At the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, we believe in the power of the arts to inspire, educate, and transform lives. Our Arts Education and Integration initiatives in Baton Rouge bring creative learning opportunities to schools, community centers, and public spaces, ensuring that every child and community member has access to meaningful artistic experiences.

Join us in fostering the next generation of artists, thinkers, and leaders through the power of the arts!

The arts are not an extra—they are essential to
how we learn, connect, and grow.”

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Arts Integration

Through our Arts Integration initiatives, we connect arts learning with core academic subjects, helping students engage more deeply with concepts in science, math, history, technology, and beyond. By partnering with professional teaching artists and educators, we use creative, hands-on experiences to enhance learning outcomes, foster critical thinking, and inspire student success across the curriculum.

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Dance For All

Dance For All is a multi-tiered program created to widen dance opportunities to those with disabilities and/or limited access to the art form. The program includes a training program for teachers, with a regular schedule of classes occurring at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center as well as locations throughout the community.

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Poetry Out Loud

Poetry Out Loud is a national, high school poetry recitation competition developed by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. This free program teaches students about poetry through memorization & recitation.

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Talent Advancement Program

The Talent Advancement Program (TAP) is a workforce development initiative designed to address the growing need for subject matter expertise within the Greater Baton Rouge creative sector. This year’s program will be offering professional training in video production, providing a combination of course work and hands-on training from area professionals.

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Teaching Artists

Our unique teaching artist residency program is crafted for schools and other educational spaces. These classes may be specific arts discipline centered classes or may include arts integration curriculum.

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Arts in Motion

Arts in Motion is an interactive program that combines live music, dance, and visual art in one improvised performance, giving students the opportunity to experience creativity and collaboration in real time. Throughout the school year, students across the region engaged with Louisiana culture through this dynamic and inspiring program.

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CONNECT WITH OUR ARTS EDUCATION TEAM

Have questions about our programs or want to bring arts education to your school or organization? Reach out to Mike Esneault, Director of Arts Education — he'd love to hear from you.

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