About LPA and LPAA

Louisiana Partnership for the Arts (LPA) is the umbrella organization which represents the broad and diverse spectrum of artists, arts professionals, arts educators, arts organizations and agencies, and all those who produce, present, and serve the arts in Louisiana.

LPA defines itself as the hub of the Louisiana arts field. It is LPA’s responsibility to participate in setting statewide arts policies that advance the growth and development of the arts field. Further, it is LPA’s responsibility to initiate and foster partnerships, collaborations, and liaisons with all of the varied entities, agencies, and individuals as a means of implementing these goals. Additionally, it is LPA’s responsibility to educate the citizens of Louisiana as to the value of public support for the arts.

LPA upholds a triune leadership structure in which we are equally governed by a partnership among the Louisiana State Arts Council (LSAC), the Louisiana Division of the Arts (DOA), and LPA. The primary criteria for membership is a desire to advance the arts in Louisiana.

What does LPA do?

Professional Development

The Louisiana Partnership for the Arts has created the Arts Consultants Directory so that the field has a reputable list of professional development resources. The consultants listed in this Directory applied to the program and were vetted by other arts professionals from outside of Louisiana. Their services are available for a fee, which can often times be covered by planning grants, and is negotiated by you and the consultant. This list is also useful when needing potential consultants to be named in grant applications.

The purpose of this Directory is give our members access to resources as they grow organizations, careers, and their communities through culture and the arts. We will add to the list throughout the year. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please contact the LPA.

Click here to download the most recent LPA Louisiana Arts Consultants Directory (PDF format)

Communications

Want to know what’s going on in the arts organizations around the state? Then LPA is just for you! Through the Partnership’s bi-monthly meetings, members have the opportunity to network with arts administrators, artists, and affiliated organizations from throughout the state. Get successful fundraising ideas, set up a performing tour, duplicate someone else’s proven arts education program: the possibilities are endless! The LPA list serve provides a means of keeping in touch sharing questions and ideas, and keeping on top of fast-moving issues. To send an email request to join the LPA list serve, click here.

Policy Participation

Through the Louisiana Partnership for the Arts, you can have an impact on the future structure and health of the arts community in our state. LPA maintains a close and successful relationship with the Louisiana State Arts Council and the Louisiana Division of the Arts, shaping and supporting the future for the arts life of Louisiana.

What does LPAA do?

Advocacy

The Partnership’s most important program is advocacy for arts funding from the state legislature. This funding is administered by the Louisiana State Arts Council and the Louisiana Division of the Arts. Through the Decentralized Arts Funding program (DAF), funds are distributed on a per capita basis to every parish in the state.

The LPAA employs a full-time lobbyist, who serves as our voice in Baton Rouge, Washington, D.C. and around the country. For the past several years, the LPAA has been a partner with the Office of Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu, as groundbreaking cultural economy legislation made its way through the legislative process.

Click here to view a Power Point presentation about the Louisiana Legislature.