poole, DeSoto Arts Council President announced the annual kick off of their Red Envelope fund raising campaign. Poole said, “Our focus for the coming year is again to provide direct support to local artists, programs and groups through grants and other opportunities.”

The challenges of recent years with the Covid Pandemic have made support from the community more important than ever. As programs, festivals, and performances were cancelled, and venues shuttered, artists throughout the parish were deprived of the opportunities they require to remain viable.  We must rise to the occasion and ensure the continued advocacy the arts in DeSoto Parish deserve.

Poole noted, “Your donation will enable the DAC to empower our local talented artists and performers through monetary and logistical support of programs, community festivals, theatre, workshops and classes.” And he added a “profound thanks to our past, present, and future donors. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community, and we could not provide these vital services without your generous help.”

DeSoto Arts Council can accept your contributions via PayPal with a link available on our website. Checks may be made payable to the DeSoto Arts Council and mailed to P.O. Box 352, Grand Cane, LA 71032.