David & Wayne Creative Foundation, Inc.
Keeping Louisiana's creative talent rooted at home
Mission
Why We Exist
The DW Creative Foundation exists to retain Louisiana's creative talent in-state by building the infrastructure, visibility, and industry access that allows artists to thrive without leaving home.
About
Built for Louisiana Creators
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting, promoting, and investing in creative talent across the state.
Louisiana has always made its culture. The music, the film, the stories - they come from here. But for generations, the artists behind them have had to leave to be seen, signed, and sustained.
The DW Creative Foundation was built to change that.
We are a Louisiana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to keeping the state's creative talent rooted where it belongs.
Through original immersive productions, artist development, and community partnerships, we create real pathways for Louisiana's storytellers, musicians, and performers to build lasting careers in the state that made them.
Our flagship work lives at the intersection of film, live theater, live music, and spoken word - produced exclusively by Louisiana artists, for Louisiana culture. We don't just celebrate what this state creates. We fight to make sure it keeps creating.
Our Work
How We Keep Talent Here
The Foundation honors the legacy of David and Wayne by investing in creative pathways across Louisiana.
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Scholarships
Scholarships for Louisiana students pursuing education in the creative arts.
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Artist Grants
Grants and financial assistance for independent artists residing in Louisiana.
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Immersive Productions
Original work at the intersection of film, live theater, live music, and spoken word - produced exclusively by Louisiana artists, for Louisiana culture.
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Community Partnerships
Support for creative programming, community arts initiatives, cultural enrichment, and partnerships with Louisiana-based organizations.
Louisiana does not have a talent problem. We have a retention problem. And we are the answer.
Get Involved
Build with Us
Whether you are an artist, educator, funder, or community partner, we want to hear from you. Reach out to talk about scholarships, grants, productions, and partnerships that keep Louisiana creating.