Growing Lives that Give Back
RLCF’s Commitment is to:
Provide experiences for people seeking personal growth
with the belief that it strengthens communities
Call For Art
2nd Annual Kit Gilbert
Juried Showcase
Deadline to Submit: Oct 5, 2026
The Showcase celebrates the creativity and talent of artists from across the country. This exhibition will feature a wide variety of media and styles, offering a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work. Honoring Kit Gilbert’s lasting impact on the arts community, the show aims to foster artistic growth and connection.
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.
North Louisiana Arts Interchange
After months of collaboration, experimentation, and creative exploration, nine artists from three states have been working together to create four exhibit pieces that will be displayed inside the gallery. The exhibition will be on display in the Gilbert Center Gallery beginning July 30th.
Be sure to join us for the public reception on August 20th during the Fall Ruston Art Ramble, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artist and celebrate this year’s incredible cohort.
Featured artists include: Lemon Burnside, Trinity Conant, Fable Hyde, Lo Patt, Lindsey Pearce, Logan Stevens, Amye Wake, J.R. Welch, and Paul Wolfe. We hope you’ll stop by to experience this collaborative exhibition and support these talented artists.
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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.
