Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) Partners with the Arts Council of Central Louisiana to Provide Healthcare Screenings at the Alexandria Art Walk.

MEDIA ADVISORY April 9, 2011
Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) in Conjunction with the Arts Council of Central
Louisiana Providining Healthcare Screenings at the Alexandria Art Walk
What: Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) is partnering with Arts Council of Central Louisiana to provide health screenings at the Alexandria Art Walk on April 20, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. The LCEF Healthcare ... read more →

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Explore Partnership Opportunities In Alexandria And Shreveport

For Immediate Release
LOUISIANA CULTURAL ECONOMY FOUNDATION EXPLORE PARTNERSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES IN ALEXANDRIA AND SHREVEPORT
April 5, 2012-Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation’s CEO, Aimee Smallwood and EOF Director, Lisa Picone traveled to Shreveport and Alexandria to visit cultural organizations and regional arts councils to explore partnership opportunities that will expand the Foundation’s outreach to these areas of the state. LCEF believes that ... read more →

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Joins Many New Businesses In the Revitalization of Canal Street

MEDIA ADVISORY
February 23, 2012
Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Joins Many New Businesses In the  Revitalization of Canal Street
What: Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) has relocated its offices to 1540 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA  70112. The new building will allow the Foundation to expand their operation and better assist Louisiana’s cultural  workers. “The LCEF and other ... read more →

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative Seeks Healthcare Partnerships Throughout the State

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative (LCEF-HI) is currently seeking healthcare partnerships throughout Louisiana to offer services to our state’s cultural workers. LCEF-HI needs individual and specialized healthcare providers who are willing to participate in our statewide healthcare program. Providers who want to take part in this program will be able to delegate their level ... read more →

Free Seminar on Healthcare Reform for Artists

The Actors Fund – Efforts of Grace, Inc. – Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation – Sweet Home New Orleans

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Actors Fund Contact
Monday, October 31, 2011
David Engelman
917.281.5976
dengelman@actorsfund.org
 
Ashé Cultural Arts Center Contact
Viola T. Johnson
504.813.9008
violatjohnson@gmail.com
 
The Actors Fund, Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation, and Sweet Home New Orleans offer free seminar on health care reform for
local visual and ... read more →

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Announces Economic Opportunity Fund Grant Application Deadline, September 30, 2011

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Announces Economic Opportunity Fund  Grant Application Deadline, September 30, 2011
LA, Statewide– Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation is pleased to announce its 2011 Economic Opportunity Fund, grant  round.  Application submission deadline is September 30, 2011, 5pm, CST. This is a hard deadline. All applications must be  submitted online and can be found ... read more →

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) Presents LA Fete Lafayette 2011, A Celebration of Culture

MEDIA ADVISORY
September 1, 2011
Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) Presents LA Fete Lafayette 2011,
A Celebration of Culture
What: The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) announces LA Fete Lafayette 2011, presented by C’est  Magnifique Title Sponsor, Cox Communications. LA Fete is LCEF’s annual fundraiser, which will be held this year in  Lafayette. The event celebrates our state’s diverse ... read more →

Louisiana Cultural Economy Healthcare Initiative ( LCEF-HI ) Partners with MusiCares and the Smile Program to Provide Dental Exams, X-Rays, and Cleaning to Music Professionals.

Media Advisory
August 22, 2011
Louisiana Cultural Economy Healthcare Initiative ( LCEF-HI ) Partners with
MusiCares and the Smile Program to Provide Dental Exams, X-Rays, and Cleaning to
Music Professionals.
What: The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative (LCEF-HI) in partnershipwith
MusiCares, a service division of the Recording Academy (Grammys) and the Smile Program will provide
dental exams, X-Rays, and teeth cleanings ... read more →

Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band CD Release Party

August 22, 2011
Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) Sponsors Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco
Band CD Release Party in Partnership with Tobacco Free Living, Let’s Be Totally Clear.
What: The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative (LCEF-HI) in conjunction
with Lets Be Totally Clear and Tobacco Free Living will be sponsoring a smoke free musical event
featuring noted musician ... read more →

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Releases Economic Impact Report

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Releases Economic Impact Report and Return on Investment
of the Economic Opportunity Fund Grant Program:
A Report by The University of New Orleans Hospitality Research Center (May 2011)
July 27, 2011
Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) is pleased to announce the results of a report compiled
by the University of New Orleans Hospitality Research Center. The ... read more →

NEW BOARD CHAIR, BOARD MEMBERS AND 2011 FUNDERS

Media Contact: Christie Andras-Royster; Andras Advertising (on behalf of LCEF) (504)722-8960;
Christie@andrasadvertising.com
LOUISIANA CULTURAL ECONOMY FOUNDATION (LCEF) ANNOUNCES
NEW BOARD CHAIR, BOARD MEMBERS AND 2011 FUNDERS
July, 2011-The Board of Directors of Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF) recently elected Jay
Weigel as Chairman of the Board. Weigel is the Executive Director of the Contemporary Arts Center in
New Orleans and has ... read more →

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative Seeks Behavioral Health Partners

The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative (LCEF-HI) is currently seeking behavioral health partners to offer services to our state’s cultural workers.
LCEF-HI makes healthcare accessible for individuals working in the cultural industries. The program provides a referral and service system for managed care to connect cultural workers and their families with a statewide healthcare provider ... read more →

Watch the Sept. 21st EOF Grant Webinar

Watch this screencast of the EOF Webinar from 9/21/10. You may watch the webinar in its entirety (it’s about 1-1/2 hours) or you can use the fast-forward button or slider feature to scroll to the section you are interested in.

Nell Nolan’s Social Scene: Social events toast culture and education | NOLA.com

Lots of people showed up. It was a great time and a great way to celebrate culture in New Orleans.” So said Brittany Cruickshank after a recent bash, which was marqueed “A Celebration of Culture.” Held at the Contemporary Arts Center and under the auspices of the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF), the fifth-year fundraiser honored “those whose distinct traditions make our region unique.”

Video: Lisa, LA Fete Cultural 2010 & Chef Tory Stewart on WWL Morning Show

Sally Ann Roberts interviews Lisa Picone on the Cultural Economy Foundation and LA Fete Cultural 2010, on the WWL Morning Show.

Chef Tory Stewart of Broussard’s joins Sally Ann and Lisa to prepare Crepes Broussard and promote La Fete Cultural 2010.

Watch our PSA

What is the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation? What does it do? Who benefits? What’s a cultural worker? Watch our first public service announcement for the answer to these and other questions.

Louisiana, The State We’re In: Interview with Kathy Richard

 
Louisiana, The State We’re In: Interview with Kathy Richard of the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation to discuss healthcare assistance for Louisiana artists.
 

Louisiana, The State We’re In: Interview: Lisa Picone, Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation

The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation is a private organization dedicated to supporting the overall quality of life for the state’s cultural workers. That workforce includes artists of every kind. They offer grants to help the artists, businesses and nonprofit organizations develop new and innovative streams of income generating programs. The LCEF recently awarded its second ... read more →

Independent Weekly Article on Smoke-Free Air Series

Tip’s wants to clear the air, literally

Written by Dominick Cross
Monday, May 14, 2012
Tipitina’s Foundation & Let’s Be Totally Clear’s Smoke-Free Air Series hits Lafayette Friday in an ongoing effort to raise awareness about the foundation’s campaign for smoke-free nightclubs and like venues.
The free show is set for 9 p.m. at Artmosphere, 902 Johnston St., and ... read more →

LCEF featured in 2011 New Orleans Living Article

Read Todd Price’s interview with Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation’s Lisa Picone, featured in the May 2011 issue of New Orleans Living magazine:
As lieutenant governor, Mitch Landrieu stressed the economic value of the arts. His support of our state’s “cultural economy” spurred the creation of the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation, a nonprofit group that helps ... read more →

Leaders of Louisiana’s Cultural Economy Speak in Unison | Louisiana Seafood Newsroom

Leaders from Louisiana’s tourism, hotel, restaurant and seafood industries have met to forge a unified response to the ongoing oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico.
“Unprecedented,” is how J. Stephen Perry, president of the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau describes the meeting of nearly 50 executives and marketers to stabilize the state’s cultural ... read more →

Nell Nolan’s Social Scene: Social events toast culture and education | NOLA.com

Lots of people showed up. It was a great time and a great way to celebrate culture in New Orleans.” So said Brittany Cruickshank after a recent bash, which was marqueed “A Celebration of Culture.” Held at the Contemporary Arts Center and under the auspices of the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation (LCEF), the fifth-year fundraiser honored “those whose distinct traditions make our region unique.”