Fashion for the Arts 2020 postponed, Spurring LAC Online Holiday Auction

In light of the heightened cases of COVID-19 in Huntington County, LaFontaine Arts Council made the tough decision to postpone one of their biggest fundraisers. Fashion for the Arts is traditionally a ticketed event featuring a catered meal, fashion show, and arts advocate speaker. A future date has yet to be determined as many of […]

Arts in Education 2020 Programming

Monday, October 19, 2020 8:22 AM  Karim Nagi will present “Arabiqa: Arab Music Dance and Culture” on Oct. 21 and 22. Photo provided. The LaFontaine Arts Council is expanding the Arts in Education programming to the public on Oct. 21 and 22 at 6 p.m. each night. Karim Nagi will present “Arabiqa: Arab Music Dance […]

Regional Fine Art Show

Monday, July 20, 2020 7:45 AM The LaFontaine Arts Council will hold their 2020 Regional Fine Art Show at the Merillat Centre for the Arts in Wilson Gallery. Artists may apply for the show by emailing lafontaineartscouncil@gmail.com [1]. Entry forms and fees must be received by July 23. The entry fee includes two entries in any class. […]

LAFONTAINE ARTS COUNCIL HONORS JANUARY ARTISTS OF THE MONTH

The LaFontaine Arts Council named Huntington North High School seniors Erica Ashley, Luke Bangma, Thom Greving and Katie Melcher as its Artists of the Month for January. Ashley was nominated by Director of Choirs Aaron Childress and drama teacher Ruth Reed for excellence in vocal music and theater, respectively. Childress remarked that he was impressed […]

LAFONTAINE ARTS COUNCIL HONORS NOVEMBER ARTISTS OF THE MONTH

The LaFontaine Arts Council has named its November Artists of the Month, which are four students at Crestview Middle School. They are Gloria Friesen, choir; Emily Good, art; Cameron Oswald, Crestview Television; and Cadence Reed, band. All are eighth-grade students. • Gloria Friesen is a member of the Crestview choir. She has been in CMS […]