The Kennedy Center Activity Report
for
Louisiana
for
Louisiana
The following represent those individuals, their respective companies and cities of origin that
participate in the Kennedy Center and its activities and oversight.
National Committee for the Performing Arts
A national advisory board whose members provide important support for The Kennedy Center through their leadership and advocacy in their home community as well as financial support. The NCPA has raised over $9 million for national arts education.
| 2009 | Ms. Martha Anne Foster Franklin, LA |
Member |
A national advisory board appointed by the President of the United States to serve as "Ambassadors for the Arts" on behalf of The Kennedy Center to their home states and communities and who support the Center's national education and outreach programs.
| 2009 | Joy Bollinger Lockport, LA |
Member |
Accessibility
This initiative ensures that all performances and events at The Kennedy Center are accessible to visitors and guests with disabilities and assists other organizations and individuals throughout the United States in establishing or improving access for people with disabilities to all aspects of the cultural arts.
| 2008 | Ms. Pearlie S. Johnson ADA Coordinator, Louisiana Division of the Baton Rouge, LA LEAD-August 2008 |
Participant |
A national competition, awards program and theater education program for colleges and their students.
| 2007 | Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA |
School |
| 2007 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA |
School |
| 2007 | Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA |
School |
| 2007 | Tulane University New Orleans, LA |
School |
| 2007 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA |
School |
| 2007 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA |
School |
An assembly of managers and directors from theaters, dance companies and music ensembles that are "of color" who will work collectively to strengthen their respective positions in their communities through a program of information exchange with Kennedy Center Management.
| 2008 | Mr. Ellis Bonaventure Director, South Louisiana Center for the Arts Houma, LA Board Member Participants - October 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Mr. William Drake Cancer Fighters, LLC Lafayette, LA Board Member Participants - October 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Dawn Gonsoulin Board Member, South Louisiana Center for the arts Houma, LA Board Member Participants - October 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Jarunee McBride President, Cancer Fighters, LLC Lafayette, LA Board member Participants-October 2008 |
Participant |
| 2008 | Ms. Andree Board President, South louisiana Center for the Arts Houma, LA Board Member Participants - October 2008 |
Participant |
Live and satellite-based programs which are designed for high school and college-level students to participate in and develop a better understanding of the performing arts.
| 2003 | Ms. Noel Bethea Pearl River High Pearl River, LA Distance Learning |
School |
| 2005 | Jonathan M. Batiste The Julliard School Kenner, LA 2005 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead |
Participant |
| 2004 | Simon Lott Baton Rouge, LA Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead residency 2004 |
Participant |
A network of state-based organizations that works to infuse the arts into the education system of their state.
| 2007 | Neil W. Early Executive Director, Louisiana Alliance for Arts Education Leesville, LA |
Organization |
| 2007 | Fred Zeagler Treasurer, Louisiana Alliance for Arts Education Baton Rouge, LA |
Organization |
| 2004 | Nanette Greer Principal, Baton Rouge Magnet High School Baton Rouge, LA 2003-2004 KCAAEN Creative Ticket Award National School of Distinction |
Winner |
| 2002 | South Highlands Academic & Perf. Arts Elem. School Shreveport, LA South Highlands Academic and Performing Arts Elementary Magnet School was a 2001-2002 KCAAEN Creative Ticket National School of Distinction. |
Winner |
College juniors, seniors and students who have not been out of school more than two years have the opportunity to intern in a specific department of The Kennedy Center.
| 2004 | Caroline J. Meehan Shreveport, LA |
Participant |
Free performances are presented every day at 6:00 p.m. in The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer.
| 2003 | The Magnolia Sisters Eunice, LA |
Artist |
| 2003 | Dave Anderson's Symphony Boy Funk Ensemble New Orleans, LA |
Artist |
| 2003 | The Magnolia Sisters Eunice, LA |
Artist |
| 2003 | South Highlands Academic & Performing Arts Shreveport, LA |
School |
| 2002 | Original Dixieland Jazz Band New Orleans, LA |
Artist |
| 2001 | Sheryl Cormier & Her Cajun Sounds Carencro, LA |
Artist |
| 2000 | Caddo Magnet High Chamber Shreveport, LA |
School |
A Web-based arts and education network that provides educators with resources for teaching in, through and about the arts: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org.
| 2005 | Lauren Wong Lafaette, LA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2004 | Andrew Chan Baton Rouge, LA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2004 | Andrew Chan Baton Rouge, LA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 1998 | Tommy Oswald Baton Rouge, LA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
The Performing Arts Centers and Schools is a program which works with cultural organizations and schools throughout the nation to expand their education programs with a primary focus on the education of teachers.
| 2009 | Acadiana Arts Council , LA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette , LA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Lafayette Parish School System , LA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge , LA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | East Baton Rouge Parish School System , LA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Kid smART , LA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | New Orleans Ballet Association , LA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2009 | Algiers Charter School , LA Partnership teams |
Participant |
| 2007 | Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA Team entered program in 2005. |
Participant |
| 2007 | East Baton Rouge Parish School System Baton Rouge, LA Team entered program in 2005. |
Participant |
| 2007 | New Orleans Ballet Association New Orleans, LA Team entered program in 2005. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Acadiana Arts Council Lafayette, LA Team entered program in 1993; 246 teachers participated in 12 workshops in 2002-2003; 164 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2003-2004. Leading State-based Initiative grant 2004-2005. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Lafayette Parish School System Lafayette, LA Team entered program in 1993; 246 teachers participated in 12 workshops in 2002-2003; 164 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2003-2004. Leading State-based Initiative grant 2004-2005. |
Participant |
| 2007 | Renee Roberts Lafayette, LA Former advisory Committee member; LA93 team member |
Participant |
| 2007 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Team entered program in 1993; 246 teachers participated in 12 workshops in 2002-2003; 164 teachers participated in 9 workshops in 2003-2004. Leading State-based Initiative grant 2004-2005. |
Participant |
| 2006 | New Orleans Parish Public Schools New Orleans, LA Team entered program in 2005. |
Participant |
A four-week festival of orchestral and chambermusic for young people ages 15 to 21 at The Kennedy Center. The Institute consists of orchestral and chamber music coached by NSO musicians, conducting and master classes, private lessons with NSO musicians and additional enrichment sessions.
| 2003 | Danil Collins Baton Rouge, LA Young Artist of Color |
Artist |
| 2002 | Leatra Hillhouse Leesville, LA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
| 2001 | Eric Wong Lafayette, LA Selected by competition in state |
Artist |
An initiative which creates, commissions, produces, presents and tours performances for young people and their families both locally and nationally.
| 2007 | The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Angelle Auditorium Lafayette, LA |
Organization |
| 2006 | Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Centre Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Centre Alexandria, LA |
Participant |
