Southeast Texas Arts Council

Arts and Culture in Southeast Texas

Neither a museum nor a performance venue, the Southeast Texas Arts Council is the place for square-one funding of arts and humanities efforts. They promote. They advocate. They educate. They collaborate. It is their sole mission to uplift the inspired work of established and emerging arts and humanities programs in Jefferson, Hardin and Orange Counties. Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here.

Off Ramp Magazine

Southeast Texas’ ad-free arts and humanities + tourism magazine. Meet artists, visit museums and learn history in SETAC’s guide to the arts in Southeast Texas. Read the latest issue below:

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Their Mission

The Southeast Texas Arts Council (SETAC) strives to promote knowledge and appreciation of the arts and humanities in Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin Counties by providing financial assistance, publicity, administrative resources, and advocacy to arts and humanities organizations.

History of SETAC

To make sure that arts and humanities would play a lead role in the growth of our communities, a group of inspired citizens put together the Southeast Texas Arts Council in the early 1970s. Representatives from the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission, Lamar University, and local arts organizations worked together to establish a central market for arts promotion — one that would offer fresh assistance in funding, advocacy, promotion, and collaboration.

The SETAC Team

Composed of committed leaders in business, government, culture and the arts, the SETAC board keeps a finger on the pulse of the community. Along with at-large members, the SETAC team helps identify, collaborate, direct and participate in arts and culture programs for the benefit of all.

Cajun Heritage Festival

Port Arthur’s Annual Cajun Heritage Festival is operated by SETAC. This live music and crawfish centered festival happens the first Saturday in April. We invite you to Cajun-two step to Port Arthur and experience all things Cajun Heritage in this community event.