BAC receives Beaird Foundation Grant for DigiFest South!!

The Bossier Arts Council got quite a surprise in the mail on Friday, an award letter (and check!) from the Beaird Foundation Grant Program. Funds received will go to help cover the cost of transportation for schools to attend DigiFest South 2013.  The event which is slated for September 20th and 21st is a Digital Art and Media technology showcase aimed at illuminating the talent in our region.

Started in 2012  its goal is to show that art education is more than a school elective it is a powerful vocational element and key to a well rounded education that translates to lucrative career opportunities. DigiFest demonstrates how art combined with technology leads to the innovations that shape our modern way of life and the direct contribution to strong economic development and cultural transformations.

The Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation is committed to improving the

Shreveport, Louisiana, area through assisting organizations to add opportunity, freedom of action and choice, self-betterment and a climate for change to the lives of the people they serve.    The foundation is particularly interested in supporting those programs which are small, local, innovative and perhaps even unpopular.

Click the following links to learn more about the Bossier Arts Council, DigiFest South, and the Beaird Foundation.  

BAC CALL FOR ARTSTS

Call for Artists Deadline is MAY 31st!!!

LCEF Luncheon & BP Oil Spill

For those of you who attend yesterday's luncheon we wanted to provide some links so you could access any information you might of missed.  For those of who were not able to make the event you can follow the links to learn more!  Click the titles below to be taken to the respective page.


Louisiana Cultural Economy Website

Louisiana Cultural Economy Facebook Page

One Stop Class Saturday!!

Does the thought of turning on a computer overwhelm you? Do you find them just a tad bit imposing? Then this is your class. BAC will walk you through some basic computer skills like transferring files onto a jump drive, saving a document, or downloading documents from online.  Class will be held this Saturday, May 18th, from 1:00-3:00pm at the Bossier Arts Council (630 Barksdale Blvd) in the One Stop.  Please call 318-741-8310 to register today!!  

2nd DigiFest South Will be Held, September 20-21, in Shreveport-Bossier

DigiFest South, a digital arts festival first held in Shreveport-Bossier in 2012, is seeking artists, exhibitors, and entrepreneurs to participate in its second annual digital technology expose and arts festival, scheduled for Sep. 20-21, 2013.  DigiFest South is a community outreach program of the Bossier Arts Council and collaborative project with Shreveport's Sci-Port, CoHab of Shreveport, Phenom Film Festival, and the Robinson Film Center.  Through a family-friendly schedule of events.  DigiFest South celebrates how technology combines with artistic creativity to shape modern society.

DigiFest South seeks the most innovative and progressive artists, companies, organization, and educational institutions to showcase their contribution to the digital age and inspire young minds to seek careers in the digital media industry.  Registration can be found online at www.bossierarts.org.  DigiFest South 2013 will feature:

• Technology Expose Floor Show
• Digital Industry Workshops and Panels
• Video Game Design Competition
• Phenom Film Festival
• Digital Media Presentations
• Digital Art Exhibition
• Digital Music Concert

New for this year's event, DigiFest South will host a variety of programs in downtown Shreveport.

CoHabitat Shreveport, a collaborative workspace located in downtown Shreveport's riverfront entertainment district, will host a digital economy symposium and other DigiFest South-affiliated events throughout the weekend.  Events at CoHabitat Shreveport will include several workshops, panels, and talks centered on digital media, including panels on how to continue building a digital media infrastructure in Shreveport-Bossier, business planning, and an angel investor pitch event.  Also new for the 2013 festival, DigiFest South will present a digital music concert underneath the Texas Street Bride in downtown Shreveport.

All entries for the digital art, display booths, and entrepreneurial pitches can be submitted to the Bossier Arts Council starting on June 1st.  For more information, visit www.bossierarts.org or "like" DigiFest South on Facebook at www.facebook.com/digifestsouth.

DigiFest Press Event TODAY!!

Looking for Summer Interns

BAC’s Looking for a few good interns…

Intern Amanda gives a High School Tour @ DigiFest

The Bossier Arts Council (BAC) is currently accepting applications from individuals wishing to gain hands on experience through both paid and unpaid internships.  These internships will focus in a variety of disciplines/duties including but not limited to the following:

• Graphic Design
• Non-profit Administration
• Education
• Technical Theatre
• Gallery Management
• Accounting
• Promotions/Marketing
• Technical Writing/Grant Writing

Intern Jessica lends a hand during a Gallery installation

Those interested in applying should drop off a resume, cover letter, and fill out an application at Bossier Arts Council located at 630 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City, Louisiana. 

The Bossier Arts Council is a 501 c-3 non profit whose mission is to promote, support, and provide cultural events and programming in order to enhance the quality of life and to develop a cultural identity for Bossier Parish.  To learn more about BAC and their programs visit their website at www.bossierarts.org, their blog at www.bossierarts.blogspot.com, or call 318-741-8310.