Dsenyo joins thousands of arts organizations and communities across the nation in celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month throughout October.  Dsenyo will carry this message to the people of Lafayette and beyond through blog entries that honor the efforts of artists, historians, teachers, and cultural groups working to make the arts and humanities a part of everyone’s life.

Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts and national coordinator of Arts and Humanities month, says, “Everyone recognizes the creative and cultural value of the arts and humanities. National Arts and Humanities Month offers us a chance to celebrate the often overlooked economic, educational, and civic engagement values that the arts impart in our daily lives.”

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Thanks to all of you who came out for the inaugural Art for a Cause event benefiting The Patchwork School in Louisville.  We had a fabulous time on Friday evening at the art opening, graced with the operatic music of Sarah McCurdy, Blue Grass and violin.  Saturday morning started off with a bang as we all gathered outside for The Patchwork School's ribbon cutting.  The children we especially excited about their new school and the amazing backyard/playground that many hands labored to create this summer.

This year I have been working with a group of fabulous artists to launch the First Annual Art for a Cause event!  Art for a Cause is the brain child of ceramic sculptor Jennifer Rudkin, who recruited the rest of us to team up with her for a July 25th & 26th art show and non-profit fundraiser.  This year we are spotlighting The Patchwork School a non-profit school located on Main Street in Louisville.  Please check out the website, generously designed by volunteer Keith McCurdy.

www.art-for-a-cause.com

We are all extremely excited about this event and hope you can make it out to support community, education and the arts.