1. D’Arbonne Cultural District Nancy Love

2. D’Arbonne Cultural District Advantages Town of Farmerville NE Louisiana Population of 3500 Beautiful Lake – Unlimited Opportunity Mayor Stein Baughman – extremely cooperative Core Group of People that really care and want to make a difference

3. D’Arbonne Cultural District Opportunities Needed defined cultural approach for community Lacked cohesive approach to and communication of local cultural events Limited volunteers Sluggish economy and growth Vacant historic downtown buildings

4. Defined Cultural Approach

5. D’Arbonne Cultural District Certified & Launched FB Group Page July, 2014

6. Communication Through Facebook Group Page Highlights tax incentives on historical buildings and tax exemptions for one- of-a kind art original art works

7. FB Communication Union Arts Council Musical Events

8. FB Communication Civic Events and Festivals Promote 52 nd Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival hosted by Farmerville Jaycees – July 24-25, 2015

9. FB Communication Union Arts Council Art Show Events

10. FB Communication Union Arts Council Art Events 600 in attendance

11. FB Communication Chamber of Commerce Events

12. FB Communication Union Parish Library Events

14. FB Communication Local Artists Teaches Art Classes

15. FB Communication Promotes Local Artists Chaba’s Clay Flowers Mary Moore - Photographer

16. Promotes Pride in Parish & Town Projects Keep Union Parish Beautiful will have final training and certification to become a Keep America Beautiful Affiliate – Friday, July 18, 2015, and obtains $10,000 grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful for litter abatement project.

17. FB Communication Union Parish Museum of History & Art Events Union Parish Museum Of History & Art - Tracing the Indians of Early Union Parish Exhibit July 22- Oct 9

18. Historic Farmerville Buildings Renovated Seven Historic Buildings have been renovated with two more shops expected to open this month. A new courtyard brings a homey, inviting feeling to downtown. 1.UP Museum of History & Art 2.Pickers Paradise 3.Pawn Shop 4.B Unique Boutique 5.Flower Shop Reno 6.Courtyard 7.Tangles Hair 8.Gypsy Queen 9.Bayou General Store

19. Historic Farmerville Sidewalk & Lighting Renovation Project Surveyors began In April, 2015 – Construction over next year and half Also applying for Safe Routes to schools sidewalks to connect town to Historic Residential District

20. Economic Growth and Development NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 1.New Charter School 2.New Union Parish High School 3.Two New Convenience Stores 4.New Dance Studio Building 5.New Insurance Building 6.New RV Park & Rental Units 7.Folley Beach Development Plans

21. Promoting Folley Beach Promoting Lake D’Arbonne and Folley Beach July 4, 2015 Celebration

22. D’Arbonne Cultural District Stimulates Economic Growth & Development Defines approach to cultural community as “D’Arbonne Cultural District” July, 2014 Brings to life and unifies cultural events of library, museum, art council, garden club, civic organizations, etc. in the community Promotes local artists Communicates cultural events through Facebook platform to enhance attendance and awareness Renovation of historic buildings downtown – thanks to local entrepeneurs Renovation of historic downtown sidewalks with new lights, flags, flowers to begin this year Seven New Construction Projects, including Folley beach development taking advantage of Lake D’Arbonne beauty and recreation opportunity Pride in community to clean up – “Keep Union Parish Beautiful” affiliate What a difference a year can make!