Join us at the Shreveport Convention Center for ArtBreak 2024 as we celebrate Caddo Parish Students’ Artistic Success! ArtBreak is a free, hands-on family event produced by the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, and Caddo Parish Public Schools. The ArtBreak Festival provides the entire region the opportunity to witness first-hand the results of quality Fine Arts instruction and Arts in Education programming. Through the combined efforts of school administrators, teachers, artists, our generous sponsors, and hundreds of community volunteers, we continue to grow and provide educational and creative opportunities at ArtBreak.
Poetry Out Loud
"To be or not to be: that is the question." At one time, this line from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," was recited frequently in English classrooms throughout the country. Thanks to a national arts education program presented in partnership with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Poetry Foundation the study and recitation of great poetry is again being encouraged for high school students across the country.
KTAL's ArtBreak's Got Talent
The talent show features fine arts performances by students, including, but not limited to singers, musicians, dancers, dramatic performances, comedy skits, and monologues. ArtBreak awards more than $1,000 in cash prizes including a $500 Best of Show prize, a $200 People's Choice award, and $200 Best Elem, Middle/High awards. Yes, you could be a star.
Film Prize Jr.
FILM PRIZE JR. is back and Better than ever, with lots of new and exciting changes. The statewide competition- started by Tobias Kallenberg in his teen years-has expanded to include both middle and high school students ages 11-18. You can watch the films at ArtBreak, Friday and Saturday!
Fashion Forward Competition
Grab your Scissors, Needle and Thread...Bring the Safety Pins and Hair Spray and get ready for the Pressure! The dynamic Fashion Instruction Duo at Caddo Career and Technology Center will present the top Fashion Designers in Caddo Parish High Schools!
Sizzle Culinary Competition
CCTC students will be donning chef hats and wielding knives to create an appetizer, entrée and dessert using a secret ingredient. The competition features four to six pre-selected Top Chefs from CCTC and individual scoring is done for each course by a team of professional chefs from the most dynamic local restaurants along with personal chefs and caterers. You're going to "eat up" this showcase competition!
