Noel Community Arts Program

We seek to exemplify God's love by helping persons in our community discover and develop their God-given talents and gifts through the transforming power of the arts.

Noel Community Arts Program (NCAP) is an outreach ministry of Noel Memorial United Methodist Church and is located in Highland. NCAP is a nonprofit organization funded through various grants, donations, and fundraising events that began in July 2009 as a part of Noel's missions & outreach programs.

We provide education in music and art to folks of all ages. At times we also provide financial assistance to students. Our goal is to facilitate a mutually beneficial relationship between artists/musicians and students while spreading a love and appreciation for the arts to all.

OUR OFFERINGS:

  • Visit our Noel Events Page for all upcoming NCAP Special Events

    Special Events

  • Paid and scholarship-subsidized lessons take place on Noel Memorial UMC's campus year-round. Scholarship applications are available upon request.

    PRIVATE LESSONS (AGES 7 AND UP):

    • Piano

    • Guitar

    • Bass Guitar

    • Woodwinds

    • Drums & Percussion

    • Brass

    • Violin & other strings

    • Voice

    DAYS & TIMES

    • Monday - Thursday, 8:30am to 7pm.

    Click here to register

  • These paid classes take place on Noel Memorial UMC's campus year-round. Scholarship applications are available upon request.

    PRIVATE ART LESSONS

    • Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 6:30pm

    • $105 for weekly 30 min lessons, $155 for weekly 45 min lessons, $200 for 1 hour lessons

    By working one-on-one with our art teachers, children and adults can customize their experience while learning the basics in fine art from watercolor to acrylics to pastels. Students will study famous artists and learn principles of art such as pattern, rhythm and movement, variety, and balance. Students are invited to contribute their work to our two Art Shows each year. For all ages.

    Click here to register

  • POTTERY• Evening lessons 5:30-8pm

    • $195 per session which includes the entire session, clay, firing and glazing

    • Ages: 16 & up

  • NCAP sends art and music teachers to a variety of programs in the Highland neighborhood throughout the year.

    CRESWELL ELEMENTARY - NCAP visits Creswell Elementary’s after-school program twice a week for art classes!

    THE BRIDGE ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER - NCAP provides weekly djembe drum classes and monthly art classes to the clients and caregivers of The Bridge.

    EPILEPSY ALLIANCE OF LOUISIANA - We have partnered with this organization to create a space for Epilepsy Warriors to come together and grow their community through art.

    VOA LIGHTHOUSE PROGRAM - We bring art projects, djembe drums, and a variety of musical instruments to the Volunteers of America's Lighthouse after-school program for students K-12th grade.

    LOVEWELL CENTER - We provide weekly art classes and drum circles to the homeless adult members of the Lovewell Center (a ministry of The Hub).

    PURCHASED: NOT FOR SALE - We provide weekly art classes to the clients of Purchased (a ministry of The Hub).

OUR PROGRAM:

  • • Brandon Crist, President

    • Teresa Edgerton Scott, Vice-President

    • Linda Perkins, Secretary

    • Mary Ann Wade, Treasurer

    • Deborrah (Cookie) Coleman

    • June Rose Dowis

    • Mary (ML) Dumars

    • Debra Roberson

    • Vickie Young

    • Rachel Scott (Ex-Officio)

  • • Noel Foundation

    • Noel Memorial United Methodist Church

    • Grayson Foundation

    • Individual and Business Donors

    • The Betty and Barney Moore Family Advised Fund

  • We are always in need of art supplies for classes. Helpful items are:

    • Acrylic Paints

    • Watercolor Palettes

    • Cardstock Paper, Watercolor paper, multi-media paper

    • Crayons

    • Markers

    • Colored Pencils

    • Hobby Lobby/Michael's Gift Cards

    • A Shop Vac for our pottery program

    • Other craft and art items, new or used.

    We are always looking for additional instruments in new or used condition:

    • Guitars

    • Keyboards

    • Drumsets & Percussion Equipment

    • Bass Guitars & Amps

    • Band House or Shreveport Music Gift Card

    • Pendley Pianos Gift Card

    We appreciate your support! All donations are tax-deductible.

For more information, email us or call the church office at 318.221.5207.