May 1, 2025

Shreveport Anticipates ArtBreak 2025 Festival Showcasing Student Art

News Summary

Shreveport, Louisiana, is gearing up for the ArtBreak 2025 festival happening from May 2 to May 4. Celebrating its 39th anniversary, this event features over 2,500 original student artworks and performances from more than 100 schools in Caddo Parish. Organized by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, it aims to promote creativity and arts education in the community. Additional events, including the Children’s Book Festival, enhance the festival experience, making it a highlight on the local calendar.

Shreveport Prepares for ArtBreak 2025 Festival Celebrating Student Creativity

Shreveport, Louisiana will host the highly anticipated ArtBreak 2025 festival this week, running from May 2 to May 4. As the South’s largest student arts festival, this year marks its 39th anniversary and continues to highlight the creativity and artistic talents of students throughout Caddo Parish.

The festival is organized by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) and is renowned as the largest showcase of student art programs across the Southern United States. It is an entirely free event that engages attendees with more than 2,500 original works of student visual and literary art. Over 100 Caddo Parish and private schools will participate, showcasing the diverse talents of their students.

Festival Details

ArtBreak 2025 will take place at the Shreveport Convention Center with the following schedule:

Friday, May 2, 2025: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 3, 2025: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 4, 2025: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Attendees can look forward to experiencing not only visual arts but a variety of performances featuring over 100 student acts, further enriching the festival’s artistic atmosphere. Detailed information about festival activities, winners, and performances can be accessed through the ArtBreak website.

Supporting Events

This year’s festival also includes the Second Grade Reading Adventure, generously sponsored by the Shreve Memorial Library, which will feature hands-on activities, performances, and storytelling sessions in the days leading up to ArtBreak. This initiative aims to promote literacy and a love for the written word among young learners.

On May 3, the 6th Annual Shreve Memorial Library Children’s Book Festival will occur simultaneously from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LSUS, featuring notable authors such as Rachel Renee Russell, Nikki Russell, Greg Foley, Alicia Salazar, and Charlotte Gunnufson. This family-friendly event will include local authors, interactive activities, costumed characters, face painting, balloon twisters, inflatables, and other fun attractions. Admission to the Children’s Book Festival is free, making it accessible to all families in the community.

A Rich History of ArtBreak

Established in 1984, ArtBreak was created in response to significant funding cuts that threatened art education in Caddo Parish Public Schools. The festival was built on a collaborative effort involving school administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community leaders all committed to promoting and preserving arts education for future generations.

Over the years, ArtBreak has grown to not only encompass visual arts but has also expanded to include musical performances, culinary arts, film projects, and fashion shows, all aimed at encouraging students to dream, discover, and do throughout the festival activities.

As the community prepares to celebrate student creativity and artistic expression at ArtBreak 2025, Shreveport stands ready to embrace the vibrant talent emerging from its classrooms, fostering a love of the arts for audiences of all ages.

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