Growing Lives that Give Back

RLCF’s Commitment is to:

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

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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.

GIVE FOR GOOD IS BACK AND WE’RE SAVING A SPOT FOR YOU!

When you give to the RLCF through Give for Good, every dollar is percentage-matched, amplifying the impact of your gift. Whether you give $10 or $10,000, your donations today unlock more funding that is poured right back into your community!

Give Today!

Poster for North Louisiana Arts Exchange, a program of the Ross Lynn Charitable Foundation. The background features colorful abstract shapes, with eight photos of diverse individuals, some in color and others in black and white, arranged across the poster.

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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Book cover titled 'A Distant Beauty' featuring a mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks and a blue sky, subtitle about photographs, writings, and illustrations from Ross Lynn's life, edited by Robert Benson.

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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

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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.

Learn More About the Course

A group of children and adults gathered around a table in an art gallery, observing and participating in an art activity. On the wall behind them are three large abstract paintings with vibrant and neutral colors.

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!

An art gallery with projected videos of human figures and scientific animations on walls and display panels.

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.