The recipient entity's physical address:
           262 chad B. Baker Street
RESERVE, LA 70084

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           262 chad B. Baker Street
RESERVE, LA 70084

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Derron C. Cook

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  9438

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $1,000,000

What type of request is this?  Both

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Executive Director/Manager- Derron Cook, 262 Chad B. Baker St, Reserve, LA 70084

Secretary/ Treasurer- Brandy Nora, 1711 Creole St., Laplace, LA. 70068

Program Coordinator/ Manager-- Keila Cook, 262 Chad B. Baker St., Reserve, LA 70084

Volunteer Coordinator- Chanta Braud, 808 Fairway Dr., Laplace, LA 70068

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The Revolt1811 Arts and History Gallery is the vision of local visual artist, educator, and community advocate/activist Derron Cook, Sr. Its mission is to create a safe space and learning environment where the arts and history of African Americans and the African diaspora can be shared, nurtured, and cultivated for generations to come. The gallery welcomes all persons from all backgrounds to appreciate, acknowledge, and gain insight into the African American community's invaluable contributions in building this nation and the world.

Revolt1811 aims to document, explore, and showcase the African American experience and its impact on American and world history. The gallery's mission is to help all Americans understand how their lives are shaped by African American history and culture, and how American values like resilience, optimism, and spirituality are reflected in it. The collections include art, documents, and material culture from many periods of African American history, including slavery, Reconstruction, and the civil rights movement. The gallery also hosts public programs, symposia, and exhibitions that use interactive media to help visitors explore African American history and culture.

There are four pillars upon which the gallery stands:

• Providing opportunities for those interested in African American culture to explore and revel in this history through interactive exhibitions, programs, symposia, and publications.
• Helping all Americans see how global African influences shape and inform their stories, histories, and cultures.
• Exploring what it means to be an American and sharing how values like resilience, optimism, and spirituality are reflected in African American history and culture.
• Exploring how local African Americans in St. John and the River Parishes contributed to the lifestyles and rights of African Americans both locally and abroad.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $1,000,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          The public purpose of the Revolt1811 Arts and History Gallery, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies, is to foster a more complete and accurate understanding of American history and culture by highlighting the profound and often overlooked contributions of African Americans and the African diaspora.
State funding would enable the gallery to serve as a vital educational and cultural resource, a safe space for dialogue, learning, and reflection. Its purpose extends beyond mere exhibition; it aims to use arts and history as tools for community enrichment, social cohesion, and the preservation of a crucial, yet sometimes neglected, part of the American narrative.
Key public purposes include:
Inclusive Historical Education: To provide all citizens, regardless of background, access to a comprehensive understanding of African American history, from the period of slavery and Reconstruction through the Civil Rights Movement and into contemporary society. This ensures that a broader, more inclusive version of history is accessible to the public, enriching the educational landscape of the state.
Promoting Civic Values and Dialogue: By showcasing how core American values like resilience, optimism, and the pursuit of justice are profoundly reflected in the African American experience, the gallery helps citizens connect with these shared values. It serves as a forum for important public conversations about race, history, and identity, contributing to a more informed and empathetic citizenry.
Preservation of Material Culture and Art: To acquire, preserve, and showcase significant art, documents, and material culture that might otherwise be lost or inaccessible. This ensures the physical evidence of African American history remains for future generations of scholars and the general public to study and appreciate.
Economic and Cultural Development: The gallery serves as a cultural anchor in the St. John and River Parishes area. State investment supports local economic development by driving cultural tourism and providing educational opportunities for residents, thus enhancing the quality of life and cultural vitality of the region.
Showcasing Local History with National Significance: To specifically document and present the unique, yet nationally significant, history of local African Americans in St. John Parish and the River Parishes (e.g., the 1811 German Coast Uprising). This connects local heritage to the broader American story, demonstrating the local roots of national movements for freedom and equality.
Interactive Public Engagement: To fund engaging and interactive exhibitions, public programs, symposia, and publications that utilize modern media to make history accessible and relevant to a 21st-century audience, inspiring active learning and appreciation.
Through these efforts, state monies would support the gallery in its mission to demonstrate how African American history and culture are inextricably linked to, and shape, the lives and histories of all Americans, ultimately contributing to a more unified, informed, and culturally rich Louisiana.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goals and objectives of the Revolt1811 Arts and History Gallery are designed to achieve its public purpose of fostering a complete and accurate understanding of American history through the lens of the African American experience. These goals are realized through specific, measurable objectives focused on education, preservation, and community engagement.

Goals

Inclusive Education: To provide a safe and welcoming learning environment for people of all backgrounds to explore African American history and culture, fostering appreciation and acknowledgment of their contributions.

Documentation and Preservation: To actively research, archive, and preserve the unique material culture, oral histories, and narratives of African Americans, with a special focus on Louisiana's River Parishes.

Systemic Awareness: To use historical education as a tool to shed light on past and present social inequalities, inspiring visitors toward positive change and personal growth.

Connecting Narratives: To illustrate the links between local African American history (e.g., the 1811 German Coast Uprising) and national and global historical movements, emphasizing a shared human experience.

Community Pride: To celebrate and highlight local heritage, strengthening community identity and cohesion.

Objectives

Develop and Host Interactive Exhibitions: To create dynamic, multimedia exhibits using technology, artifacts, and visual arts to engage a diverse audience.

Implement Educational Programs: To establish workshops, school partnerships, and youth programs that integrate the gallery's resources into formal and informal education.

Conduct Ongoing Research: To acquire artifacts, gather oral histories, and document local African American experiences for future generations.

Host Public Forums: To organize lectures, symposia, and community events that encourage critical thinking and dialogue about history, race, and identity.

Publish and Disseminate Information: To produce publications and online content that educates the broader public about African American history and its global impact.

Establish Strategic Partnerships: To collaborate with other educational and cultural institutions to expand reach and ensure long-term sustainability.

Drive Cultural Tourism: To attract a wide range of visitors, thereby contributing to local economic and cultural vitality.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           1 year

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
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     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
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     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
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     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
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If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

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Contact Information
name:  DERRON C COOK 
                                       address:  262 Chad B. Baker Street
RESERVE, LA 70084
                                       phone:  9126046348
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  Revolt1811museum@gmail.com
                                       relationship to entity:  Founder/Director