SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 11, 2026, as Artists at the Capitol Day

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Vanessa LaFleur

Louisiana designates May 11, 2026 as Artists at the Capitol Day to honor LAEA and its 2025 award recipients, elevating arts education without new laws or funding.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Summary of HR 246 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Purpose and intent

Designates Monday, May 11, 2026, as “Artists at the Capitol Day” in the state of Louisiana.

The designation honors and recognizes the Louisiana Art Education Association (LAEA) and its 2025 award recipients for dedicated service to art education.

Key provisions and changes

Official designation: The Louisiana House of Representatives designates May 11, 2026, as Artists at the Capitol Day.

Honoree recognition: The resolution acknowledges and commends the 2025 LAEA award recipients for their contributions to art education in Louisiana. The 2025 awardees include:

Kelly Adkinson – Southeast Region Elementary Art Educator of the Year
Ange Riehl – LAEA Art Educator of the Year
Ashley Comeaux-Foret – LAEA Elementary Art Educator of the Year
Savannah Dominique – LAEA New to the Profession Educator of the Year
Alix Rogers – LAEA Preservice Art Educator of the Year
Aubrey Garcia – LAEA Secondary Art Educator of the Year
Shelly Breaux – LAEA Southeastern Region Educator of the Year
Chantell Nabonne – LAEA Museum Art Educator of the Year

Who or what is affected

Primarily ceremonial and symbolic: Acknowledges LAEA and its award recipients.

Impacts include heightened visibility for LAEA and its members within state government and the education community.

No fiscal appropriations, regulatory changes, or statutory amendments are contained in the resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Enactment status: Read by title and adopted on May 7, 2026.

Legislative nature: A House resolution (not a bill altering statutes) recognizing an occasion and honoring individuals.

Effective date: May 11, 2026 (the designated “Artists at the Capitol Day”).

Notable details

LAEA roles highlighted in the resolution include promoting creativity, professional growth, leadership, and advocacy for arts education in Louisiana.

The resolution cites the LAEA’s nomination process for award candidates and the composition of the LAEA Board of Directors (fifteen members representing a range of art education experiences from pre-K through university levels).

Practical takeaway

The bill serves as an official gesture of appreciation from the Louisiana House of Representatives toward LAEA and its 2025 award recipients, helping to elevate the profile of art education within the state. It does not create new laws, funding, or regulatory changes.