St. Tammany Commission on Cultural Affairs

The sizzling heat 🥵 doesn’t seem to want to go away, but you can still get some Cool Relief 😅 while you tell us a story and listen to other Cool people tell theirs.
The NLS STORY SWAP 📚 session will be at the COVINGTON BRANCH of the St. Tammany Parish Library 🏫 on FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM.
Hope you can make it. And why not do a friend a favor and invite her or him to join us too? It’s a no stress time. Promise.
A suggested theme: a summer 🏖 to remember.

And for future planning ✏️, the September Story Swap will be at the Slidell branch of the library on the 20th from 2:00-4:00.

📸✨ What a Magical Evening! ✨📸

We had an incredible time at the poetry reading with Louisiana Poet Laureate, Alison Pelegrin! 🌟📜

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday for this unforgettable celebration of the spoken word. The evening was filled with heartfelt verses that truly highlighted the beauty and spirit of our community.

Here are some snapshots from the event—capturing the joy, inspiration, and connection we all shared. 🎤📚

👉 Swipe through to relive the magic and see the highlights of this special night!

A big thank you to our Poet Laureate, Alison Pelegrin, for sharing her extraordinary talent and to everyone who supports the arts in St. Tammany Parish. Your presence and enthusiasm make events like these possible. ❤️

The Northshore Literary Society invites you --
Beat this heat, with the Northshore Literary Society. Meet in the COOL Causeway branch of the library🏫 in Mandeville (near Café Rani) this Friday, July 19 to share your own true experience story (of 4-5 minutes). Sit back, chill, and listen to the true stories📖 of others. It’s from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, and it’s a VERY COOL way to spend a hot afternoon.
The theme is loosely, “When life turned on a dime,” but you’re welcome to spin off that with a theme of your own. Friends (adults only, please) are most welcome to join in the fun.
Be COOL.

Had a great last day with our drama instructor, Jennifer Patterson, for the Boys & Girls Club summer arts program!

Don't forget to register!
https://www.womenscenterforhealing.org/healing-hearts-with-art.html
https://www.womenscenterforhealing.org/schedule.html

EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/share/P1Xh1Ud76UWTVPpY/

Thanks, Holly Flattmann, for being our dance instructor today for the Boys & Girls Club summer arts program!

Thanks, Christopher Holder, for being our music instructor today for the Boys & Girls Club summer program!

Healing Hearts with Art is a series of art programs based on the belief that art has the transformative power to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Check out the schedule below!

https://www.womenscenterforhealing.org/schedule.html

Thanks, Shelley Hickman, for being our first artist instructor for the Boys & Girls Club summer program!

It's time to share your stories 📖 and listen to others tell theirs 📚. It's always a fascinating and good time. So, you'll probably want to invite friends or family to join the group.

WHEN: Friday, June 14, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

WHERE: St. Tammany Public library, Madisonville branch 🏫

THEME: Choose "Adventure", "When life turned on a dime" or something else.

Remember: "The universe is made of stories, not atoms." - Muriel Ruykeyser

The Louisiana Project Grant Program (LGP) is offering grants for art projects in St. Bernard, St. Tammany and Washington Parishes, and is accepting applications through July 1, 2024.

The Louisiana Region 9 Arts Council, which administers the program for St. Bernard, St. Tammany and Washington parishes, will conduct informational workshops explaining the program guidelines on June 12, 14 and 17.

For more information: https://www.stpgov.org/news_detail_T13_R29.php

STORY SWAP TODAY: Friday, May 17, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, at Madisonville Branch of the library.
The theme suggested for the May session is “Life can turn on a dime.” Many or most of us have probably experienced at least a time or two this has been true. As has been our practice though, if this theme doesn’t work for you, we accept theme alternatives you may have.

Mark your calendar for the June Story Swap: Friday, June 14, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Madisonville Branch of the library. The theme, in keeping with the library’s summertime program, will be “Adventure.”

Check out Ozone Music Education Foundation & Songwriter Festival Spring Sound-Off! Get your tickets early!

Get your tickets now for the
2024 OZONE SPRING SOUND-OFF
It will be an amazing night of music and food.
For tickets, visit www.ozonemusic.org or clink the link in bio.

We are so proud!!!

Give the gift of art for Mother's Day and visit the "Homage to Trees" Exhibition at Crevasse 22 l River House in St. Bernard Parish.

ZAPP Event Information - Covington Three Rivers Art Festival 2024 Read more about Covington Three Rivers Art Festival 2024 on ZAPPlication

Louisiana Project Grant applications are now OPEN!

The Louisiana Project Grant Program (LGP) provides a system for funding arts projects in all regions of the State by giving artists, non-profits, schools, and local government agencies in each region the opportunity to develop arts projects that meet local needs. The St. Tammany Parish Commission on Cultural Affairs administers the program as the Regional Arts Council for Region 9 which includes St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Washington parishes.

The deadline to apply is July 1, 2024. https://culturaldevelopmentstateoflouisiana.submittable.com/submit

To learn more about grant guidelines and eligibility, visit https://www.stpgov.org/departments/grants/arts_grants.php

Gifted Chalmette High pianist insists he’s no prodigy, but instructor disagrees Jorge Vargas only began learning to play keyboards during the pandemic

Covington actor earns a stint in London Malachi White, thou art tremendous.

The Commission, along with President Cooper, will soon be narrowing down the list of potential recipients for the 18th Annual President’s Arts Awards in the fall.

If you would like to recommend an artist or organization in our community, please fill out the nomination form through the link below by May 3rd.

https://stpgov.org/cca
https://forms.gle/uXy3qSCjTKhTah2w5

We had a surprise visit from our STPG coworkers who helped make the beautiful sign used to display all our flyers for Arts Day at the Capitol! Thank you, Christine and David!

Great day at the Capitol yesterday!

New Cycle of Jazz Road Tours Grants Now Open!

🎷🎸🎺🎹

The next cycle of Jazz Road Tours is now open to jazz artists nationwide, offering grants of up to $15,000 to support your next tour. Applications for this cycle are due June 1, 2024, with additional deadlines occurring regularly through 2026.

Jazz Road Tours Jazz artists, take your music to places it's never been. Jazz Road Tours offer grants of up to $15,000 to develop tours into communities across the country.

Join us at the historic Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall in Old Mandeville Saturday night for the Shake'EmUp Jazz Band!!

Sat., April 20th, doors open 5:30, music 6:30-9pm
Adults $10, kids & students enter free. Bring a chair for outdoor seating, drinks & plate dinners available for purchase, please no ice chests and no pets allowed.

Arts Day at the Capitol

‼️ UPDATE ‼️
What: Informal gathering; attendees tell a true story (3-5 minutes, any flavor)
When: Friday, April 19, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 PM
Where: St. Tammany Parish Library, Causeway Branch in Mandeville (near Coffee Rani)

Theme: “A New Beginning,” “A Challenge,” or whatever else suits you.

Can’t wait to see you all again, and if you’ve never come before, we’ll be thrilled to have you join us for your first and hopefully future Story Swap sessions. Bring a friend. Everyone, If you can, please let us know if you’re coming.

Next 2 Story Swaps: May 17, June 14

StorySwap will be on Friday, April 19, 2:00-4:00 at the CAUSEWAY LIBRARY BRANCH. (near Coffee Rani, across from Whole Foods).

In honor of the new season, our theme is "A New Beginning," but if this theme doesn't work for you, we welcome your other true stories. No pressure here! We would just enjoy your presence in the growing group of StorySwappers.

Feel free to bring a friend. And if you know of someone who'd like to be on our mailing list, please let us know. ([email protected])