Curated by professional artists, Nancy Perilloux and Katherine Scherer, Fine & Functional returns to the Hammond Regional Arts Center for the holiday season. 

Join us for our holiday tradition and discover one-of-a-kind gifts for the one-of-a-kind people on your list. Shop for fine crafts and hand-made holiday items in an expanded variety of artistic mediums.

Find joy in the everyday. Arts in education is fun, healing, and a great way to learn —for students and for ourselves!

Check out our exciting calendar of performances for students.

•Continue your own education with professional development opportunities by experts in the arts in education and arts integration.

•Meet our local Teaching Artists and find out about having them visit your class.

•Visit with local arts and cultural organizations and find out what they have to offer for schools.

The International Sculpture Center returns ten years later to the culturally vibrant city of New Orleans for the 24th International Sculpture Conference: Sculpture, Culture, and Community from October 1-4, 2014. This conference will feature panel discussions, keynote speakers Alice Aycock and Fairfax Dorn, ARTSlams, optional tours, networking events, and workshops, and will explore how sculpture and the arts can rejuvenate communities and economies.

Are you prepared for 2012? Get ready for the upcoming year by learning about current local trends! Join us for a lively discussion and learn all about the most recent Local Arts Listening Post Survey conducted by Americans for the Arts. This survey, distributed to hundreds of local arts agencies across the country, is designed to take the pulse of our field, offering a snapshot of how local arts leaders and organizations feel about the challenges and opportunities faced in the coming year.