R. Haymon

The non-profit company is based in Baton Rouge, LA. The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the creative capacity, cultural growth, and community vibrancy of the 10-parish capital region. It promotes arts and culture as important to economic development, education, and community cohesion. The council offers programs and resources including arts education initiatives, artist support through grants and emergency relief, public art projects, festivals, exhibitions, and community events. It maintains the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center as a cultural hub and presents events such as the River City Jazz Masters series, which combines performances with educational outreach. The organization encourages community engagement through memberships, volunteering, corporate partnerships, and donations, and provides advocacy, training, and resources to support the region’s creative ecosystem.

Provides social services