Growing Lives that Give Back
RLCF’s Commitment is to:
Provide experiences for people seeking personal growth
with the belief that it strengthens communities
Pat Howard’s Artist Talk
July 9th, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
Gilbert Center
Join us this Thursday, July 9th, for a special evening celebrating the closing of Pat Cene Howard’s solo exhibition, What Light Reveals. This artist talk offers a unique opportunity to hear directly for Pat as she shares the inspiration, creative process, and stories behind the work featured throughout the exhibition. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with fellow art lovers, and help us celebrate as we bring it to a close. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of art, conversations, and community.
Youth Trek to Yosemite National Park
We’re proud to partner with Shreveport's Community Renewal to help send a group of youth and chaperones on a life-changing backpacking adventure in Yosemite National Park this July.
For many, this will be their first experience exploring the outdoors, learning valuable wilderness skills, and creating unforgettable memories. Thanks to RLCF and the families of Karen Logan and Sandy Hogan, every donation will be matched up to 10,000 to help cover travel, lodging, guide services, equipment, and more.
Your support can help make this incredible opportunity a reality. Every donation makes a difference.
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.
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.
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!
The Gilbert Center
in Downtown Ruston
The Gilbert Center carries forward the combined legacies of artists Kit Gilbert and Ross Lynn, offering a dynamic and inclusive space that celebrates the arts and nurtures the creative spirit.
