Growing Lives that Give Back

RLCF’s Commitment is to:

Provide experiences for people seeking personal growth
with the belief that it strengthens communities

Spirited Giving Mixer
April 30, 2026 | 6-8pm
Gilbert Center

Join us for the Spirited Giving Mixer — an open gallery reception benefiting the Ross Lynn Charitable Foundation/Gilbert Center. Enjoy live music, sip complimentary wine, and bid on original artwork in the heart of Downtown Ruston.

Featured works include pieces from Kit Gilbert's personal collection alongside other selected artists — local, regional, and beyond. Bidding is silent auction style and open during the event only, so don't miss out.

2026 North Louisiana Artist-in-Residence Program welcomes two new artists to Louisiana!

RLCF is proud to announce the 2026 North Louisiana Artist-in-Residence with the arrival of our selected residents Zoe McCarthy and Carole Jolly.

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The North Louisiana Arts Interchange has launched — meet the newest cohort of artists.

This fifth North Louisiana Arts Interchange kicked off in March of this year! Nine artists are working together in exploration, play, and collaboration as they make their way through the program that culminates in an exhibit in the Gilbert Center Gallery.

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A Distant Beauty, Edited by Robert Benson

Hardcover | $55.00

Edited by noted writer, Robert Benson, this new book features photographs, writings, and illustrations from the life of Ross Lynn. Available to order now, this is a great way to view the world through Ross’ lens and support RLCF programming.

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Ongoing Programming

Online Writers Course
with Robert Benson

Our Online Writers Course invites you to join noted writer Robert Benson in a self-paced, video series where you can gain experience in cultivating a writing life.

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Lincoln Parish 4H Discovery Club
Youth Art Club

RLCF partners with the Lincoln Parish 4H Club to put on once a month art clubs where students learn new techniques and skills in art making. This is a great opportunity for local artists to share their knowledge and for students to experience new potential hobbies and careers!